The Buffalo Sabres rallied to score five goals in the third period, and rookie defenseman Tyler Myers had a three-point night, as they defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 Saturday night at the HSBC Arena.
Crosby nets first star
Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby is the NHL’s first star of the week after leading the Penguins to three wins in four games.
Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby is the NHL’s first star of the week after leading the Penguins to three wins in four games.
League-leading Sharks beat Canucks 4-2 (AP)
With all the attention on San Jose's dominant top line, the Sharks got key contributions from lesser-known forwards to beat the Vancouver Canucks. Dan Boyle scored the go-ahead goal on a power play 6:15 into the second period, and Evgeni Nabokov made 28 saves to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.
Give a hand to Brodeur, fans
As Martin Brodeur picked up another record Friday, something strange happened in Boston: Bruins fans actually cheered.
Vandermeer lifts Coyotes by Ducks in OT (AP)
For the second straight game, the Phoenix Coyotes got two goals from defensemen and beat another Pacific Division rival in the process. Sunday night, Jim Vandermeer scored his second goal of the game at 1:18 of overtime, center Matthew Lombardi also scored and Robert Lang had two assists, leading the Coyotes to a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night.
Grabo’s enthusiasm uncurbed
For the second time in less than a year, Mikhail Grabovski has gotten into a scrap with Maple Leafs teammate during practice.
For the second time in less than a year, Mikhail Grabovski has gotten into a scrap with Maple Leafs teammate during practice.
Vandermeer lifts Coyotes by Ducks in OT (AP)
For the second straight game, the Phoenix Coyotes got two goals from defensemen and beat another Pacific Division rival in the process. Sunday night, Jim Vandermeer scored his second goal of the game at 1:18 of overtime, center Matthew Lombardi also scored and Robert Lang had two assists, leading the Coyotes to a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night.
Pythagorean Expectation Formula: Predicting Wins
The School of Stats looks at how some existing math concepts can be used to look at stats in a different way. Today a look at Bill James’ Pythagorean Expectation formula which uses the formula we all learned in school to apply to right triangles to predict how many games a team will win.
Michigan overthrows #15 Wisconsin
Coming off a 6-0 win Friday night against Minnesota, the Michigan Wolverines went into Saturday’s contest with the #15 Wisconsin Badgers with a lot of momentum. They would go on to win the game 3-2, thanks in part to Bryan Hogan’s 39 saves.
NHL suspends Penguins LW Cooke 2 games (AP)
Pittsburgh Penguins left winger Matt Cooke was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Sunday for a deliberate check to the head area of New York Rangers center Artem Anisimov on Saturday night. Cooke, also suspended for two games in January, is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Preds Rebound against Panthers
Offensive blueliners lift Coyotes to win again
League-leading Sharks beat Canucks 4-2 (AP)
With all the attention on San Jose's dominant top line, the Sharks got key contributions from lesser-known forwards to beat the Vancouver Canucks. Dan Boyle scored the go-ahead goal on a power play 6:15 into the second period, and Evgeni Nabokov made 28 saves to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.
Are the LA Kings seeing straight? The way the described their game against the Chicago Blackhawks would say no. But the truth may be deeper than the surface.
Vandermeer lifts Coyotes by Ducks in OT (AP)
For the second straight game, the Phoenix Coyotes got two goals from defensemen and beat another Pacific Division rival in the process. Sunday night, Jim Vandermeer scored his second goal of the game at 1:18 of overtime, center Matthew Lombardi also scored and Robert Lang had two assists, leading the Coyotes to a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night.
NHL suspends Penguins LW Cooke 2 games (AP)
Pittsburgh Penguins left winger Matt Cooke was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Sunday for a deliberate check to the head area of New York Rangers center Artem Anisimov on Saturday night. Cooke, also suspended for two games in January, is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
League-leading Sharks bite off another victory
League-leading Sharks beat Canucks 4-2 (AP)
With all the attention on San Jose's dominant top line, the Sharks got key contributions from lesser-known forwards to beat the Vancouver Canucks. Dan Boyle scored the go-ahead goal on a power play 6:15 into the second period, and Evgeni Nabokov made 28 saves to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.
This win Curtisy of backup
Curtis McElhinney’s first NHL shootout was dramatic. So was the comeback it capped off. The Calgary Flames backup goaltender came through with just enough stops to emerge the winner in a wild 4-3 shootout victory last night over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
Curtis McElhinney’s first NHL shootout was dramatic. So was the comeback it capped off. The Calgary Flames backup goaltender came through with just enough stops to emerge the winner in a wild 4-3 shootout victory last night over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
Avs activate Foote, Hendricks
The Colorado Avalanche activated defenseman Adam Foote and center Matt Hendricks from injured reserve Saturday. To make room on the roster, Colorado placed defenseman Kyle Cumiskey on IR because of a foot injury and waived defenseman Tom Preissing. Foote missed five games after sustaining a jaw injury on Nov. 17 at Calgary. He was placed on IR on Nov. 27, retroactive to Nov. 17. The Avalanche captain has three assists with a plus-6 in 21 games this season.
Hagman, Kessel score 2 goals apiece, Maple Leafs beat Panthers 6-4
Niklas Hagman and Phil Kessel each scored two goals to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 6-4 victory over the Florida Panthers on Friday night.
Rolston and Elias lead Devils to 6-1 win
Mike Mottau and Zach Parise had the other New Jersey goals. Parise extended his career-high point scoring streak to 10 games.
Sabres’ Kaleta suspended two games
Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta was suspended for two games for a hit against Jared Ross of Philadelphia.
Smith ditches Devils for Oilers
His movies made New Jersey seem cool. But Yardbarker says Kevin Smith has dissed his home-state Devils for Edmonton.
Kings Squeak Two Versus ‘Hawks
The LA Kings had an interesting week, including a rarely seen call-up deal for their first-round draft pick this past spring. Saturday, they capped it with a shootout win against the speedy Chicago Blackhawks, with goaltender Jonathan Quick delivering a stellar performance.
Photos: St Cloud State vs. Denver 11-28-09
St. Cloud State junior forward Tony Mosey, and Denver forward Tyler Ruegesser each had two goals, but it was the Huskies who came out on top over the Pioneers 3-2, to secure a series split Saturday night. Michael Furman photographed the game for the DU Clarion and Inside Hockey.
Photo Gallery: Red Hot Hockey (BU vs. Cornell)
Caps Edge Habs In Shootout Win
Why the Maple Leafs matter
Why do so many reporters care about a struggling team? Because that team is the Maple Leafs, The Hockey News says.
After slow start, Bruins atop Northeast Division after 4-3 shootout win over Senators.
Michael Ryder scored the lone goal in the shootout, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.
Kings Squeak Two Versus ‘Hawks
The LA Kings had an interesting week, including a rarely seen call-up deal for their first-round draft pick this past spring. Saturday, they capped it with a shootout win against the speedy Chicago Blackhawks, with goaltender Jonathan Quick delivering a stellar performance.
Brodeur Becomes NHL’s All-Time Minutes Leader
The slow, rolling roar that cascaded over the raised banners at TD Garden during the second period of Friday’s matinee match up fell, for the first time in recent memory, on the welcoming ears of the opposition. Video Included.
Bruins Win in Shootout Despite Thomas Blunder
For the second consecutive game, the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators needed extra time to decide their northeast divisional tilt. And, like the heart-stopping thriller in Ottawa on October 24th, Boston’s forwards bested Senator net minder Brian Elliott in a shootout to secure two points and the division lead.
Capitals top Canadiens with shootout victory
MONTREAL — Six years after being drafted in the first round, and two years after a mysterious back ailment almost ended his career, Washington Capitals winger Eric Fehr finally is making his impact felt.
Fehr scored his second goal of the game with 11.4 seconds remaining in regulation Saturday night, then Nicklas Backstrom netted the only tally in penalty shots to lift the Capitals to a 4-3 victory at Bell Centre.
Fehr’s goals were his fourth and fifth in the past nine games for Washington, which has gained points in four straight games (2-0-2).
Photos: St Cloud State vs. Denver 11-28-09
St. Cloud State junior forward Tony Mosey, and Denver forward Tyler Ruegesser each had two goals, but it was the Huskies who came out on top over the Pioneers 3-2, to secure a series split Saturday night. Michael Furman photographed the game for the DU Clarion and Inside Hockey.
Join Inside Hockey’s Ashley Glatz live from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, as she will provide up to the minute updates from the Blues game against the Detroit Red Wings, beginning at 6:45 p.m. central time.
Sabres’ Kaleta suspended two games
Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta was suspended for two games for a hit against Jared Ross of Philadelphia.
Crosby’s hat trick, 5 points carry Pens (AP)
Sidney Crosby made the Penguins' cap night giveaway at Mellon Arena an appropriate one. Crosby had his fourth career hat trick and added two assists for his second five-point game and the Pittsburgh Penguins won for the fourth time in five games, 8-3 over the New York Rangers on Saturday night. “It's always fun to get the hat trick, but especially tonight it was a lot of fun,”…
No Kid-ding: Hat trick, two assists for Crosby
NHL suspends Sabres’ Kaleta for two games
Buffalo Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta was suspended for two games by the NHL on Saturday, a day after his hit on Philadelphia Flyers forward Jared Ross. Kaleta was assessed a major penalty for boarding in Buffalo’s 4-2 victory. Ross didn’t return to the game. Kaleta will miss Buffalo’s game against Carolina on Saturday and Toronto on Monday. He will lose more than $5,400 in pay, with the money going to the Players‘ Emergency Assistance Fund.
Bertuzzi gets Wings by Blues in shootout (AP)
Todd Bertuzzi went with an old, reliable move and helped the Detroit Red Wings end an uncharacteristic losing skid. Bertuzzi beat Chris Mason high with a backhander in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Red Wings a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Detroit's Pavel Datsyuk and St.
Wild rally from two goals down to beat Avs
Mikko Koivu and Andrew Ebbett scored in the shootout, and Josh Harding stopped both of Colorado’s shooters to help the Minnesota Wild beat the Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday night for a home-and-home sweep.
Mikko Koivu and Andrew Ebbett scored in the shootout, and Josh Harding stopped both of Colorado’s shooters to help the Minnesota Wild beat the Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday night for a home-and-home sweep.
Hot Crosby scorches Rangers with 5 points
Sidney Crosby had his fourth career hat trick and added two assists for his second five-point game and the Pittsburgh Penguins won for the fourth time in five games, 8-3 over the New York Rangers on Saturday night.
Sidney Crosby had his fourth career hat trick and added two assists for his second five-point game and the Pittsburgh Penguins won for the fourth time in five games, 8-3 over the New York Rangers on Saturday night.
Avs activate Foote, Hendricks
The Colorado Avalanche activated defenseman Adam Foote and center Matt Hendricks from injured reserve Saturday. To make room on the roster, Colorado placed defenseman Kyle Cumiskey on IR because of a foot injury and waived defenseman Tom Preissing. Foote missed five games after sustaining a jaw injury on Nov. 17 at Calgary. He was placed on IR on Nov. 27, retroactive to Nov. 17. The Avalanche captain has three assists with a plus-6 in 21 games this season.
Crosby’s hat trick, 5 points carry Pens (AP)
Sidney Crosby made the Penguins' cap night giveaway at Mellon Arena an appropriate one. Crosby had his fourth career hat trick and added two assists for his second five-point game and the Pittsburgh Penguins won for the fourth time in five games, 8-3 over the New York Rangers on Saturday night. “It's always fun to get the hat trick, but especially tonight it was a lot of fun,”…
Ovechkin steals show in SO win over Habs
Eric Fehr’s second of the game tied it late and Nicklas Backstrom scored the shootout winner for Washington as the Capitals came back after blowing a two-goal lead Saturday to down the Montreal Canadiens 4-3.
Eric Fehr’s second of the game tied it late and Nicklas Backstrom scored the shootout winner for Washington as the Capitals came back after blowing a two-goal lead Saturday to down the Montreal Canadiens 4-3.
Hedberg shuts out Flyers
Johan Hedberg made 34 saves for his first shutout in two years and the Atlanta Thrashers stopped a 14-game losing streak against the Philadelphia Flyers with a 1-0 victory Saturday night.
Johan Hedberg made 34 saves for his first shutout in two years and the Atlanta Thrashers stopped a 14-game losing streak against the Philadelphia Flyers with a 1-0 victory Saturday night.
Canucks roll past Oilers 7-3 (AP)
The Vancouver Canucks wasted little time taking advantage of a tired Edmonton team coming off a tough loss. Christian Ehrhoff, Alex Burrows, Mason Raymond and Daniel Sedin scored in the first 8:25 to pace Vancouver to a 7-3 victory over the Oilers on Saturday night. Tanner Glass scored with 16.7 seconds left in the first period as the Canucks jumped quickly on an injury-ravaged team that played the…
Hedberg shuts out Flyers
Johan Hedberg made 34 saves for his first shutout in two years and the Atlanta Thrashers stopped a 14-game losing streak against the Philadelphia Flyers with a 1-0 victory Saturday night.
Johan Hedberg made 34 saves for his first shutout in two years and the Atlanta Thrashers stopped a 14-game losing streak against the Philadelphia Flyers with a 1-0 victory Saturday night.
Mason leads Blues past Predators
Chris Mason made 37 saves, and Brad Boyes, David Backes and Paul Kariya scored in the St.
Wild rally from two goals down to beat Avs
Mikko Koivu and Andrew Ebbett scored in the shootout, and Josh Harding stopped both of Colorado’s shooters to help the Minnesota Wild beat the Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday night for a home-and-home sweep.
Mikko Koivu and Andrew Ebbett scored in the shootout, and Josh Harding stopped both of Colorado’s shooters to help the Minnesota Wild beat the Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday night for a home-and-home sweep.
Hagman, Kessel score 2 goals apiece, Maple Leafs beat Panthers 6-4
Niklas Hagman and Phil Kessel each scored two goals to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 6-4 victory over the Florida Panthers on Friday night.
Habs must pony up for Plekanec
Tomas Plekanec has been one of the best Canadiens this season. THN says if they want that to continue, they need to pay him now.
Flames roar back to edge Blue Jackets
Calgary backup Curtis McElhinney stopped Anton Stralman in the fourth round, and Jamie Lundmark followed with the shootout winner in the Flames‘ 4-3 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.
Calgary backup Curtis McElhinney stopped Anton Stralman in the fourth round, and Jamie Lundmark followed with the shootout winner in the Flames‘ 4-3 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.
