Conroy ends drought, Flames beat Kings (AP)

Fan favorite Craig Conroy earned a standing ovation for his first goal of the season for the Calgary Flames. Conroy broke a second-period tie with his timely goal, and Miikka Kiprusoff made 23 saves for his 20th victory of the season in the Flames' 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.

Habs Beat Tampa Bay For Seventh OT Win

Ryan leads Ducks over Wild 4-2

Bobby Ryan scored two goals and set up another by rookie Dan Sexton, leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.

Bruins prepare for Classic with shutout (AP)

The Boston Bruins heated up in a hurry for the outdoor Winter Classic. Byron Bitz began a three-goal surge in the first 17 minutes and the Bruins beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-0 on Wednesday, gaining momentum for the game Friday at Fenway Park against the Philadelphia Flyers. “Everyone was on board right from the beginning, really focused,” captain Zdeno Chara said.

Sharks convert 2 penalty shots, top Caps (AP)

Joe Thornton had an unusual decision to make when he prepared for his penalty shot in the third period. Having watched teammate Ryane Clowe already convert a penalty shot with a backhander, Thornton figured he needed to try a different tact. “I was thinking of going to the backhand but Clowe kind of perfected that earlier,” Thornton said.

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Devils’ Brodeur shuts out Penguins again (AP)

Martin Brodeur shut out the Pittsburgh Penguins — again. Brodeur made 32 saves for his second straight shutout against Pittsburgh and record 105th overall, leading the Devils to a 2-0 victory Wednesday night. “It was like a playoff game,” Brodeur said. “Guys were going to the net and their were a lot of good scoring chances on both sides.

Gagne scores 3 as Flyers rip Rangers 6-0 (AP)

The Philadelphia Flyers can now hold their heads high in the cold air at Fenway Park. That 2-10-1 skid is quickly becoming a distant memory for the Flyers, who are using a long road trip to rescue what had all the makings of a lost season not long ago. Simon Gagne scored three goals and added an assist, and the Flyers stretched their winning streak to four games by handing the New York Rangers…

Bruins prepare for Classic with shutout (AP)

The Boston Bruins heated up in a hurry for the outdoor Winter Classic. Byron Bitz began a three-goal surge in the first 17 minutes and the Bruins beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-0 on Wednesday, gaining momentum for the game Friday at Fenway Park against the Philadelphia Flyers. “Everyone was on board right from the beginning, really focused,” captain Zdeno Chara said.

Predators slip past Blues

Predators forward Steve Sullivan tries to score on netminder Chris Mason in a 4-3 victory over the Blues on Tuesday night.

Crosby, Brodeur lead Canada Olympic team

Pittsburgh Penguins‘ Sidney Crosby prepares for a face-off against the Ottawa Senators in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh Wednesday, Dec.

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Bruins prepare for Classic with shutout (AP)

The Boston Bruins heated up in a hurry for the outdoor Winter Classic. Byron Bitz began a three-goal surge in the first 17 minutes and the Bruins beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-0 on Wednesday, gaining momentum for the game Friday at Fenway Park against the Philadelphia Flyers. “Everyone was on board right from the beginning, really focused,” captain Zdeno Chara said.

Photo Gallery: Blue Jackets @ Islanders (12/29/09)

Photo Gallery: Nashville at St. Louis 12/29/09

Gagne nets 3 goals as Flyers hammer Rangers
Simon Gagne scored three goals and added an assist, and the surging Philadelphia Flyers stretched their winning streak to four games by handing the New York Rangers their worst loss of the season, 6-0 on Wednesday night.

Simon Gagne scored three goals and added an assist, and the surging Philadelphia Flyers stretched their winning streak to four games by handing the New York Rangers their worst loss of the season, 6-0 on Wednesday night.

Bruins’ Scoring Woes May Not Be Solved at Wing

Brodeur adds to record shutout total
NEWARK, N.J. – Martin Brodeur made 32 saves for his second straight shutout against the Pittsburgh Penguins and record 105th overall, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 2-0 victory Wednesday night.

NEWARK, N.J. – Martin Brodeur made 32 saves for his second straight shutout against the Pittsburgh Penguins and record 105th overall, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 2-0 victory Wednesday night.

Like father, like son at world juniors
Rob Ramage was there, along with a 16-year-old Wayne Gretzky, playing for Canada in that first World Junior in Canada back in 1978 in Montreal.

Rob Ramage was there, along with a 16-year-old Wayne Gretzky, playing for Canada in that first World Junior in Canada back in 1978 in Montreal.

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Gagne scores 3 as Flyers rip Rangers 6-0 (AP)

The Philadelphia Flyers can now hold their heads high in the cold air at Fenway Park. That 2-10-1 skid is quickly becoming a distant memory for the Flyers, who are using a long road trip to rescue what had all the makings of a lost season not long ago. Simon Gagne scored three goals and added an assist, and the Flyers stretched their winning streak to four games by handing the New York Rangers…

Devils’ Brodeur shuts out Penguins again (AP)

Martin Brodeur shut out the Pittsburgh Penguins — again. Brodeur made 32 saves for his second straight shutout against Pittsburgh and record 105th overall, leading the Devils to a 2-0 victory Wednesday night. “It was like a playoff game,” Brodeur said. “Guys were going to the net and their were a lot of good scoring chances on both sides.

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Senators rally falls short vs. Avs
Ryan O’Reilly’s goal early in the third period proved to be the winner Wednesday and the Colorado Avalanche continued its dominance over the Eastern Conference this season with a 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators.

Ryan O’Reilly’s goal early in the third period proved to be the winner Wednesday and the Colorado Avalanche continued its dominance over the Eastern Conference this season with a 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators.

Like father, like son at world juniors
Rob Ramage was there, along with a 16-year-old Wayne Gretzky, playing for Canada in that first World Junior in Canada back in 1978 in Montreal.

Rob Ramage was there, along with a 16-year-old Wayne Gretzky, playing for Canada in that first World Junior in Canada back in 1978 in Montreal.

Bruins score 3 in 1st, blank Thrashers (AP)

The Boston Bruins heated up in a hurry for the outdoor Winter Classic. Byron Bitz began a three-goal surge in the first 17 minutes and the Bruins beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-0 on Wednesday, gaining momentum for the game Friday at Fenway Park against the Philadelphia Flyers. “Everyone was on board right from the beginning, really focused,” captain Zdeno Chara said.

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Ducks Fight Off Wild

Preds Face Blues Needing a Victory

Kings News and Notes: 12/29

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Czechs pick Jagr for Olympic roster
Former NHL superstar Jaromir Jagr has been included on the Czech Republic’s Olympic squad for February’s Vancouver Games.

Kings News and Notes: 12/29

Bruins Midseason Report Card

Bruins’ Scoring Woes May Not Be Solved at Wing

Ducks Fight Off Wild

Win could put Leafs a point out
A month into this NHL season, it would have seemed like a poor attempt at humour to predict this.

A month into this NHL season, it would have seemed like a poor attempt at humour to predict this.

Photos: Adirondack @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

Preds Hold Off Blues in 4-3 Win

Oilers ready for the Leafs
The Edmonton Oilers will try once again to jump start their season against a struggling opponent tonight when the Toronto Maple Leafs visit Rexall Place.

The Edmonton Oilers will try once again to jump start their season against a struggling opponent tonight when the Toronto Maple Leafs visit Rexall Place.

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Leclaire shows the right stuff

Peter Regin punches the air as he celebrates his goal in the first period as the Ottawa Senators take on the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Place in NHL action December 28, 2009.

Roloson makes 41 saves, Isles win in SO

Rob Schremp had just one goal in his 18 games with the New York Islanders this season.

Ryan leads Ducks over Wild 4-2

Bobby Ryan scored two goals and set up another by rookie Dan Sexton, leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.

Coyotes notch 10th straight home win (AP)

Jason LaBarbera was excited to play against his former team. He was even more thrilled to help the Phoenix Coyotes set a franchise record in the process. LaBarbera made 28 saves and was perfect in the shootout as the Coyotes set a team record by winning their 10th straight home game, 3-2 over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

Preds Face Blues Needing a Victory

QMJHL Weekly: December 29th, 2009

Pavelski wins it in a shootout

Joe Pavelski scored once in regulation and the only goal in the shootout to give the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Monday night.

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Coyotes notch 10th straight home win (AP)

Jason LaBarbera was excited to play against his former team. He was even more thrilled to help the Phoenix Coyotes set a franchise record in the process. LaBarbera made 28 saves and was perfect in the shootout as the Coyotes set a team record by winning their 10th straight home game, 3-2 over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

Bruins Midseason Report Card

Ott scores 2 as Stars cool Blackhawks (AP)

Steve Ott has failed to cash in several breakaways for the Dallas Stars this season. This time, Ott didn't miss. Ott had two goals, including a tiebreaking power-play tally off a solo rush early in the third period, and the Stars beat Chicago 5-4 on Tuesday night to end the Blackhawks' three-game winning streak.

Isles extend Jackets’ road skid to 12 (AP)

Rob Schremp had just one goal in his 18 games with the New York Islanders this season. Even so, Islanders coach Scott Gordon called for Schremp when their game against Columbus went to a shootout, and the 23-year-old responded by scoring the extra session's only goal to give New York a 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.

Sabres rally from 3 down, beat Pens 4-3 (AP)

From spectator to contributor, Sabres forward Drew Stafford quickly put his benching behind him with an impressive response. Two days after he was banished to watch in the press box as a healthy scratch, Stafford rebounded by scoring twice, including once on a penalty shot, and added an assist to help Buffalo overcome a three-goal deficit in a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday…

Parise lead Devils to win with two goals

Zach Parise ended a goal-scoring slump with a pair Monday night, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.

Kings News and Notes: 12/29

Pavelski wins it in a shootout

Joe Pavelski scored once in regulation and the only goal in the shootout to give the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Monday night.

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Dallas Stars defender Skrastins leads roster for Latvia’s Olympic hockey

Veteran NHL defender Karlis Skrastins of the Dallas Stars will headline the roster for Latvia’s Olympic hockey squad.

Bruins Midseason Report Card

Kings News and Notes: 12/29

Parise lead Devils to win with two goals

Zach Parise ended a goal-scoring slump with a pair Monday night, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.

Isles get shootout win

Pavelski wins it in a shootout

Joe Pavelski scored once in regulation and the only goal in the shootout to give the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Monday night.

Leclaire shows the right stuff

Peter Regin punches the air as he celebrates his goal in the first period as the Ottawa Senators take on the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Place in NHL action December 28, 2009.

Preds Face Blues Needing a Victory

Capitals assign G Varlamov to AHL

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