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Dec 20, 2007 12:51 AM CST

Wings Bests Struggling Kings 6-2

Sabres score late to top Islanders, Blackhawks skate past Predators

(Newser) - The Red Wings improved their league-best point total to 53 with a 6-2 win over the Kings, who have the league’s worst record. Niklas Kronwall tallied four assists in the win and Henrik Zetterberg and Dan Cleary each had a goal and an assist for Detroit. Dominick Hasek stopped...

Hurricanes Stun Maple Leafs in Last Seconds

Dec 19, 2007 8:26 AM CST

Hurricanes Stun Maple Leafs in Last Seconds

Wild rally past Predators, Canucks shutout Devils

(Newser) - With 30 seconds left in the game, Alexei Ponikarovsky was set to score on an empty net and put the game away for the Maple Leafs. But he held the puck a second too long, allowing Hurricane Cory Stillman to snatch it. Stillman set up the tying goal, which sent...

Spezza, Senators Tame Bruins 3-2

Dec 19, 2007 1:01 AM CST

Spezza, Senators Tame Bruins 3-2

Ottawa hangs on, shows Boston why they're tops in the East

(Newser) - The Ottawa Senators emerged from the battle of the two best teams in the Eastern Conference with a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins, thanks in large part to Jason Spezza’s two goals. The win gives the Senators six in a row. The recent winning streak comes on the...

Panthers Stave off Canadiens

Dec 19, 2007 12:47 AM CST

Panthers Stave off Canadiens

Despite third period heroics

(Newser) - Though Montreal struck back late, Florida nonetheless held on to their early lead, triumphing 3-2 last night, the AP reports. Panther's goalie Tomas Vokoun made 23 saves, and preserved what would have been his third shutout in six games until midway through the third, when Montreal's Andrei Markov scored...

Thrashers Fly Past Lightning to Snap Skid

Dec 19, 2007 12:34 AM CST

Thrashers Fly Past Lightning to Snap Skid

Six different players score for Atlanta in 6-2 victory

(Newser) - The Atlanta Thrashers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 at home to snap their four-game losing streak. The loss extends Tampa Bay’s own losing streak to three and drops their road record to a miserable 3-12-1, which is the worst in the league. Ilya Kovalchuk scored his league-leading 27th...

Calgary Wins Record Maker

Dec 19, 2007 12:28 AM CST

Calgary Wins Record Maker

Tie NHL record for consecutive road wins

(Newser) - With last night's 3-1 victory over Columbus, Calgary tied the NHL record for consecutive wins on the road with their sixth straight, Can West reports. "It just gets us back in thick of things," said Alex Tanguay, who had the game winner for the Flames, who have jumped...

Lundqvist, Rangers
Shut Out Pens

Dec 19, 2007 12:19 AM CST

Lundqvist, Rangers Shut Out Pens

Gomez scores twice as New York coasts to a 4-0 victory at MSG

(Newser) - The New York Rangers re-discovered their stifling defense and held the Pittsburgh Penguins to only five shots through two periods, and 18 total, en route to a 4-0 victory. New York had surrendered 24 goals in their previous six games and compiled a 1-4-1 record during those contests. Scott Gomez...

Flames Douse Host Hurricanes in Tight One

Dec 14, 2007 10:57 PM CST

Flames Douse Host Hurricanes in Tight One

Sabres topple Capitals while Maple Leafs blank Thrashers

(Newser) - Not exactly geographic rivals, Calgary and Carolina played a tight game more suited to familiar enemies tonight, and it was won by Calgary, 4-3, on Dion Phaneuf's goal with eight minutes remaining. During their fourth straight win on a six-game road trip the Flames also got goals from captain Jarome...

Price Shines
as Canadiens
Beat Flyers

Dec 13, 2007 11:11 PM CST

Price Shines as Canadiens Beat Flyers

Flames overpower Lightning, Islanders survive Coyotes

(Newser) - Montreal ended a two-game losing streak last night with a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia, the AP reports. Rookie goaltender Carey Price, the Canadiens' first pick in the 2005 draft, had 29 saves, filling in for injured Cristobal Huet. Mark Streit had two goals for Montreal, and Mike Knuble was responsible...

Spezza, Heatley Send Streaking Sens Past Pens

Dec 13, 2007 11:06 PM CST

Spezza, Heatley Send Streaking Sens Past Pens

Avalanche buries Predators, Panthers shut out Blues in NHL

(Newser) - Ottawa's Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley piled on a familiar victim, each scoring twice against Pittsburgh in a 4-1 win. Spezza also assisted on Heatley's goals. The Senators ended a triumphant roadtrip in style, finishing with a 4-0-1 record; the Penguins continued to stumble after winning seven of a recent...

Caps Topple Rangers 5-4 in OT

Dec 13, 2007 1:39 AM CST

Caps Topple Rangers 5-4 in OT

Unknowns lead Washington to third straight win

(Newser) - In a game that featured many stars, it was an obscure 22-year-old defenseman from Calgary that stole the show in Washington’s 5-4 overtime victory over the New York Rangers. Mike Green scored the game-winner during the extra period, and also tallied two assists. Martin Straka had two goals for...

Twin Hat Tricks Lead Flyers
Past Penguins

Dec 11, 2007 11:51 PM CST

Twin Hat Tricks Lead Flyers Past Penguins

Philadelphia rolls 8-2, snaps Pittsburgh's 4-game win streak

(Newser) - Two different Flyers netted three goals each as Philadelphia steam-rolled Pittsburgh 8-2. Joffrey Lupul had three assists to go along with his hat trick, while his teammate R.J. Umberger only notched two assists to accompany his trio of tallies. Sidney Crosby had assists on both goals for the Penguins,...

Stars Leap Over Oilers 5-4
in Overtime

Dec 10, 2007 11:54 PM CST

Stars Leap Over Oilers 5-4 in Overtime

Leafs trounce Tampa 6-1, Ducks best Blue Jackets, also in OT

(Newser) - Brenden Morrow’s 10th goal of the season couldn’t have come at a better time for the Dallas Stars. The winger’s tally happened on a power-play with a minute left in overtime to give the Stars a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Sergei Zubov notched three assists...

Capitals End Devils' 10-Game Point Streak

Dec 10, 2007 11:08 PM CST

Capitals End Devils' 10-Game Point Streak

Last-place Washington defeats New Jersey's backup goalie Weekes

(Newser) - The Washington Capitals took advantage of a rare night off for Martin Brodeur and held on for 3-2 win over New Jersey tonight, reports the AP. After a John Madden goal put the Devils ahead 1-0, the Caps got a power play goal from Nicklas Backstrom and took the lead...

Auld Stops 44 as Bs Best Sabres

Dec 10, 2007 10:07 PM CST

Auld Stops 44 as Bs Best Sabres

New goalie earns second straight win for Boston

(Newser) - Boston’s newly-acquired goaltender Alex Auld was spectacular tonight, stopping 44 shots and leading the Bruins to a 4-1 victory over the Sabres. It was his second consecutive win for Boston since being acquired last week to fill in for an injured Tim Thomas. Marc Savard had a goal and...

Henrik Goes Wild vs. Minnesota

Dec 8, 2007 6:38 AM CST

Henrik Goes Wild vs. Minnesota

San Jose blanks Coyotes again; Avs hold down Philly

(Newser) - Detroit, paced by Henrik Zetterberg's hat trick and a shutout by the ageless Dominik Hasek, wiped out Minnesota 5-0 tonight, making the Red Wings the first team to reach 20 wins in the NHL this season. They put the game away with three goals in a four-minute span in the...

Senators Fend Off Stars 4-2

Dec 8, 2007 5:26 AM CST

Senators Fend Off Stars 4-2

Oilers on slick footing after 4-3 loss to Blues, Ducks flying high with 5-3 win v. Blackhawks

(Newser) - A 4-2 loss to the Ottowa Senators dropped Dallas to a 2-4 record for the past week, as once again one of the best teams at the power-play kill fell short with one man down. "We battled hard, and we couldn't get a break," Stars coach Dave Tippett...

Devils Edge Caps For Ninth Straight Win

Dec 7, 2007 11:08 PM CST

Devils Edge Caps For Ninth Straight Win

Struggling Rangers and Islanders are both losers on the road

(Newser) - The New Jersey Devils honored Hall-of-Famer Scott Stevens before the game, then reminded him of their three Stanley Cup seasons, defeating Washington, 3-2 for their ninth consecutive win. The Devils got two goals in a four-minute span in the first period against Capitals netminder Olaf Kolzig. Martin Brodeur made 23...

As Backup Goalies Face Off, Canucks Survive Preds

Dec 7, 2007 1:02 AM CST

As Backup Goalies Face Off, Canucks Survive Preds

Bolts top Hurricanes, Penguins snuff Flames

(Newser) - In a game that was neck and neck until halfway through the third, Vancouver scored three times in the final minutes to defeat the Predators 5-2, the Tennessean reports. The Canucks' backup goalie Curtis Stanford outlasted Predators' backup Dan Ellis, who lost for the first time as the goalie of...

Canadiens Get Big Win Against Bruins

Dec 7, 2007 12:19 AM CST

Canadiens Get Big Win Against Bruins

Take advantage of Boston's goalie woes to stop skid

(Newser) - Montreal doesn't lose to Boston, at least not through four games this season, after last night's 4-2 victory, CanWest reports. The win halted a three-game losing streak for the Canadiens. The Bruins' bid to counter recent history was certainly not helped by the absence of goalie Tim Tomas, out with...