Stories for NHL

• Predators-Islanders Preview
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 09:50:02 am
  
  
  STATS Editor

  The Nashville Predators have lost a season-high four straight on the road. They won't get any sympathy from the punchless New York Islanders, losers of seven in a row overall.

  
  
  
• Seven that could medal in Vancouver: Slovakia
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 03:43:10 pm
  
  
  

  Sure, Marian Hossa can score, but does Slovakia have enough alternative options?

  Without the depth and talent of some of the other Olympic powerhouses, Slovakia plays a different game.

  
  
  
• Campbell's Cuts: Can Caps' offensive style win the Cup?
  posted on February 09, 2010 - 01:52:08 am
  
  
  Ken Campbell

  If the Washington Capitals keep scoring at the dizzying pace they have been this season, there's an outside chance they'll outscore the next best team by 50 goals.

  
  
  
• Expect a quick recovery in Carolina
  posted on February 09, 2010 - 01:34:02 am
  
  
  Ryan Kennedy

  Trust this: One of the worst teams in the league right now won't be that way for long.
  

  
  
  
• NHL Power Poll: Trade deadline dominoes are falling early
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 12:53:41 pm
  
  

  The Super Bowl is over and the timing is good for hockey to step into the American sports spotlight.

  
  
  
• THN's Power Rankings: Bolt of inspiration
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 09:28:12 pm
  
  
  Ryan Dixon

  Steven Stamkos has clearly established himself as a front-line NHL player, but Steve Downie might not be far behind.

  
  
  
• Red Wings-Blues Preview
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 11:15:05 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  A long list of injuries is one reason why the Detroit Red Wings are uncharacteristically on the playoff bubble this season.

  
  
  
• Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin once again named NHL first star of week
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 11:14:56 pm
  
  
  Canadian Press

  NEW YORK — Washington Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin has once again been named the NHL's first star of the week.
  

  
  
  
• Clowe lifts Sharks past Maple Leafs
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 07:20:17 pm
  
  

  TORONTO — Jean-Sebastien Giguere lost for the first time as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, even though he thought they were the better team on the ice.
  

  
  
  
• Lombardi's 2 goals help Coyotes rout Oilers
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 09:15:03 pm
  
  

  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dave Tippett has pushed all the right buttons in his first season as the coach of the once-lowly Phoenix Coyotes.
  

  
  
  
• Stewart, Yip lead Avalanche over Blues
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 09:10:03 pm
  
  

  DENVER — Ahead by three goals and down an enforcer, Chris Stewart had a chance for a Gordie Howe hat trick.
  
  He didn't pass up the opportunity.
  

  
  
  
• Ducks snap Kings' 9-game winning streak
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 09:40:02 pm
  
  

  ANAHEIM, Calif.

  
  
  
• Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf sprains left ankle; still expected to play in Olympics
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 10:45:26 pm
  
  

  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf has sprained his left ankle during the second period of Anaheim's game against the Los Angeles Kings.
  

  
  
  
• Bob Gainey steps down as Montreal Canadiens GM
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 02:26:46 pm
  
  
  Canadian Press

  MONTREAL - Less than 30 minutes after taking over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, Pierre Gauthier had already managed to settle two of the biggest questions facing the team.

  
  
  
• Richards' goal in third caps Flyers' rally against Devils
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 07:00:03 pm
  
  

  PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers knew one of their shots eventually had to go in. Mike Richards' was the one that finally counted.
  

  
  
  
• Boston College beats Boston U. for Beanpot title
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 07:51:33 pm
  
  

  BOSTON — Boston College and Boston University are separated by less than 4 miles along the Green Line trolley tracks and precious little on the red and blue lines of a hockey rink.

  
  
  
• Bruins-Sabres Preview
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 07:20:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The Buffalo Sabres helped extend the Boston Bruins' lengthy losing streak last month, but the Bruins finally snapped their 10-game skid with a shutout victory in their most recent game.

  
  
  
• Stars-Blackhawks Preview
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 07:20:15 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  Like every NHL team, the Dallas Stars are trying to make the final week before the Olympic break a winning one. To accomplish that goal, they will have to end their struggles away from home.

  
  
  
• Panthers-Hurricanes Preview
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 05:00:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  After a strong finish to their just-completed road trip, the Carolina Hurricanes hope that playing at home until the Olympic break will help them continue their recent success.

  
  
  
• Seven that could medal in Vancouver: Sweden
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 03:34:52 pm
  
  

  They're the reigning gold medal winners and have won Olympic gold twice since 1994, but Team Sweden seldom is the first team mentioned among favorites to finish first in Vancouver.

  
  
  
• Knicks, Rangers to be owned separately by Cablevision spinoff
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 03:03:43 pm
  
  

  Investors will get a chance to bet directly on the fortunes of the New York Knicks and Rangers and their home arena, Madison Square Garden, beginning Tuesday.

  
  
  
• Flames-Senators Preview
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 02:25:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The longest winning streak in franchise history is over, but the Ottawa Senators find themselves in a much better spot than they were after their previous defeat.

  
  
  
• Bob Gainey to step down as GM of Montreal Canadiens
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 10:00:52 am
  
  
  Staff reports

  According to various reports, Bob Gainey will step down as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens with assistant GM Pierre Gauthier taking over the reins.

  
  
  
• Canucks-Lightning Preview
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 09:35:03 am
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  With four games upcoming in a six-day span, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Vancouver Canucks are both looking at this week like it's the stretch run.

  
  
  
• Team Canada announces Olympic hockey roster
  posted on December 30, 2009 - 10:21:38 am
  
  
  Associated Press
  Sidney Crosby isn't the only kid on a Canadian Olympic hockey team that is being built around youth, speed and teammates who have grown comfortable playing alongside each other.
  
  
  
• Players of the next decade: Rodgers, James, Mauer and Ovechkin
  posted on December 30, 2009 - 06:39:52 am
  
  
  Sporting News

  As 2009 comes to a close, Sporting News experts predict which athletes will rule their sports in the next 10 years.

  
  
  
• Capitals win 14th in row, beat Penguins 5-4 in OT
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 12:00:02 pm
  
  

  WASHINGTON -- Neither snow nor ice nor a three-goal deficit could keep Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals from stunning their archrivals and winning a 14th straight game.

  Devils-Flyers Preview
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 11:30:03 pm
  
  

  STATS Writer

  In an attempt to spark their sputtering offensive play, the New Jersey Devils acquired Ilya Kovalchuk. Martin Brodeur's recent struggles, however, also have contributed to their rough stretch.

  
  
  
• Seven that could medal in Vancouver: Finland
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 05:27:03 pm
  
  
  
  
• Sharks-Maple Leafs Preview
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 09:40:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  Most teams may find another six-game road trip daunting. Owners of the best road record in the NHL, the San Jose Sharks are not most teams.

  
  
  
• Bruins beat Habs, snap 10-game losing streak
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 02:55:02 pm
  
  

  MONTREAL -- Tuukka Rask made 36 saves for his third shutout, Marco Sturm scored twice and the Boston Bruins ended a 10-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday.

  
  
  
• Sharks acquire defenseman Niclas Wallin from Hurricanes
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 02:40:03 pm
  
  

  SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The San Jose Sharks bolstered their defense by acquiring Niclas Wallin in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

  
  
  
• Flames woes' continue with OT loss to Lightning
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 06:55:12 pm
  
  
  TAMPA, Fla. -- Protecting a one-goal lead in the third period, the Calgary Flames had a rare letdown, leaving the Tampa Bay Lightning to make a thunderous comeback.
  
  
  
• Bruins lose 10th straight, 3-2 to Canucks in SO
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 01:20:13 pm
  
  

  BOSTON -- Pavel Demitra tied the game on a tip-in with 4:42 left and scored the only goal of the shootout to lift the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 win Saturday that sent the reeling Boston Bruins to

  
  
  
• Khudobin makes 38 saves in NHL start; Wild shoot down Flyers
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 07:45:04 pm
  
  
  Associated Press
  ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Nearly three hours after his first NHL start, Anton Khudobin sat at his locker surrounded by media recounting his 38-save performance for the Minnesota Wild.
  
  
  
• Heatley scores twice; Sharks nip Predators
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 07:55:08 pm
  
  
  Associated Press
  NASHVILLE, Tenn.
  
  
  
• Kings beat Red Wings for 9th straight victory
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 03:35:10 pm
  
  
  LOS ANGELES -- Dustin Brown figured the Los Angeles Kings' ninth consecutive victory contained everything that a moment of Hollywood hockey history deserves.
   
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• Blackhawks snap three-game losing streak in battle with Blues
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 12:08:09 am
  
  
  Associated Press
  ST. LOUIS -- After dropping three consecutive games, the Chicago Blackhawks were looking to regain their swagger. They did.
  
  
  
• Maple Leafs end Senators win streak with 5-0 shutout
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 07:10:03 pm
  
  
  Canadian Press
  TORONTO -- It was an inglorious end to an 11-game winning streak. The Ottawa Senators, who hadn't tasted defeat since Jan.
  
  
  
• Kings-Ducks Preview
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 11:45:03 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The hockey landscape is changing in southern California, a fact made especially evident by the Los Angeles Kings building the longest winning streak in franchise history.

  
  
  
• Blues-Avalanche Preview
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 10:25:04 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The Colorado Avalanche began a four-game homestand in impressive fashion, and they hope some more strong play at Pepsi Center can help boost them back to the top of the Northwest Division.

  
  
  
• Oilers-Coyotes Preview
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 09:00:03 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  Their six-game winning streak has come to a screeching halt, but the Phoenix Coyotes won't have to wait long for a prime chance at another victory.

  
  
  
• Snow time! Penguins-Caps goes on despite blizzard
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 08:25:02 am
  
  

  WASHINGTON -- The Pittsburgh Penguins have made it through the snow.

  
  
  
• NHL Calendar
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 06:50:03 am
  
  

  Feb. 15-Feb. 28 - Olympic break.

  April 11 - Regular season ends.

  
  
  
• Blue Jackets power past Sabres
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 06:50:06 pm
  
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Suddenly, hockey is a lot of fun for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
  
  
  
• Hurricanes whip Islanders in rookie goalie's NHL debut
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 12:14:10 am
  
  
  Associated Press
  UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Carolina Hurricanes coach Paul Maurice said he couldn't ease in goalie Justin Peters like other rookies.
  
  
  
• Bergfors makes splash as Thrashers skin Panthers
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 12:12:03 am
  
  
  Associated Press
  ATLANTA -- Niclas Bergfors didn't waste any time scoring his first goal with the Atlanta Thrashers.
  
  
  
• Anderson, Avalanche keep Oilers on skids
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 09:40:03 pm
  
  
  DENVER -- Wojtek Wolski heard it from everyone from his mother to his coach -- shoot more.
  
  
  
• Canadiens beat Penguins 5-3 for 3rd straight win
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 02:05:03 pm
  
  
  MONTREAL -- The Montreal Canadiens took the attack to the Pittsburgh Penguins and were rewarded with their third win in a row.
   
  Brian Gionta had two goals and a
  
  
  
• Lundqvist stops 41 shots as Rangers top Devils
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 06:50:03 pm
  
  
  NEW YORK -- Henrik Lundqvist turned in one of his best efforts of the season, giving the slumping New York Rangers a badly needed lift.