Anaheim Ducks’ Andrew Cogliano works against San Jose Sharks’ Brent Burns during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, in San Jose, Calif. When the San Jose Sharks traded for former Minnesota Wild first-round pick Brent Burns they believed they were getting a real difference-maker on the back-end.
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Berglund’s 2nd goal of game lifts Blues past Ducks in OT
Patrik Berglund’s second goal of the game, 51 seconds into overtime, lifted the Blues to a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night. It was St. Louis’ first win in 11 visits to Anaheim.
Surging Wild beat Blackhawks, 3-2, for Western Conference lead
CHICAGO – Playing on the road for the second straight night against one of their biggest rivals, Devan Dubnyk and the Minnesota Wild rallied to another impressive victory. Dubnyk made 33 saves, Jason Pominville scored in the third period and Minnesota beat the Blackhawks, 3-2, on Sunday to grab sole possession of the top spot in the Western Conference.
Ducksa overtime struggles continue with loss to St. Louis
That’s about all they can do when it comes to that. The battle for the extra point continues to be a losing one as Patrik Berglund scored both goals for St. Louis, including the winner 51 seconds in to lift the Blues to a 2-1 victory over the Ducks on Sunday night at Honda Center.
Curtis McElhinney is a king among journeyman goalies
… and his win – just the 46th of his career – made him a king, of sorts, among journeyman goaltenders. Via the Elias Sports Bureau , his wins for six different teams is the most among all active goaltenders, tied with fellow journeyman Chad Johnson. I …
Capitals blow out Flyers 5-0 to win 9th consecutive game
Capitals… . Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky , of Austria, gestures as he celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Washington.
Colton Parayko, Carter Hutton lead Blues past Sharks 4-0
As a farmhand for the Sharks back in 2010-11, Carter Hutton never got a chance to play an NHL game in San Jose. Since leaving the organization, the Shark Tank has felt just like home.
Carter gets OT winner as LA Kings surge past Jets, 3-2
The Kings hit iron with an extraordinary number of shots Saturday night, culminating in a late backhand by Kyle Clifford that somehow struck both sides of Winnipeg’s goal without going in. “He can’t hit the net, but he can hit both posts,” Los Angeles defenseman Jake Muzzin said jokingly of his low-scoring buddy.
Bernier gets shutout, Ducks beat Coyotes 3-0
Bernier, starting in goal for the first time since Dec. 20, had 26 saves in the Anaheim Ducks’ 3-0 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night. Lindholm’s second goal of the season came 5:49 into the opening period and Ritchie got his 10th just 35 seconds into the third.
Zucker scores winning goal, Wild beat Stars 5-4
Jason Zucker was in the right place at the right time to score the winner with 6:45 to play and Minnesota beat the Dallas Stars 5-4 on Saturday night after blowing a four-goal lead. Zucker skated into the paint as goalie Kari Lehtonen blocked Mikael Granlund’s wrist shot from the left corner.
Tavares nets three in Islanders 5-2 win over Panthers
John Tavares notched a hat trick to lead the New York Islanders to 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center on Friday night. Tavares scored his first of the night 3:48 into the first period, 1:26 after Jason Chimera opened the scoring, as the Isles built an early 2-0 lead.
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Hurricanes
Brian Gionta scored his 9th goal and Anders Nilsson stopped 33 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Friday. Read what both players told the media after the game.
NHL scores: Beagle scores twice as Washington routs Chicago 6-0
Jay Beagle scored twice to lead a balanced blowout for the Washington Capitals as they won their eighth consecutive game, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 on Friday night in a matchup of the NHL’s hottest teams. Nicklas Backstrom, Brett Connolly, Tom Wilson and T.J. Oshie also scored for Washington, which snapped Chicago’s winning streak at four.
A father’s fight: Len Boogaard’s quest to end fighting in hockey
… Rideau Hall in early December, when Governor-General David Johnston held a one-day conference on concussion injury in sports. He was never introduced, his name not mentioned – though the surname would have raised more than a few eyebrows. While …
Sharks defenseman DeMelo out approximately two months
Sharks’ defenseman Dylan DeMelo has had surgery on a broken right wrist and will miss approximately two months, the team announced Friday. General manager Doug Wilson said surgery was performed on DeMelo’s wrist on Thursday, and that he isn’t expected back until mid-March.
Predators knock Tuukka Rask out of game, beat Bruins 2-1
Filip Forsberg scored with 2:24 left in the second period, and the Predators beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday night after Bruins’ All-Star goalie Tuukka Rask was knocked out of the game. “It was a test for us, and we showed up and we played our hearts out and got two points and that’s what we came here to do,” Forsberg said.
Penguins scouting report: Jan. 13 at Rochester
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Oilers rally for OT win
Leon Draisaitl scored 1:50 into overtime as the Edmonton Oilers rallied for a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils. The Oilers struggled at times throughout the evening and had to come from behind for the victory.
Oilers beat Devils 3-2 in OT in Taylor Halla s return to Edmonton
Leon Draisaitl scored in overtime and added two assists as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game losing skid with a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday. Connor McDavid earned his second assist of the game, setting up a Draisaitl one-timer on a two-on-one just 1:50 into the extra period.
Nathan MacKinnon doesn’t deserve to be an All-Star
The NHL All-Star game has undergone many changes over the years. It used to be North America vs. World, then they went back to East vs. West, then they went to a fantasy draft format and now it’s a three-on-three division tournament.
Ovechkin Reaches 1,000 Points
Alexander Ovechkin wasted little time putting the puck in the net in Wednesday night’s matchup between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins. It took Ovi all of 35 seconds to open the scoring for the game.
Danault, Lehkonen each score twice as Canadiens top Jets 7-4
Montreal Canadiens’ Brian Flynn , Torrey Mitchell and Sven Andrighetto celebrate after Flynn scored on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 in Winnipeg, Ontario. Montreal Canadiens’ Brian Flynn scores on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck as Canadiens’ Torrey Mitchell looks on and Jets’ Shawn Matthias defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 in Winnipeg, Ontario.
Oilers recall Khaira, Brossoit from AHL Condors, send down Lander, Gustavsson
Forward Jujhar Khaira and goaltender Laurent Brossoit were recalled by the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday from the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors. Khaira, 22, has appeared in 24 games with the Condors this season, posting 18 points , 24 penalty minutes and a plus-2 rating.
Boudreau tests his vets, team by giving them Wednesday off
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Ducks vs. Stars BEST/WORST: Tying Up Loose Ends
The Ducks put on arguably their best defensive performance of the season against a high-powered, albeit struggling, Dallas offense. Defenders gave little room for the Stars forwards to work with while entering the zone, the backcheck was effective, and most importantly, zone exits were relatively clean for the most part.
Predators get dramatic 2-1 OT win over Canucks
Calle Jarnkrok scored a shorthanded goal with only :01 left in overtime and the Nashville Predators beat Vancouver 2-1 Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena. Mattias Eckholm took a holding penalty with less than two minutes to play to give Vancouver a 4 on 3 advantage to finish the game, but after a Pekka Rinne save Roman Josi led a 2 on 0 breakaway for the game winner past Ryan Miller.
Marchand scores twice as Bruins beat Blues 5-3
Brad Marchand scored twice, including an empty netter, and David Backes got into a fight in his return to St. Louis as the Boston Bruins beat the Blues 5-3 on Tuesday night. Frank Vatrano, Brandon Carlo and Torey Krug also scored for the Bruins, who improved to 2-0-1 in their last three games.
Boedker’s hat trick leads Sharks to 5-3 win over Oilers
Mikkel Boedker scored three goals for his fourth career hat trick to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 53 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Brent Burns and Logan Couture also scored for the Sharks, who have won two straight since losing three in a row.
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Jordan Staal scored the go-ahead goal on a deflection with 16:10 to play, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Columbus TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – No. 23 Florida is growing but not quite grown, and coach Mike White chalked up the wildness of a victory Tuesday nig
New York Islanders Ex-Players Nielsen and Okposo Get All-Star Nods
The New York Islanders will find no comfort in the NHL’s full 11-man roster for this season’s All-Star Game. As two of their former players made the cut.
Obama, In Final Speech, To Declare Faith In Power Of Change
Man Who Threatened To Kill Colorado State Senator Avoids Jail Time A man who pleaded guilty after threatening a Colorado state lawmaker has avoided jail time. Global Supertanker Gets Green Light To Fight Fires On Federal Land A large firefighting plane based out of Colorado Springs has been approved to be used on federal and state firefighting assignments.
Global Supertanker Gets Green Light To Fight Fires On Federal Land
Man Who Threatened To Kill Colorado State Senator Avoids Jail Time A man who pleaded guilty after threatening a Colorado state lawmaker has avoided jail time. Global Supertanker Gets Green Light To Fight Fires On Federal Land A large firefighting plane based out of Colorado Springs has been approved to be used on federal and state firefighting assignments.
Man Who Threatened To Kill Colorado State Senator Avoids Jail Time
Man Who Threatened To Kill Colorado State Senator Avoids Jail Time A man who pleaded guilty after threatening a Colorado state lawmaker has avoided jail time. Global Supertanker Gets Green Light To Fight Fires On Federal Land A large firefighting plane based out of Colorado Springs has been approved to be used on federal and state firefighting assignments.
Report: Teams are balking at Avs’ asking price for Landeskog
If the Colorado Avalanche expect to move captain Gabriel Landeskog , they might have a better chance of doing so during the off-season. That’s one takeaway from an interesting edition of TSN’s Insider Trading on Tuesday.
Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues
It probably won’t feel like “business as usual” for David Backes on Tuesday night, as he suits up to face the Blues in St. Louis for the first time in his career as a member of the Boston Bruins. You’ll be able to soak in that emotional atmosphere on NBCSN tonight, and as a bonus, both teams have plenty to play for as they jockey for positioning in their respective conferences and divisions.
Canucks centre Bo Horvat picked for NHL’s All-Star Game 2017
For the past two seasons, the Canucks have been trying to weave younger talent into their aging core, with mixed results. For coach Willie Desjardins, today’s selections for the NHL All-Star Game will be a boost to his confidence.
Hellebuyck gets 3rd shutout of season, Jets beat Flames 2-0
Connor Hellebuyck made 28 saves for his third shutout of the season as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Monday night. Dustin Byfuglien and Blake Wheeler scored for the Jets, winners of three of their last four games.
Luongo stops 28 shots for 73rd shutout, Panthers beat Devils
Roberto Luongo didn’t get too excited after his latest shutout. He is more concerned with getting the Florida Panthers back in the Stanley Cup playoff race.
Fleury Wins 5th Straight As Pens Roll
The Pittsburgh Penguins were rested after a week off since their last game, while the Tampa Bay Lightning were playing for the third time in four days. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 28 shots in his fifth straight win, leading the Penguins to a 6-2 victory over the Lightning on Sunday.
Willie Desjardins explains Canucks’ short defence, Rodin benching
One of Canucks head coach Willie Desjardins’ longest chats with the media this season was mostly spent talking about what didn’t happen over the weekend. Like, why did Vancouver not recall a defenceman from the minors for insurance heading into Saturday’s second game of a back-to-back against the Flames in Calgary, forcing the team to ultimately go with a skeleton crew of five blue liners? And how was it that Anton Rodin – dressed as the 13th forward – stayed stapled to the bench the whole night, not seeing a single second of ice time? “It was unusual,” Desjardins said Monday of his short-handed defence in that 3-1 loss to Calgary.