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Leafs-Red Wings heading outside for Michigan Winter Classic

February 09, 2012

DETROIT - The next Winter Classic will see the NHL create two outdoor rinks.

Phillips set to play 1,000 game with Senators

February 09, 2012

OTTAWA - Chris Phillips has never really given much thought to stats during his career, but even he admits being a little overwhelmed by the fact Thursday's game will be his 1,000th in the NHL.

NHL Capsules: Kiprusoff gets 300th win

February 09, 2012

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Miikka Kiprusoff earned his 300th NHL win in the same building where he got his first.

Jokinen's hat trick leads Flames past Sharks

February 09, 2012

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Miikka Kiprusoff can thank fellow Finn Olli Jokinen for helping him earn his 300th career NHL win.

Perry's OT goal gives Ducks win over Canes

February 09, 2012

ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Anaheim Ducks sure are playing it close these days.

Miller makes 36 saves, Sabres beat Bruins 6-0

February 09, 2012

BUFFALO, N.Y. - As difficult as it was for Lindy Ruff to watch from the press box, and as painful as his three broken ribs felt, the Buffalo Sabres coach had plenty to smile about after a 6-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.

Benson scores in SO, Blades beat Broncos

February 08, 2012

SASKATOON - Brent Benson scored the shootout winner as the Saskatoon Blades beat the Swift Current Broncos 4-3 in Western Hockey League action Wednesday.

Board gives go-ahead on Winter Classic

February 08, 2012

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs could draw a record crowd for hockey in the NHL's next Winter Classic.

Red Wings make Oilers latest victim at home

February 08, 2012

DETROIT - Back on home ice — where they have been unbeatable for three months — the Detroit Red Wings closed in on an NHL record.

Jones scores 2 goals as Avs beat Blackhawks

February 08, 2012

DENVER - With a flick of the wrist, Gabriel Landeskog helped snap Colorado's season-long five-game skid while extending Chicago's misery on the road.

Canucks beat Predators 4-3 in shootout

February 08, 2012

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Vancouver Canucks keep finding ways to win no matter how long it takes.

Vrbata, Smith lead Coyotes past Stars 4-1

February 08, 2012

DALLAS - The Phoenix Coyotes' playoff push is well under way.

Plekanec shootout goal has Habs 3-2 vs Pens

February 07, 2012

MONTREAL - It's been rare this season to see Carey Price cracking jokes after a shootout.

Savard scores 1st NHL goal, Jackets top Wild

February 07, 2012

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The game plan for the Columbus Blue Jackets was to come out strong and get the win for Todd Richards in his first game as coach against his former team.

Clifford, Penner lead Kings over Lightning

February 07, 2012

TAMPA, Fla. - The Los Angeles Kings are nearly unbeatable when scoring at least three goals. Too bad for them it's happened only 16 times this season.

Brodeur, red-hot Devils blank Rangers 1-0

February 07, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils thought the officials got it just right when they waved off the potential tying goal in the closing seconds.

Nabokov stones Flyers, Isles win 1-0 in SO

February 07, 2012

PHILADELPHIA - Evgeni Nabokov faced a barrage of shots from all angles, stopping everything that came at him.

Perron, Elliot pace Blues past Sens

February 07, 2012

OTTAWA - Brian Elliott didn't have the success he would have liked with the Ottawa Senators, but he was almost perfect against them Tuesday.

Ovechkin scores 2, Caps cruise past Panthers

February 07, 2012

WASHINGTON - Playing with a sense of urgency usually attached to a playoff game, the Washington Capitals needed only 13 seconds to take the lead in their first-place showdown with the Florida Panthers.

Catenacci's five points lead Rangers to win

February 07, 2012

KITCHENER, Ont. - Michael Catenacci had five points to lead the Kitchener Rangers to a 6-3 win over the Guelph Storm on Tuesday in Ontario Hockey League action.

Owen Nolan announces retirement from NHL

February 07, 2012

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Owen Nolan, who hasn't played in the NHL since the 2009-10 season, announced his retirement Tuesday at the San Jose Sharks' home rink.

Capitals' Laich plays 2 days after hurting knee

February 07, 2012

WASHINGTON - Brooks Laich played for the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night, just two days after hurting his left knee.

Oilers forward Nugent-Hopkins out again

February 07, 2012

DETROIT - Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is expected to miss seven to 10 days due to a left shoulder injury.

Malkin picks up slack with Crosby out

February 07, 2012

MONTREAL - The Pittsburgh Penguins' dream is to have their Big Three centres healthy by the end of the season, but for now Evgeni Malkin is carrying the load on his own.

Michigan regents call meeting about Winter Classic

February 07, 2012

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The University of Michigan Board of Regents has called a special meeting to discuss renting Michigan Stadium to the NHL for the Winter Classic.

Ducks beat Flames in 8th round of shootout

February 07, 2012

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Another visit to Orange County, another frustrating loss for the Calgary Flames. And this one came at the hands of a former teammate.

NHL Capsules: Coyotes end losing streak to Detroit

February 07, 2012

GLENDALE, Ariz. - Mike Smith stopped 30 shots, Martin Hanzal scored twice and the Phoenix Coyotes ended a seven-game losing streak to Detroit with a 3-1 win over the Red Wings on Monday night.