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Hockey
March 18, 2010
ANAHEIM, Calif. - For the second straight game, the Chicago Blackhawks lost a key member of their defence because of a vicious check against the boards behind the net.
Edmonton Oilers hoping to play the role of spoilers late in the season
March 18, 2010
EDMONTON - Playing the role of spoiler is a consolation prize at best, but when a team is as hopelessly out of the playoff picture as the Edmonton Oilers are, players will take their motivation where they can find it.
OHL gives Greyhounds defenceman Brock Beukeboom four-game suspension
March 18, 2010
TORONTO - The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are going to start the playoffs without Brock Beukeboom.
Blues' playoff odds getting longer after latest setback
March 18, 2010
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues are clinging to the hope of another miracle run to the playoffs. Time is running short, especially after the latest home-ice failure.
Elias' goal, assist lead Devils to season sweep of Penguins
March 17, 2010
NEWARK, N.J. - If the New Jersey Devils get past the Pittsburgh Penguins in the playoffs, they will have beaten the defending Stanley Cup champions 10 times.
Bulldogs storm back to beat Phantom 6-5 in a shootout
March 17, 2010
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. - Hamilton scored three times in the final ten minutes of regulation and Ryan White got the winner in the seventh round of the shootout as the Bulldogs came back to beat the Adirondack Phantoms 6-5 in American Hockey League play Tuesday.
Defending Memorial Cup champion Windsor Spitfires carry hopes of struggling city
March 17, 2010
Eddie Francis rarely uses his seat when he watches the Windsor Spitfires. He likes to joke that every time the team plays at home, it feels more like a wedding for him because "everybody's just so happy, and everybody just wants to talk about how great the team is."
Malkin sits out for Pens; Martin returns to Devils lineup after missing 59 games
March 17, 2010
NEWARK, N.J. - Evgeni Malkin is out of the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup because of a right foot injury, but New Jersey Devils defenceman Paul Martin is back after missing 59 games.
Canucks recall Michael Grabner after Samuelsson suffers shoulder injury
March 17, 2010
Michael Grabner's first stint with the Vancouver Canucks lasted just nine games after he broke his ankle during a warmup kickaround with a soccer ball.
Players still waiting for materials related to rule on hits to the head
March 17, 2010
TORONTO - A new rule on blindsided hits to the head still has a number of hurdles to overcome if it's going to start being called before the end of the regular season.
John Tavares has five-point night as Islanders stun Canucks with 5-2 win
March 17, 2010
VANCOUVER, B.C. - John Tavares scored two goals and added three assists as the New York Islanders upset the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Ribeiro and Morrow score twice, Lehtonen makes 44 saves as Stars rout Sharks 8-2
March 17, 2010
DALLAS - Dallas Stars coach Marc Crawford will remember his 500th victory for the performance by his goaltender, not his team's season-best offensive outburst.
Rinne makes 42 saves and Predators edge Flyers 4-3 in shootout
March 17, 2010
NASHVILLE - Although it took longer than the Predators would have liked, the result was worth the wait.
Mueller's big night helps Avalanche beat Blues 5-3 to complete season sweep
March 17, 2010
ST. LOUIS - Since joining the Avalanche, Peter Mueller has become a scoring machine. A three-point night that matched his career best helped Colorado complete a season sweep of the St. Louis Blues.
Fiddler and Lombardi score to lead Phoenix Coyotes past Lightning 2-1
March 17, 2010
TAMPA, Fla. - Officially, it will go down as historic victory for the Coyotes. However, Phoenix coach Dave Tippett doesn't want to hear it.
Laich scores twice as Capitals win without Alex Ovechkin, beating Panthers 7-3
March 17, 2010
SUNRISE, Fla. - With Alex Ovechkin out, the rest of the Washington Capitals knew they needed to step up. Against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, the Capitals proved they could.
Recchi, Ryder, Krejci score in 3rd period to lead Bruins to 5-2 win over Canes
March 16, 2010
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Boston Bruins didn't care who got the credit, as long as they ended their seven-game road trip on a positive note.
Ryan Miller pulled early as Jim Slater's late goal lifts Thrashers past Sabres, 4-3
March 16, 2010
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Thrashers beat Buffalo's Ryan Miller early before finally finishing off the Sabres late.
Ovechkin 'disappointed' in 2-game suspension for hit on Chicago's Brian Campbell
March 16, 2010
SUNRISE, Fla. - Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin on Tuesday said he was disappointed by a two-game suspension issued for a hit on Chicago's Brian Campbell.
Former Habs coach Guy Carbonneau given job with Canada's under-18 team
March 16, 2010
CALGARY - Guy Carbonneau is heading back behind the bench.
Hall and Seguin share Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as OHL scoring champs
March 16, 2010
TORONTO - Leading 2010 draft prospects Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin are co-winners of the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as scoring champion in one of four honours handed out by the Ontario Hockey League on Tuesday.
Campbell to miss 7-8 weeks with collarbone and rib fractures from Ovechkin hit
March 16, 2010
CHICAGO - Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Brian Campbell is expected to miss seven to eight weeks with collarbone and rib fractures suffered when he was hit from behind by Alex Ovechkin.
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