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Flames prepare for pivotal California swing before all-star break
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames are on the playoff bubble in the Western Conference standings. Their upcoming four-game road trip will provide a good indication of whether they belong in the post-season mix.
Road Warriors: Canucks ready to hit the road after disappointing homestand
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks are about where Willie Desjardins expected them to be 40 games into his first season as an NHL head coach.
Martin Jones gets 3rd shutout in 4 starts, and LA Kings snap skid with 2-0 win over Toronto
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – When the Los Angeles Kings’ current and former backup goalies faced off in a defence-dominated game, Martin Jones and Jonathan Bernier matched each other for 58 consecutive scoreless minutes.
Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games
Hasek proud his career influenced next generation of Czech goaltenders
BUFFALO, N.Y. – As the Sabres celebrate Dominik Hasek’s time in Buffalo and raise his No. 39 to the rafters at First Niagara Center, the man known as “The Dominator” gets to see his impact on the game today.
Scott Walker steps down as head coach of OHL champion Guelph Storm
GUELPH, Ont. – Guelph Storm head coach Scott Walker has stepped down and handed duties off to assistants Bill Stewart and Todd Harvey for the rest of the season.
Smith’s 2 power-play goals lead Predators over Canucks 5-1; Nashville goalie Rinne leaves hurt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Craig Smith scored twice and Colin Wilson had a goal and two assists to lead the Nashville Predators to a 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
Tarasenko gets 24th goal, Blues handle lowly Oilers 4-2 for fifth straight win
ST. LOUIS – Unlike the previous game, the first period set the tone for the St. Louis Blues. They could afford to coast a little bit and still win their fifth in a row.
Perreault scores four goals to lead Jets to dominant win over Panthers
WINNIPEG – Mathieu Perreault said he got some lucky bounces.
Klingberg scores 2 in 4-goal second period as Dallas Stars rally to beat Ottawa Senators 5-4
DALLAS – Anders Lindback was surprised when Dallas Stars coach Lindy Ruff sent the backup goalie on to the ice just 10 minutes into Tuesday night’s game.
Tuesday’s Scoreboard
Tuesday’s Games
Criminal charges dropped against Vincent Damphousse’s ex-wife, ending legal saga
MONTREAL – The Crown has withdrawn assault charges against the ex-wife of retired NHL star Vincent Damphousse.
Blue Jackets’ Foligno, Blackhawks’ Toews named NHL all-star captains
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Nick Foligno of the Blue Jackets and Jonathan Toews of the Blackhawks were named captains for the upcoming NHL all-star game in Columbus.
Red Wings used to overcoming injuries, have no issues turning net over to Mrazek
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Last year, Petr Mrazek was known as the goaltender with snowmen on his pads for Winter Classic weekend. Now he’s the starting goaltender of the Detroit Red Wings.
Toronto Marlies left-winger Brad Ross given 20-game suspension by AHL
TORONTO – Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Brad Ross was given a 20-game suspension by the American Hockey League on Wednesday, becoming the first player to violate the terms of the league’s new performance enhancing substances program.
Brash and bold, Rex Ryan vows to build the Buffalo Bills into a bully in taking over as coach
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – New team. Same old brash and bold Rex Ryan.
Connor McDavid and Anthony Beauvillier named Top Prospects captains
TORONTO – Connor McDavid of the Erie Otters and Anthony Beauvillier of the Shawinigan Cataractes were named the captains for the 20th annual Canadian Hockey League Top Prospects game on Wednesday.
Wild’s Ryan Suter suspended two games for elbow to head of Penguins’ Downie
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The NHL has suspended Minnesota Wild defenceman Ryan Suter two games for elbowing Pittsburgh Penguins forward Steve Downie in the head.
Wild trade for Dubnyk, but problems run deeper than goaltending and coaching
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Mike Yeo doesn’t read newspapers right now and he’s not perusing Twitter. If he did, the coach of the Minnesota Wild might already think he’s out of a job.
Pacioretty scores 2 power-play goals, Subban adds another in Canadiens’ 3-2 win over Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio – It was a lot of fun for Max Pacioretty — and a particularly painful loss for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Wednesday’s Scoreboard
Wednesday’s Games
Corey Perry has 3 goals, Frederik Andersen gets 2nd shutout in Anaheim’s 4-0 win over Toronto
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Although the Anaheim Ducks have been one of the NHL’s most dominant teams all season, they hadn’t managed to blow out an opponent at home since late October.
Capitals’ Trotz returns ‘home’ to Nashville to face Predators for first time
As coach of the Predators from their inception, Barry Trotz knew all about the Nashville area.
Hockey star Guy Lafleur says police and Crown ganged up on him as retribution
MONTREAL – Guy Lafleur testified Thursday that the Crown and Montreal police went after him unjustifiably because they couldn’t get the evidence they wanted against his son.