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Kovalchuck shines in return to drop Rangers
Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists in his first game back from a foot injury and Rich Peverley scored once and set up two goals in the Atlanta Thrashers' 5-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
Emery beats old team as Flyers spank Senators
Ray Emery made 22 saves in his first start against his former team and Danny Briere scored two goals to help the Flyers beat the Senators 5-1 for their fifth straight victory.
Ilya Kovalchuk back in Atlanta Thrashers lineup vs. New York Rangers
One day after Ilya Kovalchuk was ruled out of the Thrashers' game against the Rangers, the star forward was back in the lineup after a lengthy absence.
NHL reinstates Henry Samueli as Anaheim Ducks owner after year suspension
Henry Samueli has been reinstated as owner of the Ducks after serving a suspension handed down by the NHL more than a year ago, when he pleaded guilty to a felony count of lying to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Vancouver Canucks forward Darcy Hordichuk gets one-game suspension for fighting
Canucks forward Darcy Hordichuk was suspended for one game and head coach Alain Vigneault fined $10,000.
Outgoing baseball union head Donald Fehr to help NHLPA search for new executive director
Outgoing baseball union head Donald Fehr has agreed to assist the NHL Players' Association in its search for an executive director.
Jere Lehtinen injured in practice, to miss game
Stars' Jere Lehtinen suffers groin injury, will not play vs. San Jose on Thursday.
Toronto Maple Leafs' Mike Komisarek on injured reserve with quadriceps injury
The Maple Leafs have placed Mike Komisarek on injured reserve because of a quadriceps injury and expect to be without their hard-hitting defenseman for up to three weeks.
Clark, Varlamov help Capitals win 11-round SO
Chris Clark scored the deciding goal in the 11th round of the shootout, and backup goalie Semyon Varlamov came on in relief and carried the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 comeback victory over the New York Islanders.
Devils' streak reaches six with win over Ducks
Jamie Langenbrunner and Zach Parise each had a goal and an assist while Martin Brodeur made 31 saves Wednesday and the New Jersey Devils extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
Miller makes 28 saves as Sabres handle Oilers
Ryan Miller made 28 saves and the Sabres handled the Oilers on Wednesday.
Red Wings start fast in 9-1 rout of Blue Jackets
Detroit scored four times early in the first period and Niklas Kronwall had two power-play goals and an assist to lift the Red Wings past the Blue Jackets 9-1.
Edmonton Oilers' Liam Reddox leaves after being hit headfirst from behind into boards
Edmonton left wing Liam Reddox was knocked out of the Oilers game against Buffalo when he was rammed headfirst into the boards by Clarke MacArthur late in the third period.
Forbes magazine ranks Maple Leafs ($470M) as NHL's most valuable franchise
For the fourth straight year, the Toronto Maple Leafs are the NHL's most valuable team, according to Forbes magazine's annual survey.
Colorado Avalanche activate Darcy Tucker from injured reserve
The Colorado Avalanche have activated forward Darcy Tucker from the injured reserve list.
Carolina Hurricanes put goalie Cam Ward on IR with sliced left leg
The struggling Carolina Hurricanes have placed goalie Cam Ward on injured reserve with a sliced left leg.
NHL's general managers to study making blindside hits illegal
The NHL's 30 GMs agreed Wednesday to study the idea of making blindside hits to the head illegal next season.
Injured Atlanta Thrashers captain Ilya Kovalchuk could return vs. New York Rangers
Ilya Kovalchuk may return to action less than three weeks after suffering a broken bone in his right foot.
Fabian Brunnstrom out Thursday for Dallas Stars
Fabian Brunnstrom (shoulder) will not play Thursday, but James Neal to return for Stars.
Last-minute goal pushes Sharks past Predators
Dan Boyle scored with a minute left in the third period to lift the Sharks to a 4-3 victory over the Predators on Tuesday night.
Perron's hat trick helps Blues crush Canucks
David Perron scored three goals, and Brad Boyes added a goal and three assists to lead the Blues to a 6-1 victory over the Canucks.
Spezza's goal sends Senators past Oilers in SO
Jason Spezza scored the winning goal in the shootout for the Senators, who twice came from behind to beat the Oilers 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Iginla scores again as Flames blank Canadiens
Miikka Kiprusoff got his first shutout of the season and Jarome Iginla extended his goal-scoring streak to four games, leading the Flames to a 1-0 victory.
Koivu, Wild end Maple Leafs' win streak at 2
Mikko Koivu scored one goal and assisted on two others in the second period as the Wild ended the Leafs' two-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory.
Thomas, Bruins blank slumping Crosby, Pens
Tim Thomas stopped 27 shots for his second shutout of the season, and the Bruins beat the Penguins 3-0 on Tuesday night.
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