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Rangers shut out the Ducks, 3-0
New York scores on a power play in the third period to snap a scoreless tie while Anaheim forces goalkeeper Steve Valiquette to make only 18 saves.
New York scores on a power play in the third period to snap a scoreless tie while Anaheim forces goalkeeper Steve Valiquette...
Bruins stage a late rally
Boston scores three goals in the last 8:01, then defeats Islanders in shootout
Boston scores three goals in the last 8:01, then defeats Islanders in shootout
Up next for the Ducks: Sunday vs. New York Rangers
The Ducks play the last of four consecutive road games.
Ducks today AT NEW YORK RANGERS When: 2 p.m. PDT.
Jonathan Quick leads Kings past Blues
Goalie makes 29 saves and Ryan Smyth and Michal Handzus score in team's third straight victory.
Goalie makes 29 saves and Ryan Smyth and Michal Handzus score in team's third straight victory.
Teemu Selanne scores three times in Ducks victory
He has the only goal in shootout and two others in the third period, including one that tied the game with 16 seconds left in regulation.
He has the only goal in shootout and two others in the third period, including one that tied the game with 16 seconds left in regulation.
Up next for the Kings: Saturday at St. Louis
L.A. begins a six-game trip, its longest of the season.
L.A. begins a six-game trip, its longest of the season.
Up next for Ducks: Saturday at Philadelphia
Defenseman Chris Pronger, traded to the Flyers by the Ducks in the off-season, has four assists and a plus-four in four games.
Ducks tonight AT PHILADELPHIA When: 4 PDT.
Chris Pronger is flying right
Philadelphia coveted the defenseman's toughness, which the Ducks will get a reminder of today.
Philadelphia coveted the defenseman's toughness, which the Ducks will get a reminder of today.
Gaborik nets two within two minutes of third, helps Rangers win, 4-3
New York goalie Henrik Lundqvist holds Washington's Alex Ovechkin scoreless, but Nicklas Backstrom has two goals for the Capitals.
Marian Gaborik scored two goals about 2 1/2 minutes apart in the third period, Henrik Lundqvist held Alex Ovechkin without a point, and...
Pittsburgh is able to overcome the Pirates
The home of the reigning NFL and NHL champions is ranked the best sports city by the Sporting News.
With reigning champions in the NFL and the NHL, Pittsburgh was named best sports city by the Sporting News in its annual rankings.
Kings defeat Minnesota, 6-3, but struggle with penalty killing
L.A. was among the NHL's best teams at killing penalties last season, but that has been a shortcoming so far this season.
Last season, the Kings were one of the league's worst teams at scoring while playing five-on-five and one of the best teams at killing penalties.
Teemu Selanne scores two in victory against Boston Bruins
Corey Perry scores two also, including one shorthanded late in the game, and the Ducks pick up first win of the year.
Corey Perry scores two also, including one shorthanded late in the game, and the Ducks pick up first win of the year.
Phoenix takes advantage in 3-0 victory over Pittsburgh
Coyotes use nine power plays and Petr Prucha makes a difficult goal after being knocked onto opponent's back in front of the net.
Petr Prucha was knocked off his skates in front of the net but still pushed the puck into the net while sitting on a Penguins player'...
Kings and Minnesota to meet at Staples Center
Kings defenseman Sean O'Donnell will return after serving a five-game suspension for striking an opponent in the head in an exhibition game.
KINGS TONIGHT VS. MINNESOTA When: 7:30.
Ducks face Bruins in Boston
Anaheim still looking for its first victory of the season.
Ducks tonight AT BOSTON When: 4 PDT.
Kings' Sean O'Donnell to return for Thursday's game
'I feel like I've been let out of jail,' the veteran defenseman says. Meanwhile, Teddy Purcell had comfort food -- a Newfie dinner, to be exact.
If Sean O'Donnell were negotiating a new contract, he'd have ammunition to ask for a raise based on the Kings...
Flyers defeat Capitals, 6-5, in overtime
Mike Richards scores his second career hat trick, and Philadelphia improves to 3-0 for the first time since the 1998-99 season.
Danny Briere pounced on a loose puck and knocked in the rebound at 3:52 of overtime to keep the Philadelphia Flyers perfect and lift them to a...
Ducks allow a sizable lead to evaporate
They lead by three goals with 14 minutes to play in the third period but let Wild tie, then win in overtime.
Andrew Brunette's power-play goal in overtime lifted the Wild to a 4-3 win over the Ducks on Tuesday night in Minnesota's home opener.
Kings almost let a big one get away
L.A. blows a 4-0 lead, then comes back for a 6-4 victory.
L.A. blows a 4-0 lead, then comes back for a 6-4 victory.
Ducks start four-game trip against Minnesota
They look to rebound from loss in season opener to Sharks, with many issues to iron out.
Ducks tonight AT MINNESOTA When: 6 PDT.
Rangers win second consecutive after season-opening loss
Rookie defensemen Michael Del Zotto and Matt Gilroy each score for New York in a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils.
Rookie defensemen Michael Del Zotto and Matt Gilroy each score for New York in a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils.
Sharks' Rob Blake admires Kings' team
The veteran San Jose defenseman and former L.A. captain says he likes the strategy General Manager Dean Lombardi has put in place and how the focus is on young players.
The veteran San Jose defenseman and former L.A. captain says he likes the strategy General Manager Dean...
Helene Elliott's NHL Rankings
Capitals' Ovechkin is off and running while Kings and Ducks have trouble on defense.
Capitals' Ovechkin is off and running while Kings and Ducks have trouble on defense.
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