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Lightning's Hedman hurt, won't play at Montreal
Tampa Bay Lightning rookie Victor Hedman will not be in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Montreal Canadiens following a body check that left him flattened on the ice.
Second person fired for giving Flames vaccines
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) -Alberta's health board says a second person has been fired for helping set up a private clinic for Calgary Flames players and their families to get the H1N1 flu vaccine.
Cup finals preview? Pens-Sharks set to battle
The Pittsburgh Penguins' impressive winning streak away from home is over, as is the San Jose Sharks' similarly lengthy string of victories that was built largely during a road-heavy stretch.
Kotalik helps Rangers beat Oilers, ex-coach Renney
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -Ales Kotalik had a goal and two assists, and the New York Rangers halted a four-game, road-losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
Mueller’s first goal lifts Coyotes past Blackhawks
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -Peter Mueller scored his first goal of the season and Martin Hanzal added a goal and an assist as the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Thursday night.
Spezza's OT goal lifts Senators past Lightning
Jason Spezza scored a power-play goal 4:17 into overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.
Red Wings win in SO, snap Sharks 6-game win streak
Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg scored in the shootout to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 win over San Jose, snapping the Sharks' six-game winning streak.
Bergeron, Bruins avoid 3rd straight shutout
Patrice Bergeron's goal with 52 seconds left in regulation helped the Bruins avoid a historic third straight shutout, but Michael Cammalleri scored in the shootout to give the Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 victory over Boston on Thursday night.
NBA, NHL players jump line for swine flu shot?
Ontario health minister Deb Matthews vowed Thursday to investigate whether Toronto’s NBA and NHL players jumped the line for the swine flu shot while other groups are being forced to wait as the province’s supply dwindles.
Sharks place Blake on injured list
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -The San Jose Sharks have placed defenseman Rob Blake on injured reserve with an undisclosed upper body injury and recalled defenseman Derek Joslin from Worcester of the American Hockey League.
Blue Jackets reportedly need financial fix
Columbus may have trouble holding on to the NHL's Blue Jackets because the club has been losing $12 million a year in central Ohio, according to a report released Thursday by a business group.
Bruins' Krejci diagnosed with swine flu
The Boston Bruins say forward David Krejci has been diagnosed with swine flu.
Bruins' Krejci diagnosed with swine flu
The Boston Bruins say forward David Krejci has been diagnosed with swine flu.
Report: Columbus Blue Jackets need financial fix
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -A new report warns that Columbus may have trouble holding on to the NHL's Blue Jackets because the club has been losing $12 million per year.
Canadiens, Bruins both have concerns
As the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Bruins quickly escorted the Montreal Canadiens out of the playoffs last spring, but the banged-up Bruins look like a different team in the midst of a major offensive drought.
Toews could return for Blackhawks vs. Coyotes
The Central Division-leading Chicago Blackhawks have dominated the Phoenix Coyotes recently, and the possible return of captain Jonathan Toews might help them continue that success.
Struggling Wings face stiff test in Sharks
Last season, the Detroit Red Wings and the San Jose Sharks were considered heavy favorites to compete for the Western Conference title. The Red Wings appear to think they'll need a "miracle" just to win their ninth consecutive Central Division crown this season, while...
Hejduk's 2 goals, assists carry Avs past Coyotes
DENVER (AP) -Milan Hejduk had two goals and an assist, and Peter Budaj - recovered from swine flu - stopped 28 shots in his first start of the season, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday night.
Devils defeat Ovechkin-less Caps
Bergfors scores two power-play goals in third period to break open tie game.
Crumy ’Canes drop 10th straight thanks to Panthers
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) -Tomas Vokoun made 31 saves for his second straight shutout, Steven Reinprecht opened the scoring early in the third period, and Florida extended Carolina's winless streak to 10 games with a 3-0 victory Wednesday night.
Boyle's SO goal lifts Sharks to sixth straight win
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -San Jose defenseman Dan Boyle scored the lone goal in a shootout, and Evgeni Nabokov stopped all three Columbus shooters to give the Sharks their sixth straight win, 3-2 victory over the Blue Jackets on Wednesday night.
Miller, Sabres shut out Islanders
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -Ryan Miller made 24 saves for his second shutout of the season and 14th overall, and Thomas Vanek had a goal and assist in the Buffalo Sabres' 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Wednesday night.
Renney readies to face Rangers on Thursday
Tom Renney is bracing himself for his first game against the New York Rangers since being fired as their coach less than a year ago.
Apology for Flames getting flu shots before public
An official for Alberta Health Services has apologized for giving the Calgary Flames swine flu shots while thousands of people waited in line for the vaccine last week.
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