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Caps, Semin hammer Panthers

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One Alex was out, one Alex returned. The Ovechkin-less Washington Capitals behind a 4 point night from returning Alexander Semin pounded the Florida Panthers 6-2 last night.  It was Semin’s first game in 7 games due to a wrist injury.  Semin tallied 2 goals and 2 assists to...
>> dcprosportsreport.com/2009/12...
 

Wednesday's Three Stars: Weiss's trick; Ballard strikes again

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No. 1 star: Stephen Weiss(notes), Florida PanthersCrazy game, crazy good effort from the Panthers forward, as Weiss scored a hat trick in regulation and then the shootout winner in Florida's 6-5 victory over the visiting Colorado Avalanche and ex-goalie Craig Anderson(notes) ...
>> sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blo...
 

Wednesday's Three Stars: Weiss' trick; Ballard strikes again

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No. 1 star: Stephen Weiss(notes), Florida PanthersCrazy game, crazy good effort from the Panthers forward, as Weiss scored a hat trick in regulation and then the shootout winner in Florida's 6-5 victory over the visiting Colorado Avalanche and ex-goalie Craig Anderson(notes) ...
>> sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blo...
 

Sabres put it on cruise control, easily beat Montreal 6-2

On the eve of what should be the biggest night in the NHL, the most storied franchise in hockey history is officially turning 100 years old.  The team should be flying high and winning games.  Instead they are hanging their heads and wondering what is going wrong.  The Montreal...
>> sabrenoise.com/2009/12...
 

Canucks-Hurricanes Preview

STATS Senior Editor The Vancouver Canucks have dominated the first two opponents on their road trip. A meeting with the NHL-worst Carolina Hurricanes should enable them to keep up that strong play.
>> www.sportingnews.com/nhl/art...
 

Senators-Coyotes Preview

STATS Writer After defeating one of the NHL's best road teams, the Phoenix Coyotes look to continue their strong play when they take on a club that hasn't won on an opponent's home ice in more than a month.
>> www.sportingnews.com/nhl/art...
 

Leafs goalie to have second heart procedure

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jonas Gustavsson will undergo his second heart procedure in less than three months. The team said Thursday that Gustavsson met with a cardiac specialist after being taken to hospital with an elevated heart rate. He experienced symptoms during Toronto...
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

Is there any stopping the Heatley/Thornton/Marleau line?

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In the six games they've been together, the mega-powers line of Dany Heatley(notes), Patrick Marleau(notes) and Joe Thornton(notes) has scored a combined 30 points; Thornton's 1 goal and 12 assists; Heatley's 4 goals and 5 assists and Marleau's 6 goals and 2 assists...
>> sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blo...
 

Allan Muir: NHL's unlikely team player, Hitchcock's horror, more notes

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Allan Muir says Steve Mason's shocking struggles have much to do with coaching disconnect. Also: supposedly selfish Marc Savard turns team player, Jonas Gustavsson's future, more.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/wr...
 

Panthers' Ballard apologizes for injuring teammate

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Florida defenseman Keith Ballard says he was "kind of in shock" after injuring his own goalie during a Panthers game against Atlanta. Ballard accidentally whacked Florida goalie Tomas Vokoun in the head with his stick, cutting his left ear after the Thrashers' Ilya...
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

Sharks acquire defenseman Jay Leach

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SHARKS ACQUIRE DEFENSEMAN JAY LEACH ON WAIVERS FROM MONTREAL The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Jay Leach today on waivers from Montreal. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound blueliner registered 5 PIMs in 7 games played for the Canadiens this season, and 3 assists and 10 PIMS in 12 games...
>> www.sharkspage.com/2009_12...
 

Stars Karlis Skrastins likely out of Saturday's game

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Stars Skrastins likely out for Saturday's game
>> sports.espn.go.com/dallas/...
 

I Smell an IMG Scheme

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Near 8:00 Monday night we saw Alexander Ovechkin guided off the ice in Carolina by a team trainer and teammate Nicklas Backstrom, his head lowered, his injured leg unable to make contact with the ice, his body language broadcasting in neon a brutal battering. Upon the game’s...
>> onfrozenblog.com/2009/12...
 

Philadelphia Flyers fire John Stevens as coach

The Philadelphia Flyers have fired John Stevens as coach, according to a report in the Philadelphia Daily News.
>> sports.espn.go.com/nhl/new...
 

Mark Recchi: Papa Bear

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When I get older losing my hair, many years from now; will you still be sending me a valentine?  Birthday greetings bottle of wine?  -Beatles Public Service Announcement:  Ok, here we go!  Like my main woman Mae West always says, “Why don’t you come up and see me some...
>> joshqpublic.com/2009/12...
 

Kings score two goals in each period to beat Sens

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Drew Doughty netted the tiebreaking goal, Wayne Simmonds scored on a penalty shot and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Ottawa Senators 6-3 Thursday for their fourth win in five games.
>> feeds.cbssports.com/click.p...
 

Luongo, Canucks extend Flyers' scoreless streak

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PHILADELPHIA -- Roberto Luongo made 38 saves and defenseman Willie Mitchell broke a scoreless tie and the Vancouver Canucks topped the struggling Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Thursday night.
>> www.sportingnews.com/nhl/art...
 

Luongo stops 38 shots as Canucks down reeling Flyers

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Roberto Luongo made 38 saves and defenseman Willie Mitchell broke a scoreless tie and the Vancouver Canucks topped the struggling Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Thursday night.
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Hot Miller, Sabres sink Habs, losers of 4 straight

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BUFFALO, N.Y.(AP) Clarke MacArthur , Jason Pominville and Derek Roy scored first-period goals, Ryan Miller made 21 saves, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 on Thursday night.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/...
 

Crosby has two goals, assist in Penguins' win over Avalanche

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PITTSBURGH -- Sidney Crosby had two goals and an assist for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who won for the sixth time in seven games by beating the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Thursday night.
>> www.sportingnews.com/nhl/art...
 

Sabres stop Canadiens for fourth straight win

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Clarke MacArthur, Jason Pominville and Derek Roy scored first-period goals, Ryan Miller made 21 saves, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 on Thursday night.
>> sports.espn.go.com/nhl/rec...
 

Moulson's hat trick lifts Islanders to 4-1 win

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ATLANTA -- Matt Moulson scored three goals and the New York Islanders snapped the Atlanta Thrashers' four-game winning streak with a 4-1 victory on Thursday night.
>> www.sportingnews.com/nhl/art...
 

Sabres use big first period to wallop Canadiens

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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Clarke MacArthur, Jason Pominville and Derek Roy scored first-period goals, Ryan Miller made 21 saves, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 on Thursday night.
>> www.sportingnews.com/nhl/art...
 

Ovechkin Painted Jersey

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WHY YOU NEED IT: The most polarizing player in the National Hockey League might be the two-time defending MVP. Alexander Ovechkin has somehow managed to develop a reputation as a cheap shot artist at the same time he's become the premier scorer in the league. He's finally been...
>> www.sportingnews.com/blog/fi...
 

Moulson nets first career hat trick for Islanders

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Matt Moulson scored three goals and the New York Islanders snapped the Atlanta Thrashers' four-game winning streak with a 4-1 victory on Thursday.
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