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Jackets' Umberger

R.J. Umberger scored three goals for his second career hat trick to lead Columbus past the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Monday night, ending the Blue Jackets' five-game losing skid.
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Umberger nets hat trick to fuel Jackets

R.J. Umberger scored three goals for his second career hat trick to lead Columbus past the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Monday night, ending the Blue Jackets' five-game losing skid.
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NHL.com: Bowman Eager to get to NHL ASAP

Albany River Rats rookie forward Drayson Bowman chuckles at the goal his coach, Jeff Daniels, holds up as an example of one of his signature moments this season. The goal against Syracuse on Nov. 11 looked like nothing special at the time. Bowm...
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Lightning To Host Toys For Tots Drive At Upcoming Games

The Tampa Bay Lightning players' wives and girlfriends will host a toy drive, benefiting Toys for Tots, this holiday season on the west plaza at the St. Pete Times Forum from 5:30-7:45 p.m. prior to games December 5 against the New York Islande...
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Rich Peverley Reigns Supreme! (Mike Richards weeps)

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by Gregory Smith - AP 1 day ago: Philadelphia Flyers center Mike Richards (18) goes to the ice as he collides with Atlanta Thrashers forward Maxim Afinogenov, rear, of Russia, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. The...
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Hedberg's 34 saves silence Flyers, lift Thrashers

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Johan Hedberg made 34 saves for his first shutout in two years the Atlanta Thrashers stopped a 14-game losing streak against the Philadelphia Flyers with a 1-0 victory Saturday night.
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Matt Cooke Suspended for Two Games

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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke has been suspended for two games, without pay, for a deliberate check to the head area of New York Rangers forward Artem Anisimov in NHL game #373, the National Hockey League announced Sunday. Cooke, who ...
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Wild handle business in shootout to get past Avs

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Mikko Koivu and Andrew Ebbett scored in the shootout, and Josh Harding stopped both of Colorado's shooters to help the Minnesota Wild beat the Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday night for a home-and-home sweep.
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Monday Morning NHL Papers (Western Conference): Miikka Kiprusoff’s return to old form, Scott Howson isn’t looking to make a trade and George Parros is still the mustache man

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This morning in the Western Conference, Jason Arnott is Mr. Consistent, a feature on David Carle, the Wild works hard, Stars do well in some face-off circles and much more after the jump.
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Stars recall LW Brunnstrom, activate center Sutherby

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The Dallas Stars recalled left wing Fabian Brunnstrom from the Texas Stars of the AHL and activated center Brian Sutherby from injured reserve before their game Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Kings cool off Blackhawks with shootout victory

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LOS ANGELES(AP) Anze Kopitar and Jack Johnson scored in the first two rounds of a shootout and Jonathan Quick stopped both Chicago attempts, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 victory over the Blackhawks on Saturday night.
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Samuelsson On His Game In Vancouver

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from Larry Wigge of NHL.com, Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo is encouraged by the Samuelsson signing—and not just because he is one of only two members of the team to have a Stanley Cup ring. “Sammy and I played together in Florida and I’ve always thought he was...
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Backstrom helps Capitals clip Canadiens in shootout

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Nicklas Backstrom scored the only shootout goal on Washington's third attempt to give the Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
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Umberger's trick helps Columbus end 5-game skid

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- R.J. Umberger scored three goals for his second career hat trick to lead Columbus past the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Monday night, ending the Blue Jackets' five-game losing skid.
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Are the Rangers in Trouble?

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From Patrick Hoffman (me) at MaxHockey.com: After two drubbings this weekend - a 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and an 8-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins - the New York Rangers appear to be in some trouble. Friday night’s loss was one of the team’s worst performances...
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Caps star Ovechkin injured in knee-to-knee collision

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin left Monday night's game at Carolina in the opening period with an apparent right knee injury.
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Ovechkin's knee

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin left Monday night's game at Carolina in the opening period with an apparent right knee injury.
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Wild beat Avs in shootout for home-and-home sweep

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Mikko Koivu and Andrew Ebbett scored in the shootout, and Josh Harding stopped both of Colorado's shooters to help the Minnesota Wild beat the Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday night for a home-and-home sweep.
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Backstrom lights lamp in SO to lift Caps by Habs

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MONTREAL(AP) Nicklas Backstrom scored the only shootout goal on Washington's third attempt to give the Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
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Blackhawks home after long 4-1-1 road swing

The Chicago Blackhawks are back home after a long and successful road swing and are looking forward to playing eight of their next 10 games at the United Center.
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Wings tie in last minute then outlast Blues in SO

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Todd Bertuzzi beat Chris Mason high with a backhander in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night.
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Strange Night In The NHL

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from Ken Campbell of The Hockey News, Although the NHL rulebook does not specifically stipulate a fine or suspension for kneeing, supplementary discipline can be applied at the discretion of the commissioner. And you’d have to think that’s exactly what will happen, given...
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Devils' Rolston, Elias feed rout over Islanders

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Brian Rolston and Patrik Elias each had two goals and two assists and Martin Brodeur made 22 saves to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 6-1 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday.
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Flames rest Kiprusoff but still stop Jackets in SO

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Calgary backup Curtis McElhinney stopped Anton Stralman in the fourth round, and Jamie Lundmark followed with the shootout winner in the Flames' 4-3 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.
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Two goals each by Devils' Rolston, Elias doom Isles

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Brian Rolston and Patrik Elias each had two goals and two assists and Martin Brodeur made 22 saves to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 6-1 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday.
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