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Habs, Plekanec Surpass Sabres
Habs, Plekanec Surpass Sabres

Habs, Plekanec Surpass Sabres

As Plekanec's hat trick, plus three more give Montreal a one point advantage over Ottawa in the Northeast

(Newser) - Though three was the important number for Tomas Plekanec last night, one is Montreal's magic number following a 6-2 pounding of Buffalo, the Montreal Gazette reports. Plekanec earned his first NHL hat trick, propelling the Habs to one point ahead of the reeling Senators in the Northeast Division, and one...

Conklin Has 50 Saves as Pens Beat Isles

Hurricanes top Devils in overtime, Laich has 4 points in Caps win over Wild

(Newser) - Ty Conklin had a career-best 50 saves in the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Jeff Taffe had a goal and an assist for the Penguins, who were short several men because of blockbuster trade. Pittsburgh made the biggest move at the deadline by acquiring star forward...

Devils Remain Red Hot, Edge Capitals

Elsewhere, Flames and Sharks both post one-goal road victories

(Newser) - New Jersey took over the lead in the Eastern Conference with a 2-1 win against Washington thanks to John Madden's overtime goal, reports the AP. The Devils were led by Martin Brodeur's 37 saves and have won seven of their last eight games. NHL goals leader Alex Ovechkin, stuck on...

Hurricanes Blast Past Capitals
Hurricanes Blast Past Capitals

Hurricanes Blast Past Capitals

Carolina collects more than 40 shots for the third straight game

(Newser) - The Carolina Hurricanes won at home for the sixth time in seven games and cracked the 40-shot barrier for the third straight game in a 6-3 win over the Washington Capitals last night, reports the Associated Press. Matt Cullen scored twice and Eric Staal had the go-ahead score in the...

Brodeur, Devils Down Sharks 3-2
Brodeur, Devils Down Sharks 3-2

Brodeur, Devils Down Sharks 3-2

Vanek's hat trick leads Sabres past Lightning, Isles top Caps in shootout

(Newser) - The New Jersey Devils scored three goals in the second period and beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2. Sergei Brylin scored the third goal of the pivotal period just 1:10 after John Madden had scored. New Jersey has now won three straight and five of their last six. Conversely...

With 3-2 Win, Devils Gain on Senators

Maple Leafs manage OT defeat of Bruins, Lightning fizzles against Capitals

(Newser) - New Jersey moved to the top of the Atlantic Division, and now threatens to soon assume the Eastern Conference crown, after holding on for a 3-2 victory over Ottawa. The suddenly struggling Senators now retain a slim two-point lead over the Devils and the Canadiens, the National Post reports. Elsewhere...

Panthers Shut Down Ovechkin to Beat Caps

Two third-period goals move Florida into tie for third place

(Newser) - The Florida Panthers won their first game since Richard Zednik's ugly neck injury with a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals last night, reports the AP. The Panthers also managed to hold the NHL's leading scorer, Alex Ovechkin, to no points. He had nine goals in his previous seven games.

Devils Skate Past Senators 3-2 in OT
Devils Skate Past Senators 3-2 in OT

Devils Skate Past Senators 3-2 in OT

Thrashers best Capitals 3-2 in shootout, Blackhawks rout Blue Jackets 7-2

(Newser) - Martin Gerber stopped 28 shots for the Senators, including a John Madden breakaway as the third period wound down, but it wasn’t enough as Ottawa fell 3-2 to New Jersey in overtime. Brian Gionta scored on a rebound about halfway through the extra period to give the Devils their...

Surging Caps Top Rangers in Overtime

Penguins and Ducks each continue excellent play with one-goal wins

(Newser) - The Capitals got a goal and two assists from NHL scoring leader Alex Ovechkin to defeat the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime. Washington, which moved into first in the Southeast Division, ended a power-play drought, scoring twice with the man advantage, including the game-winner by defenseman Mike Green. Winning...

Ducks Love NY (and NJ) After Beating Devils

Carolina and Boston also notch one-goal wins on the road

(Newser) - The way it's going, the defending Cup champions may request more trips east as Anaheim completed the NYC-area sweep with a 2-1 win over Martin Brodeur and New Jersey. Ryan Carter, having an up-and-down season, notched his first two NHL goals while former Devil Scott Niedermayer won in his first...

Capitals Rise to the Top Over Philly 4-3

Avalanche hurtle past Sharks 3-1, Oilers take down Chicago 4-1

(Newser) - The Capitals got their fourth straight win in Philadelphia, but more importantly they have completed their improbable ascent from last in the NFL to first in the Southeast Division. After the 4-3 victory, Washington isn't cocky about its new perch, reports the Washington Post. "Staying there is usually the...

Valiquette's First Shutout Grounds Flyers

Capitals, 'Canes prevail in OT; Ovechkin has hat trick and then some

(Newser) - It took just 20 saves to earn Rangers goalie Steve Valiquette his first shutout in 21 career games. The Flyers had won 12 of 15 and New York was winless on the road in 2008, but four Rangers scored in the 4-0 victory, which hoisted the team out of the...

Penguins Skate Past Devils 4-2
Penguins Skate Past Devils 4-2

Penguins Skate Past Devils 4-2

Huet, Habs shut out Capitals, Blues blow away Leafs

(Newser) - Erik Christensen’s goal and assist helped the short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the New Jersey Devils 4-2. Pittsburgh is missing Sidney Crosby, who is nursing a sprained ankle, Colby Armstrong (flu) and Tyler Kennedy (mononucleosis). Ryan Conklin had a pair of goals and Ty Conklin had 23 saves. Conklin’s...

Sundin the Late Hero for Leafs
Sundin the Late Hero for Leafs

Sundin the Late Hero for Leafs

Breaks tie with seconds left in third to give Toronto the victory

(Newser) - Veteran Swede Mats Sundin scored with a mere 29 seconds left in regulation last night, earning the Maple Leafs a 3-2 victory over the Capitals, the AP reports. The goal, Sundin's 21st of the season, came as trade rumors swirled around him, and lent some light to a franchise benighted...

Caps Edge Penguins in Wild One
Caps Edge Penguins in Wild One

Caps Edge Penguins in Wild One

Ovechkin, Malkin square off in high-scoring affair

(Newser) - Washington continued to play improved hockey, passing the .500 mark, as it took advantage of the absence of Penguins captain Sidney Crosby in posting a 6-5 win in a shootout. Russian stars Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin went 1-2 in the 2004 NHL draft and it showed tonight as each...

No Crosby, No Problem for Penguins
No Crosby,
No Problem
for Penguins

No Crosby, No Problem for Penguins

Hartnell hat trick leads Flyers past Canadiens, Caps dust Panthers

(Newser) - The Pittsburgh Penguins showed they can win without superstar Sidney Crosby last night, as Dany Sabourin had 31 saves to shut out the Montreal Canadiens 2-0, reports the Associated Press. Crosby is out indefinitely with a sprained and swollen right ankle. In his absence, Jeff Tatte scored in the first...

Toronto Has First Win Streak in a Month

Canadiens, Capitals top Thrashers, Oilers in shootouts

(Newser) - The Maple Leafs beat the Bruins in a shootout, 3-2, for their first consecutive victories in a month, but the outlook remained grim for general manager John Ferguson, Jr., reports the Toronto Globe and Mail. His team underperforming, Ferguson is likely to be replaced with former Toronto executive Cliff Fletcher....

Habs Best Road-Weary Islanders 3-1
Habs Best Road-Weary Islanders 3-1

Habs Best Road-Weary Islanders 3-1

Ovechkin, Capitals take down Sens, Blue Jackets skate past Canucks

(Newser) - Tomas Plekanec netted two goals for the Montreal Canadiens to help the Habs beat the New York Islanders 3-1 at the Nassau Coliseum. The Islanders had just returned from a successful 2-1-2 road trip but look sluggish on their home ice; Cristobal Huet needed to stop only 17 shots to...

Flyers Skate Past Capitals
Flyers Skate Past Capitals

Flyers Skate Past Capitals

Knuble, Timonen lead six-goal outburst by Philly

(Newser) - Considering they were playing their third game in four nights and the Washington Capitals had played once in a week, one might think Philadelphia would struggle - and they  did early on. But the Flyers came around quickly, found their scoring touch, and won the game 6-4. Mike Knuble led...

Thomas, Chara Lead Bruins Over Caps 2-0

Panthers nip Islanders, Canadiens torch Lightning

(Newser) - Tim Thomas blanked the opposition for the first time this season and fifth time in his career, stopping all 31 Washington shots in a 2-0 home victory. Zdeno Chara had an assist and the insurance goal, and the Boston defense muffled formerly red-hot Alexander Ovechkin, halting his seven-game scoring streak....

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