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Mar 2, 2008 7:46 AM CST

Sharks' Backup Goalie Shuts Out Blues

Ice-cold Coyotes can't find shooting spark against Flames

(Newser) - Brian Boucher had a perfect start to his Sharks career, recording 24 saves en route to blanking the Blues. The veteran backup goalie got support from his teammates, who made 34 shots on goal in the 2-0 decision, reports the San Jose Mercury News. "What I liked was how...

Stars Cash in on Trade to Beat Blackhawks

Feb 29, 2008 3:52 AM CST

Stars Cash in on Trade to Beat Blackhawks

Coyotes finish sweep of Blues, Islanders crush Thrashers' comeback

(Newser) - Niklas Hagman's hat trick for Dallas was eclipsed by new acquisition Brad Richards' five assists against a Chicago team that had also tried to nab him. After the Stars' 7-4 win, Richards can be glad the trade sent him where it did. "I'm just so happy to be a...

SO Win Brings Avs Into Reach of Playoffs

Feb 28, 2008 5:00 AM CST

SO Win Brings Avs Into Reach of Playoffs

Maple Leafs out shoot Panthers in extra time, 'Hawks blank Coyotes

(Newser) - Two shootout goals left Colorado with another extra-time win in a 3-1-1 road trip, this time 3-2 in Vancouver. The Avalanche forced overtime with a Joe Sakic goal with 15 seconds to go, and Sakic and Marek Svatos got past Roberto Luongo in the shootout, the Rocky Mountain News reports....

Ducks' Hats Off to Selanne in Win Over Hawks

Feb 25, 2008 3:24 AM CST

Ducks' Hats Off to Selanne in Win Over Hawks

Oilers stun Avalanche in 3-2 comeback, Coyotes blank Blues 2-0

(Newser) - Anaheim is glad, very glad, that Teemu Selanne came out of retirement. The right wing bagged a hat trick that pushed him past Maurice "Rocket" Richard to No. 25 on the list of all-time scorers. Selanne's two assists also didn't hurt in the Ducks' 6-3 trouncing of the Blackhawks,...

Avs Stop Coyotes in Marathon

Feb 23, 2008 6:42 AM CST

Avs Stop Coyotes in Marathon

McLeod's goal in 12th round of shootout ends slide for Colorado

(Newser) - Cody McLeod put an end to a long evening for the Colorado Avalanche and the Phoenix Coyotes last night. Fortunately for him, his goal in the 12th round of a shootout sent his Avalanche home happy, reports the AP. "I just wanted to hit the net," said McLeod,...

Flyers' Tailspin Now at 8 After Shootout Loss

Feb 20, 2008 4:49 AM CST

Flyers' Tailspin Now at 8 After Shootout Loss

Canucks pull it out in OT against Wild, Flames scorch Coyotes

(Newser) - In a match-up between the struggling Senators and floundering Flyers, it took a shootout to determine which team is currently less hapless. This time it was Ottawa, who hope this 3-2 victory can turn around their 2-for-8 recent record; for the Flyers it was the eighth straight loss, and ninth...

Coyotes Give Gretzky 100th Win

Feb 19, 2008 3:36 AM CST

Coyotes Give Gretzky 100th Win

4-0 blanking of Kings is Gretzky's 100th as coach

(Newser) - The Phoenix Coyotes secured the 100th coaching win for Number 99 with a 4-0 domination of the Kings, their sixth defeat of Los Angeles this season. Wayne Gretzky's decision to replace goalie Ilya Bryzgalov with Mikael Tellqvist paid off in full, as the backup made 34 saves to blank a...

Weber Powers Predators Past Blues in OT

Feb 17, 2008 6:31 AM CST

Weber Powers Predators Past Blues in OT

Coyotes outscore Kings, Canucks slide by Oilers

(Newser) - Shea Weber scored a power-play goal 40 seconds into overtime last night as the Nashville Predators beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1, reports the Associated Press. The Predators have allowed four first-period goals in their last two games, but have still outscored opponents 26-11 in the past 22 games. Scott...

Coyotes Fell Stars

Feb 15, 2008 1:22 AM CST

Coyotes Fell Stars

Keeps Phoenix in playoff chase, ends four game skid

(Newser) - Phoenix avenged Monday's loss to the Stars, beating Dallas last night 5-2. It was a crucial win for the Coyotes, who succeeded in keeping alive playoff hopes by ending a four-game winless skid, the Arizona Republic reports. The Coyotes' victory ended the Stars' seven-game winning streak. Goalie Ilya Bryzgalov had...

Modano's Tally Trips Coyotes

Feb 11, 2008 11:32 PM CST

Modano's Tally Trips Coyotes

Bryzgalov is brilliant in losing effort

(Newser) - Mike Modano's late goal gave division-leading Dallas its seventh straight win tonight, 2-1 over Phoenix. For a majority of the game it looked like Dallas wouldn't get anything past Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, as he stopped the first 40 shots he faced. But Dallas' Steve Ott broke the shutout inside...

Wacky Night in Phoenix a Win for Columbus

Feb 8, 2008 4:30 AM CST

Wacky Night in Phoenix a Win for Columbus

Blue Jackets get lucky breaks, questionable calls in 2-1 victory

(Newser) - Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky blames porous goaltending for his team's 2-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, but rotten luck played a part as well, writes the Arizona Republic. With the winning goal getting in because of a Phoenix defenseman's broken stick and Craig Weller getting a match penalty for...

Stars' 4th Straight is 3-2 Shootout Win Over Canucks

Feb 6, 2008 5:08 AM CST

Stars' 4th Straight is 3-2 Shootout Win Over Canucks

Flames lick Coyotes, Predators edge 'Canes

(Newser) - Last night's game might have been mostly boring (no shots for the first seven minutes, then no goals after the first two periods) and relatively tame (a measly six penalties), but the Stars are happy with their 3-2 shootout victory, the Dallas Morning News reports. Captain Brenden Morrow scored in...

Vrbata Lifts Coyotes Past Avalanche

Feb 5, 2008 1:55 AM CST

Vrbata Lifts Coyotes Past Avalanche

He shocks Colorado with tying goal in third and winner in OT

(Newser) - Radim Vrbata made sure the Phoenix Coyotes got into overtime and then he made sure they won the game last night. Vrbata scored with 3:11 left in regulation to tie it and then scored again with 1:37 left in overtime as the Coyotes stunned the Colorado Avalanche 4-3,...

Red Wings Come Back to Beat Coyotes

Jan 30, 2008 9:58 PM CST

Red Wings Come Back to Beat Coyotes

Kovalchuk hurt in Thrashers W over Pens, Miller, Sabres shutout Panthers

(Newser) - Niklas Lidstrom scored Detroit’s second goal of the third period to lift the Red Wings to a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Phoenix Coyotes. Lidstrom also tallied two assists as Detroit ran its winning streak to five games. Chris Osgood stoned Shane Doan on a breakaway attempt with only...

Home Still Inhospitable
for Islanders

Jan 29, 2008 10:46 PM CST

Home Still Inhospitable for Islanders

Coyotes, Bruins break through in third vs. Blue Jackets, Predators

(Newser) - The Islanders dropped their fifth straight at home, this time versus the formerly slumping Senators, 5-2. Rick DiPietro, who started in goal for the Eastern All-Star team, stopped 21 of 26, and New York failed to strike until down 3-0 late in the second period. Martin Berger silenced 23 shots....

'Canes Rough Up Islanders, Win 3-2 in OT

Jan 21, 2008 9:52 PM CST

'Canes Rough Up Islanders, Win 3-2 in OT

Coyotes rout Sabres, Predators skate past Blues

(Newser) - The Hurricanes scored two unanswered third period goals to pull even with the New York Islanders and Cory Stillman provided the power play winner in the extra period to give Carolina a 3-2 win. New York also blew a two-goal lead in their previous game, a 5-3 loss to Philadelphia....

Folding to Red Wings Familiar for Sharks

Jan 20, 2008 5:17 AM CST

Folding to Red Wings Familiar for Sharks

Senators get nothing from Lightning, Hawks outshoot Coyotes

(Newser) - For the sixth time in as many games, Detroit has neutralized San Jose, the Detroit News reports. The Sharks didn't come close in their latest contest, as six Red Wings each scored to make it 6-3. Dominik Hasek only needed 15 saves to secure the win for Detroit and stretch...

Stars Beat Sharks to Pull Even in Pacific

Jan 18, 2008 1:16 AM CST

Stars Beat Sharks to Pull Even in Pacific

Blue Jackets shock Coyotes, Ducks win their 5th straight game

(Newser) - The Dallas Stars won for the sixth straight time in San Jose Thursday to tie the Sharks atop the Pacific Division, reports the Associated Press. Mike Modano scored two goals in the 4-2 win, which sent San Jose to its third straight loss. Marty Turco made 28 saves for Dallas,...

Niedermayer Leads Ducks 4-2 Over Stars

Jan 16, 2008 4:14 AM CST

Niedermayer Leads Ducks 4-2 Over Stars

Coyotes topple division-leading Sharks, Kings lord it over Oilers

(Newser) - Anaheim's play against Dallas last night looked nothing like its embarrassing losses from earlier this season, and the reason is obvious: Scott Niedermayer. The returned vet had two goals and an assist and drew key penalties in the Ducks' 4-2 defeat of the Stars, reports the Dallas Morning News. Elsewhere...

Canuck Twins Master Blues 4-3 in Shootout

Jan 13, 2008 10:08 PM CST

Canuck Twins Master Blues 4-3 in Shootout

Rich get richer as Wild, Avalanche bury Coyotes, Panthers

(Newser) - Vancouver's Sedin twins combined for three goals in regulation against St. Louis, and the rest was all Alex Edler; the rookie had his second shootout game-winner in four games to keep Vancouver at the top of the NHL's Northwest division. Taylor Pyatt had two assists before a first-period puck to...