Panthers down Capitals in OT, Kovalchuk scores NHL-Best 17th goal in Atlanta win

Associated Press Nov 19, 07 11:39 PM CST
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The New York Islanders Rick DiPietro only had to stop 18 shots to earn his 100th NHL victory in a 2-1 win against the Rangers. Goals from Ruslan Fedotenko and Josef Vasicek were enough to give the Islanders the win; Michal Rozsival netted the Rangers lone goal. The Islanders are 8-1-2 in their last 11 games against the Blueshirts, reports the AP.
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Canadiens fall on night they retire No. 19
of Larry Robinson
CanWest News Service Nov 19, 07 11:35 PM CST
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Ottawa Senators coach John Paddock shuffled his lines after his team's shutout loss versus Toronto on Saturday. The Sens' 4-2 win might mean those new lines stay intact, as Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley each picked up three points, backing goalie Martin Gerber for his league-leading 13th victory. "It was a good bounce-back game for us," Paddock tells CanWest.
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New Jersey blanked for fifth time this season by DiPietro, Isles 1-0

Star-Ledger Nov 16, 07 10:22 PM CST
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Devils GM Lou Lamoriello isn't used to the view from the bottom of the Atlantic Division -- which is where his team sits after a 1-0 home loss to the New York Islanders tonight. Josef Vasicek scored the game's lone goal, shorthanded, as future Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur failed for the third time to win his 500th career game.
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Philly loses 4-3 shootout after rookie ties it late; Gomez, Avery shine

Philadelphia Inquirer Nov 15, 07 10:30 PM CST
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Philadelphia fell to 6-1 at home after their first shootout of the season, which was won by New York's Brendan Shanahan. The game was a wild one, with ties at 1-1, 2-2, and 3-3. Rookie Denis Tulpeko snuck one under Rangers netminder Henrik Lundquist halfway through the third period for the final equalizer.
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Sharks best Stars, Oilers top Canucks, Lightning over Hurricanes

Associated Press Nov 15, 07 6:05 AM CST
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Rick Nash, Sergei Fedorov and Jason Chimera each recorded a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Blackhawks 4-2 last night. The Blue Jackets, 6-2-1 at home, are now second in the Central Division. Columbus is 7-1-1 when scoring first.
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Jagr, Dubinsky strike in 2nd period to support 4-2 win over Devils

Associated Press Nov 15, 07 1:00 AM CST
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In his second try, Devils netminder Martin Brodeur failed to notch win number 500; at 499, he remains second on the all-time list (first is Patrick Roy with 551). Ageless wonder Jaromir Jagr broke a 1-1 tie in the second period, and Brandon Dubinsky and budding defenseman Marc Staal piled on to enforce the outcome.
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Atlanta shocks Florida with last second goal, OT winner; St. Louis downs Detroit

Toronto Star (Canada) Nov 13, 07 11:30 PM CST
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Montreal’s Mike Komisarek scored 35 seconds into overtime as the Canadiens defeated the Maple Leafs 4-3. Kyle Wellwood scored his first two goals of the season for the Habs, in his fourth game back since returning from hernia surgery, while Carey Price was superb between the pipes, recording 37 saves, according to the Toronto Star . Elsewhere in the NHL:
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Predators, Devils
& Sharks also
chalk up victories

Associated Press Nov 13, 07 4:41 AM CST
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The Carolina Hurricanes needed luck and "funny goals" to clinch a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers last night and give Peter Laviolette his 200th win as a coach. Cory Stillman's winning goal came minutes after teammate Erik Cole left the game on a stretcher. Elsewhere in the NHL:
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Stevens, MacInnis and Francis round out
elite class of '07

Associated Press Nov 13, 07 12:37 AM CST
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Mark Messier, the emotional leader of six Stanley Cup champions, was out front again yesterday—this time with an elite group entering the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Joining Messier were Scott Stevens, Al MacInnis and Ron Francis—a total of 13 Stanley Cups between them. The understated Messier called the honor "pretty humbling."
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Richards pokes in clincher in 3-2 win
over Islanders

Associated Press Nov 13, 07 12:00 AM CST
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Philadelphia improved its Wachovia Center record to 6-0, behind sharp goalkeeping by Martin Biron, a brace of scores by Scottie Upshall, and a chaotic game-winner by Mike Richards. Richards's goal came off a missed rebound by Islanders keeper Rick DiPietro, with the Flyers short-handed; it was his third short-handed goal thus far this year.
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Maple Leafs, Thrashers, Blackhawks, Canucks, Ducks other winners

Associated Press Nov 10, 07 6:13 AM CST
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The Detroit Red Wings cruised to a ninth straight victory last night over the Columbus Blue Jackets, fueled by two power-play goals and 15 saves from goalie Dominik Hasek. Dan Cleary's eye had a close encounter with the puck, which knocked him from the game for 10 minutes. Elsewhere in the NHL:
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Crosby struggles in 3-1 loss

Philadelphia Inquirer Nov 8, 07 5:45 AM CST
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The Flyers, who lost all 8 games to the Penguins last year, enacted a measure of revenge as they defeated Pittsburgh 3-1 last night. A lineup change brought an early lead and the Flyers neve