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

Associated Press Feb 26, 08 11:01 PM CST
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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 Marian Hossa from Atlanta, according to the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL:
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Elsewhere, Flames and Sharks both post one-goal road victories

Associated Press Feb 24, 08 8:03 PM CST
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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 48, did not light the lamp for the fifth straight contest.
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Overtime goal caps Ottawa's come back win over Pittsburgh

Associated Press Feb 23, 08 6:54 PM CST
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Daniel Alfredsson made sure the Ottawa Senators stayed atop the Eastern Conference by scoring with 3.2 seconds left in overtime in a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins today, reports the Associated Press. The Senators, who have led the conference since winning 13 of their first 14 games, were in danger of falling behind New Jersey and Pittsburgh.
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Sabres rip Leafs to shreds, Kings leave Blues seeing red

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Feb 22, 08 3:43 AM CST
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For the second time in three days, Montreal turned a big deficit into a lead, but this time Pittsburgh was ready to retaliate, pulling off a 5-4 victory after leading 3-2 and trailing 4-3. Evgeni Malkin had a goal and two assists, and Sergei Gonchar's game-winner was also his 600th career point, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. On other NHL ice:
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Bruins blow lead but beat Hurricanes in shootout, Leafs top Blue Jackets

Associated Press Feb 19, 08 11:11 PM CST
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Ryan Malone scored the game-winning goal with 27 seconds remaining to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers. Malone had tied up the game less than three minutes earlier. Pittsburgh trailed 2-0 entering the third period but Colby Armstrong’s goal cut it to 2-1, then Malone took care of the rest, according to the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL:
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Team effort as four different players score goals for Pittsburgh

Associated Press Feb 18, 08 12:25 AM CST
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Evgeni Malkin extended his point streak to eight games today as Pittsburgh beat the Sabres 4-1. The Penguins center contributed a goal and an assist in the win, as the team moved into a tie with New Jersey for first place in the Atlantic Division. Goalie Ty Conklin was also instrumental, stopping the Sabres first 25 shots, reports the Associated Press.
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Islanders scoop Maple Leafs, Blackhawks trounce Predators

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Feb 15, 08 4:07 AM CST
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Dany Sabourin's 42 saves weren't enough to keep Carolina from going up 4-2 and sending Pittsburgh to its second straight loss—an ignominious double defeat the Penguins haven't experienced since December. "It's no time to panic," said Brooks Orpik, whose goal for Pittsburgh was his first in 181 games, reports the Post-Gazette . Elsewhere on official ice:
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Miller, Sabres blank Maple Leafs, Bruins up-end Penguins

Associated Press Feb 14, 08 3:53 AM CST
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The Montreal Canadiens ruined a great night for the Florida Panthers last night in a 2-1 overtime win, reports the Associated Press. Throughout the night the Panthers and their fans honored Richard Zednik, the recovering forward whose neck was slashed by teammate Olli Jokinen's skate Sunday. Alexei Kovalev scored the winner for Montreal. In other NHL action:
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Penguins and Ducks each continue excellent play with one-goal wins

Associated Press Feb 10, 08 7:29 PM CST
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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 goalie Olaf Kolzig played in his 700th NHL game. Elsewhere:
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Malkin lifts Penguins past Kings, Maple Leafs stun Red Wings

Associated Press Feb 9, 08 7:06 PM CST
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Backup goalie Steve Valiquette helped the New York Rangers continue their dominance in Philadelphia yesterday, reports the Associated Press. Valiquette had 31 saves and the Rangers beat the Flyers for the 11th time in 12 games in Philly with a 2-0 victory. Valiquette's only other career shutout came Jan. 31 in Philly. In other NHL action:
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Whitney scores two goals as Pittsburgh beats NY Islanders

Associated Press Feb 8, 08 1:23 AM CST
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are not playing like a team that has been missing the best player in the NHL for the past eight games. With Sidney Crosby still nursing a high ankle sprain, Ryan Whitney scored two goals to lead the Penguins past the New York Islanders 4-3 last night, reports the Associated Press. The win moved Pittsburgh into a tie for first with Philadelphia in the Atlantic Division.
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New Jersey comes from behind to top Crosby-less Pittsburgh 4-3

Associated Press Feb 4, 08 10:24 PM CST
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The Devils trailed the Penguins 3-1 entering the third period but two quick goals by Jamie Langenbrunner and David Clarks tied up the score, and Zach Parise netted the game winner just 37 seconds into the extra period to give New Jersey a 4-3 win. New Jersey, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia are now tied for first in the Atlantic Division, reports the Associated Press.
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