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  • Senators score 3 in 3rd, top Oilers 4-1 (AP)

    Edmonton Oilers goalie Jeff Deslauriers makes a save against the Ottawa Senators during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

    Chris Kelly had a goal and an assist, and Matt Cullen, Milan Michalek and Mike Fisher also scored for the Ottawa Senators, who snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. The Senators scored three times in the third period, matching their total during their post-Olympics skid.


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  • Panthers win, Wild limited to 11 shots (AP)

    Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom of Finland stops a shot by Florida Panthers' Cory Stillman in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in St. Paul, Minn. Stillman scored two goals, including the shootout winner as the Panthers beat the Wild 3-2 in the shootout. At right is Wild's Chuck Kobasew.

    After one period, the Minnesota Wild appeared to be on the way to another easy win over the Florida Panthers. Then they turned in one of the worst offensive performances in franchise history. Cory Stillman scored the winning shootout goal and the Panthers held the Wild to a franchise-tying low 11 shots in a 3-2 win on Tuesday night.


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  • Hansen, Samuelsson rally Canucks to win (AP)

    Vancouver Canucks center Henrik Sedin, front, hugs right winger Mikael Samuelsson, both of Sweden, after his third goal in the scond period against the Colorado Avalanche in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

    Jannik Hansen scored the decisive goal with 2:08 remaining, Mikael Samuelsson had his first NHL hat trick, and the Vancouver Canucks rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-4 on Tuesday night. Hansen snapped the tie with an unusual goal that was confirmed by video replay. Aaron Rome took a shot from the point that bounced off the end boards.


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  • Flyers beat Isles for 15th straight time (AP)

    Philadelphia Flyers' Darroll Powe keeps New York Islanders' Bruno Gervais away from the puck in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 3-2.

    Simon Gagne's power-play goal broke a third-period tie, and the Philadelphia Flyers rallied for a 3-2 win Tuesday night, their franchise-record 15th straight victory over the New York Islanders. Gagne's goal finished off the Flyers' comeback from a 2-0 deficit. His attempted pass to Mike Richards deflected off the stick of Islanders defenseman Mark Streit and past goalie Dwayne Roloson...


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  • Iginla, Bourque lift Flames by Red Wings (AP)

    Calgary Flames' Eric Nystrom checks Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brad Stuart during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Calgary won 4-2.

    The Calgary Flames played as though they were hungrier than the Detroit Red Wings, who are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in years. Jarome Iginla and Rene Bourque scored 1:31 apart in the third to put Calgary ahead in a 4-2 win over Detroit on Tuesday night. "We got outshot 15-4 at home in the third period in a game that desperation on both sides should show," Red...


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  • Canadiens coach Martin wins 550th game (AP)

    Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jarolsav Halak, of Slovakia, makes the save on Tampa Bay Lightning's Vincent LeCavalier during second period NHL ice hockey action Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in Montreal.

    Scott Gomez had a goal and two assists, and Mathieu Darche scored twice to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. Jaroslav Halak made 28 saves for Montreal, which gave coach Jacques Martin his 550th career win in the team's first home game since the Olympic break.


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  • Wilson, Ellis get Preds by Thrashers 2-1 (AP)

    Nashville Predators goalie Dan Ellis blocks a shot in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Atlanta Thrashers on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Atlanta.

    A week ago, the Atlanta Thrashers looked like a surprise playoff contender even without Ilya Kovalchuk. Not anymore. Colin Wilson scored off an Atlanta miscue and Dan Ellis turned aside 30 shots, leading the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory over the slumping Thrashers on Tuesday night. Ryan Suter scored Nashville's first goal, and Wilson took advantage of a hideous turnover by Mark Popovic...


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  • Kulemin helps Leafs defeat Bruins in OT (AP)

    Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonas Gustavsson (50) reacts as Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

    Nikolai Kulemin scored 4:11 into overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Kulemin made the most of a broken 2-on-1 rush with Mikhail Grabovski, beating prone Bruins goalie Tim Thomas. Grabovski was playing for the first time after missing 23 games because of a broken wrist.


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  • Pens GM backs Crosby on Letterman snub (AP)

    Hey, go easy on Sidney Crosby. At least that's the message from Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero. Crosby recently passed on an invitation to appear on the "The Late Show with David Letterman" and has been taking some criticism for the snub. The NHL superstar led Canada to the Olympic gold medal with an overtime goal against the United States....(more)

  • RW Kugryshev signs 3-year deal with Caps (AP)

    Right wing Dmitry Kugryshev has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals. The 20-year-old Kugryshev was a second-round pick in the 2008 draft. The Russian is in his second season with the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. His 83 points in 64 games rank seventh in the league, and his 55 assists rank fourth....(more)

  • Frolov scores 4 points as Kings win 6-0 (AP)

    Los Angeles Kings left wing Alexander Frolov (24) controls the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets center Samuel Pahlsson (26) skates behind in the second period of an NHL hockey game Los Angeles, on Monday, March 8, 2010. ( AP Photo/Christine Cotter)

    Michal Handzus and Alexander Frolov scored power-play goals 41 seconds apart during a four-goal first period, Fredrik Modin also scored with the man advantage against the team that traded him last week, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-0 on Monday night. Frolov also tied a career high with three assists, and the Kings also got goals from Wayne Simmonds, Drew Doughty and...


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  • Turco stops 49 before Stars win shootout (AP)

    Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Semin (28) of Russia, and Dallas Stars left wing James Neal (18) collide during the third period of their NHL hockey game at the Verizon Center in Washington, Monday, March 8, 2010. The Stars beat the Capitals, 4-3 in a shoot out.

    Marty Turco made 49 saves, Brad Richards had a goal and an assist, and the Dallas Stars scored three times in six shots early in the third period en route to a 4-3 shootout victory over the Capitals on Monday night, ending Washington's club-record home winning streak at 13 games. Washington's Alex Ovechkin snapped a season-high, six-game goal drought by scoring twice to match...


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  • Capitals C Aucoin signs 2-year extension (AP)

    Center Keith Aucoin has signed a two-year contract extension with the Washington Capitals. Aucoin is currently in the minors with the Hershey Bears, leading the AHL in scoring with 84 points -- 31 goals and 53 assists. He helped lead Hershey to the AHL championship last season. The 5-foot-9, 162-pound Aucoin has three goals and eight assists in 21 games for the Capitals the last two seasons....(more)

  • Hits to head main topic at GM meetings (AP)

    Hits to the head that can cause concussions were the main topic as NHL general managers began their annual meetings Monday. A discussion of a two-year independent medical study undertaken by the league included a video presentation showing footage of a number of well-known hits to the head during games....(more)

  • Canucks' Kesler, Luongo teammates again (AP)

    Ryan Kesler is proud of the silver medal he and the upstart Americans won at the Vancouver Olympics, but don't ask to see it. Kesler's prize isn't making the rounds the way Vancouver Canucks teammate Roberto Luongo is toting around his gold. "My silver medal is in Michigan, and his is in his pocket at all times," Kesler said Monday....(more)

  • Habs rally late, then beat Ducks in SO (AP)

    Anaheim Ducks right wing Dan Sexton (42) breaks away from Montreal Canadiens left wing Benoit Pouliot (57) in the second period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 7, 2010, in Anaheim, Calif.

    Brian Gionta and Andrei Markov scored in the final 1:50 of regulation, and Tomas Plekanec added the shootout winner in the fourth round in the Montreal Canadiens' 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night. Plekanec also scored in the second period, helping the Habs overcome an early three-goal deficit.


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  • Oilers' Deslauriers shuts out Devils 2-0 (AP)

    The Edmonton Oilers' Andrew Cogliano, right, celebrates Gilbert Brule's (not shown) goal on the New Jersey Devils' Martin Brodeur during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton on Sunday, March 7, 2010.

    Jeff Deslauriers made 22 saves for his third shutout of the season, and Gilbert Brule and Marc Pouliot scored in the Edmonton Oilers' 2-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday night. Edmonton also beat Minnesota on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Last overall in the NHL, the Oilers are 6-25-2 in their last 33 games.


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  • Flyers get first win since Olympic break (AP)

    Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere, left, of Finland, can't block a goal by Philadelphia Flyers' Danny Briere, right, in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 7, 2010, in Philadelphia.

    Simon Gagne and Danny Briere scored in a 1:16 span in the second period, and Michael Leighton made 27 saves in the Philadelphia Flyers' 3-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night. Gagne took a feed from Dan Carcillo and fired a shot past Jean-Sebastien Giguere's glove side, breaking a 1-1 tie.


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  • Kaleta's OT goal snaps Sabres' road skid (AP)

    New York Rangers' Jody Shelley (45) and Buffalo Sabres' Adam Mair (22) battle for the puck in front of Sabres goalie, Ryan Miller (30) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 7, 2010, in New York.

    Patrick Kaleta banked in a rebound off goalie Henrik Lundqvist 2:22 into overtime and the Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night to snap an eight-game losing streak on the road. Adam Mair gave Buffalo a 1-0 lead with 5:57 left in regulation, before Brandon Dubinsky tied it. Dubinsky rescued the Rangers from a second shutout in two days when he crashed the net and scored his...


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  • Legace stops 27 for Hurricanes first SHO (AP)

    Carolina Hurricanes right wing Tom Kostopoulos, left, pulls Atlanta Thrashers right wing Evgeny Artyukhin, right, from a shot on the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game at Philips Arena, Sunday, March 7, 2010, in Atlanta. Kostopoulos wascalled for a penalty on the play.

    Manny Legace made 27 saves for Carolina's first shutout of the season, and Jussi Jokinen had a goal and an assist in the Hurricanes' 4-0 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday night. Legace improved to 9-5-2 with his 24th NHL shutout and first since April 5, 2008, for St. Louis against Columbus.


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  • Bruins' Savard suffers concussion on hit (AP)

    Boston Bruins center Marc Savard was carried off the ice with a concussion after being leveled by Pittsburgh forward Matt Cooke's blindside hit with 5:37 remaining in Sunday's game. Savard had just taken a shot from above the circles when Cooke raised his shoulder and struck Savard in the head....(more)

  • Iginla's hat trick lifts Flames by Wild (AP)

    Calgary Flames right wing Jarome Iginla, center, celebrates his open-net hat trick goal with Flames teammates Rene Bourque (17) and Matt Stajan (18) during the third period against the Minnesota Wild in an NHL hockey game Sunday, March. 7, 2010, in St. Paul, Minn. Calgary won 5-2.

    Jarome Iginla recorded his 10th career hat trick and Vesa Toskala made 27 saves in his first start since being traded to Calgary as the Flames beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 on Sunday. Rene Bourque and Mark Giordano also scored for the Flames, who stayed within a point of Detroit for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.


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  • Hansen leads Canucks past Predators 4-2 (AP)

    Vancouver Canucks forward Jannik Hansen, right, of Denmark, celebrates with Sami Salo (6), of Finland, and Kyle Wellwood, center, after Hansen scored against the Nashville Predators in the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 7, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. The goal broke a 2-2 tie and the Canucks went on to a 4-2 win.

    Jannik Hansen scored the go-ahead goal with just under 6 minutes left in the third period to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Sunday. Mikael Samuelsson, Alexander Edler and Henrik Sedin also scored for Vancouver, which has won three of its last four. The Canucks are 7-5-0 so far on their franchise-high 14-game road trip.


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  • Penguins stay unbeaten since Olympics (AP)

    Boston Bruins' Dennis Seidenberg, left, checks Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin, of Russia, into the boards in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 7, 2010.

    Evgeni Malkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period after former linemate Pascal Dupuis tied it, and the Pittsburgh Penguins remained unbeaten since the Olympic break by beating the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Sunday. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 21 shots by the NHL's lowest-scoring team to help the Penguins end Boston's five-game road winning streak.


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  • Wings score 5 in 2nd, top Blackhawks 5-4 (AP)

    Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane reacts during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Chicago, Sunday, March 7, 2010. The Red Wings won 5-4.

    Pavel Datsyuk capped a five-goal second period and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat Chicago 5-4 on Sunday, spoiling a hat track by the Blackhawks's Andrew Ladd. Brian Rafalski, Nicklas Lidstrom, Jason Williams and Valtteri Filppula also scored in the second period for Detroit, which came back from a 2-0 deficit to win for the fourth time in five games.


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