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Avalanche win fifth straight at home
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 11/04/09 11:50 PM

Milan Hejduk had two goals and an assist, and Peter Budaj - recovered from swine flu - stopped 28 shots in his first start of the season, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-1 victoruy over the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday night.

The Red Wings are a Motor City rebuilding project
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 11/04/09 11:35 PM

The Detroit Red Wings have dry-erase boards in the dressing room, nestled between the showers and training room, that show how they stack up.

Iginla's OT goal lifts Flames past Stars
The Associated Press

Updated: 11/04/09 11:50 PM

Jarome Iginla scored on a power play at 1:25 of overtime to give the Calgary Flames a 3-2 comeback victory over the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night.

Vokoun makes 31 saves for second straight shutout
The Associated Press

Updated: 11/04/09 11:30 PM

Florida goalie Tomas Vokoun simply wouldn't let the Carolina Hurricanes end their losing streak.

Boyle scores SO goal, Sharks beat Blue Jackets
The Associated Press

Updated: 11/04/09 10:55 PM

With the flick of his wrists, San Jose defenseman Dan Boyle kept San Jose's streak alive in a physical game against Ken Hitchcock's Blue Jackets.

Bergfors scores 2 PP goals, Devils beat Caps 3-2
AP Hockey Writer

Updated: 11/04/09 10:50 PM

The New Jersey Devils got their first break at home this season when the Washington Capitals scratched injured Alex Ovechkin from the lineup.

Miller, Sabres beat Islanders 3-0
The Associated Press

Updated: 11/04/09 10:25 PM

After being shut out by the New York Islanders four days ago, Ryan Miller and the Buffalo Sabres returned the favor.

Ovechkin feeling better, but out vs. Devils
The Associated Press

Updated: 11/04/09 7:25 PM

As expected, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is out of the lineup because of an upper-body strain.

Apology for Flames getting flu shots before public
The Associated Press

Updated: 11/04/09 4:16 PM

An official for Alberta Health Services has apologized for giving the Calgary Flames swine flu shots while thousands of people waited in line for the vaccine last week.

Rypien helps Canucks beat Rangers
The Associated Press

Updated: 11/04/09 10:23 PM

Rick Rypien scored the go-ahead goal 8:48 into the third period, the first of three late goals that lifted the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.

Penguins hold off Ducks, win 7th straight on road
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 11/04/09 12:46 AM

Pascal Dupuis scored the go-ahead goal with 10:47 to play, and the Pittsburgh Penguins tied an NHL record with their seventh straight road victory to open the season, 4-3 over the last-place Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.

Malone scores in OT to give Lightning win
The Associated Press

Updated: 11/04/09 10:23 PM

Ryan Malone scored at 2:21 of overtime, giving the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

Peverley has 3 points, Thrashers beat Canadiens
The Associated Press

Updated: 11/04/09 10:23 PM

Colby Armstrong scored 13:14 into the third period and the Atlanta Thrashers earned their first regulation win in Montreal in over five years, 5-4 over the Canadiens on Tuesday night.

Osgood's shutout helps Red Wings beat Bruins 2-0
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 11/04/09 10:23 PM

Henrik Zetterberg and Tomas Holmstrom scored in the first period, then Chris Osgood finished with his first shutout of the season to give the Detroit Red Wings a 2-0 win over the Boston Bruins.

Pominville's population rises
NEWS SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 11/04/09 10:23 PM

Jason Pominville smiled every time. While sitting in the hospital, overjoyed with the birth of his first child, Pominville would hear the same line whenever a nurse came to visit.

Roy's line letting chances go by the boards
News Sports Reporter

Updated: 11/04/09 10:23 PM

Every game, often more than once, the glorious scoring opportunity arises. Derek Roy and Thomas Vanek create a two-on-one, or Drew Stafford joins them for an even better odd-man rush.


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