Online wire reportsFeb. 1, 2012 SAN JOSE, Calif. — All it took to wake up the San Jose Sharks after the All-Star break was one elbow to the head of captain Joe Thornton. Thornton responded to a hit from Jared Boll on the opening shift by scoring twice and Antti Niemi posted his second successive [...]
TIME: 10:30 P.M. ESTVENUE: STAPLES Center The Los Angeles Kings are returning from the All-Star break hoping the time off hasnt hampered their momentum – particularly on offense. The Kings look to re-establish their success against the Blue Jackets when they conclude this four-game homestand on Wednesday night. Los Angeles (24-16-10) is in the thick [...]
Online wire reportsJan. 31, 2012 PHILADELPHIA — Bryan Little had the only goal during a shootout, lifting the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. The Jets have won six straight games in Philadelphia, including four when they were the Atlanta Thrashers, since a 5-3 loss on Jan. 21, [...]
Online wire reportsJan. 31, 2012 TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos scored his NHL-leading 33rd goal at 2:45 of overtime, giving the Tampa Bay Lightning a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. Martin St. Louis had a second-period goal and assisted on the game-winner, sending a point-blank shot off goalie Tomas Vokouns pads [...]
TIME: 07:00 P.M. ESTVENUE: The Prudential Center The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils are bitter rivals, but have met just once this season. Theyll make up for it by meeting five times over the next six weeks. Fresh off an MVP performance in the All-Star game, Marian Gaborik leads the Eastern Conference-leading Rangers [...]
TIME: 10:00 P.M. ESTVENUE: General Motors Place The Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks expect to continue their respective pushes for the top spot in the Western Conference in the final months of the season. Trying to avoid a third straight defeat, the Blackhawks pursuit will get an immediate boost with the return of one star [...]