Oilers hope to keep Sharks at bay (CBC.ca)
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:39:30 PDT)
After snapping a five-game losing streak two days ago, the Edmonton Oilers will be looking for back-to-back wins when they host the San Jose Sharks on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
Blackhawks Team Report
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:35:43 PDT)
Ever since they came back after the Olympic break, the Blackhawks have had trouble holding leads.
Their latest failure in that regard came Saturday against the Phoenix Coyotes, their next opponent Tuesday at the United Center.
The Hawks were leading 2-1 after two periods only to see Phoenix tie the game in the third. Then the Hawks opened a two-goal lead, but couldn't hold that one, either. Phoenix won in a shootout, dropping the Hawks to 14-6 in games that go into overtime and 8-6 in those that end in shootouts.
Phoenix will take a franchise-record eight-game winning streak into Tuesday's game.
After that set of consecutive games with the Coyotes, the Hawks will have a similar set with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Saturday's Three Stars: Wings beat clock again; Rinne blanks Jackets
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:12:31 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings A night after waiting until the very last moment to send their...
Vrbata's SO goal lifts Coyotes over Blackhawks
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:55:45 PDT)
Radim Vrbata and the Phoenix Coyotes did what only three teams have done -- rally after two periods to beat the Chicago Blackhawks. Vrbata scored the lone goal of the shootout and the Coyotes twice came back from two-goal deficits to beat the Blackhawks 5-4 on Saturday night for their eighth straight win.
Long overdue, NHL set to eliminate hits to head
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:41:23 PDT)
The dazed and distant look on Brent Seabrook's face after the Chicago Blackhawks defenseman got crushed against the boards cried out for a head shot ban -- in time for the third period. The sight of Boston Bruins star Marc Savard out cold on the ice after a vicious hit March 7 sent a message about the need for attention to player safety, too.
Puck Previews: Sharks seek turnaround; anger, blame in Boston
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:05:18 PDT)
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Red Wings could loom large in West (CBC.ca)
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:56:45 PDT)
It seems strange to contemplate the mighty Detroit Red Wings being without a four-game winning streak with the end of March in sight, but that's where the team finds itself as it plays in Edmonton on Friday night.
The Hockey Bikini: Has NHL figured out what women want?
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:26:55 PDT)
Shop NHL, the League's official online store, hasn't necessarily been kind to the female puckhead.
Canucks give Kesler 6-year extension (CBC.ca)
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:49:09 PDT)
The Vancouver Canucks have announced the signing of gritty forward Ryan Kesler to a six-year contract extension.
Puck Headlines: New NHL playoff slogan; Ducks GM rips Chicago
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:10:01 PDT)
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Video: Mike Milbury vs. Colin Campbell on Cooke, suspensions
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:52:37 PDT)
Colin Campbell, the NHL's disciplinary czar, is so divisive that he makes Mike Milbury look like a guy with...
Kopecky scores twice, Blackhawks beat Kings
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:32:53 PDT)
A couple of timely goals by a fourth-line forward and a pair of stellar defensive plays by one of Chicago's few healthy defensemen helped the Blackhawks move into a tie with San Jose for the Western Conference lead. Tomas Kopecky scored twice in a 3:20 span in the third period, and Antti Niemi made 17 saves for his fifth career shutout in the Blackhawks' 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles...
Ducks' Wisniewski suspended for 8 games
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:38:33 PDT)
Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski was suspended for eight games without pay Thursday for knocking Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook out of a game at Anaheim. The incident occurred at 2:22 of the second period during the Blackhawks' 4-2 loss on Wednesday. Seabrook's head struck the glass with such force that it left him with a dazed expression a couple of seconds before he...
Puck Previews: Orr says Cooke focus 'silly'; Sharks face Canucks
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:08:47 PDT)
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Wisniewski suspended 8 more games than he anticipated
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:17:32 PDT)
After witnessing a series of situations where the line between unprovoked cheap shots and hockey plays was a...
Puck Headlines: Wisniewski fallout; NHL sells the Millercle
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:55:39 PDT)
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Koivu's goal gives Ducks win over Blackhawks
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:09:24 PDT)
For the second straight game, the Chicago Blackhawks lost a key member of their defense because of a vicious check against the boards behind the net. To add insult to injury, Anaheim's Saku Koivu scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period -- just seconds after a blind-side cross-check by Corey Perry against defenseman Brent Sopel that easily could have been called interference.
Wednesday's Three Stars: Bourque ignites Flames; Devs sweep
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:55:24 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Rene Bourque, Calgary Flames The Flames had lost two straight while chasing the Detroit Red Wings...
Flames top Avalanche in crucial game (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:42:39 PDT)
After losing two straight games with playoff hopes on the line, the Calgary Flames were feeling the heat in Colorado on Wednesday night.
Video: Down goes Seabrook, out goes Wisniewski?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:40:28 PDT)
One of these weeks we'll go without a controversial hit in the NHL and spend more time talking puck and less...
Puck Previews: Surprise goalie starters; blindside ban doubtful
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:06:03 PDT)
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Hasty headshot rule unlikely: Lamoriello (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:29:20 PDT)
New Jersey Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello doubts any proposed blindside headshot rule will be adopted before the end of the regular season.
Puck Headlines: Flyers goalie crisis; Blackhawks too Hollywood?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:18:38 PDT)
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Hockey Night's 3 Stars (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:27:41 PDT)
CBCSports.ca senior hockey writer Tim Wharnsby picks Tuesday's top NHL performers.
Leafs still have Senators' number (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:40:24 PDT)
The visiting Toronto Maple Leafs kept their provincial rivals in a post-Olympic funk, taking down the Ottawa Senators 4-1 at Scotiabank Place.
Puck Previews: Avs look for St. Louis sweep; Malkin day-to-day
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:53:16 PDT)
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Can the Blackhawks compete for the Cup without Campbell?
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:58:14 PDT)
As the smoke clears from battles over supplemental discipline, reality sets in: One of the favorites to win the...
Hawks' Campbell has broken clavicle, rib
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:28:08 PDT)
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell will miss seven to eight weeks with a broken collar bone and a fractured rib, the result of a hit from Washington Capitals' star Alex Ovechkin. Blackhawks team doctor Michael Terry said Tuesday that Campbell will likely avoid surgery and is expected to make a full recovery.
Puck Headlines: Ovechkin apologies; Downie gets $1,000 fine
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:08:56 PDT)
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