| Kovalchuk ends slump, Devils beat Pens (AP) |
| Ilya Kovalchuk never got frustrated about his lack of scoring production since joining the New Jersey Devils. 'To me, it's all about winning,' said Kovalchuk, who had a goal and two assists Friday night to help the Devils beat Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh 3-1. 'It's nice to score a goal and help others to score, but it's more important to win. |
| Walker, Lightning beat league-best Caps (AP) |
| As a group of reporters approached Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Walker in the visitors' locker room Friday night, a teammate teased, 'The superstar's here!' Another called out, 'You know his nickname? 'The Ocho,'' a reference to Walker's jersey No. 8. Yep, you're bound to be the subject of some good-natured ribbing when you score twice in three... |
| Harding makes 43 saves, Wild top Sabres (AP) |
| Josh Harding didn't have to wait long for a second chance. A day after giving up five goals in a loss at Detroit, Harding made 43 saves to give the Minnesota Wild a rare road victory, 3-2 over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. Playing for the second straight night for the injured Niklas Backstrom, Harding fell one stop short of his career-best 44 saves set in February 2009 at Chicago. |
| Predators' Rinne defeats Ducks 1-0 (AP) |
| The Nashville Predators are the NHL's most disciplined team when it comes to staying out of the penalty box. The Anaheim Ducks are one of the most penalized clubs, and that disparity is reflected in the Western Conference standings. Pekka Rinne made 31 saves for his fourth shutout of the season, Shea Weber scored during a 5-on-3 power-play, and the Predators strengthened their hold on a playoff... |
| Bernier helps Kings get by Stars in SO (AP) |
| Jonathan Bernier lost all five shootouts he was involved in this season for the Manchester Monarchs in the American Hockey League. The rookie goalie ended that personal drought on a much bigger stage. Bernier was perfect in the shootout, Jarret Stoll scored in the sixth round, and the Los Angeles Kings claimed a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday night. |
| Rangers end skid, extend Thrashers' to 5 (AP) |
| Henrik Lundqvist called it 'do or die' hockey between two struggling teams in danger of losing all hope in the Eastern Conference playoff chase. Vinny Prospal and Marian Gaborik gave New York the lead with goals 41 seconds apart in the first period and the Rangers beat Atlanta 5-2 on Friday night for the Thrashers' fifth straight loss. |
| Wild recall Dubielewicz, Backstrom hurt (AP) |
| Wade Dubielewicz was recalled by the Minnesota Wild on an emergency basis Friday to replace injured starting goalie Niklas Backstrom. Backstrom hurt his groin during the morning skate before the Wild's 5-1 loss to Detroit on Thursday night. Dubielewicz backed up Josh Harding on Friday night against Buffalo. |
| Kings activate RW Williams from IR (AP) |
| Right wing Justin Williams has been activated from the Los Angeles Kings' injured reserve after a 2 1/2 -month absence with a broken leg. After missing 28 games, Williams was expected to play for the Kings at Dallas on Friday night. Williams broke his leg in Phoenix on Dec. 26. He had 24 points in 33 games before his injury. |
| Rask, banged-up Bruins defeat Flyers 5-1 (AP) |
| With Marc Savard most likely out for rest of the season because of a concussion, Patrice Bergeron led the way for the banged-up Boston Bruins. The new first-line center scored a goal and had two assists in Boston's 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. Tuukka Rask made 31 saves, and Mark Recchi and David Krejci scored second-period goals along with Bergeron, helping the... |
| Habs' win streak at 4, beat Oilers in SO (AP) |
| Jaroslav Halak and the Montreal Canadiens took advantage of a timely game against the NHL's worst team. Andrei Kostitsyn scored on Montreal's fifth shootout attempt, and Halak turned aside five shots in the tiebreaker to help the Canadiens extend their winning streak to four games with a 5-4 victory over Edmonton on Thursday night. |
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