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Crosby, Pens plow Avs; 1st NHL team to 20 wins

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:45:07 EST

PITTSBURGH(AP) Sidney Crosby had two goals and an assist for the Pittsburgh Penguins , who won for the sixth time in seven games by beating the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Thursday night.

O'Sullivan nets 2 goals; Oilers wallop Red Wings

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:45:07 EST

DETROIT(AP) The Edmonton Oilers made the most of what the generous Detroit Red Wings gave them.

Habs lose 4th straight

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:45:07 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y.(AP) Clarke MacArthur , Jason Pominville and Derek Roy scored first-period goals, Ryan Miller made 21 saves, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 on Thursday night.

Six-pack: Caps bust Panthers

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:45:07 EST

WASHINGTON(AP) Alexander Semin showed no rust following a lengthy injury absence, and the Washington Capitals demonstrated they are just as dangerous without Alex Ovechkin in the lineup.

FanHouse: Deputy commish has big cap concerns

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:45:07 EST

'Canes acquire forward Tlusty in swap with Leafs

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:38:34 EST

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired forward Jiri Tlusty from the Toronto Maple Leafs for Philippe Paradis in a swap of former first-rounders.

Recently retired Shanahan tabbed as NHL exec

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:07:07 EST

NEW YORK (AP) -- Brendan Shanahan has joined the NHL front office less than a month after ending a 21-year career as one of the league's most prolific scorers.

Jim Kelley: Capitals owner aids and abets Ovechkin's reign of terror

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:04:49 EST

Jim Kelley says Alexander Ovechkin's refusal to rein in his dangerous playing style is putting other players at risk, and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis didn't help matters by voicing support.

Blackhawks extend deals for Kane, Toews, Keith

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:27:02 EST

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to contract extensions for young stars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews (taves) and defenseman Duncan Keith.

Michael Farber: Merciful end of Canadiens Centennial celebration

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:37:27 EST

Michael Farber says Montreal's year-long Centennial Celebration ends Friday, and it's time to move on. The endless party showed how little the storied franchise has won lately.