Backstrom OT goal gives Caps 4-3 win over Chicago
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:43:29 PDT)
Alex Ovechkin was kicked out early, the Washington Capitals fell behind 3-0 and that's when they showed why they have the NHL's best record and highest-scoring offense. Nicklas Backstrom scored unassisted with 1:50 left in overtime -- his second goal of the game -- to give the Capitals a 4-3 comeback victory Sunday.

Why Alex Ovechkin won't receive an automatic suspension
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:39:30 PDT)
Let's be clear off the top: We don't feel Alex Ovechkin should be suspended for his boarding penalty on...

Video: Ovechkin gets game misconduct; Milbury defends him
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:47:09 PDT)
With 7:52 left in the first period of the Washington Capitals ' NBC-televised game at the Chicago Blackhawks...

Blackhawks Team Report
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:48:14 PST)

Coach Joel Quenneville wants to settle on a starting goaltender for the playoff run, but he's running out of time in doing that.

Neither Cristobal Huet nor rookie Antti Niemi has established himself as the clear-cut starter, but a decision from Quenneville could be coming after this weekend's games. Huet got the start at Philadelphia on Saturday and was the loser in a tough 3-2 battle. Niemi will be between the pipes Sunday when the Washington Capitals visit the United Center. They seem to be in a game-by-game duel, and the "winner" figures to be the starter in the playoffs.

Goaltending aside, the Hawks need a boost. Their play hasn't been as good since the Olympic break as it was before the Winter Games.

The Hawks have played six games since the break, four on home...

Saturday's Three Stars: Pronger's heroics, Bryz blanks Canes
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:58:56 PST)
No. 1 Star: Chris Pronger, Philadelphia Flyers Who says Pronger's lost a step? With less than 20 seconds...

Flyers get late, late winner to down Blackhawks
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:06:32 PST)
Chris Pronger scored with two seconds left to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 comeback victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL on Saturday. The defenseman took a pass from Claude Giroux and beat Cristobal Huet to the glove side to cap a five-goal third period. After a scoreless opening two periods, Simon Gagne put Philadelphia ahead early in the third, but Kris Versteeg tied it soon after...

NHL Capsules
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:50:43 PST)
Chris Pronger scored with 2.1 seconds left to give the Philadelphia Flyers to 3-2 comeback victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. The defenseman took a pass from Claude Giroux and beat Cristobal Huet to the glove side to cap a five-goal third period. The Flyers tied it with 2:04 left when Scott Hartnell corralled Kimo Timonen' pass near the blue line and beat Huet for his first goal...

Pronger lifts Flyers to 3-2 win over Blackhawks
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:44:23 PST)
Hearing his bench screaming, Chris Pronger knew he had only time for one chance. He went wide and received a perfect feed from Claude Giroux and placed a shot past a diving Cristobal Huet with 2.1 seconds remaining to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a come-from-behind 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.

Puck Headlines: Avery on scratch; Preds staying through 2012
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:51:00 PST)
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Stunning Numbers: Sacrificing the body and shootout failure
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:22:28 PST)
Stunning Numbers is an occasional look at stats and figures from around the NHL. 7 The number of shootout goals...

On hockey and national anthem etiquette for fans
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:57:02 PST)
For years at Washington Capitals game, the fans would scream out "OH!" when that word was sung in the...

Wednesday's Three Stars: Sabres' Myers makes statement
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:35:43 PST)
No. 1 Star: Tyler Myers, Buffalo Sabres Just as the Jimmy Howard Calder Express is rolling in the media, the...

Puck Previews: Sid’s stick located; radio prank awkwardness
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:45:19 PST)
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Calder rookie race down to goalies, Myers and Duchene
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:59:15 PST)
Ah, the sweet naiveté of September 2009, when we predicted that Victor Hedman would be the NHL's top...

Avalanche victimized by comeback Canucks (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:38:18 PST)
Vancouver Canucks forward Jannik Hansen notched his fourth career game-winning goal and second in as many games to cap a come-from-behind 6-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.

Puck Headlines: Playoff goalie headaches; no NBC ratings bump
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:10:23 PST)
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What We Learned: Why would Olympic fans watch this nonsense?
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:48:12 PST)
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and...

Ovechkin looks to snap out against Stars (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:34:15 PST)
Alex Ovechkin is likely champing at the bit to get a chance to play the porous Dallas Stars, as he is in a season-long drought of six games without a goal.

Sunday's Three Stars: More Iginla mastery; Sabres win in OT
(Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:00:37 PST)
No. 1 Star: Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames Fun fact: No NHL player has scored more goals against the Minnesota...

Blackhawks activate F Burish
(Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:42:45 PST)
Sidelined all season by a knee injury, Chicago Blackhawks forward Adam Burish has been activated from injured reserve. The 27-year-old Burish tore the ACL in his right knee during a preseason game at Minnesota on Sept. 20 and underwent surgery five days later. He had career highs with six goals and nine points in 66 games last season before collecting three goals and two assists in the playoffs.

Puck Previews: Canucks, Chicago renew feud; Sutter vs. Devils
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:42:06 PST)
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Puck Headlines: Anti-fighting nonsense; Cherry vs. Lucic
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:24:10 PST)
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Senators search for consistency in Carolina (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:55:44 PST)
The Ottawa Senators look to get back on the right foot when they meet the Carolina Hurricanes at the RBC Center in Raleigh on Thursday.

Bruins hope streak ends against anemic Leafs (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:24:19 PST)
The Boston Bruins are one loss away from tying a franchise-worst home losing streak that has stood for 85 years, but they shouldn't have trouble avoiding that mark if the Toronto Maple Leafs play like they did in their last outing.

Wednesday's Three Stars: Booth's revenge; night of goalie failure
(Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:00:35 PST)
No. 1 Star: David Booth, Florida Panthers It was Booth's first game against the Philadelphia Flyers since...