Canadiens Team Report
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:37:57 PST)

The injuries continue to mount for the Canadiens with Scott Gomez joining the list of walking wounded. Gomez left in the third period of Friday's game in Washington with an undisclosed "lower-body injury" and was unable to play Saturday night against Detroit.

The Canadiens say Gomez will undergo further tests, but it's believed that he suffered a groin injury, which could sideline him for a while.

The injury leaves the Canadiens thin up front because Brian Gionta is out indefinitely with a broken foot. That means two-thirds of the No. 1 line is out of action. The third member of the line, Mike Cammalleri, is playing with Glen Metropolit and Travis Moen, two veteran NHL players who are better known as grinders on the third or fourth line.

But coach Jacques Martin...

Saturday's Three Stars: Robidas rules; Perron's goal of year?
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:51:46 PST)
No. 1 star: Stephane Robidas, Dallas Stars After Brian Rolston opened the scoring for the New Jersey Devils, it...

NHL roundup: Saturday's action on the ice
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:24:00 PST)
Detroit ended the Montreal Canadiens' domination after regulation, but it came at a price as the banged-up Red Wings lost defenceman Niklas Kronwall after a questionable hit.

Video: Laraque 'not worried' after knee-on-knee hit on Kronwall
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:08:49 PST)
The Detroit Red Wings are expecting defenseman Niklas Kronwall will be out at least two weeks with a "a...

The 10 best teams that didn't win the Cup in the last decade
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:05:14 PST)
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Wounded Canadiens find motivation in desperation
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:47:39 PST)
Urgency. Desperation. These were the words Michael Cammalleri used to characterize the mindset of his Montreal...

Leafs look to limit Ovechkin, Caps (CBC.ca)
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:53:35 PST)
For a team with glaring defensive issues, Toronto could hardly have done worse than draw Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals on Saturday night on Hockey Night in Canada (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET).

NHL roundup: Friday's action on the ice
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:32:00 PST)
Down by a goal late in the game, the potent Washington Capitals threw everything they had against the Montreal Canadiens. Somehow, Carey Price made sure his team got out with a rare road win.

Friday's Three Stars: Heatley's trick; Florida, Boston win in OT
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:07:35 PST)
No. 1 Star: Dany Heatley, San Jose Sharks Coach Todd McLellan stacked his best players on the same line against...

Sarajevo stories move Goals and Dreams team (CBC.ca)
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:13 PST)
The narratives conveyed to ex-NHLers Rob Zamuner and P.J. Stock as well as NHLPA employees Matt Langen and Devin Smith when they visited Sarajevo, Bosnia, on Thursday as part of the NHLPA's Goals and Dreams tour were overwhelming.

Puck Headlines: Why Ron Wilson is safe; calls for suspensions
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:25:28 PST)
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Anderson, Avs seek vengeance in Vancouver (CBC.ca)
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:37:25 PST)
Craig Anderson and the Colorado Avalanche look to avenge their worst defeat of this charmed season when they visit the Vancouver Canucks on Friday (10 p.m. ET).

Fantasy: Kostitsyn finally worth a look; making Ducks calls
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:41:01 PST)
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The 10 best hockey games of the last decade
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:47:20 PST)
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Gionta, Smyth, McKee: Your significant NHL injuries of the day
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:37:43 PST)
The Earth is rotating on its axis, which can mean only one thing: More significant injuries in the NHL.

Kings' Smyth out up to 4 weeks (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:33:50 PST)
The Los Angeles Kings will be without forward Ryan Smyth for several games, it was announced on Wednesday.

Canadiens winger Gionta out indefinitely with broken bone in left foot
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:29:00 PST)
BROSSARD, Que. - Montreal Canadiens forward Brian Gionta will be out of action indefinitely with a broken bone in his left foot.

Puck Headlines: Nash for Hart; Sidney ready for torch run
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:38:42 PST)
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What happened to last season's scoring leaders?
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:30:10 PST)
When he's not trying out for "Frogger: The Movie" (co-starring John Goodman as Mac Truck), Anze...

Tuesday's Three Stars: Bradley loses battle, wins war for Caps
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:36:23 PST)
No. 1 star: Matt Bradley, Washington Capitals Bradley got the worst of it when trading wild right hands with New...

Shanahan retires after 21 NHL seasons (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:08:06 PST)
NHL veteran Brendan Shanahan is retiring, ending a 21-season career in the league.

Puck Headlines: Avery too timid; Penguins defense hit again
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:30:46 PST)
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Zetterberg's 9 points spur him to weekly award (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:29:46 PST)
Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg was rewarded Monday for his nine points in the last seven days with the league's weekly first star award.