Ducks D Beauchemin has knee surgery
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:48:01 PST)
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He is expected to be sidelined about six months. Beauchemin was injured during a 4-3 overtime loss to Nashville on Nov. 14. He will be placed on long-term injured reserve.
Blues D Johnson undergoes knee operation
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:43:55 PST)
St. Louis Blues defenseman Erik Johnson, out for the season after injuring his knee during a preseason team golf outing in September, had surgery to repair a damaged ligament. Johnson, the first overall pick of the 2006 draft, is expected to be ready for training camp next season. He tore two ligaments when his foot got stuck in a golf cart.
Sens Fs Fisher, Neil out several weeks
(Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:36:28 PST)
Forwards Mike Fisher and Chris Neil each will be out of the slumping Ottawa Senators lineup for several weeks because of injuries. Fisher, a center, strained a ligament in his right knee during a shootout loss to the New York Rangers on Monday night, the Senators fifth straight loss that dropped them to last place in the Eastern Conference.
Overtime a normal shift for Penguins
(Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:51:37 PST)
If there's anything Pittsburgh Penguins fans are learning this season, it's to not leave during the third period. Ever. Their season isn't a quarter over yet, and already the Penguins (11-4-3) are playing overtime games at a remarkable pace. Half of their 18 games have gone to overtime, with Pittsburgh owning a 6-3 record.
Blue Jackets recall RW Dorsett
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:56:55 PST)
The Columbus Blue Jackets recalled right wing Derek Dorsett from the club's AHL affiliate in Syracuse. Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson announced the move Wednesday night. The 21-year-old Dorsett has one goal, one assist and 56 penalty minutes in 10 games with the Blue Jackets this season. He ranked among the NHL leaders in penalty minutes before he was sent down two weeks ago.
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