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Mario Lemieux should back up tough talk with action

By Helene Elliott

Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner and Hall of Fame member blasts the NHL's handling of brawls between his team and the New York Islanders, but...

Avalanche's rough day includes Peter Forsberg's retirement and 9-1 loss to Flames

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The former NHL MVP retires again two games into his comeback because of a foot injury. Colorado is routed at home.

Front-running seems to suit the Flyers this season

By Helene Elliott

After barely making the playoffs last season, then making a surprise run to the Stanley Cup finals, Philadelphia is leading the East and...

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Ducks beat Oilers, 4-0, to finish a perfect four-game trip

Kings continue impressive trip with 1-0 victory over Flyers

Rangers end skid; Mario Lemieux blasts the league

Kings beat Capitals, 4-1, with juggled lines

Ottawa beats Edmonton, 5-3, to end losing streak at 11

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Ducks' Cam Fowler plays hero in 5-4 overtime victory over Flames

Associated Press

The rookie defenseman scores with less than 30 seconds remaining in the extra frame to lift the surging Ducks to their third consecutive victory.

Islanders take starch, but not fight, out of Penguins in 9-3 rout

Associated Press

New York wins big at home in a fight-filled game, gaining revenge for a 3-0 loss in Pittsburgh nine days earlier that featured fisticuffs between rival goalies.

'Casual' attitude costs the Kings in 2-1 overtime loss to Penguins

By Helene Elliott

Coach Terry Murray says the Kings let a big opportunity get away against a Pittsburgh team missing several key players.

Penguins' house doesn't feel the same without Sidney Crosby

By Helene Elliott

Pittsburgh's new Consol Energy Center is a palace to the league's biggest star, but Crosby hasn't played since Jan. 5 because of a concussion.

Jacques Lemaire gets his 600th win as an NHL coach

Associated Press

New Jersey's 2-1 overtime victory over Toronto makes Lemaire the eighth coach in league history to reach the mark.

Ducks reacquire Francois Beauchemin from Toronto

By Helene Elliott

Defenseman who helped Anaheim win the Stanley Cup in 2007 is considered a gift to this year's team, which has battled to stay in the playoff hunt.

Kings' Rob Scuderi returns to site of pleasant memories

By Kevin Baxter

Defenseman earned a Stanley Cup championship ring with the Pittsburgh Penguins, who will play host to the Kings on Thursday night.

Ducks hold off Canucks, 4-3

Associated Press

Bobby Ryan scores twice and Ryan Getzlaf has an assist for Anaheim in his first game back as Vancouver's six-game winning streak ends.

Ducks' Jonas Hiller goes on injured reserve

By Helene Elliott

Goaltender still isn't 100% after All-Star game, so Timo Pielmeier is called up. Ray Emery is assigned to Syracuse.

Kings' Marco Sturm getting close to returning

By Kevin Baxter

The left winger has been on the injured list since the middle of January because of tendinitis in his left knee. He could be activated for the Kings' game Thursday at Pittsburgh.