Archive for February, 2013

Phaneuf, Kadri lift Leafs past Isles, 5-4 in OT (The Associated Press)

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Nazem Kadri was remarkably calm for a player who scored his first career hat trick. He was more excited that the Maple Leafs forged an overtime win on the road.

NHL-Highlights of Thursday’s National Hockey League games (Reuters)

Feb 28 (The Sports Xchange) – Chicago Blackhawks 3, St. Louis Blues 0 The Chicago Blackhawks just keep right on rolling. Jonathan Toews scored twice and goalies Ray Emery and Corey Crawford combined for a shutout as Chicago beat the St. Louis Blues 3-0…

Maple Leafs 5, Islanders 4 (OT) (The SportsXchange)

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Dion Phaneuf’s goal 1:11 into overtime Thursday night lifted the Toronto Maple Leafs past the New York Islanders, 5-4, at Nassau Coliseum.

Islanders aware of DiPietro’s depression comments (The Associated Press)

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Islanders say they are aware of goalie Rick DiPietro’s comments about depression and suicide, and plan to handle the matter internally.

Rick Nash expected back; Weiss on benching; sick Evgeni Malkin goal (Puck Headlines) (Puck Daddy)

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Maple Leafs-Islanders Preview (The Associated Press)

New York Islanders coach Jack Capuano knows the standings can change in a hurry during the lockout-shortened season, which is why he’s focusing on the positives rather than the negatives at this point.

Canadiens net 3 in 3rd, top Maple Leafs 5-2 (The Associated Press)

TORONTO (AP) — Winning was the best redemption for Max Pacioretty and the Montreal Canadiens against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Senators-Bruins Preview (The Associated Press)

The Boston Bruins have the best winning percentage in the Eastern Conference, but what the Ottawa Senators are doing may be even more impressive given their injury-decimated roster.

Wisniewski to miss 4-6 weeks with broken foot (The Associated Press)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed defenseman James Wisniewski on injured reserve retroactive to Feb. 24 and he is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a broken right foot.