Monthly Archives: February 2012

Coyotes top Canucks, point streak now 12 (AP)

The Phoenix Coyotes have had a knack for making big runs in February, charging their way into the playoffs each of the past two seasons. This year’s surge has been impressive even for them. Actually, for anyone. Mike Smith stopped … Continue reading

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Janne Müller-Wieland zu Hamburgs Sportlerin des Jahres 2011 gewählt

Die Nationalspielerin vom UHC ist die erste Hockey-Preisträgerin seit 2005 Source: Hockey Nachrichten

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Capitals launch stunning rally to beat Islanders

Alex Ovechkin scored at 1:35 of overtime after Troy Brouwer tallied twice in the final 3 1-2 minutes of regulation, giving the Washington Capitals an improbable 3-2 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. Source: NHL Hockey News: … Continue reading

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Defenceman Keith Aulie joins the Tampa Bay Lightning after AHL callup

TAMPA, Fla. – Keith Aulie has joined the Tampa Bay Lightning.The NHL team recalled the six-foot-six defenceman from the American Hockey League on Wednesday, two days after acquiring him at the trade deadline.Aulie came over from the Toronto Maple … … Continue reading

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Zetterberg helps Wings end 3-game skid (AP)

With stars Pavel Datsyuk and Nicklas Lidstrom out and Detroit on a three-game losing streak, Henrik Zetterberg’s go-ahead goal meant a whole lot to the slumping Red Wings. Zetterberg’s hard-angle shot touched off a flurry of four goals, and Joey … Continue reading

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Red Wings put away Jackets, end three-game skid

Henrik Zetterberg scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist, and Joey MacDonald had 28 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings end a three-game slide with a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. Source: NHL … Continue reading

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Rookie Eric Comrie stops 31 shots in Americans 3-1 win over Thunderbirds

KENNEWICK, Wash. – Patrick Holland had a goal and an assist and rookie Eric Comrie stopped 31 of 32 shots to lead the Tri-City Americans to a 3-1 victory Tuesday night over the Seattle Thunderbirds.With the win, Tri-City (45-15-3) earned … Continue reading

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Senators beat Bruins 1-0 behind Lehner (AP)

The Ottawa Senators overcame one hurdle by finally beating the Boston Bruins behind young goaltender Robin Lehner. And now the confident goalie thinks they can pass the defending Stanley Cup champions in the standings, too. Lehner stopped 32 shots for … Continue reading

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Power Rankings: Sharks not dead in the water just yet

Gretz: Power Rankings Source: NHL Hockey News: CBSSports.com

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Tuesday’s NHL Capsules: Lehner makes 32 saves as Senators blank Bruins 1-0

BOSTON – Robin Lehner stopped 32 shots for his first NHL shutout and defenceman Erik Karlsson scored the lone goal, lifting surging Ottawa to a 1-0 win over Boston on Tuesday night.It was the Senators’ first victory in five games … Continue reading

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