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Chris Simpson goes 1-on-1 with (former) bad boy Matt Cooke, the Leafs vye for a division title and all the latest rumours in Sources Say.

Tomas Holmstrom's PPG broke a tie early in the third and Pavel Datsyuk and Jonathan Ericsson each had 1G, 1A in the Red wings 4-2 victory.

Milan Lucic scored twice and David Krejci added a goal and two assists Wednesday as the Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Wednesday the AHL announced it's 2012 Outdoor Classic, which will feature the Toronto Marlies and Hamilton bulldogs at Ivor Wynne Stadium.

Tomas Kaberle could be on his way out of Carolina if he doesn't pick up his play, according to Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford.

Roberto Luongo will sit on the bench again as Cory Schneider's hot hand has earned the backup a seventh straight start.

Carolina Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford is not happy with Tomas Kaberle and he wants everyone to know about it.

Mason Raymond returns to the Vancouver Canucks lineup Thursday night against Nashville after a career-threatening back injury.

It's official. Washington Capitals centre Alex Ovechkin has netted himself a girlfriend.

The Toronto Maple Leafs topped the annual Forbes list of the most profitable hockey franchises with an estimated value of US$521 million.

Mark Giordano, the Calgary Flames' defensive leader and arguably its best player this season, has been placed on injured reserve.

Phoenix Coyotes centre Kyle Turris will likely make his 2011-12 season debut on Thursday when the Coyotes visit Winnipeg to play the Jets.

Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith joins Hockey Central at Noon to discuss the elevation of his game this season and the influence from Sean Burke.

Watch: Hurricanes defenceman Derek Joslin faces a hearing on Wednesday for this controversial hit on Kris Versteeg of the Florida Panthers.

The Buffalo Sabres received a boost Wednesday when goalie Ryan Miller practised for the first time since suffering a concussion/neck injury.

Tonight, as GM of the Lightning, Steve Yzerman leads his new franchise into Detroit, a city with which he was synonymous for 23 years.

The city of Buffalo honoured Jim Kelley on Tuesday by naming a section of the downtown core after the late hockey columnist.

Bruce Boudreau isn't blaming his newfound unemployment on Alex Ovechkin.

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to put the brakes on a hot Bruins team that is 9-0-1 in their last 10 games.

Without Taylor Hall, players like Magnus Paajarvi need to step up and test Niklas Backstrom, who is coming off his worst game this year.

In an interview with Brady and Lang on Sportsnet 590 The Fan Wednesday morning, Dave Nonis said he doesn't believe any player is off-limits.

Fan Fuel's Derek Carson celebrates the best Movember moustaches from the Canadian NHL teams.

Fan Fuel's Tony Omran wants to know what your favourite team should give up to acquire Bobby Ryan.

Fan Fuel's Michael Gardner asks whether the Bruins now the Leafs most generous trading partner.

Cory Schneider continued his stellar play, making 47 saves as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Miikka Kiprusoff made 26 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Calgary Flames beat the Nashville Predators.

Milan Michalek scored his 13th and 14th goals of the season and Zach Smith also scored twice Tuesday as the Senators defeated the Jets 6-4.

John Mitchell and Brad Richards scored 90 seconds apart in New York's four-goal second period, and the Rangers beat the Penguins 4-3.

The Florida Panthers beat Carolina 3-1 on Tuesday night and spoil Kirk Muller's debut as the Hurricanes' new head coach.

Dale Hunter's NHL coaching career began with a thud Tuesday night as the Washington Capitals struggled again in a 2-1 loss to the Blues.

Ottawa Senators head coach Paul MacLean had an error on his NHL rookie card - Ian Mendes sets out to see if his players can notice the error

Max Pacioretty doesn't agree with his three-game suspension for his hit to the head of Kris Letang.

While James Reimer is getting ready to return to the Leafs line-up, there are rumours that Brian Burke could be pursuing Bobby Ryan.

Many pundits and fans are surprised at the success the Toronto Maple Leafs have had so far this season. The Leafs players are not.

The Carolina Hurricanes claimed right wing Andreas Nodl on waivers from Philadelphia and re-assigned forward Brett Sutter to the AHL.

The Edmonton Oilers recalled centre Ryan O'Marra from the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League on Tuesday.

Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla talks about the ongoing trade rumours and the Flames play of late.

Taylor Hall is the latest in a long list of Oilers to have his season stalled by a shoulder injury.

The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled centre Brayden Schenn and defenseman Kevin Marshall from the AHL.

Jonas Gustavsson has seemingly had an answer for everything opponents have thrown at him over the past week or two.

According to a source close to the team, Montreal Canadiens defenceman Andrei Markov could return to the lineup as early as Wednesday.

Don't expect Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel to be selected last at this season's NHL all-star game fantasy draft.

Blue Jackets goalie Curtis Sanford is making the most of his NHL opportunity after spending years in the minors.

The news that the Ducks are listening to offers for star winger Bobby Ryan has general managers around the NHL salivating

James Reimer could suit up as a back-up to Jonas Gustavsson as early as Saturday night, Leafs head coach Ron Wilson told the media Tuesday.

"Thank you for the many anniversary wishes today. I feel unbelievably lucky to have this job and to be living in Toronto."

Paulina Gretzky, the eldest daughter of Wayne and Janet Gretzky, has closed down her Twitter account, which she used to post racy photos.

With Frattin, Crabb and Colborne all up with the Leafs, Nazem Kadri is picking up all the offensive slack for the Marlies.

Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf has come under fire for his subpar play, but should he be stripped of his captaincy?

The estranged wife of former NHL star Vincent Damphousse will stand trial next year for allegedly assaulting and stealing from the retired hockey player.

Penguins forward James Neal has been fined $2,500, the maximum allowed, for high-sticking Montreal's P.K. Subban.

Strong play in net has been key to the Vancouver Canucks' turnaround, but it hasn't come from Roberto Luongo.

For the first time in more than a decade, there's an ice rink at Toronto's storied Maple Leaf Gardens.

Considering their early success, Fan Fuel's Michael Gardner wonders if the Leafs really need to be that truculent.

The Calgary Flames and Nashville Predators are feeling better after ending losing streaks as Calgary begins a much needed 7-game homestand.

The Anaheim Ducks have been shopping forward Bobby Ryan, a NHL executive has told Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos.

Fan Fuel's Derek Carson looks at the early contenders for the rookie of the year in the NHL.

The Winnipeg Jets will try to extend their season-high home winning streak to four on Tuesday night when they host the Ottawa Senators.

Jonathan Quick earned his NHL-leading fourth shutout in his 200th regular-season game as the Kings beat the Sharks.

Edmonton Oilers star Taylor Hall will miss two-to-four weeks with a left shoulder injury.

The Nashville Predators snapped a four-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

Andrew Raycroft stopped 35 shots for his first win in nearly a year as the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche.

The back and forth continues, Sidney Crosby just shakes his head, suggesting the Senators are blowing things out of proportion.

The Montreal Canadiens have called up top prospect Louis Leblanc to replace suspended forward Max Pacioretty.

Niklas Backstrom made 32 saves as Minnesota Wild stopped a two-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Former NHL heavyweight Georges Laraque shows softer side in his new biography.

Bob McCown says the Caps made the wrong move in firing Boudreau, and that no coach will be able to motivate Ovechkin.

Nick Kypreos and Doug MacLean analyse what went wrong in both Washington and Carolina, where the coaches were fired.

Max Pacioretty has been hit with a three-game suspension for his head shot on Pittsburgh defenceman Kris Letang.

On Oil Change watch Part I of the Edmonton Oilers spending time with their mothers while on a road trip in Phoenix.

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin reacts to the news that the Caps had fired head coach Bruce Boudreau.

The banged-up Buffalo Sabres are getting healthier as Drew Stafford, Patrick Kaleta and Robyn Regehr are back, while Tyler Ennis is close.

The Pittsburgh Penguins captain was named the league's first star of the week Monday after putting up nine points (2-7) in his first four games since January.

Chris Pronger is expected to miss the next four weeks with a knee injury, the team announced on Monday.

Paul MacLean and his unmistakable moustache return to Winnipeg Tuesday for the first time as a head coach. Someone better tell O-PEE-CHEE.

With the firings of Bruce Boudreau and Paul Maurice on Monday, NHL coach-firing season has officially opened.

The red hot Edmonton Oilers are set to take on a reeling Nashville Predators club, who are looking to avoid their fifth-straight loss.

Here are Michael Gardner's rankings for our seven Canadian NHL franchises-now with a scientific formula!

The Carolina Hurricanes have hired Kirk Muller to take over for Paul Maurice as the team's head coach.

Washington Capitals replace head coach Bruce Boudreau with Dale Hunter, the team announced on Monday.

Ottawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray voiced his displeasure towards Sidney Croby.

Tyler Bozak scored two goals, Joffrey Lupul had two assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Ducks 5-2 Sunday.

The Calgary Flames ended their three-game losing streak with a 5-2 win on Sunday over the Minnesota Wild.

Jason Spezza scored twice to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Edmonton Oilers in the second episode of Oil Change airing at 9 p.m. MT.

Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty will have a phone hearing with the league on Monday to discuss his open-ice hit on Kris Letang.

The Flames hope to avoid losing their 4th straight when they take on the division-leading Wild on Sunday.

The Maple Leafs look to win their 3rd straight and send the Ducks to a 7th straight loss when the teams meet in Anaheim on Sunday.

The Senators look to re-establish their home success against the Hurricanes and snap a three-game losing streak at Scotiabank Place Sunday.

Fan Fuel's Derek Carson breaks down the Winnipeg Jets that should go to the NHL All-Star game.

The Vancouver Canucks showed they still have a leg up on San Jose, beating the Sharks 3-2 on Saturday.

Tim Thomas stopped 40 shots, lifting the Bruins to their 11th win in 12 games with a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.

Tim Thomas stopped 40 shots, lifting the Boston Bruins to their 11th win in 12 games with a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night.

Kris Letang rebounded after taking a big hit to score in overtime Saturday as the Penguins defeated the Habs in Crosby's return to Canada.

Stefan Elliott scored his first NHL goal, Semyon Varlamov had 31 saves and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday.

Red Wings forward Patrick Eaves was hit in the ear by a slap shot Saturday night verus the Predators.

The HOCKEY CENTRAL panel on Jarome Iginla trade talk; a line of coaches on the chopping block; and Gretzky and the St. Louis Blues' financial issues.

Edmonton Oilers left-winger Taylor Hall left Saturday night's game against Colorado because of a left shoulder injury.

Will Ovechkin score 40 this year? Just one of the many questions Jeff Marek fires at HOCKEY CENTRAL's Scott Morrison and Brad May.

There has been little quantifiable evidence about the power and potential damage of punches that occur during hockey fights. Until now.

Finnish teams set a league record by racking up 465 penalty minutes in a single game, 439 of them resulting from this clip.

Finnish teams set a league record by racking up 465 penalty minutes in a single game, 439 of them resulting from this clip.

Henrik Lundqvist stopped 29 shots, Carl Hagelin scored his first NHL goal and the Rangers beat the Flyers on Saturday.

Michael Grabner snapped a tie with a short-handed goal and the Islanders beat the Devils on Saturday for their first road win of the season.

The San Jose Sharks will shoot for a fifth straight win they host the Vancouver Canucks Saturday night.

The Edmonton Oilers look to win their second game in Colorado in less than a month when they visit the Avalanche Saturday night.

Sideny Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins will begin what should be an entertaining four-game trip Saturday night when they face the Montreal Canadiens

Fan Fuel's Derek Carson breaks down the Vancouver Canucks that should go to the NHL All-Star game.

Cory Schneider got his second shutout in a row as the Vancouver Canucks routed the Coyotes 5-0 on Friday night.

Joffrey Lupul scored in the third round of the shootout to send the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday.

David Backes added a goal and an assist and the St. Louis Blues beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Friday night.

Sidney Crosby collected three assists in his third game back from a concussion o power the Penguins past the Senators, 6-3 on Friday.

Evander Kane and Andrew Ladd each scored, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.

Patrick Sharp scored the tying and go-ahead goals in a 2:01 span early in the third period to complete his second career hat trick, and the Chicago Blackhawks rallied for a 6-5 victory over the floundering Anaheim Ducks on Friday.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice, Ryan Smyth had a goal and two assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild Friday.

Claude Giroux scored two goals as the Philadelphia Flyers used second-period rally to beat the Montreal Canadiens.

Todd Bertuzzi scored in the shootout winner to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 win over Boston, snapping the Bruins' 10-game win streak.

If Teachers' Pension Plan is not going to get what they think is full value for their MLSE shares, there's no reason to sell ... for now.

Eric Lindros and Brian Leetch, among others, are expected to play in the Winter Classic Alumni Game on New Year's Eve in Philadelphia.

With the recent changes in the Stars organization, Mike Modano may have a role going forward.

New York Rangers forward Andre Deveaux has been suspended three games for a hit thrown on Tomas Fleischmann of the Florida Panthers.

If Teachers' Pension Plan is not going to get what they think is full value for their MLSE shares, there's no reason to sell ... for now.

The Calgary Flames have claimed forward Blake Comeau off waivers from the New York Islanders.

Sabres top prospect Zack Kassian has been recalled from Rochester and will make his NHL debut Friday night when Buffallo plays at Columbus.

As the Atlanta Thrashers over the past few seasons, the Winnipeg Jets were successful in earning points against the Hurricanes in Carolina.

There has been little quantifiable evidence about the power and potential damage of punches thrown in hockey fights. Until now.

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo is healthy enough to start. Whether that means he actually will start is another story.

The Blues have played well at home this year (7-2-1), but could run into trouble if the Flames choose to start Mikka Kiprusoff in goal.

The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has decided to keep its stake in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.

The Senators wrap up a six-game road trip when they visit the Penguins Friday night.

The Leafs hope the 7-1 outburst against the Lightning can keep them going strong as they visit the Dallas Stars.

The Edmonton Oilers will try to string a pair of strong efforts together when they visit the Minnesota Wild on Friday.

Fan Fuel's Andrew Gharib looks at the Stanley Cup contenders so far after 20 games this season.

Fan Fuel's Derek Carson goes on a search to find the real Alex Ovechkin, and not this season's impersonator.

Fan Fuel's Derek Carson breaks down the Calgary Flames that should go to the NHL All-Star game

The Canadiens handed the Flyers their most lopsided loss of the season last month and aim for a similar result on Friday.

Oil Change follows the play of the Edmonton Oilers as they continue to impress coaches and the resurgence of goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin.

NHL fans are thankful that the Boston Bruins' 20-year tradition of hosting a matinee game on Black Friday has been elevated this season.

Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown fails to properly use a water bottle during Tuesday’s game versus the St. Louis Blues.

Hockey Central asks a concussion expert to examine a punch from an NHL enforcer and which hit on Sidney Crosby was the most severe.

Leafs head coach Ron Wilson revealed that Mikhail Grabovski could return to the lineup when the team returns from their current road trip.

We trace the animosity between these Northeast foes, from Lucic's hit on Miller to fans' reaction to Wednesday's fight-filled rematch.

Zach Bogosian will not be fined or suspended for his hit to the head Wednesday on Washington Capitals centre Cody Eakin.

Fan Fuel asks who is the second-best player in the NHL right now after Sidney Crosby?

Fan Fuel's Alex Fletcher looks at second-year NHLers that are having a tough time of it in their sophomore season.

Fan Fuel's Derek Carson breaks down the Edmonton Oilers that should go to the NHL All-Star game

Milan Lucic and Paul Gaustad fight during the first period of the Bruins' 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres Wednesday.

Cory Schneider stopped 24 shots for his second career shutout as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-0 on Wednesday.

Alex Pietrangelo beat Marc-Andre Fleury in overtime to lift the St. Louis Blues past the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Wednesday.

Milan Lucic answered the call and the Boston Bruins picked up their 10th straight win, defeating Buffalo 4-3 in a shootout.

Brian Gionta scored the lone goal in the shootout to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday.

Jason Chimera scored his second goal of the game in OT to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.

Pavel Datsyuk and Valtteri Filppula scored late in the third period to give the Detroit Red Wings a win over the Calgary Flames.

The Minnesota Wild have signed 51-year-old goaltender Paul Deutsch, according to the team's website.

As Crosby laces up for his second game when the Pens face the Blues, St. Louis coach Ken Hitchcock has nothing but praise for the Kid.

Not only is the 18-year-old centre leading the Edmonton Oilers in scoring, if he keeps this up, he'll be in some pretty exclusive company.

Does a Olympic gold medallist and a Stanley Cup champion need a viral video gimmick to sell sticks?

Chris Higgins could easily be called the most consistent Canuck, and his seven goals ties him for the club lead.

Doughty and the Kings handed St. Louis a loss on the scoreboard and possibly a loss on the roster as well.

Joffrey Lupul, who was unsure if he would ever play again two years ago, is enjoying his time in Toronto and is on pace for a career year.

Playing the Red Wings might be what Iginla needs to break out of his funk. He has 5 goals and 3 assists in the last 3 games gainst Detroit.

More than two years have passed since the Vancouver Canucks have failed to earn at least one point when facing the Colorado Avalanche.

Joffrey Lupul, who was unsure if he would ever play again two years ago, is enjoying his time in Toronto and is on pace for a career year.

The Jets take their season-best three-game win streak to Washington as the Capitals go for back-to-back victories Wednesday night.

Montreal looks to prevent Carolina from winning three straight a week after bady outplaying the Hurricanes in a 4-0 drubbing.

Milan Lucic is ready for some fireworks, as the Bruins and Sabres are set to hook up for the first time since the big hit on Ryan Miller.

Fan Fuel's James Hunt wants to know how you would run the Canucks if given the job of GM.

Fan Fuel's Derek Carson breaks down the Toronto Maple Leafs that should go to the NHL All-Star game.

Get an inside-the-dressing-room view as Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma addresses his team before Sidney Crosby's return game.

Milan Lucic is ready for some fireworks, as the Bruins and Sabres are set to hook up for the first time since the big hit.

A group considering building a 19,500-seat arena in the Toronto suburb of Markham has met with the NHL about putting a team there.

Willie Mitchell scored the winner with his first of the season Tuesday to help the Los Angeles Kings slip past the St. Louis Blues.

Jordan Eberle had two goals and an assist to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 6-2 victory over the Nashville Predators Tuesday.

Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia discusses hockey and baseball with Sportsnet's Gene Principe, and shows off his two-sport skills.

Tyler Bozak scored two goals and added an assist and Tim Connolly had a goal and two assists to lead the Leafs over the the Lightning.

The Calgary Flames are looking to become competitive again but Jarome Iginla may not conform to the clubs new concept.

The NHL needs to do what it takes to restore a working relationship with Wayne Gretzky and get its greatest ambassador back.

Philadelphia Flyers forward Brayden Schenn has been activated from injured reserved and assigned to the Adirondack Phantoms.

Speaking to the media for the first time since his injury, Leafs goalie James Reimer said he is nearly symptom free and close to returning.

If the Earth were to stop spinning today, the Ottawa Senators would not make the playoffs. They would, however, have four guys starting on the all-star team.

Centre Kyle Turris has agreed to a two-year deal with the Phoenix Coyotes, ESPN.com reports.

Sidney Crosby's peers in the NHL wasted little time marvelling at the Pittsburgh star's eye-popping comeback.

A red rally balloon is stealing credit for popping the Washington Capitals' losing skid.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed first-round pick Stuart Percy to a three-year entry level deal.

Tuesday on Connected, Barry Davis hangs out with Leaf forward Joffrey Lupul, who's on pace for a career year.

Flames coach Brent Sutter speaks out regarding his team's lack of intensity and effort following a 4-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Edmonton has dropped five-of-six following a hot start, as injuries are starting to take a toll on the Oilers.

The Maple Leafs haven't scored in its last two trips to Tampa as the Lightning look to get back on track at home on Tuesday night.

In honour of Sidney Crosby's return, Fan Fuel looks at a few other athletes who had much anticipated returns.

November 21, 2011: It's a day that will go down in history for the Pittsburgh Penguins organization and the NHL.

Fan Fuel's Derek Carson breaks down the Montreal Canadiens that should go to the NHL All-Star game

In response to 'how you would fix the Leafs', Fan Fuel's Michael Gardner asks if they really need to be fixed at all?

Forwards Patrick Kaleta of the Buffalo Sabres and Ryane Clowe of the San Jose Sharks have been fined US$2,500 apiece by the NHL.

Dallas Stars ended a five-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. The Oilers have lost five of six games.

Bruce Boudreau picked up the 200th victory of his NHL coaching career as the Washington Capitals edged the Phoenix Coyotes 4-3 Monday.

Sidney Crosby makes an instant impact, scoring 5:24 in the first period in his first game back from the concussion.

Tim Thomas made 33 saves for his second straight shutout as the Boston Bruins blanked the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 on Monday.

Jeff Carter had two goals, Curtis Sanford made 27 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Monday.

There were lofty expectations surrounding Sidney Crosby's long-awaited return to NHL action, and the Pittsburgh Penguins captain delivered.

Chat with sportsnet.ca fantasy guru Chris Nichols and follow along with HOCKEY CENTRAL tweets as Sidney Crosby makes his return.

Tyler Myers had surgery Monday to repair a broken wrist and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks.

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero talks about what he expects from Sidney Crosby in his return to the lineup.

Pittsburgh Penguins analyst Bob Errey joins Brady and Lang in the morning to discuss the return of Sidney Crosby to the line-up.

The Isles and Penguins have a history of hate and HC@Noon analyze what that means ahead of the the much-anticipated return of Sid the Kid.

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price was virtually unbeatable last week and was named the league's first star Monday as a result.

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames are in last place in their respective divisions, but there is room for optimism after winning their most recent games.

Please welcome the newest weekly feature to Fan Fuel. Here are Michale Gardner's rankings for our seven Canadian NHL franchises.

With the NHL hitting the quarter-mark of the 2011-12 season, HOCKEY CENTRAL asks the viewers to vote on the biggest surprises so far.

Edmonton opens its four-game trip in Dallas after snapping a season-high four-game skid Saturday with a 9-2 victory over Chicago.

Boston has won eight straight and Montreal goaltender Carey Price is riding a two-game shutout streak, one run has to end tonight.

Fan Fuel's Derek Carson breaks down the Montreal Canadiens that should go to the NHL All-Star game.

Paul Maurice doesn't live every second worrying about job security. That's just how it is when you have coached more than 1,000 NHL games.

Fan Fuel's Trevor Smart looks at 10 teams in the NHL that need to think about launching a rebuild of their own.

Red Wings earn split of four-game trip, hold on to beat Ducks.

Marleau had his first hat trick in two years, Thomas Greiss stopped 36 shots and the Sharks beat the Avalanche.

Chris Higgins scored 2:18 into overtime as the Vancouver Canucks held off the Ottawa Senators for a 2-1 victory Sunday.

Nick Kypreos and Marty McSorley give their thoughts on the return of Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby.

Jeff Skinner had a goal and an assist to lead the Carolina Hurricanes over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that Sidney Crosby will be in the team's lineup Monday night when they play the New York Islanders.

The Ottawa Senators swept two games in Alberta for the first time since 2003. It has been almost that long since they've won in Vancouver.

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to build off momentum from their 7-1 win last night as they visit the Carolina Hurricanes Sunday.

Taylor Hall had a hat trick and Jordan Eberle had a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a four-game losing skid.

Radim Vrbata and Paul Bissonnette scored 66 seconds apart in the second period to lift the Phoenix Coyotes to a win over the Buffalo Sabres.

Chris Kelly scored two goals and Tim Thomas turned away 22 shots to lead the Boston Bruins to their eighth straight win, 6-0 over the New York Islanders on Saturday night.

Brian Gionta scored twice, and Carey Price made 17 saves for a second straight shutout as the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Rangers.

Forced to ice a lineup missing seven players due to injury, the Toronto Maple Leafs got contributions from unexpected places on Saturday.

Lidstrom or Pronger? Marty McSorley and Nick Kypreos spend two minutes in the box to tackle some of the major questions around the NHL.

Marty McSorley joins the Hockey Central panel to discuss the behavior of Brian McGrattan after his fight with Jay Rosehill and all the news from around the NHL.

Pavel Datsyuk had two goals, Niklas Kronwall got the go-ahead as the Detroit Red Wings snapped a five-game road losing streak.

Bryan Little scored a pair of goals early in the first period to power the Winnipeg Jets over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Less than an hour into the much-delayed and much-celebrated Twitter life of Brian Burke, the Leafs GM had rung up a following of 7,169.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Mike Komisarek is expected to miss eight weeks with a broken arm.

The Defence Department has given the Winnipeg Jets their marching orders when it comes to the hockey club's Air Force-inspired logo.

With each club looking to regroup from an ugly stretch, the visiting Capitals and the injury-plagued Maple Leafs meet Saturday night for the first time this season.

The Chicago Blackhawks look to make it seven consecutive wins in Edmonton and send the Oilers to a fifth straight loss Saturday night.

Seeking an eighth consecutive victory, the Rangers look to overcome its recent road woes against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.

Peter Laviolette is hoping for a more disciplined showing Saturday when the Flyers visit the Jets without Jaromir Jagr.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 24 saves for his first shutout in two seasons and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 3-0 Friday night.

Curtis Glencross had two goals and an assist to pace the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 win over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.

Buffalo's Jhonas Enroth recorded his first shutout of the season to lead the Sabres to a 1-0 win over the reeling Carolina Hurricanes.

Why did San Jose Shrks forward Patrick Marleau grant an interview to a seven-year-old girl? Watch.

It's offical: Vanouver businesssman Tom Gaglardi owns the Dallas Stars.

Fan Fuel's James Hunt wants to know how you would run the Maple Leafs if given the job of GM.

Loved by some and hated by others, Vancouver Canucks coach Alain Vigneault is the topic of heated discussion amongst Van-City hockey fans.

Now that the Senators are in the playoff race, Bryan Murray admitted he may look at adding a piece or two to his team.

Puck Daddy Greg Wyshynski, on Brady and Lang, discusses Gretzky's possible involvement in MLSE and Yzerman's theory about the Flyers.

Check out Predator Craig Smith's embarrassing moment, where he misses a near-unmissable empty-net goal.

Toronto Maple Leafs first-string goaltender James Reimer returned to practice in full gear on Friday morning.

The Philadelphia Flyers' Jaromir Jagr left Thursday night’s 2-1 victory over the Coyotes in the first period with a lower-body injury.

Chicago looks to continue its surge and recent dominance over the Flames on Friday night.

"There's only 30 teams I want to play for," free agent Marty Turco tells Jeff Blair. "I'm training as if I'm playing a game tomorrow night."

Milan Michalek had a goal and an assist as the Ottawa Senators continued their hot streak with a win over the Edmonton Oilers.

Evander Kane scored a pair of goals and Blake Wheeler added his first of the season as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Washington Capitals.

Martin Erat scored two goals and Pekka Rinne made 38 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Matt Read scored with 18.6 seconds left and Ilya Bryzgalov made 30 saves to lift the Flyers over the Coyotes.

Rick DiPietro made 24 saves in relief of injured starter Evgeni Nabokov al in the New York Islanders' win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Former defenceman Stephane Quintal has joined the NHL's department of player safety.

On this week's HOCKEY CENTRAL Saturday, the panel breaks down the Leafs goalie situation and the latest news and rumours.

An American private equity firm interested in the majority stake in MLSE has reached out to Wayne Gretzky to be part of their group.

The Stars activated Steve Ott from injured reserve while Adam Burish is expected to be out at least four weeks with a brocken left hand.

Canes radio analyst Chuck Kaiton joins HC@Noon to try to answer everyone's question: Where is Eric Staal?

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Cam Barker is out of the team’s lineup indefinitely and will undergo ankle surgery.

There will be no criminal charges laid against Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara over an on-ice incident in Montreal last March.

Eddy Palchak, Canadiens legendary trainer and equipment manager, has died after a long illness, the NHL club announced Thursday. He was 71.

The Vancouver Canucks have reassigned goaltender Eddie Lack to the Chicago Wolves of the AHL.

An exhibition of art by ex-Detroit Red Wings defenceman Vladimir Konstantinov is going on display.

Ovechkin will try to help the Capitals avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season when they continue their three-game trip against the Winnipeg Jets tonight.

The Calgary Flames are ranked 14th in the West. Jarome Iginla is a team-worst minus-10. What the heck is the problem?

The Canadiens look to extend their recent success while trying to hand the Islanders a fifth consecutive loss Thursday night in New York.

Phil Kessel will look to stay hot and lead Toronto to its fourth straight road victory Thursday night against the surging Predators.

The Senators hope improved scoring and goaltending can propel them past an Oilers club that has struggled in the month of November when they face off in Edmonton tonight.

Fan Fuel's Andrew Gharib discusses underrated NHL players who are making waves, and deserve some more credit.

Justin Williams scored the shootout winner as the Los Angeles Kings beat the Anaheim Ducks.

The Chicago Blackhawks converted the game's first two power plays Wednesday to defeat Vancouver.

Ilya Kovalchuk scored in his return from a groin injury in the New Jersey Devils' 5-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres.

John Shannon checks in from the NHL GM meetings with news on rule changes, CBA talks and what city is the front-runner for relocation.

P.K. Subban scored his first goal of the year and Carey Price made 25 saves for his first shutout as Canadiens blank Hurricanes.

The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Brendan Gallagher to a three-year, entry level contract, the club announced on Wednesday.

Disgruntled winger Nikita Filatov is unhappy playing in the AHL, but Senators GM Bryan Murray isn't ready to give up on him just yet.

There is a general rule in the world of live sports television: Don't ask for an interview with a player who just made a terrible play.

Canadian businessman W. Brett Wilson has bought into the ownership group of the Nashville Predators.

Matt Duchene scored an absolute beauty against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.

The injury news continues as Mikhail Grabovski will miss at least two weeks with a lower-body injury.

Brian Burke made it very clear on Wednesday: The Toronto Maple Leafs will not be signing veteran goalie Marty Turco.

Vancouver went 5 for 6 on the power play in a 6-2 victory over the Hawks at the United Center on Nov. 6.

Canada finally has a seventh NHL team, but will US lawmakers make it difficult for the Winnipeg Jets to attract corporate sponsors?

Montreal couldn't hang on to a two-goal lead in their last game and are looking for a 60-minute effort vs. Carolina.

An American investment company is reportedly interested in purchasing the Toronto Maple Leafs according to a report.

St. Louis Blues forward Chris Stewart has been suspended three games for his hit on Detroit's Niklas Kronwall.

Craig Anderson made 38 saves and Bobby Butler's first two goals of the season led the Ottawa Senators past the Calgary Flames.

Alex Steen scored unassisted for the go-ahead goal in the second period, and the Blues halted the Red Wings four-game winning streak.

James Neal had a goal and two assists as the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied past the Colorado Avalanche.

Benoit Pouliot scored late in the third to lift the Bruins over the Devils, giving the defending champs their sixth straight win.

Patrick O'Sullivan and Radim Vrbata scored shootout goals Tuesday as the Phoenix Coyotes overcame a furious Toronto rally.

The Leafs have inquired about goalie Marty Turco, although GM Brian Burke maintains his team has no interest in the veteran netminder.

An injury will keep goaltender Roberto Luongo out of the Vancouver Canucks' NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night.

Andrei Markov is a welcomed addition to Canadiens' pratice. Even though there was no contact, his return suggests he'll be back soon.

Dallas Stars defenceman Alex Goligoski goes to injured list after suffering broken thumb.

Jets defenceman Mark Flood talks to HC@Noon about his tough road to the NHL, where he's finally found a home in Winnipeg.

In the wake of the Milan Lucic-Ryan Miller incident over the weekend, the 30 GMs spent Tuesday morning discussing goaltender safety.

Sportsnet.ca's Eric Gage talked to San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture through Twitter. Read the interview recap here.

Not only has rookie forward Cody Hodgson proved he belongs in the NHL, he’s done so while adjusting to constant lineup changes.

The Senators go for their first win in Calgary in nearly nine years Tuesday night against a Flames team looking to win its fourth straight in the series.

The Coyotes look to equal their longest road winning streak of last season by beating the Maple Leafs for a sixth straight time Tuesday.

The NHL general managers are meeting in Toronto on Tuesday. Here are five topics that they should address when they meet.

The future of the Ottawa Senators doesn’t look very promising without their stalwart captain, Daniel Alfredsson.

Brendan Shanahan thinks it's "irresponsible" for the Buffalo Sabres to suggest that NHL goalies now have to worry about getting hit.

Brad Boyes and Thomas Vanek scored in a shootout to help the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Monday night.

Evander Kane, Tim Stapleton and Dustin Byfuglien each had a goal and an assist as the Winnipeg Jets ended a five-game losing skid with a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.

Hazel Mae sits down with Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Doug Gilmour to talk about the highlights of his career.

The Los Angeles Kings have recalled Andrei Loktionov from the minors to fill in for injured forward Dustin Penner.

Sabres stand behind all-star goalie Ryan Miller, knowing that they should've come to his rescue, when he was nailed by Milan Lucic.

Sabres coach Lindy Ruff gives his opinion on why Milan Lucic should be suspended for his hit on Ryan Miller, which left him concussed.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman stops by the Sportsnet studios to discuss labour negotiations, player safety and the importance of fighting.

Mike Modano on Brady and Lang in the Morning, to discuss former teammates Joe Nieuwendyk and Ed Belfour both entering the Hall.

Former Sabres enforcer Rob Ray said if a player ran his goalie like that when he was still in the league, him and his teammates would have handled the situation much differently.

Keith Primeau is hoping a little green light can help in the prevention of concussions.

If Doug Gilmour could turn back the clock and play one game again, it would be Game 7 of the ’93 conference finals against Gretzky's Kings.

A southwestern Ontario man accused of throwing a banana at Wayne Simmonds has had his case put over until Jan. 9.

Milan Lucic should be suspended for his hit on Ryan Miller. Plain and simple.

Tyler Seguin's four goals and two assists earned the Boston Bruins centre the NHL's first star of the week honours.

Boston Bruins winger Milan Lucic will not be suspended or fined by the NHL for his hit on Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller on Saturday night.

The Anaheim Ducks claimed former Flame Niklas Hagman off of re-entry waivers on Monday.

The Avalanche announced 35-year-old winger Milan Hejduk as their team captain Monday after playing without one to start the season.

The Detroit Red Wings have made moves to replace defenceman Ian White on their upcoming road trip.

Joe Nieuwendyk, Ed Belfour, Doug Gilmour and Mark Howe were presented with rings at the Hall on Monday morning.

Erik Karlsson has quickly blossomed into one of the best defencemen in the National Hockey League.

The Winnipeg Jets try to avoid a 13th consecutive defeat to the Tampa Bay Lightning as the teams meet Monday night at the MTS Centre.

Craig Anders(s)on had a different nameplate back when he (sort of) kicked off his NHL career in Calgary.

The NHL needs to make some changes to avoid another serious injury like Sidney Crosby's.

Carey Price and the Canadiens will face Jhonas Enroth and the Sabres on Monday night, with Buffalo G Ryan Miller out with a concussion.

Aaron Rome had three points and Cody Hodgson added two points to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a victory over the New York Islanders.

Nikolai Khabibulin surrendered a season-high five goals on 34 shots and lost his second straight game in regulation.

Ilya Bryzgalov made 31 saves in the Philadelphia Flyers' 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers

Mark Howe grew up in the Motor City, when Gordie Howe was starring for the Detroit Red Wings, and played hockey on a rink in his front yard.

After an up-and-down road trip, Vancouver begins a three-game homestand Sunday night against an Islanders.

Hoping to avoid a third consecutive defeat for the first time this season, the Oilers conclude a six-game road trip in Chicago.

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Derek Meech is expected to miss at least six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a lower-body injury.

Ryan Miller left Saturday night's game after he was hit by Bruins' Milan Lucic but he made sure to comment on the act afterwards.

Miikka Kiprusoff made 36 saves and Lee Stempniak had a goal and assist as the Calgary Flames held on to beat the Colorado Avalanche.

Tyler Seguin scored twice and had an assist as the Boston Bruins increased their season-high winning streak to five with a 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.

Steve Mason made 35 saves to help Columbus Blue Jackets end a three-game losing skid with a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.

Max Pacioretty scored with 2:19 left in overtime to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 2-1 victory over the Nashville Predators Saturday.

Nick Foligno scored two goals and the Ottawa Senators snapped their five-game winless streak with a victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed a development agreement with the Zurich Lions of the Swiss Elite League, the NHL team announced Saturday

Former Calder Trophy winner Bryan Berard talked with sportsnet.ca recently about Battle of the Blades, life in the KHL and Do It For Daron.

A year after the death of their daughter Daron, the Richardson family talks about how they’ve coped with their loss,

Friday night was not a good one for two of the NHL's premier defencemen as the Ducks' Visnovsky and the Stars' Goligoski suffered injuries.

Things got ugly after the buzzer sounded in London last night, as the Knight's Ryan Rupert delivered a nasty slash to the midsection of Nick Cousins.

The Calgary Flames may be at the bottom of the Northwest Division, but the Colorado Avalanche haven't been able to solve them.

The Jets, losers of four straight, can turn things around with help from the NHL's worst team on Saturday. But they'll have to face Carter.

Montreal arrives in Nashville hoping to build on its defeat of the Coyotes 3-2 in overtime on Thursday, its first win in three contests.

Despite inconsistent goaltending, the Leafs are near the top of the Eastern Conference and can assert themselves against the Sens Saturday.

As Doug Gilmour celebrates his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, we pay tribute to some of his best moments.

The Ducks survived Vancouver's furious three-goal third period to snap a six-game skid.

Chicago backup Ray Emery made 24 saves, and Patrick Sharp had three points as the Blackhawks handed the Flames their second straight loss.

Jhonas Enroth made 36 saves, and Derek Roy had a goal and two assists for the Buffalo Sabres in their 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Friday night.

Jimmy Howard made 24 saves for his second shutout of the week as the Red Wings beat the Oilers Friday night.

It was only 20 months ago that Ben Scrivens was taking classes at Cornell University. Now he's being subjected to a different education.

The Calgary Flames assigned veteran forward Niklas Hagman to the AHL's Abbotsford Heat on Friday.

Doug Gilmour drops in on HC@Noon to talk about getting the call from the Hockey Hall of Fame and his career highlights.

Iffy results on the ice and zany branding off it have taken Alex Ovechkin from dynamic player to a caricature of himself.

As the hockey world awaits the return of Sidney Crosby, we look back at some intriguing questions from his past.

The Vancouver Canucks try to wrap their six-game road trip with a third consecutive victory on Friday night.

Special teams in question as the Calgary Flames visit the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Ottawa Senators are heading downward in the standings without captain Daniel Alfredsson. It's a trend they look to reverse in Buffalo.

The Edmonton Oilers will try to snap Detroit Red Wings' five-game winning streak as the Oilers enter Joe Louis Arena Friday night.

The NHL All-Star ballot is out, and there are plenty of players on Canadian teams to vote for. Which ones made the cut?

There are plenty of examples of trap systems leading to success for franchises. So what's the big deal?

Sami Salo and Andrew Ebbett scored power-play goals in the opening minutes, and Roberto Luongo made 28 saves as the Canucks beat the Kings.

Josh Gorges scored 1:45 into overtime Thursday as the Montreal Canadiens edged the Phoenix Coyotes 3-2.

Kris Versteeg had three goals and an assist Thursday as the Panthers continued their great start with a victory over the Jets.

Phil Kessel scored the lone shootout goal for Toronto, and Ben Scrivens stopped all three St. Louis shooters in the Maple Leafs' 3-2 victory over the Blues on Thursday

Brad Marchand scored twice and the Boston Bruins won their fourth straight by beating the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 on Thursday.

The Los Angeles Kings have activated forward Colin Fraser from their non-roster list in time for Thursday's game against Vancouver.

Sidney Crosby’s return to the Pittsburgh lineup has been delayed once again.

Speak out on James Reimer's mom going public with the details of his latest concussion. When will the Leafs goalie return?

Teresa Kruze joins Brady & Lang to talk about her late brother-in-law Martin Kruze who was a survivor of sexual abuse from Maple Leaf Gardens and the recent scandal at Penn State.

In this Oil Change, we follow Edmonton Oilers defenceman Taylor Fedun through his journey to recover from a severe preseason injury.

The Canucks look to stay hot Thursday night when they face the Los Angeles Kings, who have been dealing with their own struggles to score.

Senior VP of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell joins HC@Noon to give his thoughts on the Flyers mockery of the Lightning’s 1-3-1 defensive style.

Daniel Alfredsson, who has missed the past five games with a concussion, appears set to play for the Senators when they visit Buffalo.

Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said Thursday afternoon Sidney Crosby will not play Friday or Saturday and that his status remains uncertain.

Montreal rebounded nicely after getting off to their worst start in 70 years, but they could use another bounce-back effort in the desert.

The Winnipeg Jets will try to end a three-game losing streak when they play the Florida Panthers Thursday night, the Jets’ first home game in 17 days.

Toronto's confidence seems to be wavering after two lopsided losses. The Leafs will try to get back on the winning track in St. Louis.

The top two picks in the 2010 draft square off Thursday when Hall's surprising Oilers try to avoid a 10th straight loss to Seguin's Bruins.

Fan Fuel blogger Trevor Smart takes a look at 10 NHL coaches who are in danger of being fired this season.

Congratulations Edmonton, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is the real deal. Time to get excited.

The final part of the Phil Kessel trade has the Boston Bruins very excited. Also, more details on what a realigned NHL might look like.

A bizarre sequence from the Philadelphia Flyers drew the attention of the hockey world during their loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Brett Connolly scored 2:30 into overtime to give the Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Flyers on Wednesday night.

Marian Gaborik scored twice including the game winner as the New York Rangers defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Wednesday.

Rangers forward Mike Rupp is expected to miss four-to-six weeks after having surgery Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.

Super sophomores Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin will add another chapter to their budding rivalry when the Oilers and Bruins clash Thursday.

Bryan Berard, whose serious eye injury and subsequent comeback is etched in hockey fans' memories, gives some advice to Pronger.

HC@Noon talks the emergence of the Edmonton Oilers and the resurgence of Nikolai Khabibulin this season.

The Hockeycentral at Noon panel give their thoughts on Nick Johnson's headbutt on Jarome Iginla.

After missing six games due to a frightening eye injury, Flyers captain Chris Pronger returns on Wednesday night.

Ray Bourque speaks about the plight of Calgary's Jarome Iginla, who has yet to win a Stanley Cup.

Ray Bourque speaks about his induction into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.

The Montreal Canadiens have recalled forward Aaron Palushaj from the American Hockey League's Hamilton Bulldogs.

Without Alfredsson, the Senators have dropped three straight to open November. That can change when they host the Rangers on Wednesday.

The Senators have demoted Nikita Filatov twice this season, and both moves have left Ottawa fans scratching their heads.

The Toronto Maple Leafs had better find their scoring touch soon. If they don’t, they’ll certainly require better goaltending.

If some fans had their way, Jacques Martin would no longer coach the Habs and someone who shows more emotion would take control.

Ken Hitchcock's debut as St. Louis Blues coach was a huge success as the St. Louis Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.

Niklas Backstrom stopped all 41 shots he faced to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.

Thomas Vanek scored a power-play goal 4:35 into overtime to rally the Buffalo Sabres to a victory over the Winnipeg Jets.

Nikolai Khabibulin made 28 saves for his sixth straight victory as the Edmonton Oilers downed the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Tuesday.

Michael Ryder scored twice as the surprising Dallas Stars beat Washington to snap the Capitals' six-game home winning streak.

Jonas Gustavsson surrendered three soft goals during a 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday.

There is a lot more to Ron Wilson than people think. For example, he tweets! Learn more about the Leafs bench boss on The Aftershow.

Leafs head coach Ron Wilson sits down with Christine Simpson to discuss coaching in Toronto, the pressure to win and his Twitter habits.

Dale Hawerchuk was inducted into the Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame on Tuesday night in a ceremony before the game against Winnipeg.

The Oilers are visiting four straight Original Six cities: Montreal Tuesday, Thursday in Boston, Friday in Detroit and Sunday in Chicago.

Pittsburgh Penguins draft pick Tom Kuhnhackl has been suspended a season-high 20 games for his head-shot elbow on Ryan Murphy.

The Calgary Flames hope to build on their winning road trip Tuesday night when they host the streaking Wild, winners of four straight.

The Oilers hope to bounce back against the Canadiens, whom they've beaten in three of the last four meetings.

Georges Laraque's recent comments on steroid use inspires Fan Fuel to review some facts on the NHL drug testing program.

The Canucks just came within one win of a Stanley Cup. Therefore, naturally, no one is picking them to win this year.

The Jets will finish their longest road trip of the season Tuesday night, and they'll have the chance to make it a very successful one.

Matt Frattin avoids earthquake after getting called up by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.

Toronto looks to continue its strong play against the Florida Panthers at home when the teams meet for the first time this season Tuesday night.

Brian Burke started down his own path in rebuilding the Toronto Maple Leafs and received criticism from all corners.

Patrick Marleau scored once and assisted on San Jose's other two second-period goals and the Sharks won for the seventh time in nine games.

Nathan Horton had two goals and an assist in the 6-2 beating of the Islanders.

Ducks enforcer George Parros will be out for four weeks after tearing retina during practice in Detroit.

On Monday, the NHL's sidelined superstar said he could return from his 10-month concussion layoff as early as this weekend.

Dick Pound says Georges Laraque's allegations about performance-enhancing drugs in the NHL reinforce what he himself said six years ago.

The Ottawa Senators aren't catching anyone by surprise anymore.

New St. Louis Blues coach Ken Hitchcock plans no major changes to a team off to a stumbling start.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without forward Tim Connolly for 10-14 days, Leafs head coach Ron Wilson said after Monday's skate.

Ken Hitchcock's brow-beating method of coaching doesn't mesh well with the new generation of NHL player.

Ottawa Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson is making progress in his recovery from a concussion he suffered nine days ago.

Minnesota Wild goaltender Josh Harding was named NHL first star of the week Monday after posting three straight victories last week.

The Ottawa Senators have reassigned forward Nikita Filatov to the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League.

If you are fed up with fighting in hockey and the goon style of play in the NHL, you should direct your frustration at Wayne Gretzky.

Here’s a look at six NHL clubs who have performed surprisingly well or poorly so far and what you can expect from them the rest of the way.

Miikka Kiprusoff stopped 32 shots, Mark Giordano and Curtis Glencross each had a goal and the Flames beat the Avalanche Sunday night.

Flames GM Jay Feaster discusses the latest on the trade front, and why there isn't much organizational patience with the club's play so far.

Henrik Sedin had a goal and three assists and Vancouver converted five of six power plays to lift the Canucks over the Blackhawks on Sunday.

Marian Gaborik scored into an empty net in the third period and Derek Stepan had a goal and an assist to help the Rangers beat the Jets.

The St. Louis Blues have fired head coach Davis Payne and replaced him with veteran bench boss Ken Hitchcock.

Jamie Benn scored twice, including a short-handed goal, to lead the Dallas Stars to a 5-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

Facing one of their biggest conference rivals might be what the Vancouver Canucks need to break out of their funk.

The Jets, who hope to have leading scorer Nik Antropov in the lineup, look to bounce back vs. the Rangers at MSG.

The Flames end their three-game road trip seeking a seventh consecutive victory over the stumbling Avalanche on Sunday night.

Hall of Fame defenceman Ray Bourque sits down with Louis Jean to discuss life after hockey and the modern day game.

The Coyotes held off Edmonton 4-2 on Saturday night to snap the Oilers' six-game winning streak.

Flyers' Zac Rinaldo could be Brendan Shanahan's latest victim for this head shot on Blue Jackets defenceman Aaron Johnson.

Claude Giroux and Jaromir Jagr scored during a five-goal first period, helping the Philadelphia Flyers rout the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Nicklas Lidstrom had three points, Jimmy Howard made 22 saves, and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a six-game losing streak vs. Anaheim.

Derek Roy scored the shootout winner as the Buffalo Sabres edged the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.

Tyler Seguin scored his first-career hat trick and Tim Thomas made 24 saves as the Boston Bruins hammered the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Adam Henrique scored his second goal of the game 1:28 into overtime to give Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night.

The Hockey Central crew discusses NHL re-alignment, what the Predators will do with Ryan Suter and Georges Laraque's drug accusations.

Erik Christensen scored one of New York's three first-period goals, and the Rangers overcame a 1-for-9 effort on the power play to hang on for a 5-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night

From the highest of highs (Jets return!) to the lowest of lows (sudden deaths, riots), the NHL Crosby returns to is not the one he left.

Meet Ben Scrivens, who, after a 38-save victory in his NHL debut, is the new talk of the town in Toronto.

Hockey commentator Don Cherry has turned down an honorary degree from the Royal Military College of Canada after at least one faculty member objected.

Laraque says in his new book that he knew a lot of players -- talented and tough guys -- who used steroids while he was on the ice.

Winnipeg heads to New Jersey Saturday to look for its second straight win and third in four contests.

But with the league's top goaltending, Edmonton is off to its quickest start in 25 years. Tonight they go for seven consecutive wins.

Sean Avery's anticipated season debut may give the Rangers a lift at home, but the Habs will try to spoil the party.

The Ottawa Senators look to get back on track and end their losing skid against the rival Buffalo Sabres.

The Maple Leafs haven't made the playoffs since 2003-04, but the NHL co-leaders have been playing like they want to end that drought.

Most Canucks fans are excited about the recent trade for David Booth. But what sort of message did it send to potential free agents?

The Bruins can have their uncertain mystery box of picks, the Leafs are thrilled with their consistent scorer Phil Kessel.

Loui Eriksson's pinball goal at 3:55 of overtime lifted the Stars to a wild 7-6 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday.

Backes got the go-ahead goal early in the third period of the St. Louis Blues' 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.

Steven Stamkos posted his fourth career hat trick as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 in overtime on Friday.

Carey Price made 33 saves Friday as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Ottawa Senators 2-1 Friday.

Jhonas Enroth made 29 saves to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Friday night.

Pekka Rinne's new seven-year contract sparks off a heated goalie debate on Hockey Central @ Noon.

It's time to stop worrying Canuck fans, the real season doesn't begin until April.

The Ottawa Senators recalled forward Kaspars Daugavins from the club's American Hockey League affiliate on Friday.

You be the judge: Does Philadelphia's Danny Briere stop his forward motion on this shootout goal?

Luongo will likely be in goal for the visiting Canucks on Friday night while the Blues could go with Brian Elliott over a struggling Halak.

The Calgary Flames look to hand the Buffalo Sabres its third consecutive loss on Friday night.

The Montreal Canadiens try for a fifth win in seven games over the Ottawa Senators on Friday night.

Should the Maple Leafs consider trying to add a struggling Roberto Luongo to be a back up in Toronto?

The San Jose Sharks overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Penguins 4-3 in a shootout on Thursday.

Nikolai Khabibulin outdueled Jonathan Quick, posting his second shutout of the season as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-0.

Pekka Rinne stopped 35 shots after signing a new contract to lift the Nashville Predators to a 3-0 win over the Phoenix Coyotes.

Minnesota's Cal Clutterbuck inadvertently knuckles linesman Darren Gibbs in the face while fighting Vancouver's Maxim Lapierre.

Marian Gaborik scored a dazzling goal in the shootout to help lead the New York Rangers past the Anaheim Ducks 2-1.

Patrick Kane scored the only goal in a shootout as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Thursday.

The Vancouver Canucks were dominated from start to finish, allowing 45 shots on net in a 5-1 loss to the Wild Thursday.

Jarome Iginla scored twice on similar one-timers, and the Calgary Flames beat the slumping Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday night.

Patrik Elias and Zach Parise scored in the shootout to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.

Joey Crabb scored for the second straight night and Ben Scrivens picked up his first NHL win as the Leafs beat Columbus 4-1.

Ondrej Pavelec stopped all 34 shots he faced, and Evander Kane provided all the offence the Winnipeg Jets needed in a 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

Someone has stolen a Stanley Cup ring that used to belong to former Toronto Maple Leafs owner Harold Ballard.

The numbers the Oilers have put together from the blue line through the first month of the season have been astounding.

The Winnipeg Jets placed goaltender Chris Mason on the injured reserve list Thursday and recalled defencemen Brett Festerling and Mark Flood

Speaking for the first time since suffering a concussion on Saturday, Alfredsson said he is still dealing with symptoms on a daily basis.

The Winnipeg Jets continue their longest road trip of the season as they visit the struggling New York Islanders.

Edmonton Oilers seek six straight win for the first time in over nine years as Smyth faces his former Kings teammates on Thursday.

Buffalo Sabres winger Patrick Kaleta has been suspended for four games for head-butting Philadelphia's Jakub Voracek on Wednesday night.

Vancouver Canucks aim for a fifth consecutive victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.

The Calgary Flames visit the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday to open a three-game road trip.

Have you ever wondered why players wear certain sweater numbers? The Sens answer that question.

With Reimer on the IR, Ben Scrivens will start as the Leafs face the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday night.

Mike Smith stopped 39 shots and Radim Vrbata had two goals, lifting the Phoenix Coyotes over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.

Bruins legend Ray Bourque sits down with Louis Jean and reflects on his career and whether or not fighting still has a place in the game.

Ilya Bryzgalov made 29 saves and the Flyers scored three times in the first period to chase Ryan Miller in a victory over the Sabres.

Joffrey Lupul scored a hat trick in the second period as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night.

Edmonton Oilers d-man Andy Sutton comments after receiving a five game suspension for his hit on Colorado Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog.

The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Jarred Tinordi to a three-year contract, the club announced on Wednesday.

The Jets are not being specific about what is ailing Enstrom, other than to call it an ‘upper body’ injury.

"I was pissed off. Of course I want to be in that situation on the ice, and you know it doesn't matter who I said and what I said."

Sean Avery is back on the practice ice with the New York Rangers, but he will have to wait at least one game before getting into the lineup.

Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been named the NHL Rookie of the Month for October.

Sportsnet's Eric Gage interviews New York Islanders forward Matt Moulson on Twitter at 1:30 p.m. ET.

The Edmonton Oilers have recalled defenceman Colten Teubert and assigned left-winger Linus Omark to the AHL's Oklahoma City Barons.

The Leafs have yet to lose twice in a row. They hope to maintain that trend when they visit New Jersey on Wednesday night.

What a difference a year makes, as the Edmonton Oilers are at the top of their division and having fun again.

After a slow start, Carey Price and the Habs have won their last 3 contests, and have completely turned it around.

A Russian jet crash that killed 44 people, including an entire professional ice hockey team, was caused by pilot error, investigators said Wednesday, putting the blame on poor training and safety standards.

Hockey Central's Nick Kypreos discusses Andy Sutton's five-game suspension, Thornton vs. Tortorella and Avery's return.

Vancouver defenceman Alexander Edler scored and added two assists and Roberto Luongo made 28 saves as the Canucks routed the Calgary Flames.

With Aaron Rome close to returning to game action, Alain Vigneault is going to have plenty of options when it comes to his defence.

Nicklas Backstrom tied the game with 42 seconds left in regulation, then added the game-winner in overtime as the Capitals beat the Ducks.

Devin Setoguchi scored a power play overtime winner as the Wild handed the Wings their fifth straight loss.

If the Leafs want to continue their success into November, they have to improve on their 26th-ranked penalty kill.

The Bruins scored 47 seconds apart in the third period to beat the Senators and snap their six-game winning streak.

Sean Avery was given yet another shot to revive his NHL career, but can he make the necessary changes to become a valuable contributor?

After gaining success at home, the Edmonton Oilers prepare for a lengthy November road trip.

Philadelphia Flyers have placed Chris Pronger on injured reserve following an eye injury he suffered vs. the Maple Leafs on Oct. 24.

Lars Eller is settling in as a two-way centre as Montreal Canadiens are finding ways to win.

Primetime Sports discusses the hot-start to the season by Phil Kessel and whether or not if it is for real.

During a recent visit to the HHOF, former Leafs goaltender Doug Favell noticed the original mask he 'lent' to the Hall had been replaced.

Martin Brodeur suffered a bruised shoulder three weeks ago and could play Wednesday when the Devils face the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Maple Leafs recalled forward Joey Crabb from the Marlies on Tuesday and sent Matt Frattin down to he AHL club.

New York Rangers head coach John Tortorella fired back at Joe Thornton a day after the San Jose captain accused the Rangers of being soft.

Sean Avery is back with the New York Rangers and might be in the lineup Thursday night.

On Tuesday, Phil Kessel was named the NHL’s Player of the Month for October, nudging out a pair of goaltenders for the honour.

Mikka Kiprusoff and the Flames try to end a four-game home losing streak to the Canucks.

Reports out of New York indicate that the Islanders could be interested in claiming Sean Avery off waivers from the Rangers.

The Senators seek a seventh consecutive victory Tuesday night when they visit the last-place Boston Bruins.

Joe Thornton called the Rangers 'soft' in his post-game interview, but didn't get a response out of outspoken coach John Tortorella.