Month: December 2008

Scoring summaries from Wednesday’s NHL games:Flames 3 at Wild 2 (OT)First PeriodNo Scoring.Penalties – Giordano Cal (interference) 3:08, Weller Min (goaltender interference) 11:00, Bourque Cal, N.

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Daniel Sedin scored a pair of goals, the first on a power play, as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 Wednesday on the night the team retired Trevor Linden’s jersey.

LOS ANGELES – Struggling defenceman Michal Rozsival scored on a penalty shot in the second period and then added the winner 3:41 into overtime, lifting the New York Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.

Movements in the world of hockey Wednesday:National Hockey LeagueCAROLINA HURRICANES-Activated D Frantisek Kaberle from injured reserve. Assigned D Tim Conboy to Albany (AHL).

WINNIPEG – Michel Ouellet and Mark Derlago each had a goal and an assist to lead the Manitoba Moose to a 3-2 win over the Manchester Monarchs on Wednesday night in the American Hockey League.

Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland made a huge step toward re-signing potential unrestricted free agent Henrik Zetterberg when he met for seven hours with the Conn Smythe Trophy winner’s agent Wednesday, a source tells TheHockeyNews.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Todd Bertuzzi found the perfect way to ruin a homecoming.Bertuzzi’s goal 3:58 into overtime spoiled Marian Gaborik’s otherwise-successful return to the Minnesota Wild lineup and gave the Calgary Flames a 3-2 victory Wednesday night.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – R.J. Umberger scored on a 2-on-1 pass from Kristian Huselius 2:55 into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night.

TORONTO – Bates Battaglia scored twice and Jiri Tlusty added the game winner in the seventh round of the shootout as the Toronto Marlies earned a 5-4 victory over the Lake Erie Monsters in American Hockey League action on Wednesday night.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – David Clarkson had a goal and an assist, and five New Jersey players scored in the Devils’ 5-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

ARLINGTON, Va. – Here is a measure of just how far the Washington Capitals have come in a year’s time: They are not satisfied merely with accumulating victories.

BROSSARD, Que. – The slumping Montreal Canadiens feel they need to talk.But it is not a meeting or group therapy that coach Guy Carbonneau wants from his team after three straight losses.

VANCOUVER, B.C. – He might not have been the most talented person who ever wore the uniform, but for many Vancouver Canucks fans Trevor Linden will always be remembered as the player who best represented the NHL team.

PITTSBURGH – Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury will start Thursday in Atlanta, the first time he has played since injuring his groin Nov. 15.

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Blues will have to make due without defenceman Jay McKee for the next little while.McKee is out indefinitely with a fractured left ring finger.

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes activated Frantisek Kaberle from injured reserve and sent fellow defenceman Tim Conboy back to their AHL affiliate in Albany.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Columbus Blue Jackets activated forward Derek Dorsett off injured reserve on Wednesday before hosting the San Jose Sharks at night.

Scoring summaries from Tuesday’s NHL games:Canadiens 2 at Hurricanes 3First Period1. Carolina, Staal 12 (Samsonov, Williams) 10:08 (pp)2. Carolina, Staal 13 (Pitkanen) 17:50 (pp)Penalties – D’Agostini Mtl (interference) 5:25, Kovalev Mtl (hooking) 7:14, Lapierre Mtl (slashing) 9:00, Tanguay Mtl (tripping) 15:01, Hamrlik Mtl (tripping) 17:23.

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Although the ice was choppy, Nigel Dawes’ smooth move lifted the New York Rangers over Anaheim.Dawes stole a pass, deked defender Chris Pronger and beat Jonas Hiller between the pads for a tiebreaking goal with 3:16 remaining that sent New York to a 3-1 victory over the Ducks on Tuesday night.

Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:National Hockey LeagueCHICAGO BLACKHAWKS-Recalled D James Wisniewski from Rockford (AHL) and activated him from injured reserve.