Articles by Doug Stolhand

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.

EDMONTON – Troy Brouwer had two goals and an assist and Patrick Kane added a goal and two assists as the Chicago Blackhawks extended their winning streak to five games by routing the Edmonton Oilers 9-2 Tuesday night.

TORONTO – The New Jersey Devils may have lost Martin Brodeur for an extended stretch, but they seem to have the old Patrik Elias back.With his assist in the Devils’ 3-2 shootout loss in Toronto on Tuesday night, Elias has 21 points in his last 13 games and is on pace for an 88-point season.

WINNIPEG – Jason Krog scored two goals, including the game-winner, as the Manitoba Moose earned a 4-2 win over the Manchester Monarchs in American Hockey League action Tuesday.

DALLAS – Playing for a team that’s used to relying on veterans, Loui Eriksson has gone mostly unrecognized in his third season with the Dallas Stars.

ST. LOUIS – Two early goals by Jarome Iginla started a big night of offence for the Calgary Flames, who overpowered the St. Louis Blues to end a three-game losing streak.

OTTAWA – Colby Armstrong was an unlikely hero Tuesday night, scoring two goals in the Atlanta Thrashers 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators.

RALEIGH, N.C. – Eric Staal scored two power-play goals and the Carolina Hurricanes took advantage of the penalty-prone Montreal Canadiens for a 3-2 victory Tuesday night.

UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Alex Ovechkin scored his second goal of the game at 4:50 of overtime as the surging Washington Capitals beat New York 5-4 on Tuesday night, sending the Islanders to their seventh straight loss.

With one swift move, Jason Blake gave Toronto Maple Leaf fans a different kind of shootout memory.The winger scored the shootout winner with a spinaround deke on Tuesday as the Maple Leafs pulled out a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils.

PHILADELPHIA – Mike Richards and Simon Gagne each had a goal and two assists, and the Philadelphia Flyers won their fifth straight game by beating the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 Tuesday night.

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Rugged Vancouver forward Darcy Hordichuk says he meant no disrespect toward Trevor Linden when he made a reference to the former Canuck captain in a recent interview.

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Injured Vancouver Canuck goaltender Roberto Luongo didn’t mince his words when describing what it’s like being forced to watch from the sidelines as he recovers from a groin injury.

According to a report from Canadian sports network TSN, Sean Avery has not entered Stage 1 of the NHL-NHLPA Substance Abuse and Behavioral Modification Program.

CHICAGO – As a 53-foot-long refrigeration trailer pulled up slowly on the snow-covered streets in front of Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Hall of Famer Bobby Hull jumped into the passenger’s seat for a short ride.

EDMONTON – In his strongest personal comments to date on the Sean Avery affair, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the player’s raunchy criticism of his ex-girlfriend was “offensive” and “disgusting” and offended him as a parent.