Articles by Doug Stolhand

MONTREAL – Vancouver Canucks defenceman Sami Salo tested his sore groin Monday and gave it a thumbs up.Salo, who has missed four games with a groin injury, took part in a full practice at the Bell Centre and said he felt no pain

CALGARY – With just one pre-game skate under their belts, the four newest members of the Calgary Flames will suit up against the Philadelphia Flyers Monday night (7:30 p

By Murray Pam

OTTAWA – The Senators were mired in a five-game losing streak. They had just flown into New York City after being soundly “thrashed” by Atlanta 6-2

NEW YORK – Washington Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin was named the NHL’s first star for January on Monday after picking up 26 points in 15 games

By Nathan White

His three years as a pro hockey player don’t matter.

His five years in jail don’t matter.

All that matters to Mike Danton is moving on with his life – and that includes playing hockey at a high level again

DALLAS – The Dallas Stars have recalled centre Warren Peters from the American Hockey League.Peters, who signed with the Stars as a free agent last summer, has skated in eight games this season for Dallas with one goal

NEW YORK – Phoenix Coyotes captain Shane Doan was named the NHL’s first star of the week Monday after leading all scorers with nine points.Ottawa Senators goalie Brian Elliott was named second star and Washington Capitals centre Nicklas Backstrom was the third star

Scoring summaries from Sunday’s NHL games:Red Wings 1 at Penguins 2 (SO)First PeriodNo Scoring.Penalties – Datsyuk Det (high-sticking) 3:31, Filppula Det (hooking) 12:15, Gonchar Pgh (tripping) 15:59

Movements in the world of hockey Sunday:National Hockey LeagueANAHEIM DUCKS-Assigned F Dan Sexton to Manitoba (AHL).BOSTON BRUINS-Assigned D Adam McQuaid to Providence (AHL)

DENVER – Marian Gaborik 3, Colorado Avalanche 1.Gaborik had his 10th career hat trick, Chad Johnson made 34 saves for his first NHL win, and the Rangers ended a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Avalanche on Sunday night

DALLAS – Phoenix Coyotes coach Dave Tippett refused to gloat after his new team beat his old one.Shane Doan had a goal and two assists, Ilya Bryzgalov made 38 saves, and Phoenix stretched its winning streak to four games with a 4-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday in Tippett’s return to Texas

MILWAUKEE – Brock Trotter scored twice on the power play to lead the Hamilton Bulldogs past the Milwaukee Admirals 3-2 for their fourth straight victory Sunday afternoon in the American Hockey League

NEWARK, N.J. – When coach Terry Murray talks about his Los Angeles Kings these days, he doesn’t hesitate using the word character.The Kings have it in abundance

CALGARY – Looking to add depth and scoring punch to the Calgary Flames, general manager Darryl Sutter swung a seven-player deal Sunday morning with the Toronto Maple Leafs

SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida goalie Tomas Vokoun must be sorry to see January end.Vokoun stopped 33 shots to earn his seventh shutout this season and the Panthers beat the slumping New York Islanders 2-0 on Sunday

TORONTO – If his coach is correct, Tim Brent contributing to wins by the Toronto Marlies will quickly become a familiar storyline.Brent had a goal and an assist as the Marlies dropped the Lake Erie Monsters 4-2 in front of 3,920 fans at the Ricoh Coliseum in American Hockey League action on Sunday afternoon

DALLAS – Dallas Stars right wing Jere Lehtinen was activated off injured reserve for Sunday’s game against the Phoenix Coyotes.Lehtinen, a member of Finland’s Olympic team, missed the previous six games with a neck injury

WASHINGTON – It’s a perfect 10 for the Washington Capitals, whose superstar woke up in a sleepy game to score the goal that kept the winning streak alive Sunday

DALLAS – Phoenix Coyotes forward Scottie Upshall is out indefinitely with a torn ACL in his right knee.General manager Don Maloney made the announcement before Sunday’s game against the Dallas Stars

SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers left-winger David Booth has returned from a concussion that had left him sidelined since October.Booth was included in Florida’s lineup for the first time since suffering the concussion during a game against Philadelphia on Oct