Iowa Chops snap Manitoba Moose home winning streak at nine games
WINNIPEG – Contrary to last night, the Moose outshot the Chops 29-18 but were unable to outscore their opponents, dropping their first home game in nine games, 4-3 to Iowa.
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Mikko Koivu scores twice in Wild’s 6-2 win over Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mikko Koivu scored two goals and added an assist to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 6-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night.
Streaking Flyers look to get back on winning side after loss to Toronto
TORONTO – One streak ends, another begins.And so it goes for the Philadelphia Flyers nearly two months into the 2008-09 NHL regular season.The Flyers suffered their first regulation loss in 10 games, a 4-2 defeat at Toronto on Saturday night.
Sidney Crosby’s hat trick leads Penguins past Devils, 4-1
PITTSBURGH – Sidney Crosby had his first career hat trick at Mellon Arena and added an assist, and the Pittsburgh Penguins snapped the New Jersey Devils’ five-game winning streak with a 4-1 victory Saturday night.
Wheeler and Krejci have goal and assist for Bruins in win over Red Wings
BOSTON – Blake Wheeler and David Krejci both had a goal and an assist, and the Boston Bruins won their ninth straight home game with a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.
Rick Nash, Steve Mason too much for Capitals in 3-0 victory
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Rick Nash scored twice and rookie goaltender Steve Mason stopped 26 shots to lead Columbus to a 3-0 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night, ending the Blue Jackets’ three-game home losing skid.
Islanders defenceman Meyer scores twice in 4-2 win over Sens
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – The New York Islanders unveiled an unlikely offensive force against the Ottawa Senators: defenceman Freddy Meyer.Meyer scored twice and added an assist, and the Islanders snapped a two-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.
Andrei Markov scores winner as Canadiens edge Sabres 3-2
MONTREAL – Andrei Markov scored late in the second period and the Montreal Canadiens opened a seven-game homestand with a 3-2 NHL victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.
Moore, Antropov lead the way as Toronto beats the Flyers 4-2
TORONTO – The Brian Burke Era is off to a pretty good start in Toronto.Dominic Moore and Nik Antropov each had a goal and an assist Saturday as the Maple Leafs beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 in front of their new president and general manager.
Avalanche place defenceman Adam Foote on IR, recall MacKenzie
DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche placed defenceman Adam Foote on the injured list Saturday due to injuries to his lower back and knee, and recalled defenceman Aaron MacKenzie from Lake Erie of the AHL.
Brian Burke says Sundin unlikely to make his return with Maple Leafs
TORONTO – Brian Burke doesn’t expect to see Mats Sundin in a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater this season.The team’s new president and general manager spoke with Sundin recently and came away from that meeting thinking that the Swede was hoping to join a contender.
Derek Armstrong’s goal lifts L.A. Kings over Chicago Blackhawks 5-2
LOS ANGELES – Derek Armstrong scored the go-ahead goal in the third period to end a 29-game drought, Alexander Frolov had a goal and an assist in his 400th NHL game, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Saturday.
Josh Bailey to remain with New York Islanders for whole season
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Josh Bailey, the No. 9 pick in this year’s NHL draft, will remain with the New York Islanders for the entire season instead of returning to his junior team.
Edmonton Oilers overcome two-goal deficit to double up Blues 4-2
ST. LOUIS – Shawn Horcoff had a goal and an assist in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 Saturday afternoon.
After months of speculation, Burke joins Maple Leafs front office
TORONTO – The Brian Burke era has arrived for the Toronto Maple Leafs.He was handed the reins of the NHL club during a news conference this afternoon, officially taking over as president and general manager.
Hockey transactions
Movements in the world of hockey Friday:National Hockey LeagueCHICAGO BLACKHAWKS-Recalled G Corey Crawford from Rockford (AHL). Placed D Aaron Johnson on injured reserve.
Moose beat Chops in shootout for their ninth-straight win at home
WINNIPEG – Jason Jaffrey scored the shootout winner as the Manitoba Moose won their first-ever game against the Iowa Chops 4-3 in AHL action Friday.
Dan Boyle scores a pair of goals, leads Sharks past Stars 6-2
DALLAS – San Jose has piled up win after win in numerous ways this season, and they were all on display Friday night.Dan Boyle scored two goals, Evgeni Nabokov made 25 saves and the NHL-leading San Jose Sharks beat the Dallas Stars 6-2.
Syracuse Crunch offence wakes up in 5-1 rout of Toronto Marlies
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – After scoring just two regulation goals in their last four games, the Syracuse Crunch offence sprung for five goals and Dan LaCosta made 43 saves in a 5-1 win over the Toronto Marlies on Friday.
Paul Gaustad, Drew Stafford lead Sabres past Penguins 4-3
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres beat the Pittsburgh Penguins at their own game.Paul Gaustad broke a tie with his second goal, and Drew Stafford had two goals and an assist in the Sabres’ 4-3 comeback victory over Pittsburgh on Friday night.