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BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Montreal Canadiens lost centre Glen Metropolit and defenceman Ryan O’Byrne to injuries in the second period against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday

The New York Islanders are becoming the NHL’s biggest free agent.Frustrated with a lack of a decision by local government to approve or reject a major developmental plan that would provide the Islanders with a new, refurbished arena, club owner Charles Wang said Saturday he will explore all other options – including relocation

TORONTO – CBC personality Don Cherry blasted the NHL Players Association’s firing of former union boss Paul Kelly on his “Coach’s Corner” segment on Saturday’s “Hockey Night in Canada

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Just before the start of their ninth season opener, the Columbus Blue Jackets locked up the only player who has been with them from the beginning

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – Keith Tkachuk had two power-play goals and an assist and the St. Louis Blues overcame a two-goal deficit for the second straight night, beating the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 on Saturday to sweep the two-game series

DENVER – Craig Anderson always felt he could be a No. 1 goalie in the NHL. After two games he certainly has performed like one for the Colorado Avalanche

HELSINKI, Finland – Antti Niemi made 23 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks used three power-play goals to rout the Florida Panthers 4-0 Saturday and split the season-opening double header in Finland

WINNIPEG – Mike Keane had a goal and an assist for Manitoba as the Moose held on for a 4-3 win over the Houston Aeros in the American Hockey League opener for both clubs Friday

Movements in the world of hockey Friday:National Hockey LeagueATLANTA THRASHERS-Claimed D Christoph Schubert off re-entry waivers from Ottawa

PITTSBURGH – There were no champagne showers for the Pittsburgh Penguins, no post-game celebration. They had to be satisfied with taking away two points from a division opponent on an emotional and potentially distraction-filled night, and that was plenty good enough

Ray Emery made 28 saves in his Philadelphia debut, leading the Flyers to a 2-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night in their opener

PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins raised their Stanley Cup banner to the rafters before their opener against the New York Rangers on Friday night

Rick DiPietro’s recognizable name and decade-and-a-half long contract certainly suggest he is the face of the New York Islanders.That is about to change

CALGARY – After winning their first season-opening game in seven seasons, the Calgary Flames have their sights set on improving to 2-0 when they visit the Edmonton Oilers Saturday night (CBC, 10 p

Gary Bettman likes the Olympic hockey tournament but the NHL commissioner isn’t sure if it’s worth halting the season when the Games are held outside of North America

DALLAS – The Dallas Stars have signed winger Loui Eriksson to a US$25.5-million, six-year extension.The Friday signing came after Eriksson led the Stars with a career-high 36 goals last season

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – St. Louis edged the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in their NHL opener as the Blues rallied from two goals down to beat last season’s Stanley Cup finalists

EDMONTON – While coach Pat Quinn is preaching patience, Oilers fans will have high expectations when their team opens the season against the Calgary Flames in Edmonton on Saturday

OTTAWA – Much like his new team, Pascal Leclaire is getting a fresh start when the puck drops to open the 2009-10 season.In a career that’s so far been hampered by injuries, the 26-year-old goaltender will be a key figure for the Ottawa Senators as they look to make a return to playoff contention after a dismal 2008-09 season

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Its name, city and rink may be brand new but the Calgary Flames’ top farm club – the Abbotsford Heat – is digging into the past to find motivation this season