Iginla hat trick lifts Flames over Kings
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:27:34 PST)
Jarome Iginla scored in each period to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL on Saturday. Iginla completed his first hat trick of the season, and ninth of his career, with a shot from the right circle that got past Kings goalie Jonathan Quick with 4:07 left in the game.
NHL Capsules
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:14:07 PST)
Jarome Iginla scored a goal in each period to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. Iginla completed his first hat trick of the season, and ninth of his career, with a shot from the right circle that got past goalie Jonathan Quick with 4:07 left in the game.
Kings Team Report
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:39:53 PST)
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
The Kings, in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Philadelphia at Staples Center, had nearly the same roster they finished last season with. Consistency is good, but only to an extent—the Kings finished with the second-worst record in the Western Conference last season.
Injuries to the Kings' two big summer acquisitions, winger Ryan Smyth (upper body) and defenseman Rob Scuderi (lower body) left the Kings with a 20-man roster that included 18 players who were on the roster at the end of last season.
Defenseman Randy Jones, claimed off waivers on Oct. 29, and left wing Scott Parse, called up from the American Hockey League last month, are the only additions.
Since Smyth will be out for approximately one month,...
Puck Previews: Thrash drive for 5; happy 21st, Patrick Kane!
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:33:51 PST)
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general...
Kings LW Smyth out a while with upper-body injury
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:17:17 PST)
Just when the Los Angeles Kings had grown to love Ryan Smyth's contributions to their top line, they lost the gritty left wing for perhaps a month. Smyth is expected to be out of the Kings' lineup for a few weeks because of an upper-body injury, the club disclosed Wednesday. It's the first big dose of adversity for Los Angeles, which has the Western Conference's third best record...
Habs lose Gionta indefinitely (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:13:35 PST)
The Montreal Canadiens will be without speedy forward Brian Gionta for an indefinite time, according to reports.
Puck Previews: Howard vs. Stars; Kings host the Flyers
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:54:00 PST)
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general...
Gionta, Smyth, McKee: Your significant NHL injuries of the day
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:37:43 PST)
The Earth is rotating on its axis, which can mean only one thing: More significant injuries in the NHL.
Penguins lose another defenceman (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:10:06 PST)
The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost yet another defenceman, as veteran Jay McKee faces an absence of up to a month due to a finger infection.
What happened to last season's scoring leaders?
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:30:10 PST)
When he's not trying out for "Frogger: The Movie" (co-starring John Goodman as Mac Truck), Anze...
Puck Previews: Flames battle Avs; Chicago contracts update
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:50:53 PST)
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general...
Puck Headlines: Ovi expected back; Chicago to sign 3 stars?
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:58:00 PST)
Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in...
Blackhawks close to locking up stars: Take 5 (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:26:06 PST)
HNIC's senior online reporter Tim Wharnsby dishes out the latest news, buzz and inside information from the hockey world.
Monday's Three Stars: Moulson time for Isles; Vinny wakes up
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:02:30 PST)
No. 1 Star: Matt Moulson, New York Islanders Simple concept: Go to the net. It's what Moulson does well, and...
Oilers drop final game of road trip (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:12:21 PST)
Columbus' Jakub Voracek wired a high shot inside the post over Nikolai Khabibulin's glove hand in Round 4 of the shootout Monday night to give the Blue Jackets a 3-2 win over the winless-in-four Edmonton Oilers.
Ovechkin appears set to return Tuesday (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:31:55 PST)
Barring any other problems, Alex Ovechkin will rejoin the Caps on the ice when they visit New York to play the Rangers on Tuesday.
What We Learned: Thus begins Carolina comeback; Zetter rules
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:36:31 PST)
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events...
Saturday's Three Stars: Zetterberg, Sedin play tricks in wins
(Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:55:55 PST)
No. 1 star, Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings The 29-year old Swede recorded his fourth career NHL hat trick...
Puck Previews: Can Devils stay road perfect? Kovalchuk back
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:18 PST)
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general...
Fantasy: Time to push for stars; the end near for Kariya?
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:22:24 PST)
( "Sleepers, Keepers, Bench'em or Drop'em" is a weekly fantasy hockey column written by Darryl...
Hockey Night Take 5 (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:44:39 PST)
HNIC's senior online reporter Tim Wharnsby dishes out the latest news, buzz and inside information in the hockey world, including where Canadian teams rank on the Forbes most valuable list, as well as a family get-together Thursday night in Arizona.
Jersey Fouls: Disrespecting Sea Bass, Ovechkin formalwear
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:19:30 PST)
Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and...
