Habs can get over .500 mark against Wings (CBC.ca)
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:54:03 PST)
Getting over the .500 mark has been a struggle for the Montreal Canadiens, but they're certainly giving it the old collège try.

Wild Team Report
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:39:53 PST)

It's been a long season and a long week for the Wild, and frustration has clearly begun to set in.

Thursday, during one of the team's most intense practices this season, players smashed glass with sticks, snapped sticks in half and let expletives fly.

The physical practice, atypical for a day before a game, included lots of lectures from a heated coach.

"The way the game went last night, there was reason for it to be intense," said coach Todd Richards, referring to Wednesday's loss to Phoenix. "I watched the game again, and it was probably worse than what I remembered."

After tossing and turning all night, Richards said it's time for things to change.

"The way that I handle certain things, the way I communicate and probably my tone (will change),"...

Friday's Three Stars: Heatley's trick; Florida, Boston win in OT
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:07:35 PST)
No. 1 Star: Dany Heatley, San Jose Sharks Coach Todd McLellan stacked his best players on the same line against...

Puck Headlines: Russia Olympic favs; more no-goal controversy
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:44:59 PST)
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Puck Previews: Howard vs. Stars; Kings host the Flyers
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:54:00 PST)
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Wild call up ex-Gopher Irmen for possible debut
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:38:47 PST)
The Minnesota Wild have recalled right wing Danny Irmen from their farm team. Irmen was playing for Houston in the AHL. The 25-year-old has six goals, including two game-winners, and four assists in 17 games for the Aeros this season. The native of Fargo, N.D., and former University of Minnesota star was a third-round draft pick by the Wild in 2003.

Puck Headlines: Avery too timid; Penguins defense hit again
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:30:46 PST)
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Zetterberg's 9 points spur him to weekly award (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:29:46 PST)
Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg was rewarded Monday for his nine points in the last seven days with the league's weekly first star award.

What We Learned: Thus begins Carolina comeback; Zetter rules
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:36:31 PST)
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Canadian clubs struggling: HNIC's Take 5 (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:01:32 PST)
HNIC's senior online reporter Tim Wharnsby dishes out the latest news, buzz and inside information in the hockey world, including the early struggles by Canadian clubs, New Jersey's chase for a record, and some unexpected praise for Eric Lindros.

Three Stars: 'Canes win; Jokinen continues shootout mastery
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:20:01 PST)
No. 1 star, Jussi Jokinen, Carolina Hurricanes It's no accident that if the Hurricanes were to break their...

Puck Previews: Toskala time for the Leafs in Chicago
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:59:58 PST)
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Puck Headlines: Ducks coach safe; Iggy denies Habs instigation
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:09:16 PST)
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Thursday's Three Stars: Vokoun draws blank; Kovy's comeback
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:55 PST)
No. 1 Star: Tomas Vokoun, Florida Panthers "He deserved the two points. It was nice to get them for...

Video: Owen Nolan's end-to-end, falling down goal vs. Bolts
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:07:30 PST)
Owen Nolan of the Minnesota Wild will turn 38 years old next February. Keep that in mind as you watch one of the...

The 10 most significant goals of the last decade
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:49:27 PST)
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Red Wings claim Drew Miller (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:24:52 PST)
The Detroit Red Wings have claimed forward Drew Miller off waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Hockey Night's Take 5 (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:02:56 PST)
HNIC's senior online reporter Tim Wharnsby dishes out the latest news, buzz and inside information from the hockey world, including the latest on the head-shot debate, the future of NHL players in the Olympics, and Pittsburgh's injury woes

Koivu has goal, 2 assists in Wild's win over Leafs
(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:25:50 PST)
The Minnesota Wild took advantage of the lackluster Toronto Maple Leafs. Mikko Koivu scored one goal and assisted on two others in the second period as the Wild ended the Maple Leafs' two-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory Tuesday night. Marek Zidlicky broke a 1-1 tie at 5:44 of the period. Then, 26 seconds after Koivu beat Jonas Gustavsson at 17:29, Greg Zanon made it 4-1.

Puck Headlines: Disappearing Havlat; Nylander-to-Russia close?
(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:12:06 PST)
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Flames hot ahead of Habs clash (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:52:25 PST)
The Calgary Flames bring a three-game winning streak into Montreal on Tuesday night to face former teammate Mike Cammalleri and the Canadiens.

The 10 biggest hockey upsets of the last decade
(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:22:54 PST)
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