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Sabres rout Bruins behind Miller's 36 saves

Published: 9 February 2012, 1:38 am

With Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff nursing three broken ribs and watching from the press box, goalie Ryan Miller made 36 saves to earn his second shutout in three games in a 6-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. | Details...

Perry's OT goal lifts surging Ducks past Canes

Published: 9 February 2012, 1:33 am

All-Star Corey Perry scored at 2:14 of overtime to help the Anaheim Ducks beat the last-place Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Wednesday night for their second straight victory. | Details...

H. Sedin skips practice, gets CT scan on ankle

Published: 9 February 2012, 1:28 am

Canucks captain Henrik Sedin missed practice and underwent an X-ray and a CT scan Wednesday after injuring his right ankle in a 4-3 win over Nashville on Tuesday night. | Details...

Jokinen's hat trick helps Flames edge Sharks

Published: 9 February 2012, 1:22 am

Olli Jokinen capitalized on a turnover by Colin White to break a third-period tie with his third goal of the game, and the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 Wednesday night. | Details...

Wings stop Oilers, push home win streak to 18

Published: 9 February 2012, 1:07 am

Drew Miller and Henrik Zetterberg scored in the third period, and the Detroit Red Wings extended their home winning streak to 18 games with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. | Details...

Michigan board OKs stadium for Winter Classic

Published: 9 February 2012, 12:06 am

In the special meeting Wednesday of the University of Michigan Board of Regents, the group approved the license of Michigan Stadium for the 2013 NHL Winter Classic. | Details...

Ducks break ground on extensive renovations

Published: 8 February 2012, 11:31 pm

Ground was broken Wednesday on a multimillion-dollar renovation of Honda Center, home to the NHL's Anaheim Ducks, that will be the most extensive upgrade since the arena opened in 1993. | Details...

Return of Red Wings' Howard depends on pain

Published: 8 February 2012, 3:43 pm

Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard, who broke his index finger Feb. 2, visited a doctor Wednesday morning for an update. | Details...

Blue Jackets' Prospal signs one-year extension

Published: 8 February 2012, 1:42 pm

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed left wing Vinny Prospal to a one-year contract extension through next season. | Details...

Nielsen agrees to 4-year extension with Isles

Published: 7 February 2012, 11:15 pm

Danish center Frans Nielsen has agreed to a four-year extension with the Islanders. | Details...

Ex-Sharks captain Nolan announces retirement

Published: 7 February 2012, 9:10 pm

Owen Nolan, who hasn't played in the NHL since the 2009-10 season, announced his retirement Tuesday at the San Jose Sharks' home rink. | Details...

Game of the Week: New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers

Published: 7 February 2012, 2:32 pm

It's the New Jersey Devils against the New York Rangers in ESPN.com's Game of the Week. | Details...

Oilers' Nugent-Hopkins out with shoulder sprain

Published: 7 February 2012, 2:02 pm

The Edmonton Oilers announced Tuesday that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is out 7-10 days with a sprained shoulder.

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Crosby practices, says he's no closer to return

Published: 6 February 2012, 6:33 pm

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby practiced Monday but said he is no closer to returning from a concussion and neck injury that have sidelined him for most of the season. | Details...