Goalie Justin Pogge, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first pick in the 2004 NHL draft, could finally play in the NHL after 111 career AHL games. The Maple Leafs recalled Pogge on Sunday from the Toronto Marlies before Monday’s game against the Atlanta Thrashers. In 22 games with the Marlies this season, Pogge is 10-9-3 with [...]
Posted on December 22nd, 2008 by admin
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CAROLINA 3, MONTREAL 2 (OT) MONTREAL Tuomo Ruutu scored 1:43 into overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes recorded a 3-2 triumph over the Montreal Canadiens. Eric Staal recorded a goal and two assists and former Canadien Sergei Samsonov scored and set up a tally for Carolina, which improved to 3-1-0 in its last four games. Cam [...]
Posted on December 22nd, 2008 by admin
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Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron, who missed most of last season with a concussion, was released from the hospital Sunday after being diagnosed with another concussion. Bergeron spent the night at Massachusetts General Hospital and underwent extensive testing, Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli said in a statement. Bergeron was placed on injured reserve, meaning he [...]
Posted on December 22nd, 2008 by admin
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The Stars placed defenseman Sergei Zubov on the injured list and recalled Dan Jancevski from Hamilton of the AHL on Thursday. The 38-year-old Zubov has missed Dallas’ last five games after injuring his hip last month. Zubov has four assists in 10 games this season and ranks third in franchise history for games played (839) [...]
Posted on December 12th, 2008 by admin
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TAMPA BAY 3, MONTREAL 1 MONTREAL Martin St Louis scored twice as the Tampa Bay Lightning snapped a nine-game winless streak with a 3-1 triumph over the Montreal Canadiens. Captain Vincent Lecavalier recorded a goal and an assist and defenseman Lukas Krajicek set up a pair of tallies for Tampa Bay, which entered the game [...]
Posted on December 12th, 2008 by admin
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St Louis Blues goaltender Manny Legace is listed as day-to-day after getting kneed in the head. Legace was hurt in the first period of Wednesday’s 4-2 loss at Anaheim. He gave up one goal on 11 shots before leaving. The Blues recalled goalie Ben Bishop from Peoria of the American Hockey League. Bishop made his [...]
Posted on December 12th, 2008 by admin
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Rangers prospect dies during game in Russia. Alexei Cherepanov, a 19-year-old first-round draft pick of the New York Rangers, died Monday during a Continental Hockey League game in Russia. Former Rangers captain Jaromir Jagr played a shift with Cherepanov and was talking to his young Avangard Omsk teammate on the bench shortly after they left [...]
Posted on October 14th, 2008 by admin
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Hurricanes look to stay unbeaten vs Red Wings. The Carolina Hurricanes overcame a pair of multi-goal deficits to capture victories in their first two games of the 2008-09 season. An early deficit would be a bit more difficult to come back from against the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings on Monday. Carolina fell [...]
Posted on October 14th, 2008 by admin
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One down, 81 to go as Sabres open road schedule at Islanders. A much-hyped opener produced drama worthy of the playoff push and ultimately a pulsating shootout victory. But Friday’s win over Montreal was just Game One of 82 for the Buffalo Sabres. That’s all. We now bring you the rest of the hockey season. [...]
Posted on October 14th, 2008 by admin
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Canucks LW Sedin nabs First Star. Vancouver Canucks left wing Daniel Sedin, who scored his 150th career goal this past week, was named the NHLs First Star of the Week on Monday. Also honored were Florida Panthers left wing David Booth and New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur. Sedin led all scorers last week with [...]
Posted on October 14th, 2008 by admin
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