http://www.nhl.com/rssNEWS IN ENGLISHNHL Enterprises, L.P. (c) 2012 NHL. All Rights Reserveden-usMon, 06 Feb 2012 22:00:42 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615591Edmonton 2 1 0-3Toronto 2 3 1-6First Period-1, Edmonton, Eberle 23 (Hall, Gagner), :21. 2, Toronto, MacArthur 17 (Grabovski, Kessel), 8:21. 3, Toronto, Gardiner 2 (Grabovski), 13:45. 4, Edmonton, Eberle 24 (Petry, Hall), 17:30.Second Period-5, Tor...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:51:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615591http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615614The San Jose Sharks will hold a press conference on Tuesday, February 7, at which point Owen Nolan will make an announcement regarding the future of his hockey career. The media event at HP Pavilion will be carried live on SJSharks.com, NHL.com, a...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:47:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615614http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615613TORONTO -- Edmonton Oilers coach Tom Renney was forced to miss Monday night's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after being struck in the head with a puck during the morning skate. Assistant coach Ralph Kreuger took the reigns for what is expe...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:11:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615613http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615590BOSTON - Wade Megan scored a pair of second-period goals and Edmonton's Kieran Millan stopped 29 shots to lift top-ranked Boston University to a 3-1 win over Harvard in the opening round of the 60th Beanpot tournament Monday.The Terriers (17-8-1) ...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:54:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615590http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615587TORONTO - Edmonton Oilers coach Tom Renney missed Monday night's game at Air Canada Centre after taking a puck in the side of the head at the morning skate.A team spokesman said Renney was experiencing headaches and remained at the team hotel whil...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:25:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615587http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615586MONTREAL (AP) - 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.Coach Dan Bylsma felt with Jordan Staal and Simon Des...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:51:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615586http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615585BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - As if the Buffalo Sabres haven't endured enough injuries already this season. Add coach Lindy Ruff to the list.Ruff sustained three broken ribs in what was described as "a freak accident" after he was upended by defenseman Jor...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:41:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615585http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615584WINNIPEG - As the Winnipeg Jets slowly sink below the line separating the NHL's playoff-bound teams from the rest, coach Claude Noel has to hope solid teamwork will get his club's offence on track. He won't directly say the Jets just don't have th...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:35:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615584http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615583BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Sabres coach Lindy Ruff has three broken ribs after being upended by defenseman Jordan Leopold in practice on Monday.In providing the update, the Sabres announced that Ruff is expected to be back for practice Tuesday to "resum...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:01:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615583http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615506MONTREAL -- There were three injured Pittsburgh Penguins who joined their teammates for practice Monday, but it was the one who is the furthest from returning that drew the most attention. Sidney Crosby was on the ice with his teammates for the f...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615506http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615582NEW YORK (AP) - The NHL has fined Colorado Avalanche forward Chuck Kobasew for tripping Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis.The league announced the $2,500 penalty on Monday.Kobasew received a minor penalty for tripping Hamhuis at 13:20 of th...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:41:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615582http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615580MONTREAL (AP) - 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. Coach Dan Bylsma felt with Jordan Staal and Simon De...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:01:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615580http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615579MONTREAL (AP) - Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby practiced Monday but said he is no closer to returning from a concussion and neck injury that have caused him to miss most of the NHL season. Coach Dan Bylsma felt with Jordan Staal and Sim...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:51:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615579http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615578BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff clutched his right arm in pain and had to be helped off the ice after being upended by defenseman Jordan Leopold in practice on Monday.The Sabres had no immediate update on Ruff's status, except...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:41:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615578http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615575MONTREAL - There was an extra boost of energy at the Pittsburgh Penguins practice Monday with both Sidney Crosby and Jordal Staal taking drills on the ice.Neither is ready to return to game action, but their presence at least allowed the Penguins ...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:25:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615575http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615574OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators may be struggling, but the club has every reason to believe it can turn things around.Mired in a six-game winless streak and barely holding on to a playoff spot, the Senators (21-21-7) say they have plenty of time to r...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:25:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615574http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615527BUFFALO, N.Y. - As if the Buffalo Sabres haven't endured enough injuries already this season. Add coach Lindy Ruff to the list.Ruff sustained three broken ribs in what was described as "a freak accident" after he was upended by defenceman Jordan L...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:55:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615527http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615526BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff was clutching his right arm in pain and had to be helped off the ice after being upended by defenseman Jordan Leopold in practice Tuesday.The Sabres had no update on Ruff's status, except to say...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:51:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615526http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615520ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Washington Capitals coach Dale Hunter says Brooks Laich's left knee injury is "not major."But Hunter also says Laich has yet to see the doctor Monday, so it's too early to tell how long the durable veteran center will be side...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:41:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615520http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615519NEW YORK, N.Y. - Colorado Avalanche forward Chuck Kobasew has been fined US$2,500 for his trip on Vancouver Canucks defenceman Dan Hamhuis in Saturday's game.The NHL announced the fine Monday.The incident occurred at 13:20 of the second period. Ko...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:05:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615519http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615509NEW YORK -- Colorado Avalanche forward Chuck Kobasew has been fined $2,500, the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for tripping Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis in NHL Game No. 770 in Colorado on Saturday, Feb. 4, t...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:51:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615509http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615518ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Wild have signed defenceman Nate Prosser to a two-year contract extension.The 25-year-old Prosser has six assists in 23 games for the Wild this season. The Wild are 14-7-2 with the rookie in the lineup, and coach Mi...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:35:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615518http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615517ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Nate Prosser to a two-year contract extension.The 25-year-old Prosser has six assists in 23 games for the Wild this season. The Wild are 14-7-2 with the rookie in the lineup, and coa...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:31:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615517http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615516TORONTO - The changes were small, but they carried a lot of significance for Sam Gagner.When the Edmonton Oilers forward returned from a vacation over the all-star break, he decided to alter his routine in an effort to turn around a season gone wr...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:25:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615516http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615513Feb. 27 - Trade deadline, 3 p.m. EST.March 12-14 - NHL general managers meeting, Boca Raton, Fla.April 7 - Regular season ends.April 11 - Stanley Cup playoffs begin.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:01:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615513http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615472MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens assigned forwards Ryan White and Aaron Palushaj to the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League on Monday.White has yet to play a game with the Canadiens this season due to a sports hernia suffered during t...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:55:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615472http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615481 There should be no doubt which NHL player earned First Star honors for the past week. After all, when you become the first person in over 23 years to record eight points in a single game and record a point on 11 straight goals by your team, as E...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615481http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615467MONTREAL (AP) - Carey Price drew cheers for his stellar play while Montreal Canadiens fans mocked Scott Gomez's dubious anniversary.Price made 23 saves for his third shutout of the season, Tomas Plekanec had a goal and an assist and Montreal ended...Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:01:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615467http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615466MONTREAL (AP) - Carey Price drew cheers for his stellar play while Montreal Canadiens fans mocked Scott Gomez's dubious anniversary.Price made 23 saves for his third shutout of the season, Tomas Plekanec had a goal and an assist and Montreal ended...Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:01:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615466http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615465BRAMPTON, Ont. - Johan Mattsson stopped 45 of 46 shots, earning the game's first star, as his Sudbury Wolves defeated the host Brampton Battalion 3-1 on Sunday afternoon in Ontario Hockey League action.Samuel Schutt and Andrey Kuchin had a goal an...Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:34:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615465http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615464WASHINGTON - Tim Thomas' return to the nation's capital was less political and more successful, with the goaltender making 35 saves Sunday in the Boston Bruins' 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals.Playing about 10 blocks from the White House — a ...Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:25:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615464http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615463KITCHENER, Ont. - Brandon Saad scored once and set up two more as the Saginaw Spirit defeated the host Kitchener Rangers 4-1 on Sunday in Ontario Hockey League action.Josh Shalla and Michael Fine had a goal and assist each for the Spirit (24-22-5)...Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:24:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615463http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615462OSHAWA, Ont. - Nicklas Jensen and Scott Laughton had a goal and an assist each as the Oshawa Generals defeated the visiting Guelph Storm 4-2 on Sunday in Ontario Hockey League action.Sebastian Uvira and Christian Thomas also scored for the General...Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:14:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615462http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615461WASHINGTON (AP) - Tim Thomas' return to the nation's capital was less political and more successful, with the goaltender making 35 saves Sunday in the Boston Bruins' 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals.Playing about 10 blocks from the White House...Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:11:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615461http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615460WINDSOR, Ont. - Brady Vail scored the winner with 49 seconds left in the third period as the Windsor Spitfires defeated the visiting Mississauga St. Michael's Majors 5-3 on Sunday in Ontario Hockey League action.Kerby Rychel scored two goals for t...Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:04:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615460http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615458Winnipeg 0 0 0-0Montreal 1 2 0-3First Period-1, Montreal, Pacioretty 19 (Weber, Palushaj), 18:02.Second Period-2, Montreal, Emelin 2 (Plekanec, Darche), 7:20 (sh). 3, Montreal, Plekanec 11 (Kaberle, Subban), 11:28 (pp).Third Period-None.Shots on G...Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:51:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615458http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615433The Detroit Red Wings' bid to extend their lead atop the NHL standings will be televised across the United States and Canada on Monday night. Detroit (35-16-2), which is 8-1-1 over its last 10 games, brings a one-point lead over the New York Rang...Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:07:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615433http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615408Philadelphia 0 1 1-2N.Y. Rangers 1 1 3-5First Period-1, N.Y. Rangers, Anisimov 8 (Girardi, Stepan), 1:04.Second Period-2, Philadelphia, Schenn 5 (Voracek, M.Talbot), 12:02. 3, N.Y. Rangers, Gaborik 26 (Stepan, Anisimov), 19:54.Third Period-4, Phil...Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:51:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615408http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615407Pittsburgh 0 1 1-2New Jersey 2 2 1-5First Period-1, New Jersey, Kovalchuk 22 (Elias, Parise), 2:21. 2, New Jersey, Volchenkov 1 (Kovalchuk, Ponikarovsky), 9:33.Second Period-3, New Jersey, Zubrus 15 (Kovalchuk), 2:28 (sh). 4, Pittsburgh, Niskanen ...Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:51:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615407http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615406NEWARK, N.J. - While Ilya Kovalchuk refuses to take credit for the New Jersey Devils' surge since the all-star break, his teammates can see that the forward has elevated his game.Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists, and the Devils extended their ...Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:45:00 ESThttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=615406