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NHL fines Sharks' Couture $5,000 for tripping Detroit's Brendan Smith from behind
NHL.com - 27 Feb 2015 22:25
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Logan Couture of the San Jose Sharks was fined $5,000 by the NHL on Friday for tripping Detroit Red Wings defenceman Brendan Smith. Couture came from behind and used his skate to knock Smith to the ice i...
Sens stop Kings' win streak at 8 in shutout
ESPN - 27 Feb 2015 09:40
Andrew Hammond made 35 saves to earn his second consecutive shutout in his fourth career start, and the Ottawa Senators snapped the Los Angeles Kings' eight-game winning streak with a 1-0 victory Thursday night.
Kings place defenseman Martinez on injured reserve
NHL.com - 27 Feb 2015 05:48
The Los Angeles Kings have placed defenseman Alec Martinez on injured reserve retroactive to Feb. 9, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today. The 27-year-old Martinez (born on July 26, 1987) is a 6-...
'A legend of the game': Having chance to play with Jagr is beyond exciting to young Panthers
NHL.com - 27 Feb 2015 23:35
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. - For a pair of players who would eventually become Florida Panthers, it turns out that Feb. 7, 1996 was quite a significant day. -- Jaromir Jagr scored his 200th NHL goal. -- Aaron Ekblad was born. S...
Los Angeles Kings assign defenceman Derek Forbort back to their AHL affiliate in Manchester
NHL.com - 27 Feb 2015 23:35
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Los Angeles Kings have reassigned defenceman Derek Forbort to their AHL affiliate in Manchester. The defending Stanley Cup champions announced the move Friday before their game at Anaheim. Forbo...
With Frederik Andersen ready to return from injury, Anaheim Ducks send LaBarbera back to AHL
NHL.com - 27 Feb 2015 23:35
ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Anaheim Ducks have reassigned backup goalie Jason LaBarbera to their AHL affiliate in Norfolk. The Ducks announced the move Friday before hosting the Los Angeles Kings. LaBarbera's return to the min...
Mike Richter Still Doing His Part to Raise Concussion Awareness
The New York Times - 27 Feb 2015 23:20
Richter, the former Rangers goalie, spoke before hundreds of scientists and doctors on Friday at a conference at NYU Langone's Concussion Center.
Custance: Blue Jackets' trade deadline options
ESPN - 27 Feb 2015 22:54
Columbus stunned league with Clarkson deal, but GM still listening to offers
Sharks' Couture fined $5K by NHL for slew foot
ESPN - 27 Feb 2015 22:47
Logan Couture of the San Jose Sharks was fined $5,000 by the NHL on Friday for tripping Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brendan Smith.
Flames captain Giordano sidelined indefinitely
ESPN - 27 Feb 2015 21:15
Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano has been sidelined indefinitely with an undisclosed upper-body injury and won't play against the New York Islanders on Friday night.
Sharks' Couture fined for slew-footing
NHL.com - 27 Feb 2015 21:12
NEW YORK -- San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for slew-footing Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brendan Smith during NHL Game No. 91...
Calgary Flames captain Giordano out indefinitely with mystery injury
NHL.com - 27 Feb 2015 19:35
UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano has been sidelined indefinitely with an undisclosed upper-body injury. The NHL's top-scoring defenceman left Wednesday's 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils in the th...
Brent Sopel announces retirement from hockey: report
NHL.com - 27 Feb 2015 19:15
Defenseman Brent Sopel, who spent 12 seasons playing in the NHL and won the Stanley Cup in 2010 with the Chicago Blackhawks, announced his retirement Friday, according to ESPN.com. "I have been so lucky to play the sport...
As Slava Voynov Awaits Trial, Kings Are Surging Without Him
The New York Times - 27 Feb 2015 17:47
Voynov's indefinite suspension illustrates the way professional sports leagues have changed their approach to domestic violence cases since video surfaced of the N.F.L. player Ray Rice striking his fiancée.
NHL Trade Deadline 2015: Top Players Who Might Get Dealt
IBTimes - 27 Feb 2015 17:25
The Florida Panthers gave a semi-jolt to the final days before the NHL trade deadline by acquiring veteran forward Jaromir Jagr from the New Jersey Devils Thursday. It's a slightly noteworthy trade based off Jagr's incre...
Flyers' Timonen set to return from blood clots
ESPN - 27 Feb 2015 16:02
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen, who hasn't played this season after doctors found blood clots in his lower right leg and in both lungs, is close to returning to the ice.
Around the League notebook for Thursday, Feb. 26
NHL.com - 27 Feb 2015 16:00
THURSDAY'S RESULTS Home Team in Caps BUFFALO 6, Vancouver 3 NY Rangers 4, Arizona 3 Montreal 5, COLUMBUS 2 TORONTO 3, Philadelphia 2 Chicago 3, FLORIDA 0 St. Louis 2, WINNIPEG 1 (SO) Minnesota 4, NASHVILLE 2 Ottawa 1, LO...
Glendening scores game-winner in Red Wings' 3-2 win over Sharks
NHL.com - 27 Feb 2015 08:45
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Luke Glendening scored with 1:15 remaining, completing a comeback victory for the Detroit Red Wings, who beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Thursday night. Pavel Datsyuk and Temu Pulkkinen also scored for...
Thursday's NHL Capsules
NHL.com - 27 Feb 2015 08:35
SUNRISE, Fla. - Corey Crawford earned his second shutout of the season in the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-0 win over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Brandon Saad and Teuvo Teravainen scored goals before Jonathan Toews ...
Ottawa goalie Andrew Hammond gets 2nd straight shutout, ends LA Kings' 8-game win streak, 1-0
NHL.com - 27 Feb 2015 08:15
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Andrew Hammond made 35 saves to earn his second consecutive shutout in his fourth career start, and the Ottawa Senators snapped the Los Angeles Kings' eight-game winning streak with a 1-0 victory Th...
Devan Dubnyk made 27 saves as Wild beat Predators 4-2, Predators' 4th home regulation loss
NHL.com - 27 Feb 2015 07:35
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Minnesota Wild have been playing very well since trading for Devan Dubnyk in January. Winning in the toughest building this season in the NHL has given them another nice confidence boost. Nino Nied...
Steen scores shootout winner as Blues edge Jets 2-1
NHL.com - 27 Feb 2015 07:35
WINNIPEG, Canado - Coming home proved to be a productive, happy trip for Alexander Steen and Ryan Reaves. Steen scored the winner in a shootout as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Thursday while Reav...