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Buffalo bounces back in battle of NHL's worst
ESPN - 31 Mar 2015 07:21
Andrej Meszaros scored two goals for the second straight game, and the Buffalo Sabres ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Coyotes 4-1 on Monday night in a matchup between the NHL's worst two teams.
Islanders, Johnston agree to terms on contract
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 16:06
The New York Islanders announced today that forward Ross Johnston has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract. The 22-year old forward scored 32 points (18 goals, 14 assists) along with 124 penalty minutes ...
Five reasons Lightning clinched playoff berth
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 04:24
The Tampa Bay Lightning showed last season they were more than superstar Steven Stamkos. Despite Stamkos missing four months because of a broken leg, the Lightning finished second in the Atlantic Division. The players wh...
With Omaha program he helped build in Frozen Four, it'll be old home week for Boston U. coach
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 23:14
OMAHA, Neb. - It was the summer of 1996, and Mike Kemp was attending a USA Hockey camp at Lake Placid when he got the call telling him he had been hired to coach the startup Nebraska-Omaha hockey program. Kemp's first or...
Predators defenceman Roman Josi draws comparison to Senators' Erik Karlsson
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 21:35
WASHINGTON - Roman Josi wasn't even 19 the first time he played for Switzerland at hockey's world championship, but captain Mark Streit saw something special in the young defenceman during that tournament. "You could tel...
Oilers, LaLeggia agree to terms on entry-level contract
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 21:16
The Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday agreed to terms with defenseman Joey LaLeggia on a two-year, entry-level contract. LaLeggia, 22, had 15 goals and 40 points in 37 games for the University of the Denver during his senior se...
Clinching scenario for Tuesday, March 31
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 17:08
With 13 days remaining in the regular season, there are 11 berths up for grabs in the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs. There is one clinching scenario involving a game Tuesday: * The Anaheim Ducks (idle), who have already clin...
Playoff Countdown: Big night for Panthers, Senators
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 16:57
Saturday, April 11, marks the conclusion to the 2014-15 regular season. Yet, much remains to be decided in the frantic run to the finish line, including playoff positioning and numerous individual accomplishments and mil...
Capitals sign Boyd to two-year, entry-level contract
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 16:12
The Washington Capitals on Tuesday signed forward Travis Boyd to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2015-16 season, the team announced. Boyd, 21, who recently completed his senior season at the Universit...
Around the League notebook for Monday, March 30
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 07:35
MONDAY'S RESULTS Home Team in Caps Tampa Bay 5, MONTREAL 3 Vancouver 4, ST. LOUIS 1 CHICAGO 4, Los Angeles 1 Calgary 5, DALLAS 3 Edmonton 4, COLORADO 1 Buffalo 4, ARIZONA 1 LIGHTNING CLAIM POSTSEASON BERTH WITH WIN AGAIN...
Lightning Secure a Playoff Berth
The New York Times - 31 Mar 2015 06:52
Vladislav Namestnikov scored two goals, and Tampa Bay clinched an Eastern Conference playoff spot with a 5-3 win at Montreal
Meszaros scores twice, Sabres end 5-game losing streak with 4-1 win over Coyotes
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 06:45
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Andrej Meszaros scored two goals for the second straight game, and the Buffalo Sabres ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Coyotes 4-1 Monday night in a matchup between the NHL's worst...
Keith, Hjalmarsson help Chicago Blackhawks to big 4-1 victory over Los Angeles Kings
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 06:35
CHICAGO - One dramatic victory in Winnipeg turned into a convincing win in Chicago. A little momentum for the Blackhawks travelled a long way. Defencemen Duncan Keith and Niklas Hjalmarsson scored 1:04 apart in the secon...
Richard Bachman stops 29 shots as Oilers beat Avalanche 4-1 to end 5-game road losing streak
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 06:05
DENVER - Defenceman Justin Schultz broke a second-period tie and Richard Bachman stopped 29 shots, helping the Edmonton Oilers snap a five-game road losing streak by beating the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Monday night. Br...
Derick Brassard and Mats Zuccarello Ignite the Rangers' Line
The New York Times - 31 Mar 2015 05:55
Brassard at center and Zuccarello on the right wing have been the team's most consistent line for the past two seasons, regardless of who plays left wing.
Richard Bachman stops 29 shots as Oilers beat Avalanche 4-1 to end 5-game road losing streak
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 05:55
DENVER - Defenceman Justin Schultz broke a second-period tie and Richard Bachman stopped 29 shots, helping the Edmonton Oilers snap a five-game road losing streak by beating the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Monday night. Br...
Flames score 3 goals in 2nd period, hang on for 5-3 win over host Stars
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 05:45
DALLAS - Jiri Hudler, Raphael Diaz and Johnny Gaudreau scored within a span of 6:49 of the second period, and the Calgary Flames held on for a 5-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Monday night. After that barrage, Dallas...
Keith, Hjalmarsson help Chicago Blackhawks to big 4-1 victory over Los Angeles Kings
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 05:25
CHICAGO - Defencemen Duncan Keith and Niklas Hjalmarsson scored 1:04 apart in the second period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Monday. Marian Hossa added a goal and an assist as the Blackha...
OHL Roundup: Maletta scores 2 as IceDogs beat 67's for first win of series
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 04:34
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. - Jordan Maletta scored two goals and assisted on another as the Niagara IceDogs topped the Ottawa 67's 6-2 in Game 3 of their first-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series on Monday. Billy Jenkin...
QMJHL Roundup: Kennedy, MacCallum lead Islanders to Game 3 win over Phoenix
NHL.com - 31 Mar 2015 02:54
CHARLOTTETOWN - Bradley Kennedy scored one goal and set up two more and Daryl MacCallum made 30 saves as the Charlottetown Islanders downed the Sherbrooke Phoenix 5-2 in Game 3 of their first-round Quebec Major Junior Ho...
Las Vegas ticket drive turns to corporations
ESPN - 31 Mar 2015 00:02
The effort to bring an NHL franchise to Las Vegas is now extending to corporate entities including casinos, prospective owner Bill Foley says.