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NHL Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils Live Streaming

2010-03-15T07:35:00.005-07:00

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7:00 pm EDT Mon Mar 15, 2010

Just when it looked like the New Jersey Devils had regained their swagger, they lost to one of the league’s worst teams. Trying to put a disappointing defeat behind them, the Devils hope to get their power play going as they meet the Boston Bruins on Monday night. New Jersey had a four-point lead atop the Eastern Conference on Jan. 12, but has since gone 8-13-2 to drop to fourth while relinquishing the Atlantic Division lead to Pittsburgh. The Devils appeared to be turning things around this week by winning two in a row for the first time in two months, including Friday’s 3-1 victory over the Penguins. The following night, however, they lost 4-2 to a last-place New York Islanders team which had dropped four straight, wasting an opportunity to tie for the division lead.

Coach Jacques Lemaire blamed the loss on an ineffective power play. The Devils went 0 for 4 including a 5-on-3 advantage for 49 seconds in the third. They also failed on all four opportunities with the man advantage against Pittsburgh and have one power-play goal in the last four games. New Jersey’s first opportunity to get its power play back on track comes against a Boston team that ranks among the league’s best in penalty killing at 85.7 percent. Ilya Kovalchuk has only one power-play goal in 12 games with New Jersey even though he’s among the NHL leaders with 11, but the veteran winger has still been finding the back of the net regularly.

NHL Boston Bruins vs New Jersey Devils Live Streaming

2010-03-15T07:35:00.004-07:00

NHL Edmonton Oilers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Live Streaming

2010-03-15T07:35:00.003-07:00

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7:00 pm EDT Mon Mar 15, 2010

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Edmonton Oilers have the two worst records in the Western Conference, so it’s hardly surprising that their coaches were unhappy with the players’ efforts in their last games. The clubs conclude their season series Monday night as the Blue Jackets hope to get Rick Nash and Kristian Huselius back in the lineup. Columbus played without Nash, who has a team-high 57 points, and Huselius, third with 49, in a 5-1 home loss to St. Louis on Saturday. The Blue Jackets were outshot 26-11 through two periods as they trailed 3-0.

Edmonton coach Pat Quinn was saying essentially the same thing after his club fell 6-4 to the Maple Leafs in his return to Toronto on Saturday. The Oilers fell behind 5-1 in the second period, allowing three goals in a 1:26 span. Nash missed the last three games with a lower-body injury and Huselius sat out three of the last four with an upper-body injury. Noel believes both may return Monday. Nash has a team-high nine power-play goals and Huselius eight, and they were sorely missed against the Blues. Columbus went 0 for 6 with the man advantage. The Blue Jackets have not had many shots on goal overall in recent games, with 21 in a 2-1 win over Atlanta on Thursday and a season-low 11 in a 6-0 defeat at Los Angeles last Monday.

NHL Edmonton Oilers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Live Streaming

2010-03-15T07:35:00.001-07:00

NHL Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames Live Streaming

2010-03-15T07:34:00.001-07:00

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9:30 pm EDT Mon Mar 15, 2010

The Detroit Red Wings understand every game is critical while trying to make the playoffs. Especially one against a team like the Calgary Flames, who are looking to do the same. Trying for a third consecutive victory, the visiting Red Wings have a chance to avenge their latest loss as they face the Flames for the second time in seven days Monday night. Having not missed the playoffs since the 1989-90 season, Detroit is doing all it can to prevent the end of that streak. The Red Wings have won four of five and currently hold the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, one point ahead of ninth-place Calgary.

It was the Flames, however, who rallied to score three unanswered goals in the third period to hand Detroit its most recent loss, 4-2 at Joe Louis Arena on Tuesday. The two-time defending conference champions don’t have to wait long for a shot at avenging that defeat as they open a three-game western Canadian trip Monday in Calgary. The Red Wings should be after a 3-2 overtime home win over Buffalo on Saturday. Pavel Datsyuk and Patrick Eaves scored in regulation, then Brian Rafalski added the winner 31 seconds into overtime for the Red Wings, who’ve won five of seven since the Olympic break. Rafalski had two assists while Datsyuk added a goal Tuesday against the Flames, who’ve won two of the three meetings between the teams this season.

NHL Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames Live Streaming

2010-03-15T07:34:00.000-07:00

Watch Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals Live Streaming

2010-03-08T07:02:00.001-08:00

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7:00 pm EST Mon Mar 8, 2010

Even with Alex Ovechkin failing to produce at his normal prolific clip, the NHL-leading Washington Capitals have come out of the Olympic break looking poised at making a run at the Stanley Cup. The Dallas Stars, hoping to return to the playoffs after a one-year absence, have not played with the same intensity since the Vancouver Games. Ovechkin and the Capitals look to win their fourth straight overall and their 14th in a row at home Monday night when they face a Stars team trying to avoid its fourth consecutive loss. Washington has looked like a favorite to win the franchise’s first Stanley Cup for much of the season, but it went through a rough stretch a few weeks ago, losing its final three games before the Olympics.

The team has since regrouped, winning its first three contests since the NHL resumed play. The Capitals defeated the New York Rangers 2-0 on Saturday night to extend the club-record home winning streak to 13. Jose Theodore made 30 saves for his first shutout since March 17, and has stopped 53 of 54 shots in two starts since the Olympics. He has been in goal for seven games during the home winning streak, posting a 1.99 goals-against average. This sort of play from Theodore is needed with Ovechkin and linemate Nicklas Backstrom struggling to find the back of the net.

Watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Live Streaming

2010-03-08T07:01:00.000-08:00

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10:30 pm EST Mon Mar 8, 2010

The Los Angeles Kings are closing in on their first playoff appearance in seven seasons, but a recent rough stretch has them determined to improve their play. A visit from the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets could help. The Kings look to avoid a third consecutive loss while trying to hand the visiting Blue Jackets their fifth straight defeat Monday night. Absent from the postseason since 2001-02, Los Angeles is fifth in the Western Conference. However, the Kings are coming off consecutive 4-2 defeats to Nashville and Montreal, giving them four losses in six games since winning a season-high nine in a row.

Los Angeles has not suffered three straight regulation losses since Jan. 7-11. Improving the power play could help Los Angeles, which went 0 of 4 and allowed a short-handed goal Saturday. The Kings, whose 19.3 power-play percentage is among the best in the NHL, went 4 for 26 over the last seven contests. The Kings can get back on track while trying for a third straight win over Columbus. The Blue Jackets, who lost in two of their last three visits to Los Angeles, are 0-2-2 since winning three in a row.

Watch Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes Live Streaming

2010-01-10T05:20:00.001-08:00

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5:00 pm EST Sun Jan 10, 2010

The Ottawa Senators have one of the worst road records in the NHL, and entering a five-game trip with a slew of injuries, a struggling power play and goaltending woes will be tough to overcome. Visiting the league-worst Carolina Hurricanes could help them overcome those obstacles. The Senators aim to end a three-game overall slide Sunday when they face the Hurricanes. Ottawa (22-19-4) is 6-11-1 on the road, ranking only better than Carolina’s 3-14-4 mark. The Senators have dropped 11 of their last 14 away from home, and they didn’t look much better in a 3-0 loss to Florida at home Saturday.

Part of Ottawa’s struggles are due to a rash of injuries that include right wing Daniel Alfredsson, center Jason Spezza and left wing Milan Michalek. The three players have combined for 30 goals and 42 assists with Michalek leading the team with 16 goals. The Senators added more to the injured list Saturday. Defenseman Filip Kuba left early in the third period with an upper-body injury and right wing Jesse Winchester exited with what appears to be a right knee injury suffered in a collision with the Panthers’ Keith Ballard.

Watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils Live Streaming

2010-01-10T05:19:00.001-08:00

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Tampa Bay made a stopover in Philadelphia on Saturday that resulted in a 4-1 loss. Martin St. Louis scored with 6:55 remaining to cut a two-goal deficit in half, but Blair Betts added a pair of insurance goals for the Flyers. While the Lightning now have to give up their Sunday off and return back up the New Jersey Turnpike, they find themselves with a nice cushion against the Devils and less than half of a regulation game remaining in which they must hold it.

This will be the biggest challenge the Eastern Conference leaders have faced this season -- a three-goal deficit and less than 30 minutes in which to make it up. But at least New Jersey has a bit of a positive momentum coming in, as the Devils went to Montreal on Saturday and defeated the Canadiens 2-1 in overtime.

Watch Dallas Stars vs Columbus Blue Jackets Live Streaming

2010-01-10T05:18:00.000-08:00

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7:00 pm EST Sun Jan 10, 2010

Reaching the playoffs for the first time last season was a major step for the Columbus Blue Jackets. They don’t appear capable of a return trip in 2009-10, but winning consecutive games for the first time in nearly two months has coach Ken Hitchcock seeing some similarities. The Blue Jackets seek their third three-game winning streak Sunday night when they host the Dallas Stars. Columbus (17-20-9) posted a franchise-record 92 points last season, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time. Despite being swept in the opening round by Detroit, the Blue Jackets appeared to be showing promise in becoming a contender in the Western Conference.

The Blue Jackets have fallen further back in this season’s playoff race thanks to a 3-14-7 stretch that included a 3-1 loss at Dallas on Dec. 23. They’ve followed that by winning 4-2 at Edmonton on Thursday before beating Calgary 3-2 the following night to post consecutive wins for the first time since a three-game run from Nov. 13-19. Antoine Vermette has been a big part of last the two wins, getting two goals and two assists after posting three and five, respectively, over the previous 17 contests. The center has 13 goals, and his 35 points rank second on the team behind captain Rick Nash’s 41.

Watch Anaheim Ducks vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Streaming

2010-01-10T05:17:00.000-08:00

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7:00 pm EST Sun Jan 10, 2010

The Chicago Blackhawks haven’t been forced to deal with many humbling setbacks this season. At least they won’t have to wait long to try and bounce back from their most frustrating loss of the season. The NHL-leading Blackhawks look to get back on track while trying for a fifth consecutive home victory and second in eight days over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night. One of the NHL’s hottest teams, Chicago (31-10-4) appeared to be headed toward its sixth straight victory Saturday, but it blew a four-goal, third-period lead and lost 6-5 in a shootout at Minnesota.

The stunning collapse was one of the few times this season the Blackhawks showed a lack of composure and confidence on the ice. Chicago has scored at least five goals in five of six games, but it allowed more than three for the first time in that span Saturday. The Blackhawks have given up more than four goals only three times this season. Now, coach Joel Quenneville doesn’t have to wait long to see how his team reacts after losing a game it should have won.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils Live Streaming

2009-12-09T06:09:00.000-08:00

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7:00 pm EST Wed Dec 9, 2009

Martin Brodeur is on the brink of setting an NHL record. At the very least, he should be able to extend another one Wednesday night when the New Jersey Devils host the NHL-worst Carolina Hurricanes. Brodeur tied Hall of Famer Terry Sawchuk, who played from 1949-70, for the league record of 103 shutouts when he made 22 saves in a 3-0 win at Buffalo on Tuesday. “It’s been a lot of years, and that’s what kind of catches my eye more than anything,” said Brodeur, who made his NHL debut in 1992. “So it’s kind of surreal because (Sawchuk’s) not there to see it.

Brodeur will likely get a chance to take solo ownership of the shutout record Wednesday, but he’d have to register consecutive shutouts for a seventh time in his career and first since Oct. 26-28, 2006. Even if Brodeur is unable to set the record against lowly Carolina (7-17-5), he has an ideal chance to extend his wins mark, which has reached 575 behind his league-leading 18 victories this season.

The Devils, winners of three in a row and six of seven, have won four of the last five against the Hurricanes at Prudential Center. New Jersey was eliminated in seven games by Carolina in the opening round of last season’s playoffs. The Hurricanes went on to reach the Eastern Conference finals but haven’t carried any momentum into this season, owning the fewest points in the league.Carolina could have No. 1 goalie Cam Ward back Wednesday. He missed the last 13 games after being cut on the leg by a skate at Columbus on Nov. 7.

Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres Live Streaming

2009-12-09T06:07:00.000-08:00

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7:00 pm EST Wed Dec 9, 2009

A two-game suspension didn’t hinder Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s momentum. Matchups with the Buffalo Sabres haven’t rattled Ovechkin, either.Following a successful return to the Capitals’ lineup, Ovechkin looks to continue his success against the Sabres on Wednesday night. Ovechkin was impressive after a one-week absence, scoring two goals to lead Washington (19-5-6) to a 3-0 win over Tampa Bay on Monday night. The Capitals have a six-game winning streak even though Ovechkin missed two games due to a suspension by the NHL following a kneeing penalty in a 3-2 win at Carolina on Nov. 30.

Ovechkin seems to have a good opportunity to keep continue his strong play. He has eight goals and two assists in his last eight games versus the Sabres (16-9-2), who have lost two straight.He will, though, likely have to contend with Buffalo goaltender Ryan Miller, who leads the NHL with a 1.90 goals-against average. Washington has certainly been happy with its own No. 1 goalie, Semyon Varlamov, who is 12-1-2 with a 2.21 GAA. He had 26 saves against the Lightning to earn his second shutout in four games, including a 2-0 victory over Buffalo on Nov. 25.

Varlamov got some help against Tampa Bay, with Shaone Morrison returning to add some more toughness to the blue line. He missed the previous eight games due to a concussion. Buffalo was without defenseman Chris Butler (ankle) and right wing Mike Grier (personal reasons) in a 3-0 loss to New Jersey on Monday night, falling to 1-2 on a five-game homestand. There is no timetable for their return.

New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs Live Streaming

2009-12-09T06:04:00.000-08:00

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7:00 pm EST Wed Dec 9, 2009

Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have finally won a home game during the week, they’ll try for another first at the Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs look to win two in a row at home for the first time this season when they face the New York Islanders on Wednesday night. Alexei Ponikarovsky scored a pair of goals 28 seconds apart and added an assist, while Matt Stajan and Lee Stempniak each had a goal with an assist in Toronto’s 5-2 win over Atlanta on Monday.

The Maple Leafs have won five of seven overall, but four of those victories came on the road. Toronto has been outscored 43-28 at home, where it will play seven of its next 10 games. The Maple Leafs’ 25 points top only Carolina’s 19 for the fewest in the Eastern Conference. “We’re just worried about getting a point or two every night,” coach Ron Wilson said.

Toronto lost 4-3 in overtime at home to New York on Nov. 23, when the Islanders’ Dwayne Roloson stopped 58 of 61 shots. The last goalie to make that many saves in a game was Ron Tugnutt, who stopped 70 shots for the Quebec Nordiques at Boston on March 21, 1991.
Roloson appears likely to face Toronto again after resting for the Islanders’ game Tuesday night.
Stajan had two assists for Toronto in the Nov. 23 loss, and has two goals with two assists in his last four contests overall. Ponikarovsky, meanwhile, has 11 goals on the season and five points in his last three games. Vesa Toskala started against Roloson on Nov. 23, but left the game in the second period after suffering a groin injury that kept him out for four games. He made 22 saves Monday in his first start since that contest.

Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Live Streaming

2009-12-09T06:02:00.000-08:00

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7:00 pm EST Wed Dec 9, 2009

Scoring in the third period hasn’t been the problem for the Florida Panthers recently. Maintaining a late-game lead, though, has been a major concern. The Panthers look to avoid their fourth straight loss Wednesday at Nationwide Arena where they’ll face the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have also dropped eight of nine. Despite Dominic Moore’s power-play goal 1:25 into the third period—his second score of the game—Florida (11-13-6) could not hold on to a 2-1 advantage over Edmonton on Monday, falling 3-2 in a shootout.

Florida was defeated by Atlanta 2-1 in a shootout on Monday after Panthers leading goal scorer Stephen Weiss tallied the go-ahead score in the opening minutes of the third. The Panthers have failed to maintain a third-period lead three times in four games, giving up seven goals in the third period. “This is like Groundhog Day,” said coach Peter DeBoer, whose team is 1-4-4 since winning five of six from Nov. 12-21. “I thought we played a pretty good game. I think most nights that you play like that you’re going to win.”

If Vokoun gets the start, he’ll face a Columbus team that’s also struggling defensively. The Blue Jackets (13-11-5), who are among the league’s worst with 3.4 goals allowed per game, are giving up an average of 3.8 during their 1-5-3 slide. Blue Jackets forward Jason Chimera looks to find the back of the net in three straight games after scoring a third-period goal Saturday. Chimera, who assisted on Jakub Voracek’s goal with 4:28 left, had a potential game-tying score waved off with 13.7 seconds remaining after a replay showed his shot did not cross between the posts.

St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings Live Streaming

2009-12-09T05:58:00.000-08:00

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7:30 pm EST Wed Dec 9, 2009

Chris Osgood has been outstanding in helping carry the Detroit Red Wings to the past two Stanley Cup finals, but if they’re going to again play for hockey’s biggest prize this June, he may be watching from the bench. Jimmy Howard has grabbed the No. 1 goaltending role from the veteran, and he’ll look to record a fourth win in five starts Wednesday night as Detroit hosts the St. Louis Blues. Osgood has won three Stanley Cups with the Red Wings (14-10-5), and after struggling through his worst season statistically in 2008-09 with a 3.09 goals-against average, had a 2.01 playoff GAA as Detroit made it to the Cup finals before falling in seven games to Pittsburgh.

Howard wasn’t good in October, going 1-2-1 with a 3.42 GAA, but he’s been brilliant over the past month. He’s 7-3-0 with a 2.18 GAA in 10 starts since Nov. 11, and gave up just one goal for the second time in three starts Sunday - stopping 28 shots - as the Red Wings beat the New York Rangers 3-1. “Howie was good,” coach Mike Babcock said. “He mentally battled and he hung in and he is going to start next game against St. Louis.”

While the Red Wings were able to knock off the Blues in St. Louis after losing both of the teams’ season-opening meetings in Sweden, they should be wary of having to host them. St. Louis is 7-2-3 on the road, and went 4-1-0 during a recent stretch of five of six away from Scottrade Center. The Blues couldn’t get anything past Colorado’s Peter Budaj upon returning home Monday, however. St. Louis recorded 35 shots, including 17 in the third period, but lost 4-0.

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2009-12-09T05:54:00.000-08:00

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7:30 pm EST Wed Dec 9, 2009

The Edmonton Oilers’ success on the road has been somewhat unexpected. The Tampa Bay Lightning are having a tough time anticipating what type of effort they’ll have at the St. Pete Times Forum. Though plagued by injuries, the Oilers have a chance to win four straight on the road for the first time in four years as they face the inconsistent Lightning on Wednesday night.With Nikolai Khabibulin nursing a back injury and Ales Hemsky (shoulder) out for the season, it appeared Edmonton (13-13-4) was on its way to missing the playoffs for the fourth straight season. The Oilers, however, aren’t falling out of contention so easily.

Edmonton has won three straight away from Rexall Place for the first time since Nov. 13-Dec. 8, 2006. The Oilers haven’t won four in a row since Nov. 14-Dec. 8, 2005. A win over Tampa Bay (11-10-8) would also give Edmonton four straight wins overall for the first time since starting last season 4-0.Tampa Bay has dropped five of six, losing 3-0 to Washington on Monday night. The Lightning have been particularly tough to figure out at home.

Tampa Bay has gone 2-3-0 at home after earning points in its first nine there (5-0-4). The Lightning were shut out by the Capitals at the St. Pete Times Forum two days after beating the New York Islanders 4-0 on home ice. In its previous two home games, Tampa Bay lost 3-0 to Colorado on Nov. 30 after beating the Rangers 5-1 on Nov. 27. The Lightning have been held to two goals or fewer in four of their last five overall. Some of Tampa Bay’s top players, including Vincent Lecavalier, Martin St. Louis and Steven Stamkos, had their ice time limited in the third period versus Washington.

New York Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Streaming

2009-12-09T05:52:00.000-08:00

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8:30 pm EST Wed Dec 9, 2009

Beating the reigning Stanley Cup champions may have been just what the Central Division-leading Chicago Blackhawks needed to re-establish their strong play. A meeting with the struggling New York Rangers may also help. The Blackhawks look to beat the Rangers for the first time in over four years Wednesday night when the Original Six teams meet at the United Center. Chicago (18-7-3) won a season-high eight straight games before losing three of four heading into Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Blackhawks—considered a favorite to reach their first Cup finals since 1992— beat the reigning champs 2-1 as Kris Versteeg scored 2:38 into overtime.

Chicago coach Joel Quenneville may opt to use backup goaltender Antti Niemi again after he made 32 saves against Pittsburgh. He’s 5-1-1 with a 1.71 goals-against average and two shutouts in seven games, while Cristobal Huet is 1-2-1 with a 2.65 GAA in his last four starts. Huet has also lost his last four starts against the Rangers (14-14-1), posting a 4.64 GAA.

The Blackhawks have lost their last three meetings with New York dating to a 2-1 overtime win on Dec. 7, 2005. They dropped both matchups last season, including a 3-2 overtime defeat at home Jan. 16. The Rangers are looking to rebound from their fourth loss in five games. They were in position to build a two-goal lead early in the second period Sunday, but Ryan Callahan’s penalty shot was saved by Jimmy Howard, and they lost 3-1 to Detroit.

Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche Live Streaming

2009-12-09T05:50:00.001-08:00

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9:00 pm EST Wed Dec 9, 2009

After a successful road trip, the Colorado Avalanche return home looking to end their recent struggles at the Pepsi Center. The Minnesota Wild seem to have used a home-and-home sweep of Colorado last month to spark their best stretch of the season. The Avalanche go for their third straight win and first against the Wild this season Wednesday night. Colorado (17-9-6) finished its five-game trip with back-to-back wins and went 3-1-1 during the stretch. The Avalanche had two shutouts on the trip, the last coming in the finale as backup Peter Budaj(notes) made 35 saves in a 4-0 victory over St. Louis on Monday.

Colorado plays seven of its next eight in Denver. The Avalanche, who have played a league-high 21 road games, won their first six home contests while outscoring opponents 24-11. Since matching the franchise record for consecutive home victories to open a season, though, Colorado has lost four of five at the Pepsi Center. The Avs gave up 24 goals in their last five at home.

Colorado begins this stretch against the last-place team in the Northwest Division, but the Wild (13-13-3) have been playing like anything but recently - especially against the Avalanche. Minnesota went 6-1-1 in its last eight, a surge that included back-to-back wins over Colorado on Nov. 27 and 28. Minnesota had a five-game winning streak snapped with a 2-0 loss at Phoenix on Monday - the first time it was shut out this season. The Wild, who scored five goals in four of their previous five contests, were held to three shots on goal in the third.

Atlanta Thrashers vs Calgary Flames Live Streaming

2009-12-09T05:46:00.000-08:00

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9:30 pm EST Wed Dec 9, 2009

After a successful start to their road trip, the Calgary Flames struggled offensively and returned home in a bit of a slump. Facing the Atlanta Thrashers could help them get back on track. The Flames play their first game in Calgary in two weeks Wednesday night when they face a Thrashers team that has never won at Pengrowth Saddledome. Calgary (18-8-3) opened a season-high, six-game trip with three consecutive victories from Nov. 27-30. The Flames scored 12 goals in those wins, but in dropping two of the last three on the trip, they were held to four goals combined.

Calgary played on the road for the eighth time in nine games Monday night, concluding its trip with a 2-1 loss to Los Angeles. The Flames have struggled on the power play over the past two weeks, going 3 for 24—0 for 12 in their last three. The Flames now get to host Atlanta (15-9-3), which has been outscored 18-7 in losing all four of its visits to Calgary since joining the NHL for the 1999-2000 season.

Calgary may also be to able to end its scoring slump, as the Thrashers have allowed 13 goals in going 2-2-0 over their last four games. Atlanta opened a four-game trip with a 2-1 shootout win over Florida on Saturday and fell 5-2 to last-place Toronto on Monday night. The Thrashers entered the game against the Maple Leafs with an away record of 9-2-1.

Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Live Streaming

2009-12-09T05:44:00.000-08:00

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10:30 pm EST Wed Dec 9, 2009

Considering their recent success at HP Pavilion against the Los Angeles Kings, the San Jose Sharks should have a good chance at avoiding their longest home losing streak in two seasons.
With the way the Kings have played lately, however, San Jose’s slide could continue Wednesday night. The Pacific Division-leading Sharks try to win their sixth straight at home against Los Angeles, which hasn’t lost in regulation in nearly two weeks. Since opening 7-0-2 at home, the Sharks (19-7-5) have gone 1-2-1 in San Jose. They lost 2-1 to visiting Calgary on Saturday.

The Sharks, four points ahead of Los Angeles (18-10-3) in the division, haven’t dropped three straight at home since an 0-3-2 slide from Dec. 15, 2007-Jan. 3, 2008.San Jose is 5-0-0 versus the Kings at HP Pavilion since a 3-2 shootout loss Nov. 28, 2007. In the teams’ last meeting, the host Sharks won 2-1 in a shootout Oct. 28.

The Kings will look to extend their point streak to six after defeating the Flames 2-1 on Monday. Scott Parse and Jarret Stoll scored for Los Angeles, which closed a 2-0-1 homestand with a win despite firing a season-low 16 shots on net. “We just kept doing the right thing,” said coach Terry Murray, whose team is 4-0-1 since a 4-1 loss at Vancouver on Nov. 26. “Our focus was good. Our concentration was good on doing the right thing. … Against a team like this, you’ve got to make a decision that you’re going to go hard and you’re going to go heavy.” Los Angeles is rolling despite leading scorer Anze Kopitar’s career-high 13-game goal drought. Kopitar, who has 14 goals, scored once and added two assists in a 6-4 home win over San Jose on Oct. 6.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens Live Streaming

2009-12-01T07:28:00.000-08:00

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Time : 7:30 pm EST Tue Dec 1, 2009

Leading goal scorer Michael Cammalleri wasn’t happy with the Montreal Canadiens’ inability to protect a third-period lead their last time out, fuming after a seemingly sure win turned into a shootout loss. He’ll be especially upset if they can’t get two points against the lowly Toronto Maple Leafs. The Canadiens try to bounce back Tuesday night at Bell Centre and notch a fourth straight victory over the Maple Leafs, who will be looking for offense after being shut out for the first time. Montreal (12-12-2) had won three of four before a 3-1 loss in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, but seemed in good position to pick up two points Saturday against visiting Washington.

Cammalleri, the Canadiens’ biggest offseason signing, hasn’t scored in five career games against the Maple Leafs, but he has contributed to both of his new team’s wins over Toronto. One of his two assists Oct. 1 at Air Canada Centre came on Josh Gorges’ goal that gave Montreal a 4-3 overtime win, and he had the deciding shootout tally in a 5-4 home victory Oct. 31.

The Maple Leafs (6-12-7) scored 10 goals in road wins over Tampa Bay and Florida last week, with Niklas Hagman scoring twice in each victory to give him six in his past four games.
Hagman couldn’t find the back of the net Monday against Buffalo, though, and neither could his teammates in the return of injured former Canadiens defenseman Mike Komisarek to the lineup. Toronto fired 38 shots at Ryan Miller but lost 3-0, suffering its first shutout since losing 5-0 on Feb. 4 - also to the Sabres. “(Miller) made all the difference in the first two periods,” Leafs coach Ron Wilson said. “We should have had the lead at some point, but you’ve got to give him credit, he made the saves.”

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Streaming

2009-12-01T07:25:00.000-08:00

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Time : 8:00 pm EST Tue Dec 1, 2009

Marian Hossa’s long-awaited return to the ice played a part the Chicago Blackhawks’ success on a recent road trip. Now, he gets the chance to finally help his new team at home.The veteran forward makes his home debut as the Blackhawks look to avoid a third consecutive loss by winning their eighth straight at the United Center on Tuesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets. After missing 22 games while recovering from shoulder surgery, Hossa had two goals in Chicago’s 7-2 win at San Jose on Wednesday in his Blackhawks debut. Though the team’s biggest offseason acquisition was held scoreless while Chicago dropped the final two games of a 4-1-1 trip, he’s sure to receive a rousing ovation when he takes the home ice for the first time.

Chicago tries to continue its dominance at the United Center, where it’s 10-2-1 and hasn’t lost since a 3-2 defeat to Vancouver on Oct. 21. Returning home could help the Blackhawks bounce back after being outscored 5-1 in losses to Anaheim and Los Angeles after totaling 20 goals over their previous four games. Toews scored Chicago’s most recent goal in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Kings on Saturday.

Cristobal Huet is likely to back in net after losing his last two starts. He’s 12-5-2 with a 2.12 goals-against average this season and 3-2-1 with a 2.61 GAA versus Columbus. The Blackhawks could have even more incentive to win Tuesday as coach Joel Quenneville again tries for his 500th career coaching victory. Columbus went 2-1-0 at Chicago last season and clinched the franchise’s first playoff berth with a 4-3 shootout win there on April 8. The Blue Jackets, however, will be trying to avoid a fifth straight road loss in this contest.

Ottawa Senators vs San Jose Sharks Live Streaming

2009-12-01T07:23:00.000-08:00

The Ottawa Senators acquired Dany Heatley to help them win a Stanley Cup. After a tumultuous exit, he might find himself doing that for the San Jose Sharks. Heatley will face his former team for the first time since being traded in the offseason when the NHL-leading Sharks host the Senators on Tuesday night. Heatley joined the Senators (13-7-4) in August 2005 as part of a three-player deal with Atlanta. The move came after the left wing was seriously injured in a car accident that killed Thrashers teammate and passenger Dan Snyder in September 2003.

With the NHL returning to the ice after seeing the 2004-05 season canceled due to a lockout, Ottawa saw Heatley as an ideal piece to help it win a Stanley Cup. At that point, the Senators had reached the playoffs for eight consecutive seasons, and won the 2003 Presidents’ Trophy only to fall to New Jersey in seven games during the Eastern Conference finals. The move paid off, as Heatley scored 50 goals in each of his first two seasons and helped the Senators reach the 2007 Stanley Cup finals, where they lost to Anaheim.

After Heatley refused to waive his no-trade clause after Senators general manager Bryan Murray reached an agreement with the Oilers, he dealt Heatley to the Sharks (18-6-4), who won the 2009 Presidents’ Trophy, but made a first-round playoff exit after losing to the Ducks. The move appears to be paying dividends for San Jose, as Heatley ranks among the top scorers with 18 goals and 30 points while helping the Sharks compile an NHL-best 40 points.

Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks Live Streaming

2009-12-01T07:16:00.000-08:00

Beating one of the top teams in the NHL has given the Los Angeles Kings some confidence after a sluggish stretch. A visit to the Anaheim Ducks, however, may prove to be another stiff test.The Kings will try to carry some momentum from another shootout win as they face the Ducks on Tuesday night.Los Angeles (15-10-2) was one of the biggest surprises early, getting off to a 10-4-2 start before cooling off with a 4-6-0 stretch that included two shootout wins.The Kings, though, hope another win via the tiebreaker can help them regain that early season form.

They won 2-1 in a shootout over Central Division-leading Chicago - one of the stingiest teams in the league - on Saturday, as Anze Kopitar and Jack Johnson converted their attempts. Wayne Simmonds has been a bright spot for Los Angeles of late. The right wing, a second-round pick in the 2007 draft, has scored a goal in each of the last three games, giving him eight overall to rank third behind left wing Ryan Smith (nine) and Kopitar (14). Simmonds had nine goals as a rookie last season, with three coming in the final four games.

The Kings went 3-2-1 against the Ducks (10-11-4) last season, but have dropped six of seven (1-4-2) at Anaheim. The Ducks have been playing well at Honda Center, going 4-1-1 during a seven-game homestand. That is part of a 7-2-1 stretch as hosts after they lost five of their first six. Anaheim, though, is looking to rebound from Sunday’s 3-2 overtime loss to Phoenix as Jim Vandemeer scored 1:18 into the extra session.

Phoenix Coyotes vs Anaheim Ducks Live Streaming

2009-11-29T01:12:00.000-08:00

A seven-game homestand appears to be just what the last-place Anaheim Ducks needed to turn things around. Beating the hottest team in the NHL also helped. The Ducks look to extend their season-high winning streak to four Sunday night when they host the Pacific Division rival Phoenix Coyotes. Anaheim (10-11-3) appeared to be cementing its position at the bottom of the division after getting swept in a four-game road trip before this homestand.

The Ducks, though, ended that skid when Scott Niedermayer scored 52 seconds into overtime of a 4-3 win over Tampa Bay on Nov. 19, and they went on to win three of the next four. Anaheim made it three in a row Friday, turning in a dominant performance in a 3-0 victory over Central Division-leading Chicago to halt the Blackhawks’ eight-game winning streak.“Actually, our last four or five games have been a big measuring stick for us,” center Ryan Getzlaf said. “We’ve played a lot of good teams and proved that we could skate with them.” The Ducks are certainly proving that at Honda Center, winning seven of the last nine after dropping five of the first six.

Anaheim may opt to start Hiller again, as he’s 7-0-2 with a 2.20 GAA in 10 games against Phoenix. However, he’s been struggling of late with a 1-3-0 mark and 3.78 GAA in his last four starts. The Coyotes are looking to win two in a row for the first time in a month after defeating Dallas 5-2 on Friday. They scored the first five goals after dropping consecutive road games while managing one goal on 64 shots.

San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks Live Streaming

2009-11-29T01:08:00.000-08:00

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Time : 10:00 pm EST Sun Nov 29, 2009

San Jose managed to bounced back from its worst loss of the season. It will need the momentum against an opponent that has plenty. The visiting Sharks look to complete a perfect two-game Canadian road trip Sunday night when they face the surging Vancouver Canucks for the first time this season. San Jose (17-6-4) has an NHL-best 38 points, but allowed a season high for goals in a 7-2 home loss to Central Division-leading Chicago on Wednesday. Trying to forget about the lopsided loss, the Sharks rallied for a 5-4 shootout victory at Edmonton on Thursday.

They might need to play better against Vancouver (14-11-0), which defeated Edmonton 7-3 on Saturday for its second straight win and fourth in five games. The Canucks are 10-3-0 at GM Place, and a victory in this contest would wrap up a 4-1-0 homestand. San Jose, however, went 3-1-0 against Vancouver last season and had won seven straight against the Canucks before a 3-1 road loss in the teams’ last meeting March 7.

San Jose’s Evgeni Nabokov looks to bounce back after allowing four goals in each of the last two games. He made 29 saves against the Oilers, and is 15-4-4 with a 2.37 goals-against average in 2009-10. Nabokov has compiled a 1.16 GAA while winning his last six starts against the Canucks. The veteran goaltender could face a stiffer challenge this time. Vancouver has outscored its opponents 24-9 in the last five games after totaling three goals during a three-game skid.

Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Live Streaming

2009-11-28T07:05:00.000-08:00

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Time : 7:00 pm EST Sat Nov 28, 2009

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin isn’t expected to be suspended after drawing a major boarding penalty. The Montreal Canadiens, meanwhile, can’t be eager to face another premier scorer. After holding on for a win despite Ovechkin’s late ejection, the Capitals look to take advantage of an injury-riddled Canadiens team Saturday night. Montreal (12-12-1) lost 3-1 to Pittsburgh on Wednesday night, with Sidney Crosby scoring a goal and assisting on another.

Now Montreal will likely have to face Ovechkin, who doesn’t expect any further disciplinary action from the league after being ejected in the third period of Washington’s 2-0 win over Buffalo on Wednesday night. Ovechkin was banished 3:38 into the final period when he ran Sabres right wing Patrick Kaleta nto the boards, but he scored his team-leading 17th goal in the first period.

Ovechkin was held without a point when Washington (14-5-6) lost 3-2 to the Canadiens at home Nov. 20, but he had eight goals and three assists in his previous seven games against them.The Capitals are 8-0-3 when Ovechkin has found the back of the net. Washington had lost four of five, and continues to play with a banged-up blueline. Defensemen Tom Poti and Shaone Morrisonn have been out the last three games with upper-body injuries, and their status remains uncertain.

New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Live Streaming

2009-11-28T07:02:00.000-08:00

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Time : 7:30 pm EST Sat Nov 28, 2009

The Pittsburgh Penguins gave Marc-Andre Fleury a rest in their latest contest, and their three-game winning streak came to an end. They won’t think twice about letting Fleury face the New York Rangers. Fleury is 13-0-2 in his last 15 starts against the Rangers at Mellon Arena, where he’ll look to help the Penguins bounce back Saturday night in the opener of a home-and-home set. Fleury began to emerge as one of hockey’s most reliable goaltenders during Pittsburgh’s Stanley Cup run last spring, and he’s tied with New Jersey’s Martin Brodeur for the Eastern Conference lead with 14 wins.

Backup Brent Johnson had started the front end of the Penguins’ last three back-to-back situations, though, and that trend continued Friday afternoon on Long Island. Johnson stopped 18 of the New York Islanders’ 19 shots in the first two periods, but gave up two goals on 18 shots in the third as the Penguins (17-9-0) lost 3-2.The Rangers (13-11-1) haven’t kept Crosby off the scoresheet often at Mellon Arena. The former Hart Trophy winner has six goals and 20 assists since April 13, 2006, in home games versus New York - including the playoffs - and has goals in the last three.

Pittsburgh is 14-0-2 in that stretch when the Rangers visit, and Fleury has been in goal for all but one of those games while posting a 1.78 goals-against average with three shutouts. He impressed center Chris Drury when he made 25 saves as the Penguins won 3-2 on Oct. 2, the night they raised their championship banner. The Rangers can’t play anything like they did Friday in Tampa if they’re going to snap their six-game slide in Pittsburgh. Only Ryan Callahan’s goal with 2:07 to play kept New York from being shut out in its 5-1 loss to the Lightning.

Detroit Red Wings vs St. Louis Blues Live Streaming

2009-11-28T06:54:00.000-08:00

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Time : 8:00 pm EST Sat Nov 28, 2009

Even with a rash of injuries, the Detroit Red Wings possess enough offensive firepower to make most teams jealous. Right now, though, that offense is underachieving. Victims of consecutive shutouts for the first time in nearly eight years, the Red Wings look to avoid being blanked in three straight for the first time ever Saturday night when they visit the St. Louis Blues. Detroit (11-9-4) scored 3.52 goals per game last season en route to a second consecutive Stanley Cup finals appearance, and figured to boast one of the league’s most dynamic offenses again despite losing forward Marian Hossa to free agency.

The Red Wings are averaging 2.75 goals with Hossa gone and Johan Franzen, Valtteri Filppula, Jason Williams and Niklas Kronwall all sidelined due to injury, and the struggles have worsened recently. Detroit has totaled four goals while going 1-4-1 in its last six games, and followed up a 2-0 loss to Atlanta on Wednesday by falling 3-0 to Calgary on Friday.Detroit hasn’t scored in 153 minutes, 22 seconds. The Red Wings were last shut out in consecutive games on Dec. 15 and 17, 2001, and they’ve never been held scoreless in three straight.

Six different Detroit players scored when coach Mike Babcock’s team opened the season with two games against St. Louis (10-9-4) in Sweden on Oct. 2 and 3, but the Blues won both - 4-3 in the season opener behind two goals from Paul Kariya and 5-3 a day later thanks to a pair of power-play tallies from Keith Tkachuk. Kariya and Tkachuk have combined for six goals since returning from Stockholm, but lately some balanced scoring and timely goaltending have St. Louis climbing the Central Division standings. Tkachuk, T.J. Oshie, Erik Johnson and David Backes all have two goals apiece in the past five games, and the Blues have allowed 11 total goals while going 4-0-1.

Florida Panthers vs Nashville Predators Live Streaming

2009-11-28T06:49:00.000-08:00

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Time : 8:00 pm EST Sat Nov 28, 2009

The Nashville Predators saw a pair of lengthy winning streaks snapped in their last contest, but they’d like to keep another one going Saturday night. The Predators host the Florida Panthers, who have won four straight road games overall but haven’t earned a victory at Nashville in nearly a decade.Nashville (14-9-1) had won seven in a row both overall and at home, but both streaks ended Friday night in a 3-1 loss to St. Louis. The Predators put 38 shots on net, but only one by Dave Scatchard in the third period got past Blues goalie - and former Predator - Chris Mason.

Nashville failed to score on five power-play opportunities after going 9 for 21 with the man advantage in its previous five games. The Predators will now try to bounce back from Friday’s defeat and continue their long-standing home dominance of the Panthers (10-10-4). Nashville has three wins and two ties in five home games against Florida since the last time the Panthers won at the Sommet Center, a 4-2 victory Dec. 11, 1999.

Florida had earned at least a point in eight consecutive games (5-0-3), but saw that run come to an end Friday with a 6-4 loss to Toronto. Dmitry Kulikov scored twice and Radek Dvorak and Michael Frolik tallied the first two goals of the game, but the early lead didn’t stand up as Tomas Vokoun - another former Nashville goalie - stopped only 27 of 32 shots.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars Live Streaming

2009-11-28T06:45:00.000-08:00

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Time : 8:30 pm EST Sat Nov 28, 2009

The Tampa Bay Lightning haven’t been very consistent lately, but they are receiving steady contribution from Steven Stamkos. Stamkos looks to lead the Lightning to a second consecutive victory as they take on the Stars on Saturday night in their first trip to Dallas since 2006. Tampa Bay (10-6-7) is trying to win back-to-back games for the first time in two weeks. The Lightning are 3-2-2 since that pair of victories, and they beat the New York Rangers 5-1 on Friday for their second win in five games.

Facing former coach John Tortorella, Tampa Bay led 5-0 in the third before Mike Smith gave up a goal with 1:07 remaining. Stamkos scored his team-leading 16th goal in the first period while Kurtis Foster had two power-play scores for his second and third goals of the season. “We played our best 60 minutes as a team in a long time,” said Martin St. Louis, who had three assists. “I think everybody backed each
other whenever it got physical and we played together as a whole in every facet.”

Tampa Bay had given up 14 goals over the previous four games, but Smith - making his 12th start - kept the Rangers in check, recording 26 saves. The five goals scored by the Lightning, meanwhile, matched their season high set on three other occasions - most recently against Ottawa on Oct. 29. For Stamkos, who also had an assist, it was his third consecutive multipoint game. He has 28 points this season, including 11 in the last eight games and three goals in the last five contests.

Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche Live Streaming

2009-11-28T06:41:00.001-08:00

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Time : 9:00 pm EST Sat Nov 28, 2009

The Minnesota Wild look to improve to 3-0 against the Colorado Avalanche when the Northwest Division rivals complete a home-and-home series Saturday night in Denver.
Colorado (14-8-4) is the only team Minnesota (9-12-3) has beaten twice. The Wild got a hat trick from Chuck Kobasew in a 5-3 home victory Friday. Kobasew’s lone previous hat trick was Jan. 24, 2006, at Colorado in a 7-4 victory with Calgary.“I guess it’s just a coincidence,” Kobasew said. “I’m not going to get ahead of myself. It’s nice to contribute and get the win.”

Mikko Koivu had three assists, defenseman Greg Zanon added two and Brunette chipped in with a power-play goal and an assist for the Wild, who scored twice in the third period to snap a 3-all tie. Antti Miettinen has missed two straight games with an illness, allowing Kobasew to play with Koivu and Brunette. That line will likely be kept together.

The Wild are also without right wing Martin Havlat and defenseman Brent Burns, who were placed on injured reserve Friday. Minnesota, which was 2 for 20 on the power play in its last five games, scored twice with the man-advantage. Kyle Quincey, Paul Stastny and Chris Stewart scored for the Avalanche, who have lost four of five. Colorado has struggled since starting 10-1-2.

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Live Streaming

2009-11-28T06:38:00.000-08:00

Coming off another frustrating loss the same day they lost one of their top scorers to a season-ending injury, the last thing the Edmonton Oilers likely want to do is hit the road. The Oilers hope to avoid a fifth consecutive road loss when they open a season-high, six-game trip Saturday night against the surging Vancouver Canucks. Ahead by a goal in the final two minutes, Edmonton (10-12-4) lost 5-4 in a shootout against San Jose on Friday to conclude a 2-2-1 homestand. The Oilers have four wins in their last 17 games.

Friday’s loss came hours after the team learned second-leading scorer Ales Hemsky will have season-ending surgery to repair his left shoulder. Already dealing with shoulder problems, Hemsky was injured Wednesday night in a 3-1 loss to Los Angeles. He had seven goals and 15 assists in 22 games. The Oilers appeared in good shape to win Friday despite Hemsky’s absence.

Though Potulny has scored three of his five goals in the last two games, and Penner’s recorded five points in his last four, Edmonton hits the road where it’s 2-7-2. The Oilers are 0-2-2 away from home since winning 5-3 at Colorado on Nov. 8. While the Oilers are 1-1 against the Canucks (13-11-0) this season, they lost 2-0 at Vancouver on Oct. 25. Henrik Sedin scored a goal in that contest and had one with an assist in Vancouver’s 4-1 victory over Los Angeles on Thursday.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings Live Streaming

2009-11-28T06:35:00.000-08:00

A win over the Los Angeles Kings earlier this month started the Chicago Blackhawks’ eight-game winning streak, which just got snapped. The Blackhawks will have a chance to start a new winning run of success Saturday night when they close a six-game road trip against the Kings at Staples Center. Chicago (16-6-2) fell 3-0 at Anaheim on Friday. The Blackhawks, who had outscored the first four opponents of their longest road trip of the season 20-5, gave up three power-play goals while being shut out for the second time in 2009-10. It was their first defeat since losing in a shootout to Colorado on Nov. 6, and came after they’d scored three short-handed goals in a 7-2 win Wednesday at San Jose.

Chicago’s opponents have scored on seven of their last 24 power-play opportunities (29.2 percent) after the Blackhawks killed 87.5 percent of power plays (56 of 64) to start the season. The Blackhawks have won three straight over the Kings, but all of those victories have come at home, including a 4-1 victory Nov. 9 to start the recent winning streak. Playing the Kings in Los Angeles has been a bit more difficult. Chicago has lost three of its last four visits to Staples Center, getting outscored 19-6 in the three defeats.

Los Angeles (14-10-2) returns to Southern California after splitting a pair of road games in Canada. The Kings beat Edmonton 3-1 on Wednesday, but lost 4-1 to Vancouver the following night. Los Angeles gave up three Canucks goals in the third period after Wayne Simmonds(notes) tied the game in the final minute of the second. Two of the goals came shortly after Vancouver had won a faceoff.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes Live Streaming

2009-11-06T01:35:00.002-08:00

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It’s no surprise, then, that the clubs are among the worst in the league as they meet at RBC Center on Friday night. A season after reaching the Eastern Conference finals, the Hurricanes (2-9-3) are off to the worst start in franchise history and have gone 0-7-3 in their last 10. Carolina was shut out for the third time this season Wednesday night, 3-0 by Florida. The Hurricanes outshot the Panthers 32-25 but failed to convert on five power-play chances, extending their season-high drought to 13.

The Hurricanes also played without Eric Staal, their leading goal scorer in the past two seasons, for the first time in 349 games. Staal, who had the league’s second-longest active such streak, suffered an upper-body injury in a 5-1 loss to San Jose on Sunday and is expected to miss at least two weeks. The center has just three goals and two assists in 13 games forthe Hurricanes, who have scored a league-worst 1.93 goals per contest.

The Maple Leafs brought in Brian Burke as their GM nearly a year ago to help turn around a franchise that has missed the playoffs in four consecutive seasons. Toronto (1-7-5) does not look poised to end that drought as it has struggled again defensively. The Maple Leafs allowed a league-worst 3.49 goals per game in 2008-09 and are at the bottom of the league againthis season, giving up 3.92 a contest.

New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils Live Streaming

2009-11-06T01:35:00.001-08:00

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They must have figured they’d be somewhat limited without Patrik Elias. With a chance to win two straight at the Prudential Center for the first timethis season, the Devils may have one of their top scoring threats back as they face the New York Islanders on Friday night. A 3-2 victory over Washington on Wednesday night was the second home win of the season for New Jersey (9-4-0). The Devils lost four of their previous five at the Prudential Center, scoring two goals or fewer in each of those contests.

New Jersey has been without Elias all season following groin surgery in mid-September, but the veteran center may be ready to return. Elias had 78 points (31 goals, 47 assists) in 77 games with the Devils last season. He has two goals and three assists in his last four home games versus the Islanders (5-5-5). The Devils haven’t been completely unproductive without Elias. They’ve won three straight and nine of 11 despite their problems at home, winning all seven of their road games.

New York has shown signs of improvement this season, winning four straight by a combined score of 15-5 before a 3-0 loss at Buffalo on Wednesday night. The Islanders had earned points in six straight (4-0-2). New York beat the Sabres 5-0 at home Saturday night but couldn’t generate anything offensively against the NHL’s top defense Wednesday.

Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres Live Streaming

2009-11-06T01:34:00.002-08:00

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The Sabres try to slow down Philadelphia’s high-powered attack Friday night in Buffalo after being unable to do so while getting swept in last season’s series. Miller has anchored the league’s best defense, which is allowing 2.0 goals per game, and the veteran netminder’s 1.69 goals-against average is nearly a goal better than his career mark.

That’s a major reason why Buffalo (9-2-1) has one of the best records in the league after missing the playoffs each of the last two seasons. The goalies each took two losses during Philadelphia’s four-game sweep of the Sabres in 2008-09, with the Flyers totaling 20 goals as Mike Richards racked up four goals and six assists. The Flyers went 5 for 14 (35.7 percent) on the power play against Buffalo, and they have been outstanding in that areathis season, converting 28.1 percent of the time (16 for 57).

Philadelphia (7-4-1) has scored at least four goals six times this season, but only once in four road contests. The team has played just two road games - losing both - since opening the season with victories at Carolina andNew Jersey . The Sabres, meanwhile, are 5-1-1 at home, averaging 9.0 more shots than their opponents. Buffalo has managed at least one power-play goal in each of its home games, but the Flyers have one of the league’s best penalty kills, with opponents converting 13.5 percent of the time.

Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers Live Streaming

2009-11-06T01:34:00.001-08:00

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As they attempt to snap a three-game slide, the Capitals will likely have to play without Ovechkin again during a home-and-home series with the surging Florida Panthers that beginsFriday night . Ovechkin is considered “week to week” after suffering an upper-body injury, believed to be his shoulder, in Sunday’s 5-4 overtime loss to visiting Columbus. He practiced for the first time Thursday, but said afterward he might need a little more time to heal.

“I’ll probably miss tomorrow and the next game too,” Ovechkin said. “I hope it’s going to be better. I miss (playing). It’s not my thing to sit in the press box and watch the game.” Ovechkin missed only his fifth game in five seasonsWednesday night, and Washington dropped to 1-4-0 all-time without him with a 3-2 defeat at New Jersey. After taking an early lead, the Capitals (8-3-4) allowed the Devils to score three straight times—twice in the final 8:40.

Washington will now face a Florida team that’s found its scoring punch during a season-high three-game win streak, outscoring opponents 13-5. Steven Reinprecht has four goals and two assists in those victories, notching his first hat trick for his new team in a 6-5 shootout win at Dallas on Oct. 30. Reinprecht added a goal and an assist inWednesday night ’s 3-0 victory over visiting Carolina. The Capitals might do the same with Jose Theodore and Semyon Varlamov, who has never faced the Panthers (5-7-1). Theodore allowed a season-high six goals in Washington’s previous trip to Florida on April 11, a 7-4 loss.

Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars Live Streaming

2009-11-06T01:33:00.001-08:00

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The surging Canucks look for a season-high fourth consecutive victory when they visit the Dallas Stars on Friday night. Alex Burrows had a goal with an assist and recently acquired Matt Pettinger also scored to help short-handed Vancouver (10-7-0) post a 5-2 win at Minnesota in the opener of a five-game road trip Thursday. The result was a third straight win and fourth in five games for the Canucks, who are playing without stars Roberto Luongo(rib injury), Daniel Sedin, Pavol Demitra and Steve Bernier. Vancouver entered that contest having lost 82 man-games to injury.

While the Canucks are fortunate to get contributions from some unlikely sources, players like Burrows and Henrik Sedin - who scored his eighth goal Thursday—are still expected to carry the load in the offensive end. Burrows had a goal while Henrik Sedin and Samuelsson each added two assists in Vancouver’s 4-3 shootout win at home over Dallas on Oct. 11. Sedin has two goals and four assists in his last three games versus the Stars.

Vancouver is 3-5-0 on the road, but will try for a fourth straight win over Dallas (6-3-6), which tries to bounce back after a 3-2 overtime loss to Calgary on Wednesday. Current backup Cory Schneider allowed three goals on 12 shots in his only action during a 7-2 loss at Anaheim on Oct. 30. Dallas’ James Neal has scored six of his team-leading nine goals in the last six games. He has two with an assist in five career contests against the Canucks.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche Live Streaming

2009-11-06T01:31:00.000-08:00

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The Avalanche look to match a team record for consecutive home wins to open a season Friday night against the Chicago Blackhawks, who could have captain Jonathan Toews back on the ice. Colorado (11-3-2) improved to 5-0 at the Pepsi Center by avoiding a third straight overall loss with a 4-1 victory over Phoenix on Wednesday. Since the franchise moved from Quebec to Denver, only the 2007-08 squad began the season with six consecutive wins at home.

After posting a Western Conference-low 69 points last season, the Avalanche are tied for the top spot in the West, thanks in part to outscoring opponents 20-8 at home. Colorado certainly has and this contest could draw a good crowd. Coming off a 3-1 loss at Phoenix on Thursday, Chicago (8-5-1) beat the Avalanche 4-3 at home in a game decided by an eight-round shootout Oct. 10. Milan Hejduk had a goal and Paul Stastny added an assist against the Blackhawks last month. Hejduk scored one goal and set up another and Stastny recorded three assists Wednesday as Colorado bounced back after being outscored 6-1 in consecutive losses at San Jose and Vancouver.

Anderson, who spent his first three NHL seasons as a backup with Chicago, is 10-3-2 with a 2.11 goals-against average this season. He made a franchise-record 15 straight starts to begin the season before Budaj returned from the swine flu. Anderson made 23 saves in his only appearance against the Blackhawks last month. Jonathan Toews had an assist in that contest and could be in Chicago’s lineup after missing the last five games due to concussion-like symptoms. Toews has one goal in nine games this season, but two with three assists in seven versus the Avalanche.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers Live Streaming

2009-11-02T06:53:00.000-08:00

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After dismal finishes the past two seasons, the Tampa Bay Lightning have showed promise in 2009-10, although they are struggling away from home once again. The Lightning have had plenty of success on the road against the inconsistent Philadelphia Flyers and will try to continue it Monday night in the opener of a four-game trip. Tampa Bay finished last in the Southeast Division for the second straight season in 2008-09 and had one of the league’s worst road records at 12-22-7.The Lightning were an NHL-worst 11-24-6 away from home the previous season. Following a slow start to 2009-10, Tampa Bay (4-3-4) went 4-0-2 on its just-completed homestand. The Lightning concluded the stretch with a 2-1 shootout loss to New Jersey on Saturday.

Stamkos, however, was one of four shooters that failed to score in the shootout. Tampa Bay has not scored in 14 attempts this season and has suffered four shootout defeats. One of those losses came in the season’s second game at Carolina and represented their best chance for a victory awayfrom home. Tampa Bay has been outscored 18-6 in going 0-3-1 on the road. The Lightning had a franchise-worst 0-7-0 start away from home in 2007-08.

Philadelphia (6-4-1) followed that early run with three straight losses but then defeated Boston and Florida at home. The Flyers fell to San Jose and Washington in their next two games before beating the Hurricanes 6-1 on Saturday. With his performance Saturday, Carle, who played 12 games last season with Tampa Bay, tied Mike Richards for the team lead with 12 points.Gagne is on injured reserve, while Briere remains day to day and is doubtful for Monday.

Edmonton Oilers vs New York Islanders Live Streaming

2009-11-02T06:52:00.000-08:00

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Jeff Tambellini has helped spark the New York Islanders offensively as they won their last three games. He may also have made his father wish he played for the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton general manager Steve Tambellini hopes his team can score a goalon the road for the first time in more than seven periods when the Oilers visit the Islanders on Monday night. The elder Tambellini was already at Nassau Coliseum on Saturday night, when Jeff notched his first career hat trick to help New York beat Buffalo 5-0. “

After losing six straight to start 2009-10, New York has gone 4-1-2 in its last seven and scored at least four goals in each of its last two contests. The Islanders failed to reach that number in the season’s first 11 games. Martin Biron earned his first victory with New York with a 38-save performance against the Sabres, while the Islanders chased red-hot Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller. Edmonton (7-6-1) opened 6-2-1 before losing four of five - a stretch that included three shutouts.

Nikolai Khabibulin has been busy during Edmonton’s struggles, facing an average of nearly 36 shots in his last four starts. He has a 3.45 goals-against average in that stretch. Khabibulin has had trouble in his career versus the Islanders, going 5-10-0 with a 3.90 GAA in 17 starts.New York’s Dwayne Roloson could face the Oilers for the first time since spending the previous three-plus seasons with the club. While Biron is coming off the shutout, the two have been sharing time and Roloson stopped 71 of 75 shots in winning his last two appearances.

Los Angeles Kings vs Phoenix Coyotes Live Streaming

2009-11-02T06:49:00.000-08:00

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The Phoenix Coyotes have been the NHL’s stingiest team during their surprising start, but the Los Angeles Kings are one of the few clubs that has found ways to score against Phoenix goalie Ilya Bryzgalov.After splitting their first two meetings, the Pacific Division rivals face off for a third time Monday night at Jobing.com Arena with the Coyotes looking for a fourth straight win overall. Thanks in large part to Bryzgalov, Phoenix (9-4-0) leads the league with a 1.92 goals-against average. The Coyotes have allowed three goals during their three-game winning streak, the latest victory coming Saturday when Bryzgalov stopped 32 shots and all three shootout attempts in a 3-2 win over Anaheim. Strong team defense helped Phoenix kill six of Anaheim’s seven power plays, all in the first two periods. The Ducks’ only goal with the man advantage came at the end of a lengthy 5-on-3.

Even though the crowds at Jobing.com Arena have been sparse, with a season-low 6,495 attending Saturday’s game, the Kings are the only one of Phoenix’s six visitors to score more than two goals. Los Angeles beat the Coyotes 5-3 in Glendale on Oct. 24. Combined with Phoenix’s 6-3 win at Los Angeles on Oct. 3, Bryzgalov has a 3.51 GAA against the Kings this season, compared with a 1.38 mark against other opponents. Six of Los Angeles’ goals against the Coyotes have come on the power play.

Anze Kopitar, whose 21 points rank second in the NHL behind Alexander Ovechkin, was held off the scoresheet in both contests. He had a goal and four assists in the two games against Phoenix. Los Angeles (8-4-2) has still managed to go 4-0-2 in its last six, with goalie Jon Quick anchoring a strong defense. In his last 10 starts, Quick is 6-2-2 with a 2.07 GAA.

New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Live Streaming

2009-10-30T07:48:00.002-07:00

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Time : 7:00 pm EDT Fri Oct 30, 2009

Alex Ovechkin is off to an outstanding start for the surging Washington Capitals, but after another impressive performance to extend his team’s winning streak, he was passing credit to the goaltending. Ovechkin and the Capitals look to win their seventh straight Friday night when they host the New York Islanders. Ovechkin had his second consecutive two-goal game and sixth of the season in a 4-3 victory over Atlanta on Thursday, also recording an assist. He scored his league-leading 12th and 13th goals in the first period, helping Washington (8-2-2) take a 3-0 lead into the second.

Washington is looking to win seven in a row for the first time since Dec. 23-Jan. 6. One of the wins during the current streak was a 3-2 road victory over the Islanders (2-4-5) on Saturday. New York had a 2-0 lead in the third period before Washington rallied to send the game into overtime where Brooks Laich scored one minute into the extra period. Theodore made 28 saves in that victory, his fifth straight over the Islanders. He has a 1.97 goals-against average during that stretch. Atlanta rallied with three goals in the third period, including Zach Bogosian’s goal against Semyon Varlamov with one second remaining.

New York snapped a three-game losing streak with its first regulation win of the season, 3-1 over the Rangers on Wednesday. Captain Doug Weight, in his first game back after a three-game absence from the swine flu, assisted on Kyle Okposo’s tiebreaking, power-play goal in the second period. Matt Moulson scored his team-leading sixth goal less than a minute into the first.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Live Streaming

2009-10-30T07:48:00.001-07:00

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Time : 7:00 pm EDT Fri Oct 30, 2009

Sidney Crosby’s third career hat trick lifted the Pittsburgh Penguins in their latest game, just another example of the improved goal-scoring touch Crosby has shown early this season. Pittsburgh would love to see its captain keep up his impressive offensive pace - particularly for the next two or three weeks. That’s how long the Penguins are expected to be without Evgeni Malkin, and they’ll look for Crosby to pick up the slack with the reigning NHL scoring champion sidelined beginning Friday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Little has gone wrong for Pittsburgh (10-2-0) this season, but key injuries are starting to mount for the defending Stanley Cup champions. Defenseman Sergei Gonchar suffered a broken left wrist earlier this month and is out four to six weeks, and the Penguins learned Thursday they would be without Malkin - the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP last season - for two to three weeks due to a strained right shoulder. Malkin, who had 113 points last season, is tied for third on the team with four goals along with defenseman Alex Goligoski, who he helped set up for a score against Montreal on Wednesday. That goal was largely inconsequential as Crosby had already scored three times to lift the Penguins to a 6-1 victory. Crosby, who scored 33 goals last season, is on pace for 62 in 2009-10.

The Blue Jackets have had a difficult time keeping the puck out of their net lately, allowing 26 goals in losing four of five. Last season’s Calder Trophy winner and Vezina Trophy runner-up Steve Mason started four of those contests, going 1-3-0 with a 5.00 goals-against average.Columbus returned from a four-game road trip Wednesday and led Phoenix 1-0 after 20 minutes, but the Coyotes took over from there to win 4-1. The Jackets can start by shoring up their penalty killing. After limiting opponents to one goal in 29 power-play chances over the first seven games, Columbus has given up 10 goals in its last 19 times short-handed.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres Live Streaming

2009-10-30T07:47:00.000-07:00

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Time : 7:30 pm EDT Fri Oct 30, 2009

Tyler Myers has played a big role in the Buffalo Sabres’ success. Luckily for the club, team management has decided to keep him around. With Myers’ status cleared up, the Sabres look to continue their strong play and win their sixth straight over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night. Buffalo (7-1-1) is coming off a sweep of a three-game road trip, winning the finale 4-1 over New Jersey on Wednesday night. The Sabres return home to face the Maple Leafs (1-7-2) before hitting the road again for a matchup with the New York Islanders. Though there was some uncertainty, Buffalo will keep one of its steadiest players.

Myers, 19, will play in his 10th NHL game, the point at which his three-year rookie contract kicks in. The Sabres could have sent the 6-foot-8 defenseman back to his junior team in Kelowna. Keeping Myers on the roster will make him eligible to test free agency a year earlier than most players in his draft class. The 2008 first-round pick has two goals and three assists, and scored a decisive highlight-reel goal in the shootout of a 3-2 win at Tampa on Saturday night. Tallinder compared Myers to another tall defenseman, Boston’s 6-foot-9 Zdeno Chara.

Miller has been in net in every game during Buffalo’s five-game winning streak against Toronto, posting a 1.20 GAA during that span. This will be the teams’ first meeting this season. The Maple Leafs recorded nine goals in their last two games after scoring two times or fewer in their previous six contests. Toronto lost its first eight games before winning 6-3 at Anaheim on Monday night, but fell 4-3 in overtime at Dallas two days later.

New York Rangers vs Minnesota Wild Live Streaming

2009-10-30T07:46:00.002-07:00

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Time : 8:00 pm EDT Fri Oct 30, 2009

The Minnesota Wild made Marian Gaborik the centerpiece of the franchise from the start. Much of the star’s eight seasons there, however, were plagued by injuries, and the New York Rangers are already learning all about his fragility. After missing his first game with New York, Gaborik is doubtful to make his return to Minnesota on Friday night when the Rangers face the Wild for the only time this season. Gaborik was drafted third overall by Minnesota prior to its inaugural 2000-01 season. The right wing went on to own franchise records for goals (219), assists (218), points (437) and his 43 game-winners more than doubles the next player.

The two-time All-Star also helped the Wild reach the playoffs three times, including a run to the Western Conference finals in 2003. Despite those lofty numbers, Gaborik still may have been limited by the Wild’s rigid defensive style implemented by then-coach Jacques Lemaire. He was also hampered by a series of injuries, which forced him to miss 138 games over the last five seasons. Gaborik was limited to 17 games last season due to hip surgery and groin problems. After making his season debut in March, Gaborik put up 13 goals and 23 points.

New York has stumbled of late, going 1-3-1 after a seven-game winning streak. Coach John Tortorella feels his club hasn’t been physical enough. Last season, the Rangers won their only meeting with the Wild 2-1 as Gaborik scored for Minnesota. In their most recent meeting at the Xcel Energy Center in 2007, Gaborik set career highs with five goals and six points in a 6-3 victory. Now without their franchise leader, the Wild (3-9-0) are last in the West and their 26 goals rank them towards the bottom of the NHL. They’re also one of the worst defensive teams, allowing an average of 3.25 goals after giving up 2.40 last season.

Florida Panthers vs Dallas Stars Live Streaming

2009-10-30T07:46:00.001-07:00

The Dallas Stars named Marc Crawford coach in the hopes that he could help them regain their status as a contender in the Western Conference. So far the move is paying off. The resurgent Stars look to win for the fourth time in five games Friday night when they host the lowly Florida Panthers in Crawford’s 1,000th game behind the bench. Dallas (6-2-4) entered last season with lofty goals after falling to Detroit in six games in the 2008 Western Conference finals. A series of injuries contributed to the Stars coming up eight points shy of the final playoff spot and failing to qualify for the third time since relocating from Minnesota in 1993.

In an effort to return to the postseason, Dallas fired coach Dave Tippett and replaced him with Crawford, who spent last season as a TV analyst after not reaching the playoffs in two seasons with Los Angeles. The Stars made Crawford’s 999th game a victory Wednesday, as James Neal scored 2:57 into overtime to clinch a 4-3 win over Toronto. That also ended Dallas’ run of four consecutive losses in games that reached overtime or the shootout.

The Stars split two meetings with the Panthers last season, as both clubs lost at home. Dallas fell 6-3 to Florida at American Airlines Center on March 28 and is 1-2-1 in the last four matchups there. The Panthers are 1-7-1 since a season-opening 4-3 shootout win against Chicago in Finland and their five points are only better than Toronto’s NHL-low four. They’re also last in the league with 22 goals. Florida is also trying to end a four-game slide (0-3-1) after falling 4-3 to Ottawa on Wednesday. Despite the Panthers’ poor start, Steven Reinprecht has a team-leading five goals with all of them coming in the last five games. The center had 14 goals with Phoenix last season, and has two goals in his last 11 games against Dallas.

Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Streaming

2009-10-30T07:45:00.000-07:00

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Time : 8:30 pm EDT Fri Oct 30, 2009

The road hasn’t been kind to the Montreal Canadiens recently. A rare trip to Chicago might not help change things. The Canadiens look to avoid a fifth straight road loss when they visit the Blackhawks on Friday night in a matchup of Original Six teams. Montreal (6-6-0) was a riding a four-game winning streak when it lost 6-1 to defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh on Wednesday. The loss was the fourth straight on the road for the Canadiens, who are 2-4 away from the Bell Centre. Montreal has struggled on both ends of the ice during the skid, being outscored 20-7 while allowing opponents to score on six of 14 power-play chances.

The Penguins took 37 shots and scored twice with the man advantage. Tomas Plekanec scored and has a goal and four assists in a four-game points streak for the Canadiens, who had scored 13 goals in their previous three contests. “We made mistakes, we had some turnovers” Montreal defenseman Hal Gill said. Montreal can’t afford too many mistakes against Chicago, (7-3-1), which despite losing 2-0 at lowly Nashville on Thursday, has won two straight at home where it’s 5-2-1 this season.

The Canadiens have visited the United Center only three times this decade, but not since a 2-1 loss on Oct. 18, 2006. Montreal has won its last two over the Blackhawks, including 4-1 at the Bell Center on March 31 in the only meeting between the teams last season. Though backup goaltender Jaroslav Halak suffered his first loss Wednesday after winning four straight, Carey Price could be back in net for this contest. Chicago’s Cristobal Huet , who’s 4-3-1 with a 2.32 GAA this season, could be in goal against his former team.

Vancouver Canucks vs Anaheim Ducks Live Streaming

2009-10-30T07:44:00.001-07:00

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Time : 10:00 pm EDT Fri Oct 30, 2009

The Vancouver Canucks signed goaltender Andrew Raycroft in July as the latest insurance policy behind Roberto Luongo, who was coming off an injury-shortened season. A broken rib for Luongo has thrust Raycroft into the starting role, and he’s capitalizing on the chance. The 2004 Calder Trophy winner should get a second consecutive start Friday night when the Canucks visit the struggling Anaheim Ducks. Vancouver (7-6-0) has relied heavily on Luongo over the past three seasons, but a groin injury limited him to 54 games in 2008-09. The Canucks went 12-14-3 without their captain and four-time All-Star, using Curtis Sanford, Jason LaBarbera and Cory Schneider in his place.

With Sanford and LaBarbera moving on and Schneider not yet ready, Vancouver signed Raycroft to a one-year contract after he went 12-16-0 with a 3.14 goals-against average in 31 games with Colorado last season. The move may prove to be key after Luongo suffered a hairline fracture during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Toronto. He played through the injury for two more games, but re-aggravated it Tuesday while facing 42 shots and giving up five third-period goals in a 5-4 loss to Detroit.

The Canucks went 2-0-2 against Anaheim last season, going 1-0-1 as the visitor. The Ducks are off to a surprisingly poor start, occupying the bottom of the Pacific Division and second to last in the Western Conference. This is after they reached the playoffs as the eighth seed last season, upsetting San Jose in the opening round before falling to Detroit in six games during the semifinals. Anaheim has dropped four in a row after opening this six-game homestand with a 3-2 win over Minnesota on Oct. 14. The club is 1-5-0 at Honda Center, and has been outscored 21-9 during the losing streak.

Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks Live Streaming

2009-10-30T07:42:00.000-07:00

A Presidents’ Trophy may not be out of the question for the Colorado Avalanche. They would just prefer not to suffer the same fate as the San Jose Sharks. A surprising early season points leader, the Avalanche look to win their fifth straight as they visit the Sharks on Friday night. After finishing last in the Western Conference for the first time since moving to Colorado in 1995, the Avalanche (10-1-2) made sweeping changes in the offseason and now lead the NHL with 22 points. Last season, Colorado had no chance of catching San Jose, which won the Presidents’ Trophy but bowed out in the first round of the playoffs.

The Sharks (8-4-1) began this season with a 5-2 loss at Colorado but have won three straight and five of six. Colorado has won four in a row and earned points in its last 10 games (8-0-2). The Avalanche improved to 6-1-2 on the road with a 3-2 win over Calgary on Wednesday night.
“There’s a good feeling going on. The guys are pulling for each other. They’re working hard,” first-year coach Joe Sacco said. “The guys really believe they can win right now, doesn’t matter if the situation is we’re down 1-0 or 2-0, we have that feeling that we can come back at any time.” San Jose’s Ryane Clowe has yet to score a goal in regulation or overtime this season but had the shootout winner in a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

Clowe has gone 21 straight regular-season games without a goal, not counting shootouts. It’s his longest drought since the first 21 games of his career. Coach Todd McLellan tried to provide Clowe with a spark by putting him on the top line with Joe Thornton and Dany Heatley against the Kings. Now, Clowe and San Jose will likely face Craig Anderson, who has started all 13 games in net for the Avalanche in his first season with the team after leaving Florida as a free agent. Anderson, who has two shutouts and a 1.97 goals-against average, is 1-3-0 with a 3.31 GAA in four games versus the Sharks.

New Jersey Devils vs Boston Bruins Live Streaming

2009-10-29T01:50:00.000-07:00

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The New Jersey Devils can't seem to solve their struggles at home. Fortunately, they've been perfect on the road. The short-handed Devils look to bounce back from a poor effort and remain undefeated as a visitor Thursday night when they meet the Boston Bruins, who are dealing with injury issues as well. In its first game without defenseman Paul Martin (broken left arm) and left wing Jay Pandolfo (separated right shoulder), each of whom are expected to miss at least four weeks, New Jersey (6-4-0) was lackluster in a 4-1 loss to Buffalo on Wednesday.

During their lowest-scoring game of the season, the Devils gave up more than two goals for only the second time in the last seven games. "Obviously, they came out strong, more prepared, the way we should have been," defenseman Johnny Oduya said. Andy Greene scored on the power play and Martin Brodeur made 23 saves for New Jersey, which fell to 1-4-0 at home. On the road, though, it's a different story. New Jersey is 5-0-0 in opponent's rinks this season with Brodeur posting a 1.95 goals-against average.

The Devils have alternated wins and losses in their last six visits to Boston. The Bruins have shown consistency can be a problem for them so far. They're looking to win back-to-back games for the first time this season following a thrilling 4-3 shootout victory over Ottawa on Saturday.The Bruins scored twice in the final 1:28 in regulation to tie the game and Patrice Bergeron scored the lone shootout goal. Reigning Vezina Trophy winner Tim Thomas made 27 saves through overtime for his fourth win of the season.

Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning Live Streaming

2009-10-29T01:47:00.000-07:00

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The Ottawa Senators are off to a surprising start, and another meeting with the Tampa Bay Lightning may only help. Coming off a victory over Florida's other NHL club, the Senators look to continue their dominance of teams from the Sunshine State on Thursday night when they visit the Lightning. Last season, the Senators (6-2-2) missed the playoffs for the first time in 12 seasons, and they were hoping to show improvement in 2009-10. They've done that so far, recording at least one point in eight of their last nine games since a season-opening 5-2 loss at the New York Rangers.

Ottawa continued its impressive start Wednesday, beating the Panthers 4-3 as four Senators scored. The victory also continued the club's outstanding success in Florida as Ottawa improved to 24-6-2 with a tie in its last 33 visits to Miami and Tampa Bay. The Senators have dominated the Lightning (3-3-3), posting a 26-5-2 overall record with a tie dating to the 1999-2000 season. They beat them for the fourth consecutive time Oct. 15, as Milan Michalek had a hat trick in a 7-1 victory.

Ottawa, though, might be without goaltender Pascal Leclaire after he allowed one goal on 10 shots Wednesday before being removed in the first period due to an illness. "Part way through the period during one of the TV timeouts (Leclaire) came over and said he was starting to feel dizzy," coach Cory Clouston said. "He felt he would be good until the end of the period. He's a gamer, he tried to stay in but by the end of the period it kept getting progressively worse."Leclaire has been solid in the season's first month, going 4-2-1 with a 2.72 goals-against average in eight games, including a 16-save performance in the last meeting with Tampa. If he's unable to play Thursday, Clouston would turn to Brian Elliott, who made 26 saves in relief against the Panthers to improve to 2-0-1 with a 2.55 GAA.

Washington Capitals vs Atlanta Thrashers Live Streaming

2009-10-29T01:42:00.000-07:00

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This is the second of six meetings. The Caps came to Phillips Arena last Thursday, took a 5-2 lead in the second period and held on for a 5-4 win. The Capitals scored three goals in 88 seconds in the middle period, highlighted by a fluky 175-foot slap-shot goal from defenseman Jeff Schultz. Ilya Kovalchuk scored twice for the Thrashers. "I think we played overall a pretty good game. Just a couple of lucky bounces on their side," Kovalchuk said. "We got great chances at the end to tie the game."

Kovalchuk can become a free agent at the end of the season. The Thrashers are about to learn what life without their captain would feel like -- they play their first game without their leading goal-scorer since he suffered a broken bone in his right foot on Saturday. He is expected to miss four weeks. "We've always talked about our depth," Rich Peverley told the Journal Constitution. "That's going to be challenged. I think it's an opportunity."

This is the Capitals' third road game in their last four contests, and their second trip to Atlanta in a week. They are currently riding a five-game win streak. In Tuesday's 4-2 victory against Philadelphia, coach Bruce Boudreau reunited his top line from the start of the season and Alex Ovechkin (2-0-2), Nicklas Backstrom (1-3-4) and Alexander Semin (1-2-3) totaled 4 goals and 5 assists. It was Semin's first game since Oct. 17; he missed two contests with an undisclosed illness. "If we want to play together, the three of us, we have to play defensively better," Ovechkin told the Washington Post. "So that's our key."

This is the final game in the Thrashers' three-game home stand, and the second visit by Washington to Atlanta in that stretch. They have suffered one-goal losses to the Capitals and Sharks. Before he was injured, Kovalchuk was off to his second-best career start offensively, tying for the team lead with 10 points (9 goals, 1 assist) and tied atop the NHL in goals. Kovalchuk has scored 2 goals on four occasions. Kovalchuk's most points after eight games came in 2003-04 when he tallied 14 points (10 goals, 4 assists) to star the season.

Phoenix Coyotes vs St. Louis Blues Live Streaming

2009-10-28T23:16:00.000-07:00

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The Phoenix Coyotes are proving to be far more organized on the ice than the financially troubled organization is off it. After winning another game by spreading the scoring around, the Coyotes seek a sixth victory in eight contests when they visit the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. This season has gotten off to a rocky start for the Phoenix organization with owner Jerry Moyes agreeing to sell the bankrupt franchise to the NHL on Monday, but the team is coming together come game time.

The Coyotes (7-4-0), off to their best start since opening the 2000-01 season 9-1 with two ties, defeated Columbus 4-1 on Wednesday for their fifth win in seven games. Martin Hanzal, Jim Vandermeer, Zbynek Michalek and Robert Lang had goals and four others contributed assists for the Coyotes. Keith Yandle was the only Phoenix player with more than one point, adding three assists. "That's where we're going to be all year," coach Dave Tippett said. "It was a good, solid group effort. We have to continue to build on that. We want consistency of that - not up and down - and that's what we're looking for."

St. Louis (5-4-1), coming off a 5-2 victory over Carolina on Wednesday, is trying to win consecutive games for the first time since starting the season with back-to-back victories.The Blues jumped out to a 3-0 lead 16 minutes into the game after totaling just three first-period goals in their previous seven contests. They had 11 shots on goal in the first 20 minutes but were outshot 22-7 the rest of the way. "I think it's just working harder than the other team," said St. Louis left wing David Perron, who had two goals. "Even though we got outshot, the two points is what we needed to get. We just have to keep playing like that." The Blues also need goalie Chris Mason to continue his solid play.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Live Streaming

2009-10-28T23:14:00.000-07:00

Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Live Streaming | Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Live | Chicago vs Nashville | NHL Live Streaming TV

The Central Division rivals are already meeting for the third time. Chicago won the first two, 3-1 at Nashville on Oct. 15 and 2-0 at the United Center nine days later. The teams play their other three games in December and are done for the season on the night after Christmas. The Predators have struggled to score against everyone (21 goals in 11 games), but especially so against the Hawks - a team they're meeting for the third time in 15 days. They've managed just one goal in two losses to Chicago, which leads the Central Division.

Patrick Kane's spectacular goal in Monday's 3-1 home win over Minnesota was the talk of Chicago. With the Hawks leading 2-1 in the third period and pressing the Wild, Kane stole the puck, took it behind Minnesota's net, stepped out to his right, spun and lofted a shot above Niklas Backstrom's blocker for the goal. "We had the puck in the zone for a while, and I don't know if [Backstrom] was tired from the series, but we kept the pressure up" Kane said. "I wanted to step out behind the net and shoot it high. It's one of those things that you work on, shoot and pray that it goes in. It's nice to see it work finally."

Wednesday's 4-3 win at Minnesota snapped a 1-6-1 drought for the Predators and marked only the second time this season they've scored more than three goals in a game. They also rallied after a stretch early in the second period in which they allowed three goals in a span of 1:47. "Those are hard lessons sometimes, but those are lessons you take," coach Barry Trotz said. "In Chicago we gave up back-to-back goals and lost 2-0. Today we gave up three. Hopefully we're not giving up four tomorrow. But we've gotta learn from that."

Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers Live Streaming

2009-10-28T23:12:00.000-07:00

Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers Live Streaming | Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers Live | Detroit vs Edmonton | NHL Live Streaming Online TV

First meeting this year, on the heels of a four-game sweep by the Red Wings last year, one of Detroit's wins an 8-3 blowout Feb. 7 at the Joe. Tuesday night in Vancouver looked like a lot of other nights this year for the Wings. Seven minutes into the game, goalie Chris Osgood had already let two goals in and was pulled. What happened after that was more like the Wings of old. Four third-period goals, two by previously goal-less Pavel Datsyuk, a go-ahead tally on the power play by Jason Williams and Detroit left GM Place with their first road win of the year, 5-4 over the Canucks.

It might be a perfect scenario for the Red Wings, a team with difficulty defending at 3.40 goals per game allowed, facing an Oilers team that has stalled offensively, carrying a scoreless streak of seven periods into the game, or 141 minutes and 25 seconds. All this comes after a 6-2-1 start that had them scoring nearly four goals a game."The way things have been going so far, we really couldn't catch a break," said Williams to the Detroit News. "We had the lead again in the third and they got a five-on-three and it's like, 'Oh, no, here we go again.' But it just goes to show, we were determined to win this game. Our focus right from the start was we have to get this win tonight."

It's been a precipitous fall these past three games. Nine games into the season, the Oilers were tied with the Blackhawks for best home record and even with the Flames for the league lead in goals scored. Then it all came to a screeching halt. Three straight losses and two straight shutouts have the Oilers reeling. But the on-ice issues are only a side concern at the moment. Late Tuesday night the Oilers confirmed that Smid was tested for H1N1 and came up positive. A team meeting was called Wednesday morning and preventative measures were discussed, because the vaccine is not yet available to the team.

Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings Live Streaming

2009-10-28T23:11:00.000-07:00

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Time : 10:30 pm EDT Thu Oct 29, 2009

This is the first of four meetings between the teams. In their most recent showdown back on April 9, Roberto Luongo stopped all 20 shots he faced to lead Vancouver to a 1-0 victory at GM Place. Ryan Kesler scored the lone goal. Hockey in Southern California is back in a big way. While the Anaheim Ducks have been a force to be reckoned with in recent seasons, Los Angeles was in rebuilding mode. Those days seem to be over, however, as the Kings added pieces such as Ryan Smyth and Rob Scuderi during the offseason and are off to a terrific start in the new campaign. Nearly one month into the season, Los Angeles finds itself in a first-place tie in the Pacific Division.

Vancouver looked to be in good shape on Tuesday night when it chased Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood early in the first period. But the Canucks couldn't hang on to a 2-0 lead an ultimately dropped a 5-4 decision at GM place. "Anytime you go up 2-0 at home, we re good enough defensively we should be able to lock that down," veteran defenseman Mathieu Schneider said. "Once you give them opportunities, they re going to finish."

They failed to hang on to their lead in the Pacific Division on Wednesday night, but Los Angeles did manage to pick up a point by forcing overtime. With 17 points, the Kings are now tied for first place with the San Jose Sharks, who edged L.A. in the shootout in a 2-1 decision at HP Pavilion. ''We played a really good first period,'' Kings goalie Jonathan Quick said. ''They might not have had their feet underneath them so we got the better of them in the first period. But (Evgeni) Nabokov kept them in it and they really stepped it up there in the second and third.''

Phoenix Coyotes vs New York Rangers Live Streaming

2009-10-25T22:03:00.001-07:00

Phoenix Coyotes vs New York Rangers Live Streaming

Phoenix Coyotes vs New York Rangers Live
Time : 7:00 pm EDT Mon Oct 26, 2009

Phoenix Coyotes vs New York Rangers Live Streaming, Phoenix Coyotes vs New York Rangers Live, Watch Live Hockey Streaming on Pc. A fast start for the New York Rangers has been dampened by three straight losses, as well as some undisciplined play that led to benchings in their last game. The Rangers will try to end their skid Monday night when they host the surprisingPhoenix Coyotes . New York (7-3-1) gave up 11 goals in consecutive home losses to San Jose and New Jersey last week after a seven-game winning streak. The Rangers got off to a fast start Saturday at Montreal with a 3-1 lead after one period before suffering a 5-4 overtime loss. They mustered 15 shots after the first 20 minutes.

Rangers leading scorer Marian Gaborik had a goal for the second straight game Saturday. He’s won his last eight games against Phoenix—all with Minnesota—while totaling eight goals and two assists. Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist is 2-0 with a 2.00 goals-against average in two career starts against the Coyotes, including a 4-1 victory Nov. 28, 2008, in the last meeting. He has a 4.24 GAA in his last three appearances for the Rangers, who have won four of their last five against Phoenix (6-3-0).

The Coyotes, though, are an improved team with a 3-1 road record. Captain Shane Doan leads the way with three goals and six assists, scoring twice in a 5-3 loss to Los Angeles on Saturday. Phoenix had a four-game win streak snapped as Ilya Bryzgalov made 16 saves on 20 shots. The Coyotes gave up three power-play goals after allowing two in their previous seven games combined.

New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens Live Streaming

2009-10-25T22:02:00.001-07:00

New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens Live Streaming

New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens Live
Time : 7:30 pm EDT Mon Oct 26, 2009

New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens Live Streaming, New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens Live, Watch New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens NHL. Mike Cammalleri’s first six games with the Montreal Canadiens didn’t provide the offensive production they expected after signing the speedy winger to a $30 million deal in the offseason.His last four, however, have more than fit the bill.Cammalleri’s scoring binge included a hat trick in his latest game, and he’ll look to lift the Canadiens to their fourth straight win Monday night when they close a six-game homestand by facing theNew York Islanders for the second time in five days.

Four of Montreal’s top six goal-scorers from last season became unrestricted free agents July 1, but general manager Bob Gainey was prepared to assemble a new top offensive unit. He traded for center Scott Gomez on June 30, then a day later added Cammalleri and Brian Gionta via free agency. Montreal hasn’t won four in a row since Feb. 21-28, but figures to have a good chance to make that happen against the Islanders (1-4-4). Cammalleri was one of five Canadiens to score Thursday in a 5-1 win over New York, and has one goal in all three career games against the Islanders.

New York is still looking for a regulation win, and it’s had some rough luck when a game’s gone longer than 60 minutes. The Islanders have lost twice in shootouts and twice in overtime, including Saturday’s 3-2 loss to Washington after blowing a two-goal lead in the third period.

Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Streaming

2009-10-25T22:01:00.001-07:00

Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Streaming

Minnesota wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Live
Time : 8:00 pm EDT Mon Oct 26, 2009

Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Streaming, Watch Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Live. Things didn’t end well with the Chicago Blackhawks for Martin Havlat. His beginning with the Minnesota Wild hasn’t been too good, either. It’s unknown what kind of reception Havlat will receive Monday night in his return to Chicago as the Wild go for their first road victory and first winning streak of the season. Havlat was the Blackhawks’ leading scorer in two of his three seasons with the team and had a career-high 77 points during their breakthrough 2008-09 campaign. After failing to negotiate an extension for months, Chicago offered the popular Havlat only a one-year deal, and he signed a six-year contract worth $30 million with Minnesota on July 1.

Havlat also took some shots at his former team following Dale Tallon’s demotion from general manager to senior advisor two weeks later. He also reportedly said his contract negotiation was, “not between Dale and my agent,” and added, “It was between Dale and (team president) John McDonough. Why? Because McDonough couldn’t stand that Dale was so successful and getting credit for building the Hawks from a last-place team.

The Blackhawks (5-3-1), meanwhile, were without captain Jonathan Toews and defenseman Brent Seabrook as they beat visiting Nashville 2-0 on Saturday. Toews and Seabrook are believed to have concussion-like symptoms, and whether they’ll play Monday is uncertain.In one of his final home appearances with Chicago, Havlat suffered a concussion after a vicious hit from Detroit’s Niklas Kronwall in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. He returned to play eight minutes the following game and missed the series finale.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Anaheim Ducks Live Streaming

2009-10-25T21:59:00.000-07:00

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Anaheim Ducks Live Streaming

Toronto vs Anaheim Live
Time : 10:00 pm EDT Mon Oct 26, 2009

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Anaheim Ducks Live Streaming, Toronto Maple Leafs vs Anaheim Ducks Live,General manager Brian Burke helped build a Stanley Cup-winning team in just his second season with the Anaheim Ducks, but it’s looking like success will be harder to find in Toronto. His former club is suddenly having some problems, too.The woeful Maple Leafs will take another shot at their first victory Monday when the team makes its first visit to Anaheim since Burke took over almost a year ago, while the Ducks will hope to use the opportunity to snap a three-game losing streak of their own.

Burke was hired by Anaheim after the NHL lockout, and the club - after missing the playoffs the previous season - reached the Western Conference finals in his first season before winning its only Stanley Cup in 2007. The Maple Leafs envisioned a similar turnaround when they hired Burke last November, but a bleak situation has gotten even worse for one of Canada’s proudest franchises. After missing the playoffs for the fourth straight season last spring, Toronto (0-7-1) is off to its worst start in franchise history, having lost seven straight in regulation since a season-opening overtime loss to Montreal.

Toronto would have a better chance of winning if it could tighten up its penalty kill, which allowed two more goals in Vancouver. Leafs opponents are 13 for 35 (37.1 percent) on the power play, the worst in the league by a wide margin. But Anaheim (3-5-1) had bigger problems on defense in the 6-4 loss to the Blue Jackets. The Ducks squandered an early lead and fell to 1-4-0 at home while losing for the third straight time on this homestand.

San Jose Sharks vs Philadelphia Flyers Live Streaming

2009-10-25T07:52:00.000-07:00

San Jose Sharks vs Philadelphia Flyers Live Streaming

Time : 7:00 pm EDT Sun Oct 25, 2009

San Jose Sharks vs Philadelphia Flyers Live Online, San Jose Sharks vs Philadelphia Flyers Live, Watch NHL Sharks vs Flyers Live. Goaltender Brian Boucher came up through the Philadelphia Flyers’ system more than a decade ago and helped the team to three playoff berths in as many seasons. The Flyers hope Boucher can have a similar effect in his second stint with the club. After bouncing around the league the past few seasons, Boucher is expected to make his first start for Philadelphia in more than six years Sunday night against the San Jose Sharks, one of his former teams. The Flyers (5-2-1) selected Boucher with the 22nd pick of the 1995 draft and the goalie made his NHL debut in 1999. He compiled a 46-38-12 record with a 2.45 goals-against average and seven shutouts in 103 games over three seasons with Philadelphia, including an 11-8-0 mark with a 2.07 GAA and one shutout in 21 playoff games.

Philadelphia signed Boucher in July to back up Ray Emery, who stopped 17 shots in Saturday’s 5-1 home win over Florida. Boucher has played for four teams since being traded by the Coyotes in 2006, including the last two seasons with San Jose (6-4-1). He went 12-6-3 with a 2.18 GAA and two shutouts for the Sharks in 2008-09, before becoming an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.

San Jose arrives in Philadelphia after Saturday’s 4-3 in Atlanta, its third victory in four games. Patrick Marleau had two goals and an assist, and Dany Heatley added a goal and an assist. Heatley, acquired from Ottawa in September, has gotten off to a strong start with his new team, tallying seven goals and seven assists in 11 games. He had five goals and two assists in four games against the Flyers last season with the Senators.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Live Streaming

2009-10-25T07:50:00.000-07:00

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Live Streaming

Time : 9:00 pm EDT Sun Oct 25, 2009

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Live Online, Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Live, Watch NHL Live Internet TV. Surprising starts aided by timely goals have helped make the Los Angeles Kings and Columbus Blue Jackets early contenders in the Western Conference. Both clubs will try to continue their solid play Sunday night when they meet for the second time in just over a week. The Kings (7-4-0) finished last season tied with Phoenix at the bottom of the Pacific Division, failing to reach the playoffs for a sixth consecutive time, while the Blue Jackets (6-3-0) made their postseason debut only to be swept by eventual West finalist Detroit in the opening round.

This season, both clubs appear to making positive strides. Los Angeles holds a share of first with Dallas in the Pacific, while Columbus is one point behind Central-leading Chicago. Los Angeles continued its scoring surge Saturday, when it had three third-period goals in a 5-3 victory over the Coyotes. Jarret Stoll scored his first two goals and Dustin Brown added two to give the Kings a three-game winning streak after they fell 4-1 at Columbus on Oct. 17.The Kings have scored 14 goals in the last three games after managing five during a three-game slide.

The Kings have also had a strong power-play unit early this season, scoring a season high-tying three in seven chances Saturday. They’ve been held without a man-advantage goal in just two games this season, losing both. The Blue Jackets are off to their best start in franchise history and looking to finish a four-game road trip at .500 after beating Anaheim 6-4 on Saturday. Fedor Tyutin’s first goal of the season with 3:22 to play snapped a 4-4 tie.

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Live Streaming

2009-10-25T07:48:00.000-07:00

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Live Streaming

Time : 10:00 pm EDT Sun Oct 25, 2009

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Live Online, Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Live. NHL Live streaming online. After getting off to a sluggish start to the season, goaltender Roberto Luongo is once again playing like an All-Star and putting the Vancouver Canucks in a position to win.Luongo looks to lead the Canucks to their third straight victory and help them avenge their only loss of the past week Sunday night when they host the Edmonton Oilers. Vancouver (5-5-0) defeated Toronto 3-1 on Saturday behind Mason Raymond’s first two-goal game since a 6-3 victory over the Oilers on Oct. 25, 2008.

Raymond opened the scoring with a power-play tally at 14:50 of the first period, and added his second goal into an empty net with 7.9 seconds left to help the Canucks win their second in a row and move to .500 for the first time this season. Although the Canucks won, it wasn’t their best performance. They were outshot 36-25 and outplayed by the winless Maple Leafs, but Luongo finished with a season-high 35 saves, many coming in spectacular fashion.

The Canucks have scored a total of nine times in their last four games, but have won three of those contests thanks to Luongo’s 1.51 goals-against average in that span. Luongo, who was 2-4-0 with a 3.88 GAA in his first six starts, has been at his best at GM Place, posting a 1.47 GAA while winning his last four outings there. While the Oilers endured several defensive breakdowns, the offense also failed to get in gear after scoring 13 goals in the previous three wins.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Colorado Avalanche Live Streaming

2009-10-23T09:07:00.000-07:00

Carolina Hurricanes vs Colorado Avalanche Live Streaming

Time : 9:00 pm EDT Fri Oct 23, 2009

Carolina Hurricanes vs Colorado Avalanche Live Streaming, Carolina Hurricanes vs Colorado Avalanche Live Broadcast, NHL Carolina Hurricanes vs Colorado Avalanche Live. The Colorado Avalanche didn’t finish their road trip exactly as they’d hoped, but they’re still the Western Conference’s top team going into their first home game in nearly three weeks. The surprising Avs will hope to continue their impressive start in front of the Denver crowd Friday night against the struggling Carolina Hurricanes, who will try to snap their four-game losing streak. Colorado finished last in the West by a wide margin last season, making the club’s initial charge under new coach Joe Sacco even more surprising.

While the Avs had major problems in net in 2008-09, finishing 26th in the league with a 3.09 goals-against average, newcomer Craig Anderson has played every minute this season and has a 2.06 GAA. The Hurricanes (2-4-2) certainly haven’t looked like a playoff team, scoring two or fewer goals six times. Their offense finally came alive with two third-period goals to tie the game Wednesday night in New York, but Carolina still lost 4-3 in a shootout to the Islanders. “We tried to get some confidence and we were able to get the point,” winger Jussi Jokinen said. “But we need wins.”

Carolina hasn’t had as many problems in net, with Cam Ward boasting a 1.90 GAA in his last three games (0-1-2). If Ward starts Friday, it will be his first appearance at the Pepsi Center, and he’ll be trying for his first win on the road, where the Hurricanes are 0-3-1. Watch Carolina Hurricanes vs Colorado Avalanche Live Online Streaming

Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues Live Streaming

2009-10-23T09:05:00.000-07:00

Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues Live Streaming

Time : 8:00 pm EDT Fri Oct 23, 2009

Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues Live Online, Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues Live Streaming. NHL Live Streaming Online. A road-heavy early schedule has taken its toll on the Minnesota Wild. The Western Conference-worst Wild look to avoid a seventh defeat in as many road games this season Thursday night when they take on the St. Louis Blues. Minnesota (2-6-0), adjusting to a new system under first-year coach Todd Richards, already has played six road games and lost them all while getting outscored 22-11. The Wild have matched their worst road losing streak from all of last season and now look to avoid recording their longest since a franchise-record 11 straight road defeats from Nov. 20, 2006-Jan. 9, 2007.

They lost both of their games in St. Louis in 2008-09 and Niklas Backstrom was in net each time, though he went on to become a Vezina Trophy finalist with a 2.33 goals-against average. He’s 0-3 with a 5.18 GAA in three starts at Scottrade Center, getting pulled after two periods in two of them. Backup Josh Harding has won his only two starts in St. Louis and has a 0.74 GAA in four career appearances there. However, he’s given up 11 goals in two starts this season.

The Wild believe they will get better as they continue trying to jell. Offseason acquisition Martin Havlat returned from a two-game absence because of a strained groin muscle and the Wild also welcomed right wing Chuck Kobasew to the lineup. Kobasew was acquired in a trade with
Boston on Sunday. Watch Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues Live Online Streaming.

Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Live Streaming

2009-10-23T09:03:00.000-07:00

Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Live Streaming

Time : 7:30 pm EDT Fri Oct 23, 2009

Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Live Streaming, Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Live Live, NHL live Online Streaming. Everything seems to be coming easy these days for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have cruised to the NHL’s best start four months after winning the franchise’s third Stanley Cup. They’re about to see how they handle their first sign of adversity. All-Star defenseman Sergei Gonchar could miss up to six weeks with a broken wrist, and the Penguins will look to extend their winning streak to seven in their first game without him Friday night against the visiting Florida Panthers. Pittsburgh (8-1-0) has picked up right where it left off last season, surging to its best start after nine games since opening 8-0 with a tie in the lockout-shortened 1995 season.

The Penguins looked dominant in a 5-1 home win over St. Louis on Tuesday in which five players scored, but the victory came with a price. Gonchar collided with Blues forward David Backes in the second period and broke his wrist, leaving a huge hole on the blue line and top power-play unit. “We are going to miss Sergei but there are going to be guys who have the opportunity to step up,” coach Dan Bylsma said. “Our team has shown in the past that they have the ability to do that.”

The Panthers (2-5-0) dealt Pittsburgh one of those four regulation losses, but the Penguins also beat them twice during a seven-game winning streak in March behind two goals apiece from Sidney Crosby and Tyler Kennedy. Marc-Andre Fleury, who’s 8-0-0 with a 1.96 goals-against average this season, is 3-5-0 with a 3.52 GAA in his career against the Panthers.Those struggles, plus Pittsburgh’s date Saturday against Atlantic Division rival New Jersey, could mean Brent Johnson will get a start in goal. He is 6-3-1 with a 2.42 GAA versus Florida. watch Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Live NHL Live Online

Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings Live Streaming

2009-10-21T22:25:00.000-07:00

Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings Live Streaming

Time : 10:30 pm EDT Thu Oct 22, 2009

Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings Live Streaming. Watch Live Streaming Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings. Los Angeles will finally return to the friendly confines of Staples Center after trudging through a nine-day trip that included stops along the East Coast and in the Midwest. The Kings began their six-game road swing with triumphs over St. Louis and the New York Islanders before losing three straight to the Rangers, Red Wings and Blue Jackets. Eight players were suffering from flu-like symptoms the past week, including Alexander Frolov, Teddy Purcell, Ryan Smyth, Brad Richardson and Justin Williams. The Stars, who are playing their third game in four nights, are coming off a 4-2 win in Anaheim on

The Stars will be going for a two-game sweep in Southern California after the 4-2 win at Anaheim on Wednesday, giving them eight of a possible 10 points at home. "We had a really good first two periods," defenseman Trevor Daley said. You can be sure they'll be looking for revenge after being soundly beaten at home by the Kings on Monday."There was a lack of desperation," Stars captain Brenden Morrow said the 4-1 loss. "L.A. came out fighting in the second period and we had a lackluster effort."

The Kings have outshot their opponents in three of their last four games but have scored just nine goals in that span. Coach Terry Murray, whose team erupted for 4 goals on 32 shots against Marty Turco on Monday, thinks he has the solution. "We have to go after it harder," Murray said. "If we're not making the pretty plays, then we have to get really dug in and get to the areas that, we're going to have to find a way to get it done in those places. But we've got to score, obviously. We've got to dig in. Our power play has taken a step backward on us now. Our entries are not as crisp as what they were in the first four games, and the offensive-zone play is not quite the same. Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings Live Streaming. Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings Live.

Detroit Red Wings vs Phoenix Coyotes Live Streaming

2009-10-21T22:24:00.000-07:00

Detroit Red Wings vs Phoenix Coyotes Live Streaming

Time : 10:00 pm EDT Thu Oct 22, 2009

Detroit Red Wings vs Phoenix Coyotes Live Streaming. Detroit Red Wings vs Phoenix Coyotes Live. The Detroit Red Wings are off to a relatively slow start, but it’s not entirely surprising considering the injuries to stars Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen. The Phoenix Coyotes’ excellent beginning, on the other hand, can only qualify as shocking. Phoenix looks to win a fourth straight game for the first time in nearly two years Thursday night against the visiting Red Wings, who should have Datsyuk back as they seek their first road victory.

Detroit (3-3-1) has hardly looked like the team that was a bounce or two away from winning a second consecutive Stanley Cup last spring, but a pair of injuries have played a role in their unimpressive start. Franzen tore the ACL in his left knee in an Oct. 8 win over Chicago, leaving him out four months, and Datsyuk has missed the team’s past two games due to an upper-body injury. Datsyuk is expected to return Thursday, but he may have a difficult time scoring his first goal since Game 2 of the Red Wings’ Western Conference quarterfinal series against Columbus. Phoenix (5-2-0) has been the league’s stingiest team in the early going, yielding 10 goals in seven games and holding opponents to one goal in their last 21 power-play opportunities.

The Coyotes went 1-1-2 against Detroit in 2008-09 - Jovanovski had two goals and four assists - after losing eight straight in the series over the two previous seasons. While Phoenix’s Ilya Bryzgalov has been excellent in goal - his 1.14 goals-against average leads the league - the Red Wings can hardly say the same about Chris Osgood. The veteran is 3-2-1 with a 3.21 GAA after
giving up three third-period goals Saturday against Colorado, turning a 2-0 lead after two periods into a 4-3 shootout loss.Detroit Red Wings vs Phoenix Coyotes Live Streaming. Watch Live Streaming.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers Live Streaming

2009-10-21T22:22:00.000-07:00

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers Live Streaming

Time : 9:30 pm EDT Thu Oct 22, 2009

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers Live Streaming. Watch Live Hockey Streaming Online. After falling in a city where they haven’t had much success, the Columbus Blue Jackets will try to bounce back in a place where they have a similar track record. The Blue Jackets continue their four-game road trip Thursday night when they try to end the Edmonton Oilers’ three-game home winning streak. Columbus (5-2-0) had its three-game win streak snapped Tuesday with a 6-3 loss at Calgary as Steve Mason had a difficult night, making 16 saves on 22 shots. “He struggled, he really struggled,” coach Ken Hitchcock said. “The difference in the hockey game was when it was 3-3, (Flames goaltender Miikka) Kiprusoff had to make six or seven great saves and then when it was 4-3, he had to make three or four unbelievable saves and he did it, and that’s what got them the two points.”

The Blue Jackets fell to 5-11-1 all-time at Calgary, and that’s slightly better than their 4-10-2 record at Rexall Place. These clubs split four meetings last season, with right wing Ales Hemsky
producing three goals and five assists in the first three for Edmonton. Mason had 19 saves in a 1-0 victory Feb. 26 in the last matchup. Hitchcock, though, is expected to give backup Mathieu Garon his second start of the season. Garon played for Edmonton from 2007-09 before he was dealt Jan. 17 to Pittsburgh.

The veteran goaltender made 36 saves in his lone start this season, a 2-0 victory at Phoenix on Oct. 10. He’s 2-5-1 with a 3.56 goals-against average against the Oilers. Like Columbus, Edmonton (5-2-1) is off to a hot start as it completes a season-opening stretch with seven of its first nine games at home. Coach Pat Quinn, though, is quick to downplay expectations for a club that has missed the playoffs the last three seasons. The Oilers got a spectacular 39-save performance from Nikolai Khabibulin in a 2-1 victory over Minnesota on Monday. Khabibulin is 4-1-1 with a 2.60 GAA at home this year.Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers Live Streaming.

San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Live Streaming

2009-10-21T22:20:00.001-07:00

San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Live Streaming

Time : 7:30 pm EDT Thu Oct 22, 2009

San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Live Streaming. Watch Live Streaming San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning. The San Jose Sharks have rebounded from early deficits twice already on this road trip, but they’re hoping a win will come a little easier Thursday. The high-powered Sharks will try to get off to a good start and beat the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning for the fifth straight time as they continue their six-game trip. San Jose’s opponent has scored first in each of the last six games, but the Sharks are still 4-1-1 in that stretch, posting back-to-back victories in New York over the Islanders and Rangers.

They trailed the Rangers 2-0 midway through the first period Monday night but bounced back with an offensive outburst in a 7-3 victory. Devin Setoguchi had two goals and an assist, while Patrick Marleau also chipped in with three points. Buoyed by NHL assist leader Joe Thornton and the fast start of newcomer Dany Heatley, San Jose (5-3-1) has averaged 3.5 goals per
game. The Sharks, though, haven’t needed that many in recent matchups with the Lightning. In four meetings between the clubs since the 2004-05 lockout, the Sharks have gone 4-0-0 and outscored Tampa Bay 17-4, including a 7-1 home win Jan. 13.

They also won 3-0 at Tampa last Oct. 25, with Boyle assisting on the first goal in his initial return to Tampa after the Lightning traded him to San Jose on July 4, 2008. Boyle spent five-plus seasons as one of the team’s top blueliners, notching 10 postseason points during the Lightning’s run to the Stanley Cup in 2004. Those times of prosperity are only a memory for Tampa Bay (2-3-2) as it sputters to another difficult start. Last season, coach Barry Melrose was fired after starting 5-7-4, and the Lightning finished as the league’s second-worst team.

Nashville Predators vs Ottawa Senators Live Streaming

2009-10-21T22:18:00.000-07:00

Nashville Predators vs Ottawa Senators Live Streaming

Time : 7:30 pm EDT Thu Oct 22, 2009

Nashville Predators vs Ottawa Senators Live Streaming. Watch Live Hockey Streaming .This is the only meeting between these teams this season. Last season, Nick Foligno and Dany Heatley scored first-period goals and Alex Auld made 24 saves to lead the Senators to a 2-0 victory at Nashville on Feb. 16. The Predators have to get it together and fast. In their first eight games they've been shut out twice and have scored three non-shootout goals only once. Their 11 non-shootout goals as a League low. On the other hand, the Senators have been quite stingy in giving up goals -- only five teams have a better goals-against per game than Ottawa's 2.29.

This is the third game on a five-game road trip for Nashville, which had a 3-2 shootout loss at Washington last Saturday and a 3-2 regulation loss at Boston on Wednesday. The Predators have lost six games in a row after a 2-0-0 start. The Predators, already one of the lowest scoring teams in the League, were forced to place top-line center and captain Jason Arnott on injured reserve with a left shoulder/arm injury on Monday. He will be out for one to two weeks. "It's tough. It's part of the game, though," Arnott told the Tennessean. "I'm glad it's not overly serious and it's not going to be a real long injury. Hopefully I'll be back soon, playing with the guys and helping them out." Arnott is the second to a member of the No. 1 line to miss time this season with injury. J.P. Dumont sat out four games earlier.

This is Ottawa's eighth game of the season and fifth on home ice. It also marks the start of a two-game homestand at Scotiabank Place, where the Senators are 3-1-0. The Senators are likely to get back rookie center Peter Regin; he is listed as probable. The Ottawa Sun reported he would replace Ryan Shannon as the center for Nick Foligno and Chris Neil. Regin has missed the last three games with a shoulder injury. "He's a good player, a very good player and he was playing well up until the injury," coach Cory Clouston said. Regin had 2 goals and an assist and was plus-3 in the four games he played before being injured.

Washington Capitals vs Atlanta Thrashers Live Streaming

2009-10-21T22:16:00.000-07:00

Washington Capitals vs Atlanta Thrashers Live Streaming

Time : 7:00 pm EDT Thu Oct 22, 2009

Washington Capitals vs Atlanta Thrashers Live Streaming. Watch Live Hockey Streaming. It's the first of six meetings between the Southeast Division rivals. Last season, the Capitals took four of six games from Atlanta and earned a 4-2 victory in the final showdown on April 7. Semyon Varlamov made 29 saves for the win. Two of the three best Russian players on the planet go head-to-head in this one, as Washington's Alex Ovechkin faces Atlanta's Ilya Kovalchuk. Both are off to terrific starts, as Ovechkin has 16 points (9 goals, 7 assists) in eight games, while Kovalchuk is 7-1-8 in six contests. Kovalchuk is in the final year of his contract with the Thrashers and is set to hit the open market on July 1, 2010.

As expected, Washington is off to a solid start and is gunning for its third straight win. The Caps made it two in a row on Saturday with a 3-2 shootout victory against the Nashville Predators. Ovechkin had both goals in regulation before recording the lone tally in the shootout. But Ovechkin wasn't the only hero on Saturday. Semyon Varlamov, who seized the No. 1 goalie job last postseason, stopped the final 12 shots he faced and then denied all three of Nashville's chances in the shootout Washington Capitals vs Atlanta Thrashers Live Streaming. .

Not many expected Atlanta to get off to such as fast start, especially with an early five-game trip. But the Thrashers went 3-1-1, including a 2-1 shootout loss at Montreal on Tuesday thanks to the heroics of rookie goaltender Ondrej Pavelec. "He played really, really well, and I thought their goalie played really well, too," Thrashers coach John Anderson said of Tuesday's goalie duel between Pavelec and Montreal's Jaroslav Halak. "He made some big saves for them, too, and you don't get goaltending battles like this very often and it was great. I was very, very happy with it and I wish we would have won at the end, but that's the way it goes."

Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers Live Streaming

2009-10-21T22:14:00.000-07:00

Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers Live Streaming

Time : 7:00 pm EDT Thu Oct 22, 2009

Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers Live Streaming. Watch Live Streaming. This is the first of four meetings between the teams this season. They split four games in 2008-09, with each winning once in the other's home arena. Two of the games were one-goal affairs, including a Flyers 4-3 overtime win in Boston in February. How will the Bruins handle their second game in as many nights with their laundry list of injuries? How will the Flyers look playing just their second game since Oct. 11?

Last season's Eastern Conference leaders are languishing through a tough start. Defense, the team's calling card, has been spotty. Goaltender Tim Thomas is allowing more than a goal per game more than he did last season. As a team, they're allowing 3.29 goals per game, up from the League-best 2.32 they allowed last season. Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers Live Streaming.

Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers Live Streaming. Coach John Stevens has used the team's down time -- the Flyers have played once in the last 11 days -- to reconfigure his top line. Arron Asham, a healthy scratch for the first three games, will play on the right side with center Mike Richards and left wing Simon Gagne. The hope is Asham can clear space for Gagne, who has yet to score a goal this season.

New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens Live Streaming

2009-10-21T22:12:00.000-07:00

New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens Live Streaming

Time : 7:00 pm EDT Thu Oct 22, 2009

Watch Live Streaming. New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens Live Streaming It's the first of four meetings between the teams this season. The visiting team won all four games in 2008-09, with the Islanders winning once in a shootout and once in OT at the Bell Centre. The Isles will make their other visit to Montreal on Monday.Both teams come into the game off shootout victories that ended long losing streaks. The Islanders continued their habit of blowing third-period leads, but scored on all three shootout tries to beat Carolina 4-3 at the Nassau Coliseum. Montreal ended a five-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over Atlanta.

The wins cooled off the heat on both teams. Montreal's five-game losing streak included back-to-back defeats in its first two home games. The Islanders hadn't won in 10 games before scoring on all three shootout tries. Although they finally won a game, the Islanders have to be concerned about their continuing inability to close out games. The Isles are 1-2 in shootouts but have led in the third period in all three -- including a 3-1 margin with less than half of the final period to go against Carolina on Wednesday.

Who's the No. 1 goaltender? Coach Jacques Martin went with Jaroslav Halak on Tuesday and was rewarded with the slump-breaking shootout win. Carey Price played six of Montreal's first seven games, but went 2-4-0. It will be interesting to see if Halak's solid performance in the win over the Thrashers earns him back-to-back starts. "I want to be a No. 1 goaltender but I'm patient," Halak told the media after practice Wednesday. "I'm a bull, a Taurus. I'm determined, but I'm also patient."New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens Live Streaming.

New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Live Streaming

2009-10-21T22:09:00.000-07:00

New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Live Streaming

Time : 7:00 pm EDT Thu Oct 22, 2009

New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Live Streaming. New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers sopcast. With their backup goaltender having a poor game, the New York Rangers were unable to extend a lengthy winning streak. Getting No. 1 netminder Henrik Lundqvist back between the pipes against the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden could help them get back in the win column. Lundqvist, expected to be back in goal, looks to win his seventh straight start and continue his home dominance of the Devils on Thursday night, while New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur tries to tie the all-time shutout record.

The Rangers (7-2-0) entered Monday’s game against San Jose riding a seven-game winning streak - their longest since the 2005-06 season - but allowed more than three goals for the first time this season in a 7-3 loss. New York jumped out to a 2-0 lead less than 10 minutes into the game, but the Sharks responded with six straight scores. “We have some things to work on,” Rangers coach John Tortorella said. “The first two periods, we weren’t as bad as what the score was at that point. I don’t think we were terrible.”

Tortorella opted to give the red-hot Lundqvist a night off, but the strategy didn’t work. Backup Steve Valiquette allowed five goals on 18 shots, including three on 10 shots in the second period. Lundqvist, who posted a 2.00 goals-against average while winning his previous six games, replaced Valiquette at the start of the third and stopped 10 of 12 shots. Prior to Monday, the Rangers had given up a total of five goals in their previous four games. They could see a return to that sort of success Thursday. Lundqvist is 10-1-1 with a 1.32 GAA and three shutouts in 12 career starts against the Devils (4-3-0) at Madison Square Garden, yielding one score or fewer in five of the last seven meetings.New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers. Watch Live Streaming New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers.

Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks Live Streaming

2009-10-21T06:11:00.000-07:00

Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks Live Streaming

Time : 10:00 pm EDT Wed Oct 21, 2009

Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks Live Streaming. Watch Live Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks sopcast stream online. Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks Live. The Anaheim Ducks are coming off their most lopsided home loss in nearly two years. Improved play with the man advantage could help them get back on track.The Ducks look to snap a four-game power play drought as they continue a six-game homestand Wednesday night against the Pacific Division rival Dallas Stars. Anaheim (3-3-1) fell 5-0 against St. Louis on Saturday night, suffering its worst home defeat since a 5-0 loss to Dallas on Nov. 5, 2007.

The Ducks’ struggles on the power play were part of the problem against the Blues.Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks Live. They went 0 for 5, including three missed opportunities in the first period.Anaheim was tied for fourth in the NHL last season with a 23.6 conversion percentage on the power play, but it’s near the bottom of the league at 14.3 percent (4 for 28) this season. The Ducks are 0 for 17 with the man advantage in their last four games and 1 for 16 at home this season.

Neither has Dallas. The Stars (3-2-3) have gone 0 for 12 on the power play in their last three contests, including an 0-for-4 performance in a 4-1 loss to Los Angeles on Monday night. Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks Live. Rookie Jamie Benn scored his second goal of the season to give the Stars a 1-0 first-period lead against the Kings, but Dallas was outshot 18-4 and outscored 3-0 in the second. Dallas, which has dropped its last two home games by a combined 7-1, hopes to rebound on the road, where it’s 2-0-2.Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks Live.

Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Streaming

2009-10-21T06:08:00.000-07:00

Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Streaming

Time : 8:30 pm EDT Wed Oct 21, 2009

Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Streaming. Watch Live Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks sopcast stream. The Chicago Blackhawks eliminated the Vancouver Canucks in the Western Conference semifinals last season. Both teams are going to need improved play from their No. 1 goaltenders to have any chance of advancing that far again. Still seeking their first road win of the season, the Canucks look for a third straight strong performance from Roberto Luongo on Wednesday night when they visit the Blackhawks. In their first postseason appearance in seven years, the Blackhawks ousted Calgary in six games before disposing of the Canucks in six, including a 7-5 victory at the United Center in the series finale May 11.

Nikolai Khabibulin played every minute of every game in that series for Chicago (5-2-1) but he signed with Edmonton in the offseason, leaving Cristobal Huet to assume the starting job. Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Live . Huet has had a sluggish start in his new role, going 2-2-1 with a 3.25 goals-against average while backup Antti Niemi is 3-0-0 with a 1.73 GAA and one shutout. Huet allowed four goals on 25 shots in a 4-3 loss to Dallas on Saturday, drawing the ire of the home fans when he was unable to stop a long-distance slapper from Toby Petersen in the second period. Huet was pulled from his previous home game after giving up three goals in just more than seven minutes.

Vancouver is 3-2-0 in its last five games following a season-opening three-game losing streak but has yet to record a point in four road contests. Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Live. Offense figures to be an issue for the Canucks as they await the return of high-scoring forward Daniel Sedin , who is expected to miss three more weeks with a broken foot. Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Live . Daniel and twin brother Henrik tied for the team lead last season with 82 points. Henrik Sedin is off to an impressive start with a team-best 11 points.

Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Live Streaming

2009-10-21T06:06:00.000-07:00

Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Live Streaming

Time : 8:00 pm EDT Wed Oct 21, 2009

Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Live Streaming. Watch Live Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild. The Colorado Avalanche figured this road trip would be an early indicator of how far they have come from last season’s disappointing finish. They have to be excited about the results. The Avalanche close a seven-game road trip Wednesday seeking a fifth straight win when they visit the struggling Minnesota Wild, who return home from a terrible road trip of their own.

After finishing last season with the worst record in the Western Conference, Colorado (6-1-1) appeared to be in for a daunting challenge with its longest road swing of the season coming in its opening month. Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Live Streaming. The Avalanche have passed the test, as solid goaltending has propelled them to a 4-1-1 mark on the trip and a tie with Calgary for the early conference lead with 13 points.

Colorado, which was 14-24-3 on the road last year, is off to its best start since going 6-0-2 to open 2000-01 - the season of its last Stanley Cup championship. While Anderson has played a big part in the success, so has an improved offense. After averaging a league-low 2.4 goals per game in 2008-09, the Avalanche have scored four or more three times in the first six games of the road trip.While the Avalanche have enjoyed an outstanding trip, Minnesota’s play away from home has dropped the team to the bottom of the Northwest Division . NHL Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Live Streaming .

Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers Live Streaming

2009-10-21T06:04:00.000-07:00

Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers Live Streaming

Time : 7:30 pm EDT Wed Oct 21, 2009

Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers Live Streaming. Watch Live Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers. The Buffalo Sabres didn’t have all their stars on the ice while suffering their first regulation loss of the season, but that shouldn’t be a problem in the opener of a three-game road trip. The Sabres expect to have Ryan Miller in goal and could have high-scoring left wing Thomas Vanek back Wednesday when they visit a Florida Panthers club coming off its first win on North American soil.

Buffalo (4-1-1) fell 4-2 in Atlanta on Saturday, snapping a four-game winning streak that dated to a 2-1 overtime loss to Montreal in the season opener. The Sabres were doomed by a slow start, as the Thrashers fired 12 of the game’s first 13 shots in the opening 10 minutes to jump out to a 2-0 lead. Buffalo then outshot Atlanta 41-15 in the final 50 minutes - including a 20-4 advantage in the third period - but was stymied by the stellar play of Thrashers goaltender Johan Hedberg .

The Sabres went 3-1-0 against the Panthers last season and have won 10 of the last 13 meetings. Florida (2-4-0) defeated Philadelphia 4-2 on Friday, snapping a four-game losing streak since beating Chicago 4-3 in a shootout in the season opener in Finland on Oct. 2. The Panthers’ offense finally showed some signs of life against the Flyers after tallying six goals during the skid. Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers Live Streaming. Watch Live Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers .

Nashville Predators vs Boston Bruins Live Streaming

2009-10-21T06:02:00.000-07:00

Nashville Predators vs Boston Bruins Live Streaming

Time : 7:00 pm EDT Wed Oct 21, 2009

Nashville Predators vs Boston Bruins Live Streaming. Watch Live Nashville Predators vs Boston Bruins. The Boston Bruins have been unsatisfied with their mixed results to start the season, but they’d hardly prefer the kind of consistency the Nashville Predators have shown. The sputtering Predators try to snap a five-game losing streak Wednesday night when they visit a Bruins team coming off another defeat and dealing with the loss of winger Milan Lucic .

Boston (3-4-0) had the best record in the Eastern Conference in 2008-09 but has alternated wins and losses this season, a trend it looks to temporarily continue following a 4-1 defeat at Phoenix on Saturday night. The effort was especially disheartening after the team had shown major signs of progress during a 3-0 win at Dallas the previous night.

The Bruins also will be missing Chuck Kobasew after trading the veteran right wing to Minnesota on Sunday. Boston received wingers Craig Weller and Alexander Fallstrom for Kobasew, who had no goals through seven games after scoring 21 last season. Boston is having problems in net and on the penalty kill.

Facing Nashville (2-4-1) could present a good opportunity to rebound, considering the Predators have totaled four goals while dropping their last five games. Nashville is 1 for 24 on the power play, with the goal coming in the season opener Oct. 3. The team’s six-game drought without a power-play goal matches its longest since the final seven games of the 2002-03 season, when they went 0-5-1 with one tie. The Predators finally earned their first point since Oct. 8 with a 3-2 shootout loss at Washington on Saturday night - a result owed largely to Dan Ellis’ 33 saves.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Live Streaming

2009-10-21T05:59:00.000-07:00

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Live Streaming

Time : 7:00 pm EDT Wed Oct 21, 2009

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Live Streaming. Watch Live Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders .The Carolina Hurricanes have mostly struggled on offense, especially on the road. They have a prime opportunity to end those woes Wednesday night. That’s when the Hurricanes will try to earn their fifth straight victory over the winless New York Islanders and fifth in a row at Nassau Coliseum.

Carolina (2-4-1) has scored 14 goals this season—only three teams have fewer—and half of them came in a 7-2 rout of Florida on Oct. 9. That win marked the only time the Hurricanes have scored more than two goals in a game, and since that victory they’ve totaled four goals while losing three straight. Carolina has been outscored 14-4 in losing all three road games this season and opened a four-game trip Saturday night with a 2-0 loss to New Jersey.

The Hurricanes outscored New York 24-9 in those four matchups and are 11-3-1 in the series since Jan. 6, 2006. They’re 16-5-2 in Long Island since moving from Hartford before the 1997-98 season. One team with fewer goals than Carolina this season is the Islanders (0-3-3), who have scored 13 en route to the worst start in franchise history. They join Toronto as the league’s only winless clubs. The Islanders led 1-0 after outshooting the Sharks 19-8 in the first period but gave up two goals in each of the next two periods while getting outshot in both. NHL
Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Live Online Streaming .

Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers Live Streaming

2009-10-18T21:51:00.000-07:00

Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers Live Streaming

Time : 9:00 pm EDT Mon Oct 19, 2009

Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers Live Streaming. Mikael Samuelsson is beginning to get comfortable with Vancouver’s offense. Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers Live Streaming. . Perhaps the Canucks can follow suit and settle down on the road. With Samuelsson leading the way, the Canucks look to win on the road for the first time this season as they face the Northwest Division rival Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. Samuelsson, who signed a signed a three-year, $7.5 million free-agent contract in July after four seasons in Detroit, has three goals in his last four games. He scored the go-ahead goal on a rebound just as a power play expired 3:49 into the third period as Vancouver (3-4-0) beat Minnesota 2-1 on Saturday night.

Vancouver plays two straight road games, including a matchup with Chicago on Wednesday night, before returning home for three contests. A matchup at Edmonton may not help the Canucks’ cause. Vancouver has lost four of its last six road games (2-2-2) versus the Oilers (4-2-1) after winning the previous four. But the Canucks enter this contest having won three of their last four after an 0-3 start. They’ve been able to bounce back despite injuries to forwards Daniel Sedin (foot), Pavol Demitra (shoulder) and defenseman Sami Salo (knee). Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers Live Streaming .

The Oilers also had to contend with injuries in their last contest, beating the Wild 5-2 on Friday without forward Ales Hemsky (flu). Defensemen Sheldon Souray and Steve Staios, meanwhile, continue to miss time due to concussions. The Oilers have been led by Dustin Penner and Gilbert Brule, who have combined for nine of the team’s 28 goals. Both players scored twice against Minnesota. Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers Live Streaming .

Los Angeles Kings vs Dallas Stars Live Streaming

2009-10-18T21:48:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles Kings vs Dallas Stars Live Streaming

Time : 8:30 pm EDT Mon Oct 19, 2009

Los Angeles Kings vs Dallas Stars Live Streaming. The Los Angeles Kings looked poised to contend in the Pacific Division after reeling off a four-game winning streak that included victories on the first two stops of their six-game road trip. Los Angeles Kings vs Dallas Stars Live Streaming . Three uninspiring losses later, they look more like the team that’s failed to qualify for the last six postseasons. The Kings will try to end their longest road trip of the season on a positive note Monday night when they visit the division rival Dallas Stars. Los Angeles (4-4-0) lost its home opener but won its next four games, giving early hope to a franchise that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2001-02.

Los Angeles was 0 for 5 with the man advantage Saturday in a 4-1 loss at Columbus. “I’m not very happy about the game - not very happy,” coach Terry Murray said. “We need to check better and make better decisions with the puck.” About one-third of the Kings’ roster is suffering from flu-like symptoms, but defenseman Matt Greene wasn’t about to let Los Angeles use that as an excuse.

Dallas (3-1-3), meanwhile, was facing a tall order Saturday at Chicago - one night after failing to muster any offense in a 3-0 home loss to Boston. However, the Stars scored four times at even strength against the Blackhawks, with Brenden Morrow collecting his team-high fifth goal in a
4-3 victory. Backup goaltender Alex Auld, on his fifth team in four seasons, made 29 saves to improve to 2-0-0. The Stars have already had three games end in shootouts - losing them all - and seeing a game go past regulation was nothing unusual against the Kings last season. None of the six games between the Pacific foes was decided by more than one goal, four went into overtime and three ended in shootouts - with Los Angeles winning two of those. Los Angeles Kings vs Dallas Stars Live Streaming .

San Jose Sharks vs New York Rangers Live Streaming

2009-10-18T21:46:00.000-07:00

San Jose Sharks vs New York Rangers Live Streaming

Time : 7:00 pm EDT Mon Oct 19, 2009

San Jose Sharks vs New York Rangers Live Streaming. The New York Rangers are the hottest team in the NHL, and Marian Gaborik(notes) is a big reason why.San Jose Sharks vs New York Rangers Live Streaming. The offseason acquisition will try to help the Rangers match their longest winning streak in almost 35 years Monday night when they face the San Jose Sharks at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers (7-1-0) opened the season with a 3-2 loss at Pittsburgh on Oct. 2. They’ve followed that by winning seven in a row, including Saturday’s 4-1 victory at Toronto.

It’s their longest win streak since a seven-game run in the 2005-06 season. New York hasn’t put together eight consecutive victories - two shy of the franchise record - since Dec. 27, 1974-Jan. 11, 1975. The arrival of Gaborik, who had two assists Saturday, has boosted a Rangers offense which scored 2.47 goals per game over the previous two seasons, ranking only better than the New York Islanders’ NHL-low 2.36. This season, the Rangers lead the league with 32 goals, and Gaborik has at least one point in every game after leaving Minnesota over the summer to sign a five-year, $37.5 million contract on the first day of free agency.

New York’s increased scoring should be a welcome relief to Lundqvist, who is 6-1-0 with a 2.15 goals-against average. He was 38-25-7 with a 2.43 GAA in 70 games last season, allowing three goals or fewer in 19 of his losses. The Rangers also are in position to win their first five games at MSG for the first time since setting a franchise record with an eight-game run to open the 1990-91 season. They last posted a five-game home winning streak from Oct. 29-Nov. 8, 2007. San Jose Sharks vs New York Rangers Live Streaming .

St. Louis Blues vs Phoenix Coyotes Live Streaming

2009-10-15T05:08:00.000-07:00

St. Louis Blues vs Phoenix Coyotes Live Streaming

Time : 10:00 pm EDT Thu Oct 15, 2009

St. Louis Blues vs Phoenix Coyotes Live Streaming. Solid goaltending has been the backbone of the Phoenix Coyotes’ early season success. Coming off another stellar effort in net from Ilya Bryzgalov, the Coyotes open a four-game homestand Thursday night against the St. Louis Blues, who have yet to win in North America. Bryzgalov should be back in goal after making 26 saves for his second shutout of the young season in a 1-0 shootout victory at San Jose on Monday.The veteran is 3-1-0 with a 0.98 goals-against average for the financially-ailing Coyotes, who are off to a solid start despite the team’s sale being tied up in a complicated bankruptcy proceeding.

Bryzgalov’s work in goal and some strong play in the defensive end, have helped Phoenix (3-2-0) to a winning record despite scoring 10 goals in regulation. The Coyotes have allowed seven goals, including four in their last four contests. “With the way our goaltending is that really makes everything so much easier on the road and at home,” captain Shane Doan told the Coyotes’ official Web site. “Our goaltending has been unbelievable.”

Though the Coyotes were outscored 14-6 while losing all four meetings with the Blues last season, Phoenix could be catching St. Louis at the right time. Set to begin a three-game road trip, the Blues (2-2-0) dropped two in a row at home after winning a pair over Detroit in Sweden to open the season. The Blues fell 2-1 to Los Angeles in their most recent contest Saturday.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Live Streaming

2009-10-15T05:06:00.000-07:00

Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Live Streaming

Time : 8:00 pm EDT Thu Oct 15, 2009

Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Live Streaming. The Chicago Blackhawks have won three straight games decided by one goal. The way the Nashville Predators are playing, they’d probably settle for losing by that much. The Central Division rivals open their season series Thursday night, when the Blackhawks venture into Nashville trying to hand the Predators a fourth straight loss.

Chicago (4-1-1) is starting to resemble the team that reached the Western Conference finals last season, ending a five-year playoff drought in the process. Patrick Sharp had a goal and an assist in Wednesday’s 4-3 home win over Edmonton. “I thought we had a real strong game across the board, all the lines contributing,” Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said. “I thought we had a lot of puck possession, our ‘D’ had a real good gap.

Nashville (2-3-0) played three one-goal games to start this season, winning the first two. The Predators, though, have been outscored 12-1 in losing their last two games. They were shut out for the second time in three games Wednesday in a 6-0 loss at Dallas. Nashville’s offense has produced a league-worst seven goals. Chicago went 3-2-1 against Nashville last season, including two wins in April that helped end the Predators’ streak of consecutive playoff appearances at four.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators Live Streaming

2009-10-15T05:03:00.000-07:00

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators Live Streaming

Time : 7:30 pm EDT Thu Oct 15, 2009

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators Live Streaming. The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking for a third straight victory, and their first this season with Mike Smith in net. Smith is expected to return to action Thursday night for the Lightning when they visit the Ottawa Senators, who are also off to a solid start this season. Tampa Bay (2-1-2) has won back-to-back games behind backup goaltender Antero Niittymaki(notes), who posted a 2.00 goals-against average in those victories. Niittymaki made 31 saves in a 3-2 victory over Florida on Monday. “Niittymaki was as solid as could be,” coach Rick Tocchet said. “He was excellent.”

The Lightning are 0-5-3 in their last eight road games since a 4-3 shootout win March 14 at Florida. They are also 3-16-2 in their last 21 games at Ottawa. The Senators are wrapping up a four-game homestand after their three-game winning streak was snapped Monday in a 4-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Milan Michalek acquired last month from San Jose in the trade for
disgruntled forward Dany Heatley scored his first goal for Ottawa.

Ottawa is looking to correct its early power-play woes. The Senators have scored once with the man advantage in 15 tries, failing to convert on a 5-on-3 advantage for 87 seconds against the Penguins. They’re happy so far with the play of Chris Phillips and Anton Volchenkov. The veteran blueliners lead the club in ice time and are a big reason why Ottawa is among the top teams in the league on the penalty kill. Those defensemen may match up well with the high-scoring Lightning line of Steven Stamkos , Ryan Malone and Martin St. Louis.

Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Live Streaming

2009-10-15T05:00:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Live Streaming

Time : 7:30 pm EDT Thu Oct 15, 2009

Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Live Streaming. Detroit Red Wings goaltender Chris Osgood’s inconsistency is a big reason why the defending Western Conference champions surprisingly share last place in the Central Division. The Los Angeles Kings’ Jon Quick , meanwhile, has rebounded from a rough start to lead his team to an unexpected Pacific Division lead. Quick will try to keep the Kings in first place with a first career win over the Red Wings and Osgood on Thursday night at Joe Louis Arena. After finishing a win shy of a second straight Stanley Cup title, Detroit (2-3-0) is off to its worst start in nine seasons, and the eight-time defending division champs are tied with St. Louis and Nashville in the Central cellar.

The Red Wings have allowed 3.80 goals per game, tied for third worst in the NHL, and their 66.7 penalty-kill percentage also ranks near the bottom. Osgood and Detroit, however, could bounce back Thursday as the Red Wings are 20-2-0 against Los Angeles since Feb. 24, 2003, and 10-1-0 at home. They swept four matchups with the Kings in 2008-09 with Osgood winning twice to improve to 9-2-0 with a 1.72 GAA against the Kings over the last five seasons.

A season after scoring a league-best 295 goals last season, Detroit has averaged 2.8 this season. Already having lost Johan Franzen to a torn ACL, the Red Wings could be without Pavel Datsyuk , who is dealing with an upper body injury. Detroit, however, has converted 7 of 22 power-play chances for a respectable 31.8 percent. The Kings have done even better at 33.3 percent (7 of 21) with Smyth scoring three goals, but are worse at killing penalties (59.1 percent).

Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens Live Streaming

2009-10-15T04:59:00.000-07:00

Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens Live Streaming

Time : 7:30 pm EDT Thu Oct 15, 2009

Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens Live Streaming. While the Colorado Avalanche look to continue their success on the team’s longest road trip of the season, the Montreal Canadiens should be glad to finally return home. The surging Avalanche try for a third straight victory when they visit the Bell Centre for the Canadiens’ home opener Thursday night. Six months after posting the fewest points (69) since the franchise moved to Denver from Quebec in 1995, the Avalanche (4-1-1) have been one of the league’s biggest surprises through the first two weeks of the season.

Colorado improved to 2-1-1 on its seven-game road trip - the longest since the club’s been in Denver - with a 4-1 win at Toronto on Tuesday. Former Maple Leaf Darcy Tucker had a goal with an assist in his first trip back to Toronto since signing with Colorado in the summer of 2008. David Jones scored in his second straight game and added an assist, while defenseman John-Michael Liles also had a goal with an assist for the Avalanche, who’ve recorded four goals in each of their last two contests. Colorado, though, could be without Liles after he suffered a right shoulder injury Tuesday.

Colorado is making its first visit to Montreal since losing 8-5 on Oct. 21, 2006. The Canadiens won 4-2 at Colorado on Feb. 13. Looking to avoid a fourth straight loss, the Canadiens (2-3-0) should be well-rested after concluding their opening road swing with a 3-2 loss at Edmonton on Saturday. The Canadiens should get a boost from finally playing at the Bell Centre, where they went 24-10-7 last season.

San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals Live Streaming

2009-10-15T04:55:00.000-07:00

San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals Live Streaming

Time : 7:00 pm EDT Thu Oct 15, 2009

San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals Live Streaming.The San Jose Sharks would like to get off to a fast start on their six-game eastern trip. Facing a Washington Capitals team they haven’t lost to in more than a decade seems like a good first step. San Jose tries to win its 12th straight over Washington on Thursday night as the Capitals look to avoid their longest losing streak in two seasons. The Sharks (3-2-1) closed their three-game homestand Monday with a 1-0 shootout loss to Phoenix. Evgeni Nabokov made 30 saves and recorded his 48th career shutout as San Jose posted a season-low 26 shots.

San Jose went 1 for 12 on the power play during its homestand after converting 6 for 16 during its 1-2-0 trip to begin the season. “I think it’s a good thing for our club to be going out there right now,” coach Todd McLellan told the Sharks’ official Web site. “It’s one of our longest trips (11 days) of the year. I’m glad it’s early October instead of late March. It will give us a chance to find our game.” That hasn’t been a problem against Washington. In the teams’ only meeting last season, San Jose defeated the visiting Capitals 7-2 on Nov. 22 for its 11th straight victory in this matchup.

Washington’s last victory over the Sharks was on Feb. 20, 1999. San Jose has won six straight in the nation’s capital. Washington (2-2-2) looks to end that streak and its four-game slide, which is its longest since an 0-5-0 stretch from Nov. 10-21, 2007. Washington is looking to bounce back from Monday’s 3-2 shootout loss to New Jersey. Mike Knuble had a goal and an assist after taking Alexander Semin’s spot on the top line, but the Capitals went 0 for 5 on the power play. Washington, which was second in the NHL last season with the man advantage at 25.2 percent, is converting 20.7 percent (6 for 29) this season.

Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks Live Streaming

2009-10-14T10:23:00.000-07:00

Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks Live Streaming

Time : 10:00 pm EDT Wed Oct 14, 2009

Back home for the first time since their opener, the Anaheim Ducks open a six-game stretch at the Honda Center on Wednesday night. Facing a struggling Minnesota Wild team could be what the Ducks need to bounce back from their first shutout of the season. After defeating Philadelphia 3-2 in a shootout less than 24 hours earlier, Anaheim closed its 2-1-1 trip with a 3-0 loss to the New York Rangers on Sunday. “We didn’t execute to our level,” said coach Randy Carlyle, whose team plays in Anaheim for the first time since a 4-1 loss to San Jose on Oct. 3. “When your hockey club is standing still making plays, it shows they are a little bit worn down. We played last night in an emotional comeback. It’s hard to recapture that.”

Making his second start of the season, Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 35 saves, but he gave up three third-period goals to the Rangers. “It’s a tough way to finish a good road trip,” Giguere said. “I don’t think we’re happy with the game tonight, but I think we’re satisfied with the road trip.” Giguere, splitting time in goal with Jonas Hiller , made 28 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to Minnesota on Oct. 6 in the first game of the trip. He is 1-3-1 with a 3.61 goal-against average in his last five starts against the Wild.

Minnesota, though, has since dropped two straight to begin its five-game trip. Brunette scored his team-leading third goal Saturday against San Jose as the Wild lost 4-2 after leading 2-0. Forwards Petr Sykora (groin) and Cal Clutterbuck (sprained ankle) left the game with injuries. The Wild’s Niklas Backstrom is 4-2-0 with a 1.99 GAA in six career starts against the Ducks after making 16 saves in the first matchup this season. Minnesota has won three straight over Anaheim. Watch Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks Live Streaming Online.

Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars Live Streaming

2009-10-14T10:21:00.000-07:00

Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars Live Streaming

Time : 8:30 pm EDT Wed Oct 14, 2009

Although it’s early in the season, the Nashville Predators are concerned about an offense that has produced a league-low seven goals. The Predators will begin their first set of back-to-back games this season when they visit the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night. Nashville (2-2-0) had its offense flounder again along with the rest of its game Monday in a 6-1 home loss to Edmonton. The Predators fell into a 4-0 hole after one period and never recovered. “We lost the game in the first period,” Nashville coach Barry Trotz said. “We’ll learn from this, nobody likes to be embarrassed in their own rink.”

Nashville hosts Chicago on Thursday. Ellis was the starter as Nashville won 3-2 in a shootout at Dallas (1-0-3) in the season opener Oct. 3. Arnott and Steve Sullivan scored for the Predators while James Neal had both goals for the Stars. This is the first home game for Dallas since that contest, and it has yet to lose in regulation. Unfortunately, the Stars have lost all three shootouts they’ve taken part in after a 4-3 loss to Vancouver on Sunday.

Dallas has also been plagued by a penalty kill that is the worst in the league at 56.3 percent. The Stars spent most of Tuesday’s practice working on the penalty kill and shootouts. Stars veteran Mike Modano remains out with a rib injury suffered in the opener against Nashville. Predators forward J.P Dumont is also out after suffering concussion-like symptoms in the same game. Ellis is 3-2 with a 2.17 goals-against average in five career road games against the Stars, who drafted him in the second round in 2000. Watch Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars Live Streaming Online .

Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Streaming

2009-10-14T10:19:00.000-07:00

Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Streaming

Time : 8:30 pm EDT Wed Oct 14, 2009

Teammates with Chicago last season, goaltenders Cristobal Huet and Nikolai Khabibulin are expected to start against each other Wednesday night as the Edmonton Oilers visit the Blackhawks in a matchup of teams seeking three-game winning streaks. Khabibulin helped lead the Blackhawks on a playoff run that ended in the Western Conference finals last spring, when Huet served mostly as the backup. With Huet already signed to a long-term deal, though, Chicago couldn’t afford to re-sign Khabibulin, who left for Edmonton via free agency.

Khabibulin allowed four goals in each of his first two starts for the Oilers - and suffered a 4-3 shootout loss to Calgary in his third - but made 33 saves in a 3-2 win over Montreal on Saturday to lower his goals-against average to 3.13.

Like the Oilers, the Blackhawks are 3-1-1. Huet has earned only one of those wins - a 6-5 shootout victory at home against Colorado on Saturday night. His performance Monday night raised his GAA to 3.69 and dropped his save percentage to .831. The Oilers have had trouble scoring in recent trips to Chicago. Since the beginning of the 2005-06 season, the Blackhawks are 5-0-3 at home against Edmonton and have allowed two goals or fewer in all five wins. Watch Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Streaming Online .

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes Live Streaming

2009-10-14T10:17:00.000-07:00

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes Live Streaming

Time : 7:00 pm EDT Wed Oct 14, 2009

The Pittsburgh Penguins have won all four of their road contests this season, but the Carolina Hurricanes might have a different four-game set in their memory banks as they meet the defending Stanley Cup champions at RBC Center. The Penguins try to set a franchise record by opening the season with a fifth straight road win Wednesday night when they visit Raleigh for the first time since sweeping the Hurricanes out of the Eastern Conference finals in May.

Pittsburgh (5-1-0) rallied from a 2-0 series deficit against Washington to beat the Capitals in seven games in the semifinals last spring, then used that momentum to quickly oust Carolina. Evgeni Malkin had nine points - including six goals - and Sidney Crosby chipped in seven points in the four-game sweep, the first suffered by the Hurricanes franchise since Montreal ushered the Hartford Whalers out in four games 20 years earlier.

The Penguins went on to beat Detroit in seven games and claim their third Cup, and so far they’ve looked as good defending it as they did winning it - even when their stars aren’t scoring.
Malkin and Crosby combined for four goals and six assists in Pittsburgh’s first three road wins, but were held off the scoresheet Monday against Ottawa. Tyler Kennedy , though, scored twice - including the game-winner - in the Penguins’ 4-1 victory, giving him an NHL-best three winners and tying him with Crosby for the team goal-scoring lead with four. Watch Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes Live Streaming Online .

Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers Live Streaming

2009-10-14T10:15:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers Live Streaming

Time : 7:00 pm EDT Wed Oct 14, 2009

After opening the season with a loss, both the New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings are two of the hottest teams in the NHL, and both clubs are looking for their longest winning streaks in more than 3 1/2 years. Only one of those teams will match that feat Wednesday night when the Rangers host the surprising Kings. The Rangers (5-1-0) began the season with a 3-2 loss at Pittsburgh on Oct. 2, while the Kings (4-1-0) fell 6-3 to Phoenix in their opener the following night.

Since then, New York has won five in a row and Los Angeles has four consecutive victories - a fast start for a Kings team that failed to reach the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season in 2008-09. The Kings - 2-0 on their current six-game road trip - are in position to win five in a row for the first time since Feb. 11-March 7, 2006, after beating the New York Islanders 2-1 on Monday. The Rangers, who also started last season 5-0 en route to their fourth consecutive postseason appearance, last won six straight during a seven-game run from Feb. 1-March 2, 2006. Watch Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers Live Streaming Online.

Los Angeles’ success has been keyed by its top line of Smyth, center Anze Kopitar and right wing Justin Williams . The trio has combined for nine of the team’s 19 goals, and added 14 assists. “We were put together right off the bat in training camp,” said Kopitar, who netted his fourth goal Monday on assists from his linemates. “Ryan is experienced enough and Justin is experienced enough that they know what it takes to get the chemistry going. It’s just a good mixture on the line. We’re clicking pretty good and hopefully we can keep it going.”

Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs Live Streaming

2009-10-12T21:25:00.000-07:00

Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs Live Streaming

Time : 7:30 pm EDT Tue Oct 13, 2009

Colorado Avalanche’s strong start may be a surprise to some, just not to those in the Avalanche locker room. The surging Avalanche look for a second straight victory as they continue their longest road trip of the season Tuesday night against the winless Toronto Maple Leafs. Milan Hejduk scored his second goal and David Jones added one with an assist in his season debut to lead Colorado (3-1-1) to a 4-3 win at Boston on Monday afternoon. Six months after finishing with 69 points - the fewest since the franchise moved from Quebec to Denver in 1995 - the Avalanche have earned a point in four of five contests to open the season.

After winning its first two games at home, Colorado recorded its first road victory Monday while improving to 1-1-1 on a seven-game road-trip - the longest since the franchise has been in Denver. Now, the Avalanche head to Toronto, where the Maple Leafs (0-4-1) join the Islanders as the NHL’s only winless teams. This is Colorado’s first trip to Toronto since winning 4-1 there Oct. 18, 2006.

Colorado has already received a boost with Jones back. The third-year winger, who missed 34 games last season with a shoulder injury, was out since late last month with a bruised chest. The Maple Leafs (0-4-1) return home after falling 7-2 to the New York Rangers on Monday. Toronto has been outscored 24-12 and given up five or more goals in three of its first five contests. Watch Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs Live Streaming Online.