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Coyotes nip Canucks in shootout

Coyotes defenseman Adrian Aucoin scored the decisive goal in the sixth round of the shootout, as Phoenix edged the homeward-bound Vancouver Canucks, 4-3, at Jobing.com Arena.

Sabres continue winning ways against Stars

Thomas Vanek scored the eventual game-winner midway through the second period, as the Buffalo Sabres continued their recent dominance over the Dallas Stars with a 5-3 victory at HSBC Arena.

Sharp scores twice as Blackhawks beat Kings in OT

Patrick Sharp opened the scoring early in the contest and lit the lamp 2:08 into overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 win over Los Angeles at United Center.

Fleischmann, Capitals edge Hurricanes in overtime

Tomas Fleischmann scored with 1:40 remaining in overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at Verizon Center.

National Hockey League Game Capsules

Tomas Fleischmann scored with 1:40 remaining in overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at Verizon Center. In the extra session, Fleischmann hammered a Eric Belanger feed past Carolina goaltender Manny Legace, who made 35 saves in a losing effort. Mike Green scored twice on the power play for Washington, which is closing in on its third consecutive Southeast Division crown and firmly entrenched atop the Eastern Conference with a 15-point lead over Pittsburgh. The Capitals, with 99 points, are also six points ahead of San Jose and Chicago in the race for the league's best overall record. Jose Theodore turned aside 28 shots to earn the win. Jussi Jokinen, Tuomo Ruutu and Patrick Dwyer each tallied for the Hurricanes, who have dropped two of their last three games after winning seven straight.

Devils double up Rangers

Devils captain Jamie Langenbrunner was one of six different goal-scorers, as New Jersey doubled up the New York Rangers, 6-3, at Prudential Center.

Islanders C Schremp out for season

The New York Islanders announced that center Rob Schremp will miss the remainder of the season.

Chelios joining Thrashers for 26th NHL season

The Atlanta Thrashers recalled veteran defenseman Chris Chelios on Wednesday, marking the 26th consecutive NHL season in which the 48-year-old will participate.

Stars shoot for rare win in Buffalo

After losing its first three games after the Winter Olympics, Dallas is coming off a victory that could very well turn its luck around. Now all it has to do is pick up its first victory at Buffalo in over 12 years.

Kings visit Blackhawks for clash between West powers

Two of the Western Conference's best teams will meet tonight in the Windy City as the Chicago Blackhawks host the Los Angeles Kings at United Center.

Devils return home for battle with rival Rangers

Three straight road games out west following the Olympic break seemed to have caught up with the Devils in their most recent contest.

Time is now to eliminate head shots in hockey

A concussion is serious, and the NHL may finally be waking up to the fact. Anyone who has had a serious knock will tell you that the effects can be scary. While the league has spent years dancing around the subject of hits to the head, it is an issue that has become more pressing than ever.