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Nashville recalls Jones

The Nashville Predators have recalled rookie forward Ryan Jones from their AHL affiliate in Milwaukee.

Avs again place Foote on IR

The Colorado Avalanche have placed defenseman Adam Foote on injured reserve for a second time this season.

Ducks, Kings begin home-and-home in Anaheim

The Ducks couldn't have picked a better time for a home- and-home set with the Kings. Looking to gain some separation in the Pacific Division, Anaheim hosts Los Angeles tonight at the Honda Center.

Ducks, Kings begin home-and-home in Anaheim

The Ducks couldn't have picked a better time for a home- and-home set with the Kings. Looking to gain some separation in the Pacific Division, Anaheim hosts Los Angeles tonight at the Honda Center.

Sharks make a stop in Calgary

The San Jose Sharks begin their tour of western Canada tonight, as they visit the Calgary Flames and Pengrowth Saddledome.

Blackhawks, Coyotes meet in the desert

The Blackhawks snapped a brief losing streak their last time out minus young All-Star Patrick Kane. They hope they aren't forced to do that too often this season.

Red Wings host Blue Jackets at the Joe

The Detroit Red Wings will try for their fifth straight win on home ice tonight, as they begin a three-game residency versus the Columbus Blue Jackets at Joe Louis Arena.

Pens host Thrashers hoping to halt five-game slide

The sliding Pittsburgh Penguins will try to avoid a sixth consecutive loss when they welcome the Atlanta Thrashers for this evening's encounter at Mellon Arena.

Panthers try to break out of slump against Maple Leafs

The slumping Florida Panthers will try for just their second win in seven games when they end a four-game road trip by visiting the Toronto Maple Leafs for this evening's contest at Air Canada Centre.

'Canes shoot for longest win streak of season versus Devils

The Carolina Hurricanes will aim for their longest winning streak of the season when they welcome the New Jersey Devils for this evening's matchup at RBC Center.

Streaking Capitals aim for win over Flyers

The scorching Washington Capitals will aim for a seventh consecutive victory when they host the Philadelphia Flyers tonight at Verizon Center.

Sabres aim to extend win streak in home clash with Sens

Coming off an impressive win over the best team in the Eastern Conference, the Buffalo Sabres will aim for a third consecutive victory when they host the Ottawa Senators in tonight's Northeast Division clash at HSBC Arena.

Bruins try to rebound against Wild

The Boston Bruins will try to rebound from their first loss in nearly a month when they welcome the Minnesota Wild for an interconference battle at TD Banknorth Garden.

National Hockey League Game Capsules

Henrik Lundqvist made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season as the New York Rangers dropped the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-0, at Madison Square Garden. Paul Mara, Scott Gomez, Nigel Dawes and Chris Drury each had a goal and an assist for the Rangers, who had lost four of five coming into the game. New York is now halfway done its season and has posted a record of 24-14-3, good for first place in the Atlantic Division and third overall in the Eastern Conference. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 22 shots in the loss for the slumping Penguins, who have dropped a season-high five straight and have just five wins in their past 17 games.

Cogliano leads Oilers past Islanders

Andrew Cogliano scored the game-winning goal near the halfway mark of the third period as the Edmonton Oilers edged the New York Islanders, 3-2, at Rexall Place.

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