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Bergeron scores 2 as Habs beat Jackets (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:50:02 PST

Even after falling behind a second time, the Montreal Canadiens believed they could mount a comeback. The way his team has been playing with a lead, Columbus Blue Jackets coach Ken Hitchcock knew it was possible. Marc-Andre Bergeron scored his second goal of the game 4:46 into the third, leading Montreal to a 5-3 win over Columbus on Tuesday night.

NHL suspends Flyers F Briere for 2 games (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:56:50 PST

The NHL has suspended Philadelphia Flyers forward Daniel Briere two games for a late hit on Colorado Avalanche defenseman Scott Hannan. The league announced the discipline Tuesday. The incident occurred at 9:06 of the second period Monday night, right after Hannan had scored. Briere will miss games Wednesday against the New York Islanders and Friday at Buffalo.

Senators G Leclaire out about a month (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:10:59 PST

Ottawa Senators starting goaltender Pascal Leclaire will be sidelined about a month with a broken cheekbone. The team said Tuesday that he suffered the injury while sitting on the bench during the 4-3 overtime win Monday against Washington. A dump-in attempt by Senators center Mike Fisher struck a stick and sailed into the Ottawa bench, rebounding off the glass and off the right side of...

Leafs put G Toskala on injured reserve (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:49:55 PST

The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed goalie Vesa Toskala and forward John Mitchell on injured reserve and recalled goalie Joey MacDonald and forward Christian Hanson on Tuesday. Mitchell suffered a knee injury in Monday night's 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders. Toskala, who had to leave the game after tweaking a groin injury, has a 1-4-2 mark with a 3.91 GAA and .865 save percentage.

Roloson's 58 saves help Isles win in OT (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:54:54 PST

It's been 18 years since an NHL goalie made as many saves as Dwayne Roloson did Monday night. The 40-year-old Roloson turned aside 58 shots to help the New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Josh Bailey's goal at 4:18 of overtime. The last goalie to reach that total was Ron Tugnutt, who stopped 70 shots for the Quebec Nordiques at Boston on March 21, 1991, according to...

Preds beat Wings for sixth straight win (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:28:56 PST

The Nashville Predators are healthy and confident. They're also playing the best hockey in the NHL. Martin Erat scored twice and Nashville beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 Monday night for its sixth straight victory. The streaking Predators finished off a five-game homestand in style and have won 10 of 12 overall, a stretch that started with the return of J.P.

Crosby's OT goal lifts Pens by Panthers (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:14:54 PST

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins stole another one from Florida. Crosby scored on a power play at 3:07 of overtime and the Penguins rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Panthers 3-2 Monday night. It was the second time in two meetings this season that the Penguins trailed 2-0 after two periods and won the game.

Oilers score twice in 7 seconds, win 4-0 (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:43:59 PST

It took only a few seconds for Sheldon Souray and Ales Hemsky to stun the Phoenix Coyotes. Souray and Hemsky scored a team-record 7 seconds apart, and Jeff Deslauriers made 36 saves for his first NHL shutout to lead the Edmonton Oilers over Phoenix 4-0 on Monday night. "It's always great when you can pop two quickly in like that," Oilers forward Ryan Potulny said.

Giguere gets first win, Ducks top Flames (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:04:09 PST

Although Jean-Sebastien Giguere's career has changed drastically since he lost his starting job in Anaheim, the veteran goalie is eager to remind the Ducks -- or any potential suitors -- that he can still make stops when they matter. Giguere made 41 saves in his first victory of the season despite allowing Jarome Iginla's tying goal with 18 seconds left in regulation, and Teemu Selanne...

Jones scores 2 as Avs defeat Flyers 5-4 (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:50:53 PST

The Colorado Avalanche have discovered two-goal leads aren't enough to get a win, so they grabbed a three-goal edge against Philadelphia on Monday night. They needed every bit of that cushion. David Jones scored twice, Paul Stastny had a goal and two assists and the Avalanche held off a late Flyers' rally to win 5-4 and stop a two-game skid.