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Capitals 4, Thrashers 1

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Brooks Laich scored two goals and Alex Ovechkin and Matt Cooke each had a goal and an assist to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-1 win over the Atlanta Thrashers on Friday night. ... Laich, who had never scored twice in his first 214 NHL games, has...

Crosby needs more rest, will miss Flyers game

The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to wait to find out if Marian Hossa is the ideal linemate for Sidney Crosby. ... Crosby said after practice yesterday he will need another week to recover from a high-ankle sprain, starting with tomorrow's game with the Flyers. The...

Kolzig Likes Morning Routine

One day after earning his 300th career victory, Capitals goaltender Olie Kolzig attributes his second-half resurgence to skipping the teams' morning skate on game days. ... His answer was unexpected. Although the Capitals lost to the Maple Leafs that night, Kolzig is...

Kolzig earns 300th NHL victory in Caps' win over Flames

Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL -leading 55th and 56th goals, including the tiebreaker with 1:54 left, and Olie Kolzig earned his 300th win in the Washington Capitals ' 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night. ... Capitals goalie Olie Kolzig, second from the...

Flames make rare visit to Washington

The Calgary Flames will make their first stop in Washington in over four years tonight, when they visit the Capitals for an interconference battle at the Verizon Center. ... Overall, Washington is 5-0 with two ties in the last seven meetings with Calgary and the Caps...

Sabres aim to keep playoff hopes alive versus Penguins

The sliding Buffalo Sabres will try to get back on the path to the postseason tonight, when they visit the Pittsburgh Penguins for a battle at Mellon Arena. ... The Sabres come into tonight as the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference and are four points behind...

Price Rewards Gainey's Faith

The shocking trade of Cristobal Huet to Washington suddenly thrust rookie Carey Price into the starting role as the Canadiens top netminder. This show of confidence in Price by Canadiens general manager, Bob Gainey was met with derision and amazement by many critics.

Sports Minute: Kobe comes up big...Rockets try to keep it going...Canadiens on top

Click through for the latest AP sports news. ... Associated Press - Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 34 points in the final 8.5 minutes and the Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 117-108 for their 18th win in 22 games. The victory moves the Lakers a half-game ahead of San...

Bryan Murray confident that Martin Gerber can carry the Sens

OTTAWA - Bryan Murray has heard a lot of criticism directed toward Martin Gerber, but it won't dissuade him from turning to the goaltender and finally putting an end to the Ottawa Senators' season-long goaltending debate. ... Gerber will be back in net Thursday night...

Canadiens pound Devils to recapture lead (Reuters)

Reuters - The Montreal Canadiens moved back into first place in the Eastern Conference after beating the New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Tuesday, with rookie goaltender Carey Price stopping 38 shots. ... MONTREAL (Reuters) - The Montreal Canadiens moved back into first place in...