Eric Staal

Canes captain looking for a plus

It's safe to say the captains of the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning have had better years. That "C" on their sweaters? It could stand for "challenging." Rod Brind'Amour of the Hurricanes has not scored a goal in...

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NHL's injury list a mix of old and new names

The usually durable Alexander Ovechkin missed a half-dozen games in November in what was believed to be a shoulder injury. Getty Images Eric Duhatschek writes that the lineup of sidelined players so far includes surprises like...

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Hawks have Flames' number: HNIC's Take 5

Chicago has outscored Calgary 13-1 since the Flames took a 5-0 lead 12 minutes into their meeting with the Hawks on Oct. 12, but lost 6-5 in overtime. Men behaving badly A few Anaheim Ducks fans were not satisfied that their...

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Sens chase Fleury, take down Pens

Chris Phillips waited a long time to reveal his offensive skills. Phillips scored twice in his 800th regular-season game, and Pascal Leclaire had 25 saves, leading Ottawa to a 6-2 victory over host Pittsburgh last night.

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Johnson lifts Blues in overtime

Johnson lifts Blues in overtime • ST. LOUIS 3, PHOENIX 2 (OT): Former Gopher Erik Johnson, right, scored on an end-to-end rush 17 seconds into overtime to give the Blues a victory over the Coyotes on Thursday night in St....

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NHL Notebook: Canucks jump gun on flu vaccine

British Columbia's provincial health officer said Vancouver Canucks players jumped the line when they received swine flu vaccinations this week. "If they got the vaccine and they weren't in any of the risk groups as...

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Basement battle resumes as Leafs visit Carolina

The Carolina Hurricanes are feeling far better about their chances of escaping the Eastern Conference cellar after earning a point in three straight games. Four consecutive losses have the Toronto Maple Leafs less optimistic...

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Staal, Ward placed on IR

The Carolina Hurricanes have placed goalie Cam Ward and All-star centre Eric Staal on the injured list. The team said Thursday that Ward was put on the long-term injured list, while Staal was placed on injured list. Ward has...

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Leafs aware of GM's axe

Face worst, first in conference Leafs defenceman Luke Schenn will not be benched for tonight's game against the Hurricanes. The Maple Leafs now know general manager Brian Burke’s axe is poised over their heads. How they respond...

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Waiver Wire: Devils going Greene

The Devils endured a few injuries on defense early on, but unheralded Andy Greene has helped offset the losses. As Michael Hurcomb writes in Playing the Waiver Wire, his play has likely earned him a prominent role going forward.

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