Tavares' shootout goal gives Islanders first win of season

John Tavares scored in the shootout to give the New York Islanders their first victory of the season, 4-3 over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night.

Let's make some more history

We rank all the Game 7s in Stanley Cup finals history, the surprise heroes and the clutch moments.

The power of Penguins' duo, Guerin's resurgence, Canes' no-name defense

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Here are some Sunday musings in the middle of the Eastern Conference finals: 1. Coming into this series, the Carolina Hurricanes pla...

Loyalty big part of Carolina's success

One of the big reasons the Canes have reached three conference finals since 2002? Loyalty. From the top on down, players and personnel seem to come home to Carolina.

Canes honor Wesley, retire No. 2

The Hurricanes honored retired defenseman Glen Wesley by raising his jersey No. 2 to the rafters before their game against the Bruins.

Bruins snap four-game skid, become first team to 40 wins

David Krejci had a short-handed goal and an assist, and the Bruins snapped a season-worst four-game losing streak by pulling away late to rout the Hurricanes 5-1.

RALEIGH, NC - FEBRUARY 17: Glen Wesley watches the raising of his banner with his family as his number is retired on February17...

Three goals in third enough for Lightning vs. Habs

A big second period led the Lightning past the Canadiens on Tuesday.

Lightning set tone early as balanced attack downs streaking Sabres

Steve Eminger and Steve Downie scored 34 seconds apart early in the first period, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

2008-09 Southeast Division fantasy preview

Sean Allen previews the Southeast Division from a fantasy perspective.

My franchise list: Southeast Division

...franchise marks in games, goals, assists and points. He's a no-brainer pick. Best defenseman: Glen Wesley. Steady, steady, steady. Ex-Whaler Ulf Samuelsson merits consideration, too. Best goaltender: Arturs Irbe. He rates...

How does East stand up? Potential boon in Tampa; doom in Toronto

General managers mortgaged millions of dollars and committed to longer terms than most marriages during the first week of free agency. Here's a look at where the Eastern Conference teams stack up.

Hurricanes sign Pitkanen, ex-Pens defenseman Melichar

The Carolina Hurricanes found the physical defenseman they've been looking for, while also signing another addition to the team's blue line.

Grading Day 1 of free agency

There was a frenzy of signings during Day 1 of the free-agency period. Scott Burnside grades the first day of deals.

Oilers trade Torres to Blue Jackets, Pitkanen to Hurricanes

The Edmonton Oilers announced they have traded left wing Raffi Torres to the Columbus Blue Jackets for center Gilbert Brule.