Sharks move into tie for Western Conference lead with win

Joe Thornton scored twice in the second period to help the San Jose Sharks snap a five-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.

Pens vs. Flyers could get even dirtier

I have to say I'm really shocked to hear the big news from the NHL Board of Governors meetings that the league is looking at a second outdoor game to ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Hiller stands tall late to stall Canucks as Koivu scores on PP to propel Ducks

Saku Koivu tapped in the go-ahead goal on a power play with 4:13 left to give the Anaheim Ducks a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night.

Ducks-Sharks Preview

Ducks-Sharks Preview

Front Line: Deconstructing Mike Fisher

Sean Allen explains the disparity between his ranking of Mike Fisher and what Player Rater says about the Senators forward's stats.

Keys to a Sharks-Hawks Western final

Puck Prospectus simulates a Blackhawks-Sharks matchup and shares the keys to a potential Western Conference final showdown.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Kesler goal, Luongo in net lift Canucks over Kings

Ryan Kesler helped the Canucks beat the West-leading Kings on Monday.

Flames' latest slide, Coyotes' bid, Oil's stock up

Why can't the Flames seem to stay on the right track? How does Ice Edge have so much confidence about its Coyotes bid? Scott Burnside explains all in this week's Power Play.

The Flyers battle uphill, the Kings groove in first

Eleven years. That's how long it's been since Russian-born hockey legend Slava Fetisov skated in a professional game. After winning a second straight ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Sedins set up Canucks as twins help halt scorching-hot Wild

Henrik Sedin set up first-period goals by twin brother Daniel Sedin, Mason Raymond and Alex Burrows, and the Vancouver Canucks held on for a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night.

San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton, right, avoids the check by Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Sami Lepisto, left, of Finland, in the first...

Sharks-Coyotes Preview

Sharks-Coyotes Preview

NHL Forecaster: No. 2s are No. 1

Sean Allen previews Week 11 of the fantasy hockey season, highlighting useful backup goalies like the Red Wings' Jimmy Howard.

Byfuglien scores winner in OT as Hawks rally past Rangers

Dustin Byfuglien's individual effort led to a goal and the Blackhawks beat the Rangers in overtime on Wednesday.

...Jose Sharks left wing Dany Heatley (15) is congratulated by center Patrick Marleau (12) and center Joe Thornton (19) after scoring against the St. Louis Blues in the first period of an NHL hockey...