Open Ice: Return of the King
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen looks forward to the return of Ryan Smyth and the effect it will have on the Los Angeles Kings' offense in general and Anze Kopitar in particular.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Sedins set up Canucks as twins help halt scorching-hot Wild
Associated PressHenrik 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.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 12, 2009Havlat solves Kiprusoff in OT as Flames get winner on 46th shot
Associated PressMartin Havlat scored at 3:15 of overtime to give the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 11, 2009Backstrom's first shutout of season carries Wild past Avalanche
Associated PressNiklas Backstrom made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season, Antti Miettinen scored for Minnesota, and the Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 09, 2009Front Line: Has Gaborik reached peak?
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comMarian Gaborik has risen up to No. 5 in the forwards rankings after a great start, but Sean Allen thinks he can't get much higher.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Bryzgalov earns NHL-best 4th shutout as Coyotes win 5th in row
Associated PressIlya Bryzgalov recorded his NHL-leading fourth shutout and the Coyotes won their fifth straight, 2-0 over the Wild on Monday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 07, 2009Wild pick up fifth straight win as pair of power-play scores upend Predators
Associated PressAndrew Brunette scored a power-play goal and added an assist as the Minnesota Wild beat the Nashville Predators 5-3 Saturday night for their fifth straight win.
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