Wild get C Brodziak from Oilers for draft picks

The Wild have acquired center Kyle Brodziak from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Minnesota's fourth and fifth round picks in this year's draft.

Russia faces Canada in finals after beating U.S.

The United States lost to Russia 3-2 in the semifinals of the world hockey championships Friday, beaten on a power-play goal with less than two minutes left.

U.S. routs Austria in hockey worlds' first round

The United States advanced to the second round of the ice hockey world championship Monday by beating Austria 6-1, getting goals from six different players.

USA's Nick Foligno, Drew Stafford and Ryan Shannon, from left, celebrate the second goal, in the Group C Preliminary...

Countdown to the playoffs: Canadiens' season on line tonight vs. Bruins

Editor's note: As we count down to the start of the playoffs, our experts will debate the possibilities for teams fighting for postseason position. Ch...

Sens top Bruins to set franchise best at home

Dany Heatley scored his 38th goal on a power play in the second period and the Senators set a franchise record with their ninth straight home win Tuesday night, 3-2 over the Bruins.

Senators deflate Habs' playoff chances with win

Dany Heatley scored two goals 38 seconds apart to put Ottawa ahead with 7:59 remaining in the third period and the Senators dealt a big blow to the Montreal Canadiens' playoff chances with a 3-2 win on Monday night.

Fantasy Forecaster: Briere a great start

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the final week of the NHL season and analyzes the teams that are still battling for the playoffs.

Fisher the difference as Sens top Flyers in SO

Mike Fisher scored on Ottawa's fifth shootout attempt to give the Senators a 4-3 victory over the Flyers on Saturday night.

Fantasy hockey blog: Lundmark worth considering

Desperate times call for desperate measures. George W. Bush was fresh in office the last time those words were uttered regarding Jamie Lundmark's fan...

Sens' Elliott stops Bolts for first career shutout

Brian Elliott made 20 saves for his first NHL shutout, and Dany Heatley, Ryan Shannon and Jason Spezza scored in the Ottawa Senators' 3-0 victory.

Kovalchuk's 40th leads onslaught against Sens

Ilya Kovalchuk netted his 40th goal and the Atlanta Thrashers scored three times in less than three minutes of the second period to beat the Ottawa Senators 6-3 on Saturday night.

Faceoff: Which teams will heat up on the ice in 2010?

Golf season starts early for the Kings, Avs, Islanders & Co. But which of these nonplayoff teams will enjoy a renaissance in 2010, and which will be doomed for the long haul? Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun debate.

Chat with Scott Burnside

Welcome to The Show! On Monday, ESPN.com's Scott Burnside will stop by to chat about the NHL's latest news and events. Send your questions now and ...

Canes nip Sens for season-high 5th straight win

Anton Babchuk scored with 6:01 remaining and the Carolina Hurricanes won their season-high fifth straight game, beating the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the NHL's hottest teams.