Devils-Senators Preview

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ESPNews: Thursday Night Hockey

Matthew Barnaby breaks down the biggest games of the night, including ESPN.com's Game of the Week (Habs-Bruins)

Spezza scores game-winner in return as Senators nip Lightning

Jason Spezza scored a power-play goal 4:17 into overtime to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Lightning.

In The Crease: Rinne rises

Tim Kavanagh takes a closer look at the value of Pekka Rinne now that he's seized the No. 1 job in Nashville.

Rivals clash in Boston while Kings aim for crown

...Columbus Blue Jackets at Atlanta Thrashers The Thrashers enjoyed their little swing into Canada, beating the Ottawa Senators and Canadiens. They're now 2-1 since star sniper Ilya Kovalchuk went down with an...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Lightning-Senators Preview

Lightning-Senators Preview

Sources: Sens file Heatley grievance

Sources say the Senators filed a grievance over a bonus paid to Dany Heatley before he was traded.

In honor of Cheevers and Plante, an ode to the mask

I grew up in small-town America, living and loving just about every athletic contest. I watched, listened, played, read, illustrated (horribly) and d...

Front Line: Ranking the injured

Ranking the injured, and players returning from injury, can be tricky business. Sean Allen reveals his methods as he introduces the convalescing Phil Kessel to the rankings.

Mailbag: Carlyle taking fire in Anaheim

It's Election Day. So, if you're old enough and eligible, get to the polls. I know this isn't a sexy Presidential election like last year. Still, ther...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009

...Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images) TORONTO - OCTOBER 6: Pascal Leclaire #33 of the Ottawa Senators looks on during a break in game action against the Toronto Maple Leafs October 6, 2009...

Power Play: A mess for Gretzky, NHL

The NHL is stuck in the middle of a financial mess with the game's greatest player and ambassador, Wayne Gretzky. Will the Phoenix sale hamper the league's relationship with The Great One?

...Tuukka Rask #40 of the Boston Bruins stretches during warmups prior to a game against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place on October 24, 2009 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI...

Backstrom's 34 saves help Wild to first road win of season

Niklas Backstrom made 34 saves and the Wild won on the road for the first time this season, beating the Penguins 2-1 on Saturday night.

Thrashers halt skid at 4 behind Pavelec's 50 stops in goal

OTTAWA -- Ondrej Pavelec made 50 saves, and Rich Peverley had a goal and assist for the Atlanta Thrashers, who broke a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.