Ducks' Ebbett joins Hawks

...excited." A true center, Ebbett played the left wing on the line with Colin Fraser and Tomas Kopecky at practice. "Watching him at practice today, he can help us in a lot of ways...

Has Zherdev played his last game as a Ranger? Is Hudler heading to Russia? Answers here ...

NHL Rumor Central Get all the latest trade talk and free-agency buzz right here at Rumor Central. • NHL Rumor Central Has Nikolai Zhe...

West projections for 2009-10 season

There have been many changes in the West so far this offseason, but how much will the conference outlook change? We project the 2009-10 season.

We're on the road again! Next stop: Chicago

...NHL postseason game was 22-year-old forward Justin Abdelkader, who stepped in for injured forward Tomas Kopecky. Abdelkader played 6:32 on the fourth line between Kirk Maltby and Mikael Samuelsson. Tough Ducks...

Red Wings overwhelm Hiller to push Ducks to brink of elimination

Johan Franzen, Jiri Hudler, Darren Helm and Henrik Zetterberg scored, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1.

...Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin (23) engages in a fight with Detroit Red Wings left wing Tomas Kopecky (bottom) in the third period in game four of the 2009 NHL Western Conference semifinals at...

Ducks can't rely on Getzlaf and Perry alone

Your normal playoff series usually ramps up in the third or fourth game as teams get to know each other and the dislike grows with each passing moment...

Wings Kopecky out with facial injuries

Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock says forward Tomas Kopecky is out for Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks.

DETROIT - MAY 01: Tomas Kopecky #82 and Marian Hossa #81 of the Detroit Red Wings congradulate teammate Chris Osgood #30 on...

Ducks-Red Wings Preview

Ducks-Red Wings Preview

Beauchemin scores game winner in OT to lift Ducks

Francois Beauchemin batted in a rebound 1:39 into overtime and Teemu Selanne scored three goals for his 21st NHL hat trick to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.

Hasek sharp as Red Wings tally tough road win at Anaheim

Dominik Hasek made 24 saves to lead the league-best Red Wings to a 2-1 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Ducks on Wednesday night.

Babcock's line changes help Wings soar past Ducks

Wings coach Mike Babcock switched up lines and it worked in Detroit's blowout win of the Ducks.

Holmstrom, Wings dominate Ducks for series lead

Tomas Holmstrom scored twice and had an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings took control early on the way to a 5-0 victory Tuesday night over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.

Detroit (3-2-1) at San Jose (5-1-0) 10:30 pm EDT

Detroit (3-2-1) at San Jose (5-1-0) 10:30 pm EDT