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Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jason Strudwick (43) makes a hit on Colorado Avalanche right wing Ben Guite (28) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jimmy Jeong)

Penner nets 2; Oilers top Avs at end

AP - 25 minutes ago

EDMONTON, Alberta - Outplayed most of the game, the Edmonton Oilers won their season opener thanks to Dustin Penner and Mathieu Garon.

  • Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, from Russia, blocks a shot by Anaheim Ducks' Corey Perry during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, in Anaheim, Calif. At left is Coyotes' Derek Morris. (AP Photo/Henry DiRocco)
    Coyotes spoil Ducks' home opener with 4-2 win AP - 34 minutes ago

    ANAHEIM, Calif. - Quite a lively bunch, the youth-infused Phoenix Coyotes.

  • Los Angeles Kings left wing Matt Moulson (25) gets the puck past San Jose Sharks goalie Brian Boucher (33) for a goal that was latter disallowed during the second period of their NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)
    Boucher Shutout Keeps Sharks Perfect AP - 48 minutes ago

    LOS ANGELES - Lukas Kaspar scored his first NHL goal and Brian Boucher made 21 saves to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angles Kings on Sunday night.

  • Vancouver Canucks' Rick Rypien, right, knocks the helmet off Calgary Flames' Brandon Prust as linesmen pull them apart during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)
    Demitra scores in OT to lift Canucks past Flames AP - Sun Oct 12, 2:39 AM ET

    CALGARY, Alberta - Thanks to their potent offense, the new-look Vancouver Canucks are off to a strong start.

  • Columbus Blue Jackets' Rick Nash, center, gets his shot blocked by Phoenix Coyotes' Ilya Bryzgalov, left, of Russia, as Coyotes' Ed Jovanovski, right, comes in to defend in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
    Jokinen scores first Phoenix goal; Coyotes win 3-1 AP - Sun Oct 12, 1:45 AM ET

    GLENDALE, Ariz. - Olli Jokinen didn't need much time to make an impression with his new team.

  • San Jose Sharks center Tomas Plihal, from Czech Republic, scores a goal over the shoulder of Los Angeles Kings goalie Jason LaBarbera in the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
    Plihal, Nabokov star in Sharks' 3-1 win over Kings AP - Sun Oct 12, 1:19 AM ET

    SAN JOSE, Calif. - Shortly after Todd McLellan became the San Jose Sharks' new coach, he recognized the importance of convincing his talented team to shoot early and often.

  • Belanger scores twice in 4-3 Wild win over Bruins AP - Sun Oct 12, 12:11 AM ET

    ST. PAUL, Minn. - Jacques Lemaire took some time last spring to make sure his heart and mind were still fully invested in his coaching. He's still his same old demanding self.

  • Nashville Predators center Scott Nichol, right, tries to stop Dallas Stars left wing James Neal, center, from controlling the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Bill Waugh)
    Predators bounce back, beat Stars in home opener AP - Sat Oct 11, 11:56 PM ET

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Jason Arnott and J.P. Dumont are friends away from the rink and have something very nice working on the ice for the Nashville Predators.

  • Carolina Hurricanes center Brandon Sutter lands on Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ryan Malone, left, who was tripped by the Hurricane goalie Michael Leighton during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)
    Staal rallies Hurricanes past Lightning in OT AP - Sat Oct 11, 11:50 PM ET

    TAMPA, Fla. - Although the Carolina Hurricanes don't want to make a habit of falling behind their Southeast Division rivals, they suddenly seem to be thriving on it.

  • Toronto Maple Leafs' Dominic Moore hits Montreal Canadiens Guilaume Latendresse during an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jim Ross)
    Tanguay leads Canadiens to 6-1 win AP - Sat Oct 11, 11:37 PM ET

    TORONTO - Alex Tanguay figures he's quieted the critics for a little while.

  • Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, second from right, joins Cathy O'Connell, from Erdenheim, Pa., to drop the ceremonial puck between New York Rangers' Scott Gomez, left, and Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Richards, right, before the start of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
    Palin drops puck at Philadelphia Flyers' game AP - Sat Oct 11, 11:00 PM ET

    PHILADELPHIA - To a mixture of boos and cheers, Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin dropped the ceremonial first puck Saturday night at the Philadelphia Flyers' home opener against the New York Rangers.

  • 'Hockey Night in Canada' gets new anthem AP - Sat Oct 11, 8:52 PM ET

    TORONTO - Saturday nights in Canada in the winter will now have a note of gold in them.

  • Islanders D Martinek knocked out of game AP - Sat Oct 11, 8:43 PM ET

    UNIONDALE, N.Y. - New York Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek left with an undisclosed injury in the first period, following a hard hit behind the net, and didn't return to the home opener Saturday night.

  • Peca suspended for bumping official AP - Sat Oct 11, 7:38 PM ET

    COLUMBUS, Ohio - Columbus Blue Jackets center Michael Peca has been suspended indefinitely by the NHL for making contact with an on-ice official.

  • McCabe likely to miss 2 weeks with back injury AP - Sat Oct 11, 6:55 PM ET

    SUNRISE, Fla. - Florida Panthers defenseman Bryan McCabe is expected to miss two weeks because of a back injury sustained in Friday night's season opener at Carolina.

  • From left, 2008 United States Hockey Hall of Fame inductees Mike Richter, Brian Leetch, Brett Hull and Cammi Granato are introduced before the Colorado Avalanche host the Boston Bruins in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
    Leetch, Richter, Hull and Cammi Granato honored AP - Thu Oct 9, 11:24 PM ET

    DENVER - Brian Leetch glided out to the ice in loafers, not skates.

  • The Detroit Red Wings raise their 2007-2008 Stanley Cup championship banner prior to their season opening NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Detroit, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
    Red Wings put 11th Stanley Cup banner in rafters AP - Thu Oct 9, 7:53 PM ET

    DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings hoisted an 11th Stanley Cup banner to the rafters Thursday night at Joe Louis Arena before their opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

  • Blue Jackets put Malhotra on injured reserve AP - Thu Oct 9, 2:57 PM ET

    COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed center Manny Malhotra on injured reserve and recalled right wing Derek Dorsett from their American Hockey League affiliate in Syracuse.

  • Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, top, celebrates scoring a goal with teammate Shaone Morrisonn (26) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
    Ovechkin doesn't just talk a good game for Caps AP - Wed Oct 8, 11:11 PM ET

    SPRINGFIELD, Va. - Alex Ovechkin is hardly the first professional athlete to emphasize winning percentage above personal statistics, to maintain he's all about team, to insist he won't rest until he's earned a championship.

  • Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby sits during an interview at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. Crosby is promoting a new DVD that purports to give fans an off-ice look at the 21-year-old during the team's run to the Stanley Cup finals last season. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
    New NHL DVD focuses on Sidney Crosby, Penguins AP - Wed Oct 8, 8:25 PM ET

    PITTSBURGH - A new DVD marketing Penguins star Sidney Crosby as the face of the NHL gives fans an off-ice look at the 21-year-old during last season's run to the Stanley Cup finals.

  • Canucks send 3 down to AHL teams AP - Wed Oct 8, 8:06 PM ET

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Veteran Vancouver Canucks forwards Matt Pettinger, Jeff Cowan and Jason Krog were sent down to the American Hockey League after clearing waivers on Wednesday.

  • Return of Bergeron, Fernandez lifts Bruins outlook AP - Wed Oct 8, 7:26 PM ET

    BOSTON - In just one season as coach of the Boston Bruins, Claude Julien has brought stability to a struggling franchise. They made the playoffs but now their goals are greater.

  • Blackhawks' Eager suspended 3 games AP - Wed Oct 8, 3:33 PM ET

    TORONTO - Chicago Blackhawks left wing Ben Eager was suspended for three games without pay by the NHL on Wednesday for swinging his stick at Dallas Stars left wing Sean Avery during a game last week.

  • Khabibulin expected to start season with Chicago AP - Tue Oct 7, 6:26 PM ET

    BENSENVILLE, Ill. - Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin is expected to start the regular season with the Chicago Blackhawks.

  • Ovechkin leaves practice; expected to play Friday AP - Tue Oct 7, 5:05 PM ET

    WASHINGTON - Alex Ovechkin left practice early Tuesday, but the reigning NHL MVP is expected to play in the Washington Capitals' season opener Friday at Atlanta.

  • New York Islanders' Chris Lee drives the puck against the Florida Panthers in the third period of a preseason NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla., Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. Lee had to leave the game due to an injury caused when he was checked into the boards from behind by Rostislav Olesz. The Panthers won 6-0. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
    Islanders Lee cleared to fly after hospital stay AP - Tue Oct 7, 4:42 PM ET

    UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Injured New York Islanders defenseman Chris Lee flew back to New York on Tuesday morning after being hospitalized overnight in Florida following a hard hit in a preseason game against the Panthers.

  • Sharks put D McLaren on waivers AP - Tue Oct 7, 3:30 PM ET

    SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Sharks put defenseman Kyle McLaren on waivers Tuesday, possibly ending the oft-injured veteran's 4 1/2-year tenure with the club.

  • Capitals send Alzner, Bourque to AHL, waive Laing AP - Mon Oct 6, 7:27 PM ET

    SPRINGFIELD, Va. - The Washington Capitals set their season-opening roster Monday, sending 2007 first-round draft pick Karl Alzner and Chris Bourque to AHL club Hershey and waiving forward Quintin Laing.

  • Maple Leafs' Hollweg gets 2-game suspension AP - Mon Oct 6, 5:38 PM ET

    TORONTO - Maple Leafs left wing Ryan Hollweg received an automatic two-game suspension Monday after collecting his third boarding or checking from behind major in a 41-game span.

  • Ex-Blues owner gets probation in federal case AP - Fri Oct 3, 1:11 PM ET

    ST. LOUIS - Former St. Louis Blues owner Michael Shanahan Sr. has been ordered to pay nearly $8 million in restitution and serve three years of probation for backdating stock options.