Cory Stillman scores 2, Panthers wrap up preseason with 4-2 win over Finnish team JokeritHELSINKI — Dennis Seidenberg and Cory Stillman scored 29 seconds apart at the end of the first period, and the Florida Panthers wrapped up their preseason schedule by beating Finnish league club Jokerit 4-2 on Wednesday. Coyotes pick up Bissonnette off waivers from PenguinsGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes have claimed Paul Bissonnette off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Former Maple Leafs star Mats Sundin retires after nearly 20 seasons in NHL, rules out comebackSTOCKHOLM — Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin is retiring from hockey after nearly two decades in the NHL. Ryan Jones scores twice in Predators 4-2 win over Blue JacketsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan Jones scored twice and Dan Ellis stopped 36 shots for the Nashville Predators in a 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the preseason finale for both teams Sunday. Rangers-Capitals Sums
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ZSC Lions beat Blackhawks 2-1 in exhibition game to win Victoria CupZURICH — ZSC Lions beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 Tuesday in an exhibition game to win the Victoria Cup trophy, marking the Zurich club’s biggest success against an NHL team. Former All-Star Theo Fleury decides to retire as member of Calgary FlamesCALGARY, Alberta — Theo Fleury’s career is ending in the place it began. Devils wrap up preseason with victory over New York IslandersNEWARK, N.J. — Zach Parise and Travis Zajac each had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Islanders 4-2 in the preseason finale for both teams Tuesday night. Tom Gilbert scores OT winner as Oilers edge Canucks 5-4EDMONTON, Alberta — Tom Gilbert scored 1:57 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers snapped a four-game winless skid with a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in the final preseason contest for both teams Sunday. Phoenix Coyotes sign veteran center Robert Lang to a 1-year contractGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes signed veteran center Robert Lang to a one-year contract Tuesday. Panthers lose 3-2 on penalties in Finland; Horton, Duco score for FloridaTAMPERE, Finland — Nathan Horton and Mike Duco in regulation for Florida, but the Panthers lost 3-2 to Finnish team Tappara after a penalty shootout. Penguins’ Sidney Crosby practices for 1st time since injuring groin, expects to play FridayCANONSBURG, Pa. — Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has practiced for the first time since injuring his groin during a preseason game Thursday in Columbus. Paul Kariya leads Blues to 6-0 win over Linkoping in preseason gameLINKOPING, Sweden — Paul Kariya scored twice in the second period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 6-0 victory over Swedish Elite League club Linkoping in a preseason game Tuesday. Blackhawks beat HC Davos 9-2 in exhibition game; Smolenak, Kane each score 2 goalsZURICH, Switzerland — Radek Smolenak and Patrick Kane each scored twice to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 9-2 win over HC Davos in an exhibition game Monday. With short offseason over, young Penguins say they’re ready for another Stanley Cup runPITTSBURGH — There were few reasons to think the Pittsburgh Penguins could recover from a stretch of 16 losses in 25 games and make the playoffs, much less win the Stanley Cup. They did. Paul Kariya paces the Blues to 6-0 win over Linkoping in preseason gameLINKOPING, Sweden — Paul Kariya scored twice in the second period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 6-0 victory over Swedish Elite League club Linkoping in a preseason game Tuesday. Liverpool co-owners Hicks and Gillett Jr. confirm investment search, no agreements signedMANCHESTER, England — Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. have confirmed they are looking for outside investors. Antti Miettinen scores in SO to give Wild 5-4 win over Flyers in preseason finalePHILADELPHIA — Antti Miettinen scored the deciding goal in a shootout to give the Minnesota Wild a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in the final preseason game for both teams on Tuesday. Bobby Ryan has two goals and an assist, leads Ducks to a 5-4 win over KingsANAHEIM, Calif. — Bobby Ryan had two goals and an assist, Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry each had a goal and an assist, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 on Sunday night in the preseason finale for both teams. Tomas Vanek scores twice as Buffalo beats the Maple Leafs 7-6TORONTO — Tomas Vanek scored two goals and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-6 to conclude the exhibition schedule for both teams. Islanders-Devils Sums
Datsyuk, Williams lead Red Wings to 4-1 victory over PenguinsDETROIT — Pavel Datsyuk and Jason Williams each had a goal and an assist, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-1 preseason win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday in a matchup of the last two Stanley Cup champions. Former All-Star Theo Fleury decides to retire as member of the Calgary FlamesCALGARY, Alberta — Theo Fleury’s career is ending in the place it began. Kopitar scores on penalty shot, helps Kings beat Avs in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — Anze Kopitar scored on a penalty shot in the third period to help the Los Angeles Kings beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 on Saturday night in front of 11,263 fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in the 12th annual Frozen Fury exhibition. Ilya Bryzgalov stops 27 shots, Coyotes beat Sharks 2-0 in preseason finaleGLENDALE, Ariz. — Ilya Bryzgalov made 27 saves and Martin Hanzal scored 15 seconds into the third period to help the Phoenix Coyotes beat the San Jose Sharks 2-0 Saturday night in preseason finale for both teamss. Sabres sign restricted free agent forward Mancari to 1-year contractBUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres signed restricted free agent forward Mark Mancari to a one-year contract Saturday. Mason makes 29 saves, Winchester, Armstrong score on power play in Blues’ 5-0 win over StarsDALLAS — Chris Mason made 29 saves and Brad Winchester and Derek Armstrong scored first-period power-play goals in the St. Louis Blues’ 5-0 exhibition victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Eric Staal leads Hurricanes to 5-2 exhibition win over PredatorsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Eric Staal had a goal and an assist to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Nashville Predators 5-2 in exhibition play Saturday night. Anaheim Ducks release veterans Kyle Calder, Jassen CullimoreANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks have released forward Kyle Calder and defenseman Jassen Cullimore in one of their final cutdowns before the regular season. Brodeur makes 21 saves, Zubrus scores in Devils’ 1-0 win over FlyersNEWARK, N.J. — Martin Brodeur made 21 saves and Dainius Zubrus scored his first goal of the preseason in the New Jersey Devils’ 1-0 exhibition victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. Jonas Gustavsson looks sharp as Toronto beat Detroit 2-1TORONTO — Jonas Gustavsson stopped all 15 shots he faced in his first pre-season game at Air Canada Centre and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Sautrday night. Torres helps Blue Jackets top Bruins 4-2BOSTON — Raffi Torres scored one third-period goal and then set up Nikita Filatov with the go-ahead tally Saturday night, lifting the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-2 preseason victory over the Boston Bruins. Canadiens come back with three unanswered goals for 3-2 win over Sabres.MONTREAL — Gregory Stewart scored 5:36 into the third period and the Montreal Canadiens came back to score three unanswered goals in a 3-2 preseason win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. Peter Forsberg scores game-winner in overtime for Modo in Swedish leagueSTOCKHOLM — Peter Forsberg scored the game-winner in overtime and set up the other goal Saturday as his hometown team Modo edged Djurgarden 2-1 in the Swedish Elite League. |