Brad Richards lifts Stars to 4-3 victory over Lightning in SODALLAS — Brad Richards converted in the third round of the shootout after scoring a goal in regulation to lift the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Rangers-Devils Sums
Kris Draper, Jamie Tardif and Jeremy Williams score in Red Wings’ 3-1 win over FlyersDETROIT — Kris Draper, Jamie Tardif and Jeremy Williams scored to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Clarkson scores 2 PP goals, lifts Devils over Rangers 3-2 in Lemaire’s return to NJ benchNEWARK, N.J. — David Clarkson scored twice on the power play and the New Jersey Devils bounced back from blowing a two-goal lead in the third period to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in a preseason shootout on Wednesday night. Wozniewski’s goal lifts Bruins to 3-2 win over LeafsTORONTO — Andy Wozniewski’s tiebreaking goal in the third period lifted the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night in an exhibition game. Kovalev and Cheechoo make Senators debut in 2-1 loss to Panthers.OTTAWA — Jordan Leopold and Dmitri Kulikov scored power-play goals to lead the Florida Panthers to a 2-1 preseason win over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. In front of sparse crowd, Coyotes take ice for preseason opener, 4-2 win over KingsGLENDALE, Ariz. — With only a couple thousand on hand, if that, the Phoenix Coyotes began an uncertain preseason with a 4-2 split-squad win over the Los Angeles Kings. Kariya, Johnson return for Blues in preseason opener, a 3-1 win over WildST. LOUIS — Paul Kariya scored in his first game action in almost a year to help the St. Louis Blues to a 3-1 victory Tuesday night over the Minnesota Wild in the preseason opener for both teams. Bruins-Rangers Sums
Rask tops Rangers again, backstops Bruins’ 2-1 preseason victoryNEW YORK — Tuukka Rask made 31 saves in a rare complete-game preseason effort, and prospect Zach Hamill scored a first-period goal in the Boston Bruins’ 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Florida Panthers beat Ottawa 3-1 in Pascal Leclaire’s Senators debutHALIFAX, Nova Scotia — New Senators goalie Pascal Leclaire stopped 14 of 16 shots in Ottawa’s 3-1 loss to Florida in both teams’ preseason opener Tuesday night. Swedish goaltender Gustavsson’s bid to make Maple Leafs stalled by heart problemTORONTO — Swedish goaltender Jonas Gustavsson’s bid to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs has been stalled by a heart problem coach Ron Wilson describes as a minor concern. Islanders-Canucks Sums
Dallas Stars’ money-losing ice skating facility may become Bob Knight basketball ventureDUNCANVILLE, Texas — A money-losing ice skating venue run by the Dallas Stars is likely to end up in the hands of a youth sports venture bearing the name of Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Knight. Preseason NHL Standings
D Seidenberg agrees to 1-year deal with Florida PanthersSUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Dennis Seidenberg to a one-year deal. Buffalo Sabres sign free agent forward Drew Stafford to 2-year deal worth $4 millionBUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres have signed restricted free agent forward Drew Stafford to a two-year deal. Red Wings ready for training camp after falling short of Stanley Cup repeat, losing HossaTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The Detroit Red Wings returned to the ice Sunday, hoping a renewed emphasis on defense and an infusion of youthful energy will provide another shot at the Stanley Cup that narrowly eluded them last season. Dallas Stars, new coach Marc Crawford start training camp feeling they have something to proveFRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars and new head coach Marc Crawford each feel they have something to prove this year. Stanley Cup? What Stanley Cup? Penguins attempting to shift focus to new seasonPITTSBURGH — Three months to the day after they won the NHL championship, the Pittsburgh Penguins reunited Saturday for the start of training camp. There was something missing, too, besides the handful of players who didn’t return. Right wing Derek Dorsett signs 2-year contract extension with the Columbus Blue JacketsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Right wing Derek Dorsett has signed a two-year contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets that runs through the 2011-12 season. Senators send disgruntled winger Heatley to Sharks for Michalek, Cheechoo, 2nd-round pickThe San Jose Sharks made the big move that has been expected ever since their best regular season ended with a first-round playoff exit, acquiring disgruntled winger Dany Heatley from the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Flames invite former All-Star Fleury to training camp on a tryout basisCALGARY, Alberta — Calgary is where Theo Fleury started his remarkable NHL career. It may also be where he resurrects it after a six-year absence. Ex-NHL player Mike Danton granted parole; says target of murder-for-hire plot was his fatherKINGSTON, Ontario — Former NHL player Mike Danton has been granted full parole after pleading guilty five years ago in a failed murder-for-hire plot. Judge doesn’t show his hand as Coyotes bankruptcy auction enters 2nd dayPHOENIX — The auction for the Phoenix Coyotes entered its second and final day Friday and, after four months, the judge is offering few hints on his decision. Obama honors 2009 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins, salutes team’s ’spirit of service’WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama welcomed the 2009 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins to the White House on Thursday and celebrated the hockey team for its performance on and off the ice. Bankruptcy judge raises possibility of rejecting both bids to buy CoyotesPHOENIX — A bankruptcy judge has raised the possibility of rejecting both bids to buy the Phoenix Coyotes. Sale of Canadiens to a group led by the Molson family is moving forwardLAVAL, Quebec — The sale of the Montreal Canadiens to a group led by the Molson family is going ahead. James Balsillie, NHL take bids to bankruptcy auction in effort to buy CoyotesPHOENIX — Finally, auction day has come for the Phoenix Coyotes. It’s two days, actually. Jiri Hudler’s move from Detroit to Moscow approved in latest NHL-KHL contract disputeZURICH — The International Ice Hockey Federation approved the disputed transfer of Jiri Hudler from the Detroit Red Wings to Dynamo Moscow on Wednesday. Terry Gregson promoted to NHL officiating director, replacing Walkom, who returns as refereeNEW YORK — Terry Gregson is the NHL’s new head of officials. NHL owner sentenced to 8 plus years in prison for bilking banks to finance lavish lifestyleSAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge has sentenced a Silicon Valley financier to more than 8 years in prison for bilking banks and investors out of millions of dollars in an attempt to buy a pro hockey team and finance a lavish lifestyle. 17 and counting for Pirates, who lose 4-2 to Cubs to set record for consecutive losing seasonsPITTSBURGH — Back in the days of Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell or Barry Bonds, this wouldn’t have seemed possible for a team as storied and as successful as the Pittsburgh Pirates. NHL cites studies that put relocation fee for Coyotes up to $195 millionPHOENIX — Two studies conducted for the NHL set a potential relocation fee of $101 million to $195 million to move the Phoenix Coyotes to Hamilton, Ontario. Lee’s 2 HRs lead Cubs past Pittsburgh 4-2, assuring Pirates of 17th straight losing seasonPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates’ not-so-magic number is zero, or the number of winning teams they’ve had during a record-setting run of futility over 17 forgettable seasons. |