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. Round 3: Sid the Kid and the Stanley Cup champion Penguins could face Red Wings againSidney Crosby nestled into a chair at a New York hotel at the end of the busiest summer of his young life. |