* NHL: OByrne gaffe costs Canadiens Nov 26, 2008
Ryan OByrne put the puck in his own net on a delayed penalty to send the game into overtime as Bill Guerin scored the shootout clincher for the New York Islanders in a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. Guerin was credited with the tying goal on OByrnes gaffe. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Travel to face New York Islanders at 7 p.m. Nov 26, 2008
Consider the goaltending helmet Dany Sabourin commissioned and plans to christen tonight when the Penguins play on the road against the New York Islanders ... " NOTES -- Online ballot stuffing is in full force among Montreal fans. Canadiens currently hold the lead in all six starting spots for the Jan. 25 All-Star Game in Montreal. Penguins center Sidney Crosby is fourth among forwards, center Evgeni Malkin fifth; Marc-Andre Fleury is second among goaltenders; Sergei Gonchar is fourth among... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Therrien switches up struggling power play (Today) Nov 25, 2008
Going into their road game tomorrow night against the New York Islanders, the Penguins are 1 for 12 on the power play in their past three games, including 0 for 4 Saturday in a 3-1 loss at home to Vancouver. Through yesterday, the Penguins ranked tied for 15th in the NHL with a conversion rate of 18. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Fleury still struggling with undisclosed ailment (Today) Nov 25, 2008
The Penguins have three games in four nights this week, beginning tonight with a road game against the New York Islanders. "He's day to day. That's what they told me," coach Michel Therrien said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Own goal sinks Canadiens Nov 25, 2008
Ryan O'Byrne put the puck in his own net on a delayed penalty to send the game into overtime, and Bill Guerin scored the shootout clincher for the New York Islanders in a 4-3 victory over the Canadiens last night in Montreal. Guerin was credited with the tying goal on O'Byrne's gaffe. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Luongo week-to-week despite report Nov 25, 2008
Luongo, who averages 75 starts a season, was injured in the finale of a four-game road trip where the Northwest Division-leading Canucks won three after losing a shootout to the New York Islanders. He leads the NHL with five shutouts and was at the peak of his game when the injury occurred. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Zubrus scores four goals in Devils' victory Nov 24, 2008
New Jersey D Mike Mottau served the first game of a two-game suspension for elbowing New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen on Friday. The Devils recalled D Jay Leach from Lowell of the AHL.. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Zubrus' 4 goals fuel Devils' win Nov 24, 2008
"It's really disappointing."New Jersey defenseman Mike Mottau served the first game of a two-game suspension for elbowing New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen on Friday. LATE SATURDAYBRUINS 3, CANADIENS 2 (SO): Blake Wheeler scored in the shootout and Tim Thomas stopped all three Montreal attempts to boost visiting Boston. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Devils defenseman draws suspension Nov 23, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press New Jersey defenseman Mike Mottau received a two-game suspension from the NHL on Saturday for elbowing New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen. The Devils announced the suspension the day after the game with the Islanders, and the NHL confirmed it later Saturday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Devils' Mottau suspended two games for elbow Nov 23, 2008
ESPN - New Jersey Devils' Mike Mottau suspended two games for elbowing New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen ... New Jersey Devils' Mike Mottau suspended two games for elbowing New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen. (ESPN -- NHL)
Thunder fire Carlesimo after 1-12 start Nov 23, 2008
Hockey Devils' Mottau suspended two games New Jersey defenseman Mike Mottau received a two-game suspension from the NHL for elbowing New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen. Mottau came across the ice 3:22 into the third period of Friday's game and caught Nielsen with an elbow that laid out the center. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Bogosian makes progress Nov 22, 2008
(She also wrote our story on the victory over the New York Islanders and on one of the exhibition games. I ll be back for Monday s practice, walking gingerly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NHL Roundup: Devils win third in row, snap Islanders' streak (Today) Nov 22, 2008
David Clarkson and Travis Zajac scored 10 seconds apart late in the first period, and Kevin Weekes made 25 saves for his 100th career victory in the New Jersey Devils' 5-2 victory against the New York Islanders last night at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.. Bryce Salvador, Brian Gionta and Paul Martin also scored, and Jamie Langenbrunner and Zach Parise each had three assists to help the Devils win their third consecutive game and snap the Islanders' winning streak at three. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Penguins' start ties for their 2nd best (Today) Nov 22, 2008
Vancouver's road trip, which ends today, has had them crisscrossing the continent to play the New York Islanders, New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild, with the latter two on successive nights Wednesday and Thursday, before coming east again to Pittsburgh and then heading home. Fans can bring toys or money for "Toys for Tots" donations today. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Blues call up Regier Nov 21, 2008
The Spruce Grove, Alberta native was originally drafted by the New York Islanders in the fifth round, 148th overall, in the 2004 Entry Draft. Meanwhile, goaltender Chris Holt has been reassigned from Peoria to ECHL affiliate Alaska. (Pekin Times, IL)
Canucks clip Wild to increase division lead Nov 21, 2008
" Backstrom, who allowed six goals in Minnesota's previous five games, finished with 24 saves. Vancouver won at the New York Islanders on Monday and the New York Rangers on Wednesday and will be at Pittsburgh on Saturday. In the midst of a zigzagging trip, defenseman believes the team's identity is showing. "This team has a lot of passion and a lot of character. Tonight our character showed and we dug down, knowing it wouldn't be our best game," he said. "I'm happy for the team, happy for... (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Canucks 3, Wild 2 Nov 21, 2008
Vancouver won at the New York Islanders on Monday and the New York Rangers on Wednesday and will be at Pittsburgh on Saturday. In the midst of a zigzagging trip, defenseman Willie Mitchell believes the team's identity is showing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Thrashers' surge likely season-saver (Today) Nov 21, 2008
" Fleury not ready Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, who is nursing an unspecified injury, apparently will be out until next week. Coach Michel Therrien said he "will be surprised" if Fleury is able to play when the Penguins face Vancouver tomorrow at Mellon Arena. Fleury was injured in the third period of the Penguins' 5-2 victory last Saturday against Buffalo at Mellon Arena. Although team officials have declined to discuss the nature of his problem, Fleury appeared to hurt his leg while... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
• More State/National Stories • Nov 20, 2008
NEW YORK ISLANDERS Assigned D Brett Skinner to Bridgeport (AHL). PHILADELPHIA FLYERS Assigned F Jared Ross to Philadelphia (AHL). (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Penguins lose in shootout Nov 19, 2008
" The Penguins had averaged five goals during their previous half-dozen games, all victories, but got just one of 25 shots behind Backstrom. Free hockey The Penguins are 6-3 in overtime this season: Date Opponent Result O/S Winning goal Nov. 18 vs. Minnesota Wild L, 2-1 SO Marek Zidlicky Nov. 13 vs. Philadelphia Flyers W, 5-4 SO Alex Goligoski Nov. 11 @ Detroit Red Wings W, 7-6 OT Ruslan Fedotenko Nov. 8 @ New York Islanders W, 4-3 SO Petr Sykora Oct. 25 @ New York Rangers L, 3-2 SO Fredrik... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
UW's Geoffrion, UM's Kangas & SCSU's Weslosky, UND's Eidsness & MSU's Thompson Named Red Baron® WCHA Players of the Week Nov 19, 2008
He is a draftee of the NHL's New York Islanders Also nominated this week: Brian Connelly, D, CC; Rob Nolan, G, MTU; Kurt Davis, D, MSU; Brad Malone, F, UND; Jamie McBain, D, UW.. WCHA co-Rookies of the Week Brad Eidsness, Fr. (Wcha.com)
Luongo gets Canucks to SO, but Islanders win Nov 18, 2008
Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo stops a shot from New York Islanders' Sean Bergenheim during the second period of their NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 17, 2008 ... UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Roberto Luongo made 34 saves against the team that let him get away, but couldn't stop Frans Nielsen in a shootout as the New York Islanders beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 Monday night for their season-best third straight victory. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NHL power rankings Nov 18, 2008
But he was cresting again as the Canucks prepared to visit the New York Islanders Monday night, picking up points in his last six games, including three consecutive shutouts from Nov. 4-8. The surge caught the notice of voters on USA TODAY's Power Rankings panel. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lobos' Long 'fires' self after rocky year Nov 18, 2008
Roberto Luongo made 34 saves against the team that let him get away, but couldn't stop Frans Nielsen in a shootout as the host New York Islanders beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 for their season-best third straight victory. Tim Thomas stopped 27-of-29 shots, backstopping Boston to a 3-2 victory over host Toronto. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Canes glad Sutter is back Nov 18, 2008
Sutter was knocked unconscious and suffered a concussion Oct. 25 when he was hit in the head and leveled by Doug Weight of the New York Islanders. But Sutter appears to have bounced back quite well from his first major injury, showing the poise and on-ice demeanor of an older player. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Players reminded on hits to head Nov 18, 2008
Rutherford was outspoken about the issue in late October after Sutter suffered a concussion on a blow from the New York Islanders' Doug Weight -- an incident that garnered much media attention in the U.S. and Canada. The memo from Colin Campbell, NHL senior vice president and director of hockey operations, noted the league has been trying for a number of years to eliminate elbow blows to the head and other hits to the head that were deliberate and avoidable. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Joe PosnanskiJOE'S BLOG Nov 18, 2008
The only one I bought for myself was, oddly enough, a personalized New York Islanders jersey that I bought when I was, like, 18 years old. I became a pretty big Islanders fan then because of my high school buddy Rob, and because I loved Mike Bossy. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Dumont's late tally helps Predators top Kings Nov 16, 2008
The Canucks will visit the New York Islanders on Monday in the opener of a four-game road trip. Wellwood's goal was his seventh of the season. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Melrose loses his place Nov 15, 2008
ISLANDERS' POCK SUSPENDED: New York Islanders defenseman Thomas Pock was suspended for five games without pay Friday for elbowing Ottawa Senators forward Ryan Shannon during their game Thursday. Shannon, who was making his Senators debut, had to be helped off the ice to the dressing room. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fifth victory in a row Nov 15, 2008
The Thrashers are now 4-0-2 vs. the Southeast Division and have beaten Florida, the New York Islanders, Buffalo and Carolina twice on their current winning streak. As well as things have been going, the Thrashers still would miss the playoffs if they began today. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NHL roundup: Penguins rally in SO to beat Flyers Nov 14, 2008
At Ottawa, Kyle Okposo and Trent Hunter scored power-play goals, and Joey MacDonald made 29 saves to lead the New York Islanders over Ottawa. Bill Guerin also scored for New York, which had lost three straight (0-2-1). (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Scuderi respects Lidstrom's shot Nov 14, 2008
The Flyers played without center Daniel Briere, who left Tuesday's win against the New York Islanders because of a groin injury. He had just returned last weekend from abdominal surgery. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Senators booed off the ice Nov 14, 2008
OTTAWA Trent Hunter scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and Joey MacDonald made 29 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday ... New York Islanders' Jon Sim struggles for the puck in front of Ottawa Senators goaltender Alex Auld as Senators' Jason Smith looks on in the first period. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
No comments posted. Nov 13, 2008
In other NHL games on Tuesday night, it was: Nashville 4, San Jose 3, in overtime; Los Angeles 3, Dallas 2, in a shootout; Montreal 4, Ottawa 0; Calgary 4, Toronto 3; and Philadelphia 3, New York Islanders 1. Predators 4, Sharks 3, OT. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Elbow smash earns Ruutu two-game ban Nov 13, 2008
Senators general manager Bryan Murray was dismayed by the verdict, which will deprive his team of much-needed grit in a home-and-home series against the New York Islanders later this week. "[We're] disappointed that it is two games, but obviously the NHL have set a very high standard for a hit like this, that I felt deflected off the shoulder to the head," Murray said. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Staal helps Penguins win Cup rematch against Wings Nov 12, 2008
In other NHL games on Tuesday night, it was: Nashville 4, San Jose 3, in overtime; Los Angeles 3, Dallas 2, in a shootout; Montreal 4, Ottawa 0; Calgary 4, Toronto 3; and Philadelphia 3, New York Islanders 1. At Detroit, Jiri Hudler scored midway through the third, giving the defending-champion Red Wings a two-goal lead. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Briere scores but leaves Flyers' 3-1 win early Nov 12, 2008
Philadelphia Flyers goalie Martin Bironblocks a shot by New York Islanders' Kyle Okposo as Flyers' Matt Carle moves in during the second period Tuesday ... UNIONDALE, N.Y. - The end of the Philadelphia Flyers' three-game losing streak might prove to be the least significant development in their win over the New York Islanders. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Flyers find a win -- and some issues Nov 12, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press The end of the Philadelphia Flyers' three-game losing streak might prove to be the least significant development in their win over the New York Islanders at Uniondale, N.Y.The talk after the 3-1 victory Tuesday revolved around two big problems: the latest injury to star center Danny Briere and the benching of fellow forward Scott Hartnell by coach John Stevens for the entire third period. With former Secretary of State Colin Powell on hand for the Veterans Day... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Briere scores but gets hurt as Flyers top Isles Nov 12, 2008
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) Danny Briere gave the Flyers a second-period lead before leaving with another injury, and Martin Biron made 35 saves to lift Philadelphia to a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday. With former Secretary of State Colin Powell on hand for the Veterans Day matinee, Briere staked the Flyers to a 1-0 advantage but didn't get back on the ice following his fifth goal of the season all scored in his past four games. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Penguins win Stanley Cup rematch Nov 12, 2008
Highlights from Tuesday's game between the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders ... At Uniondale, N.Y., Danny Briere gave the Philadelphia a second-period lead before leaving with another injury, and Martin Biron made 35 saves in a win over the New York Islanders. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Oilersedge Rangers in shootout Nov 11, 2008
It was the defenseman's first goal in 66 games, dating to Nov. 6, 2007, at the New York Islanders. "We got out of a hole, and that is one of the positive things to take away from this game,'' forward Brandon Dubinsky said.The Oilers had increased their lead to 2-0 just 4:43 before Mara's goal. Edmonton worked the puck back to the left point for a shot from Lubomir Visnovsky, whose drive was deftly deflected in flight by Brodziak for his second of the season.Cole opened the scoring just 3:27 in... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Canes trio close to return Nov 11, 2008
Pitkanen and Sutter were lost in the Oct. 25 road game against the New York Islanders -- Sutter with a concussion and Pitkanen a knee injury. Cullen has missed the past five games with a groin injury. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Penguins: Sabourin pads his win total with bizarre save Nov 10, 2008
And none, he said, when the outcome of a game was at stake, as it was at the end of the shootout that gave the Penguins a 4-3 victory against the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum last night. The Penguins led the shootout, 1-0, on a Petr Sykora goal. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Should Therrien zip it? (Today) Nov 10, 2008
" Crosby has been a high-profile figure for long enough that, as he noted, Semin's criticisms were not the first he has faced, nor will they be the last, and it's safe to assume that he didn't need to have Therrien come to his defense. Nonetheless, it can't hurt Therrien's standing with his captain -- or anyone else in that locker room -- that he had Crosby's back when someone from outside the organization took potshots at him. Q: I was surprised to see the New York Islanders pull their goalie... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Isles blow another lead as Pens win in shootout Nov 9, 2008
Petr Sykora scored the only goal in the shootout to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Penguins score shootout win over Islanders Nov 9, 2008
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) -The New York Islanders have a knack for blowing third-period leads. Against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, they were fortunate to escape with a point. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hurricanes' Sutter improves in concussion rehab Nov 9, 2008
Injured Carolina Hurricanes center Brandon Sutter returned to practice Friday, without headaches after a concussion from a hit by New York Islanders center Doug Weight. The Hurricanes placed Sutter on injured reserve Friday as he continues his recovery. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Koivu wants Habs to simplify Nov 9, 2008
" So does an embarrassing loss to an ancient rival go a long way in motivating a team? "You know, we're fortunate to have the points we have right now and the wins, but I hope that this was a good learning experience, a good wake up call," Koivu said. Evidence of the Canadiens' inconsistency can be seen in their 5-4 victory over the New York Islanders on Nov. 1. Montreal fell behind 4-1 before storming back to score four third-period goals and claim a wobbly win. Last season, to the surprise of... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Williams' OT goal leads Thrashers past Sabres Nov 8, 2008
A night after Atlanta coach John Anderson let his team have it after the Thrashers were down by two after 40 minutes against the New York Islanders, Williams and his teammates made sure Fridays third period was just as good as Thursdays when they scored three times to win. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Devils' Brodeur has surgery Nov 7, 2008
SCHNEIDER SIDELINED: Atlanta defenseman Mathieu Schneider missed the Thrashers' game against the New York Islanders on Thursday night because of a hip flexor injury. General manager Don Waddell said Schneider was injured in a light morning practice and isn't expected to join the team on a two-game road trip to Buffalo and Carolina. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Coming From Behind, Thrashers Win Nov 7, 2008
After period number two, the Atlanta Thrashers found themselves down 3-1 to the New York Islanders. The fans at Philips were grunting and groaning at the prospect of dropping a game they need to win in order to remove themselves from the bottom of the standings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Back-to-back wins Nov 7, 2008
Atlanta Thrashers Tobias Enstrom (#39) makes a break from New York Islanders Bill Guerin (#13) during the second period at Philips Arena. BY THE NUMBERS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jim KelleyINSIDE THE NHL Nov 7, 2008
Giving the Devils the benefit of the doubt that they needed so much time to discover the extent of the injury, their actions pale in comparison to the recent injury suffered by New York Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro. DiPietro, who was signed to essentially a lifetime contract (15 seasons), has had chronic knee and hip problems in recent seasons that caused him to miss games and affected the team's ability to remain in contention for a playoff spot. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Therrien has a few questions for Semin Nov 7, 2008
" The Penguins are expected to play in those three cities again next season. In addition, the next Winter Olympics are in Vancouver in February 2010. At 800 games, Gill grows Hal Gill's next game -- presumably tomorrow night against the New York Islanders -- will the 800th of his NHL career. "I used to get excited when you hit the milestones like that," the Penguins defenseman said. "Now your goals get a little bigger -- not to play in more games, but to win more games. "It's an honor to be able... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
BRODEUR: Goalie expected to miss majority of season Nov 6, 2008
New York Islanders: dressed as the backup the first four games as he recovered from offseason knee surgery. After making three starts, he had additional surgery on Oct. 31 and was expected to be out four to six weeks. (USA Today -- Sports)
Stars sign Parrish Nov 6, 2008
He has also played for the Florida Panthers, New York Islanders and Los Angeles Kings. For his career, he has 208 goals and 164 assists. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kozlov a bright spot for Thrashers Nov 6, 2008
Either way you look at him, you see one of the few upbeat stories for the Thrashers, who rank last in the Eastern Conference standings heading into Thursday night s game against the second-to-last New York Islanders. Kozlov has scored in three consecutive games, his longest goal-scoring streak in two years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
So, This Is What The Bottom Looks Like Nov 6, 2008
Well the Thrashers will get an opportunity to do something about their predicament as early as tomorrow night when the New York Islanders pay a visit to Philips Arena. A win for the home team will lift them out of the basement and, possibly, as high as 13th place in the conference, (depending on the outcome of the Panthers vs. Kings game later that night). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Scoring comes easy for the Rush - even shorthanded Nov 6, 2008
Rush notes: Rapid City players received a visit from former New York Islanders coach Ted Nolan Wednesday. Nolan has ties with Rapid City coach Joe Ferras, who was an assistant coach with the Islanders American Hockey League affiliate Bridgeport, Conn. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Tanguay racks up the points Nov 6, 2008
Their strong play was timely because the top line of Tomas Plekanec, Alex Kovalev and Andrei Kostitsyn couldn't find the net until they broke out for a combined 10 points in a 5-4 comeback win over the New York Islanders on Saturday night. The Canadiens, with 23 healthy players, are in a five-day break before games Friday night in Columbus and Saturday night in Toronto. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Isles beat Rangers with pair of short-handed goals Nov 5, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) -The New York Islanders finally had a third period to brag about. After two straight late meltdowns at home, the Islanders turned a strong effort by backup goalie Joey MacDonald into a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on a pair of short-handed goals by rookie Nate Thompson and Richard Park. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Despite being outshot, Islanders slip by Rangers Nov 5, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) The New York Islanders finally had a third period to brag about. After two straight late meltdowns at home, the Islanders turned a strong effort by backup goalie into a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on a pair of short-handed goals by rookie and. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pronger's OT goal lifts Ducks over Kings Nov 5, 2008
Nate Thompson and Richard Park each scored a short-handed goal in the third period for the Islanders, who have won two games in a row after a six-game losing streak. Markus Naslund lit the lamp and Henrik Lundqvist allowed two goals on 19 shots for the Rangers, who were coming off Saturday's tough loss to Toronto, when the Maple Leafs exploded for five unanswered goals in a span of 5:21 in the third period to come away with a 5-2 decision and snapped New York's four-game winning streak. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Pronger scores OT winner Nov 5, 2008
Nate Thompson scored a short-handed goal to break a scoreless deadlock in the third period, and goalie Joey MacDonald held on after a barrage of shots in the New York Islanders' 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Just 4:42 after Thompson scored, during a different Rangers power play, Richard Park also netted a short-handed tally the Islanders' league-leading sixth to make it 2-0. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Islanders edgeBlue Jackets in OT Nov 4, 2008
The second hit the net 3:13 into overtime, and the New York Islanders overcame another blown three-goal lead in the third period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 Monday night. In a wacky final sequence, the defenseman got to a loose puck after teammate Mike Comrie lost it in the Columbus zone and fired a shot past Fredrik Norrena. (MSNBC -- Sports)
