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Ottawa Senators center Jason Spezza said having back surgery for a herniated disk was the only way he was going to feel better. "It was really bad," he said. "It got to the point where there was no way I was going to be able to play, so it makes...

The New York Islanders and the Winnipeg Jets will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at MTS Centre. New York Islanders vs. Winnipeg Jets When: 8:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 27, 2013 Where: MTS Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba TV: 8 p.m. ET, MSG-Plus2 (New York), TSN...

Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine was suspended three games for an elbow to the head of Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds on Friday night. Erskine was punished Saturday for a hit he delivered to Simmonds' face that sent him to the ice with a bloody nose late in the first period...

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) The Minnesota Wild have built the best record in the Western Conference with lines that are often mixed and matched. Except for one trio, that is. Jason Zucker scored two goals and added an assist to lead the Wild past the Nashville Predators 5-2 on Saturday night. Minnesota...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Goalie John Gibson is missing the Anaheim Ducks' game against the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury. The Ducks recalled Jhonas Enroth from their AHL affiliate in San Diego to back up Jonathan Bernier on Wednesday night. Gibson is 23-15-8 with a 2.24 goals-against average while starting 45...

After two impressive performances, the Pittsburgh Penguins sure put forth a stinker in their last trip to the ice. Coach Dan Bylsma's club will look to atone for its first loss of the season when it travels to Manitoba to face the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. Reigning Hart Trophy...

Nearly one week after a tentative labor deal was agreed to by the league and its players, the sides agreed to a required memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Saturday night that truly makes the lockout a thing of the past. Training camps will open on Sunday, and a 48-game regular...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Adam Pardy to a one-year, two-way contract. The Predators announced the signing Wednesday along with other moves. Nashville placed defenseman Anthony Bitetto on injured reserve and sent forward Miikka Salomaki to AHL Milwaukee on a conditioning assignment. Bitetto has played four games this...

Detroit coach Mike Babcock didn't call a timeout while the Anaheim Ducks obliterated the Red Wings' three-goal lead in the third period, believing a break would only make his younger players even more nervous. Better to let them learn how to survive playoff pressure on their own, Babcock thought. With help...

Marc-Andre Fleury couldn't help it. With the Pittsburgh Penguins' franchise record for career shutouts in sight late in the third period against the New York Rangers on Saturday, the talented if occasionally erratic goalie let his mind drift. "I wanted it so bad," Fleury said. "I tried to not...

The Vancouver Canucks are going with goalie Cory Schneider when they host the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. Schneider started Vancouver's season opener on Saturday against Anaheim, but was pulled after allowing five goals on 14 shots. Roberto Luongo played the rest of that game and then started the Canucks' 3-2...

Getting back on the Anaheim Ducks' top line with Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf made all the difference for Kyle Palmieri. Palmieri ended a 10-game goal drought with his first NHL hat trick, Viktor Fasth made 20 saves, and the Pacific Division leaders beat the Nashville Predators 5-1 Wednesday night...