Coming into Chicago Friday on a five-game losing skid that featured some dismal performances, the Colorado Avalanche propped up their anemic offense with a stingy defensive effort as they outlasted the Blackhawks, 2-1 in overtime. Nathan MacKinnon potted the winner … Continue reading →

In Raleigh Friday, the Carolina Hurricanes improved to 15-11-7 on the season and 9-0-1 in their last 10 home games as they rallied and beat the Boston Bruins, 3-2 in extra time. Cam Ward made 31saves for the win. “[Boston] … Continue reading →

In Denver Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs displayed an old form, very old form, in a 6-0 rout of the Colorado Avalanche. Frederik Andersen made 38 saves in the win; it was his first of the season and seventh of … Continue reading →

In Montreal, Devan Dubnyk made 32 saves in a 4-2 win for the Minnesota Wild as they handed the Canadiens a rare home loss this season. Eric Staal scored a shorthanded marker for the Wild early in the third to lead … Continue reading →

In St Paul Tuesday, the Minnesota Wild extended their win streak to eight games with a 2-0 shutout of the Colorado Avalanche. Devan Dubnyk pitched his fifth shutout of the year and made 18 saves in doing so. “That was … Continue reading →

In Vancouver, the Canucks Jannik Hansen tied the game 1-1 with the Winnipeg Jets in the second period then scored the game-winner in the third to help Vancouver to a 4-1 win Tuesday night. “Jannik brings a lot of speed to … Continue reading →