http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/index.html en-us Copyright 2012 The Seattle Times Company Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:14:18 PST Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:14:18 PST MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460932_aphknflamessharks.html?syndication=rss Olli Jokinen capitalized on a turnover by Colin White to break a third-period tie with his third goal of the game, and the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 Wednesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460932_aphknflamessharks.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:01:08 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/2017460925_birds09.html?syndication=rss Goalie Calvin Pickard made 32 saves and Seth Swenson and Colin Jacobs scored power-play goals to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 2-0 victory over Kelowna Wednesday in Western Hockey League action. Hockey http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/2017460925_birds09.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:14:14 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460889_aphknhurricanesducks.html?syndication=rss All-Star Corey Perry scored at 2:14 of overtime to help the Anaheim Ducks beat the last-place Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Wednesday night for their second straight victory. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460889_aphknhurricanesducks.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:51:09 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017455094_aphknwinterclassic.html?syndication=rss A person familiar with the NHL's plan said the Detroit Red Wings will play the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 Winter Classic. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017455094_aphknwinterclassic.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:29:09 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460574_aphknbruinssabres.html?syndication=rss With Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff nursing three broken ribs and watching from the press box, goalie Ryan Miller made 36 saves to earn his second shutout in three games in a 6-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460574_aphknbruinssabres.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:01:14 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460532_aphknoilersredwings.html?syndication=rss Drew Miller and Henrik Zetterberg scored in the third period, and the Detroit Red Wings extended their home winning streak to 18 games with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460532_aphknoilersredwings.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017454727_aphknsabresruff.html?syndication=rss Injured Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff won't be behind the team's bench for Wednesday's game against the Boston Bruins. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017454727_aphknsabresruff.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/2017450007_nhl08.html?syndication=rss Alex Edler scored in the sixth round of a shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the host Nashville Predators 4-3 for their fifth victory in six games. Hockey http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/2017450007_nhl08.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:48:18 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2017450019_regr08.html?syndication=rss Kent Simpson made 29 saves, and the Everett Silvertips earned a 3-2 road victory against the Victoria Royals on Tuesday night. Cody Fowlie scored in... Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2017450019_regr08.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:47:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449875_aphknblackhawksavalanche.html?syndication=rss Gabriel Landeskog broke a tie 38 seconds into the third period and David Jones added two goals, helping the Colorado Avalanche snap a five-game skid with a 5-2 win over the struggling Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449875_aphknblackhawksavalanche.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449818_aphknmapleleafsjets.html?syndication=rss Bryan Little scored the go-ahead in the second period and the Winnipeg Jets earned a 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449818_aphknmapleleafsjets.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:31:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449776_aphkncoyotesstars.html?syndication=rss Radim Vrbata scored his 25th goal, former Dallas backup Mike Smith made 28 saves and the Phoenix Coyotes improved their playoff positioning with a 4-1 victory over the Stars on Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449776_aphkncoyotesstars.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:31:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449730_aphkncanuckspredators.html?syndication=rss Alex Edler scored in the sixth round of a shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 Tuesday night for their fifth win in six games. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449730_aphkncanuckspredators.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449659_aphknbluessenators.html?syndication=rss David Perron scored twice and Brian Elliott made 28 saves in his regular-season return to Ottawa and the St. Louis Blues handed the Senators their seventh straight loss, 3-1 Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449659_aphknbluessenators.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449666_aphknpenguinscanadiens.html?syndication=rss Tomas Plekanec scored on Montreal's eighth attempt in the shootout to lead the Canadiens to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449666_aphknpenguinscanadiens.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449630_aphknkingslightning.html?syndication=rss Kyle Clifford and Dustin Penner had second-period goals to lead the Los Angeles Kings past the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449630_aphknkingslightning.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:31:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449554_aphknwildbluejackets.html?syndication=rss Rookie defenseman David Savard scored his first career goal and added an assist to lift the Blue Jackets past the Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Tuesday night and give Columbus' Todd Richards a win in his first game as coach against his former team. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449554_aphknwildbluejackets.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449576_aphknislandersflyers.html?syndication=rss Evgeni Nabokov made 45 saves and Frans Nielsen and John Tavares scored on Ilya Bryzgalov in a shootout, helping the New York Islanders beat the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0 on Tuesday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449576_aphknislandersflyers.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449518_aphknpantherscapitals.html?syndication=rss Mathieu Perreault scored with 13 seconds elapsed, Alex Ovechkin had two goals and the Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 Tuesday night to take over first place in the Southeast Division. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449518_aphknpantherscapitals.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:01:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449497_aphkndevilsrangers.html?syndication=rss Martin Brodeur stopped 30 shots for his first shutout of the season and the record 117th of his NHL career, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Eastern Conference-leading New York Rangers 1-0 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive win. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449497_aphkndevilsrangers.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449071_aphknsharksnolanretirement.html?syndication=rss Owen Nolan, who hasn't played in the NHL since the 2009-10 season, announced his retirement Tuesday at the San Jose Sharks home rink. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449071_aphknsharksnolanretirement.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:01:07 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017443226_aphknflamesducks.html?syndication=rss Niklas Hagman scored the deciding goal in the eighth round of a shootout and the Anaheim Ducks beat Calgary 3-2 on Monday night for their 14th straight home victory over the Flames. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017443226_aphknflamesducks.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2017443145_regr07.html?syndication=rss The Spokane Chiefs earned a 7-3 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds before 3,506 Monday night. The Chiefs took a 3-2 lead in the first... Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2017443145_regr07.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442886_aphknredwingscoyotes.html?syndication=rss Mike Smith stopped 30 shots, Martin Hanzal scored twice and the Phoenix Coyotes ended a seven-game losing streak to Detroit with a 3-1 win over the Red Wings on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442886_aphknredwingscoyotes.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442792_aphknoilersmapleleafs.html?syndication=rss Phil Kessel scored twice and Mikhail Grabovski assisted on Toronto's first two goals to lead the surging Maple Leafs past the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442792_aphknoilersmapleleafs.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442100_aphknpenguinscrosby.html?syndication=rss Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby practiced Monday but said he is no closer to returning from a concussion and neck injury that have sidelined him for most of the season. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017442100_aphknpenguinscrosby.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:46:08 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017433919_aphknjetscanadiens.html?syndication=rss Carey Price made 23 saves for his third shutout of the season, Tomas Plekanec had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens ended a three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017433919_aphknjetscanadiens.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:01:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017431450_aphknflyersrangers.html?syndication=rss Artem Anisimov had a goal and two assists, Henrik Lundqvist made 21 saves and the New York Rangers continued their recent success against the Philadelphia Flyers with a 5-2 fight-filled victory on Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017431450_aphknflyersrangers.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017430882_aphknpenguinsdevils.html?syndication=rss Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists, and the New Jersey Devils extended their winning streak to four with a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017430882_aphknpenguinsdevils.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:01:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017430872_aphknbruinscapitals.html?syndication=rss Tim Thomas' return to the nation's capital was less political and more successful, with the goaltender making 35 saves Sunday in the Boston Bruins' 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017430872_aphknbruinscapitals.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017427220_aphknredwingsoilers.html?syndication=rss Sam Gagner continued to rack up the points and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored the shootout winner as the Edmonton Oilers beat the league-leading Detroit Red Wings 5-4 on Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017427220_aphknredwingsoilers.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:46:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/2017427193_birds05.html?syndication=rss The Seattle Thunderbirds fell to the Kamloops Blazers, 3-1, in a Western Hockey League game Saturday at the ShoWare Center. Hockey http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/2017427193_birds05.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:31:16 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/2017426925_nhl05.html?syndication=rss Vancouver defenseman Kevin Bieksa made big plays at both ends of the ice in the final minute of the third period and the Canucks went on to beat the host Colorado Avalanche in a shootout. Hockey http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/2017426925_nhl05.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426885_aphknsharkscoyotes.html?syndication=rss Lauri Korpikoski scored two goals to lead the Phoenix Coyotes to a 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426885_aphknsharkscoyotes.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:31:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426960_aphknwildstars.html?syndication=rss Jamie Benn scored in the second round of the shootout and the Dallas Stars maintained their home dominance over the Minnesota Wild with a 2-1 victory on Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426960_aphknwildstars.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2017426859_arena05m.html?syndication=rss Emails and documents released by the city show that there's a far more focused effort to bring an NBA team back to Seattle and build a new arena than previously known. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2017426859_arena05m.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:56:22 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426829_aphknsabresislanders.html?syndication=rss Brad Boyes and Jason Pominville scored shootout goals, and the Buffalo Sabres rallied from an early 3-1 deficit to beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426829_aphknsabresislanders.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:01:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426865_aphknpredatorsblues.html?syndication=rss Pekka Rinne made 41 saves, and Martin Erat had a goal and two assists to lead the Nashville Predators to a 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426865_aphknpredatorsblues.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426834_aphknmapleleafssenators.html?syndication=rss James Reimer posted his second straight shutout, and Phil Kessel and Tyler Bozak each had three points to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-0 rout of the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426834_aphknmapleleafssenators.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:31:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426757_aphknpantherslightning.html?syndication=rss Martin St. Louis scored three times in his 900th NHL game, Steven Stamkos added his league-leading 34th goal and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 6-3 on Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426757_aphknpantherslightning.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:46:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426738_aphknkingshurricanes.html?syndication=rss Jeff Skinner scored 3:02 into the third period to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426738_aphknkingshurricanes.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426195_aphkncanucksavalanche.html?syndication=rss Kevin Bieksa tied the game with 34.1 seconds remaining in regulation and Mason Raymond scored the lone goal in the shootout as the Vancouver Canucks rallied for a 3-2 win over the struggling Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426195_aphkncanucksavalanche.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426118_aphkncapitalscanadiens.html?syndication=rss Tomas Vokoun made 30 saves for his third shutout of the season and Alexander Semin scored on the second of Washington's two penalty shots in the Capitals' 3-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426118_aphkncapitalscanadiens.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017423079_aphkndevilsflyers.html?syndication=rss Kurtis Foster scored a pair of power-play goals, and the New Jersey Devils held on for a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017423079_aphkndevilsflyers.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:01:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017423075_aphknpenguinsbruins.html?syndication=rss Marc-Andre Fleury made 28 saves, and Evgeni Malkin had a power-play goal to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Boston Bruins 2-1 Saturday, their ninth win in 10 games. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017423075_aphknpenguinsbruins.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:01:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/2017419389_birds04.html?syndication=rss Connor Honey scored for the third time in Seattle's last four games, but the Thunderbirds fell 4-1 to the Tri-City Americans in a Western Hockey League game Friday night at the Toyota Center. Hockey http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/2017419389_birds04.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017419335_aphknbluejacketsducks.html?syndication=rss Derick Brassard scored his second goal with 1:05 left in overtime, and the Columbus Blue Jackets snapped their six-game skid with a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017419335_aphknbluejacketsducks.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017419176_aphknblackhawksflames.html?syndication=rss Jarome Iginla had a goal and an assist to help Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017419176_aphknblackhawksflames.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418620_aphknjetspanthers.html?syndication=rss Florida's Kris Versteeg didn't feel well going into Friday's game. He felt much better afterward. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418620_aphknjetspanthers.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418667_aphknkingsblues.html?syndication=rss Jaroslav Halak stopped 22 shots and Jamie Langenbrunner scored in the second period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418667_aphknkingsblues.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418638_aphknislanderssenators.html?syndication=rss Mark Eaton scored 2:35 into overtime in his 600th NHL game to give the New York Islanders a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Friday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017418638_aphknislanderssenators.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:31:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017413946_aphknpenguinsvitale.html?syndication=rss The Pittsburgh Penguins signed center Joe Vitale to a two-year, $1.1 million contract extension on Friday, locking up a 26-year-old who has earned a regular spot in the lineup this season. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017413946_aphknpenguinsvitale.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017413755_aphkngagnersittler.html?syndication=rss Darryl Sittler knows exactly how Sam Gagner felt. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017413755_aphkngagnersittler.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017413648_aphkndevilselias.html?syndication=rss New Jersey Devils forward Patrik Elias has been fined $2,500, the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for boarding Montreal Canadiens forward Mike Blunden during a 5-3 win on Thursday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017413648_aphkndevilselias.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:01:07 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017409820_aphkngagnershugenight.html?syndication=rss Wayne Gretzky, Paul Coffey and ... Sam Gagner? Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017409820_aphkngagnershugenight.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017409505_aphknstarssharks.html?syndication=rss Ryane Clowe scored in his first game back from an injury, and four other San Jose players scored as the Sharks stretched their winning streak to three with a 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017409505_aphknstarssharks.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:46:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017409540_aphknredwingscanucks.html?syndication=rss Pavel Datsyuk and Jiri Hudler scored in the shootout, and the Detroit Red Wings padded their lead over Vancouver in the Western Conference standings with a 4-3 victory against the Canucks on Thursday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017409540_aphknredwingscanucks.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/2017409487_nhl03.html?syndication=rss Sam Gagner had four goals and four assists in the NHL's first eight-point game in 23 years, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 8-4 on Thursday night. Hockey http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/2017409487_nhl03.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017409384_aphknblackhawksoilers.html?syndication=rss Sam Gagner had four goals and four assists in the NHL's first eight-point game in 23 years, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 8-4 on Thursday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017409384_aphknblackhawksoilers.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017409225_aphknwildavalanche.html?syndication=rss Niklas Backstrom had 37 saves for his third shutout of the season and 25th of his NHL career, and Greg Zanon scored in the Minnesota Wild's 1-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017409225_aphknwildavalanche.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017408979_aphknjetslightning.html?syndication=rss Kyle Wellwood scored 3:14 into overtime to lead the Winnipeg Jets past the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Thursday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017408979_aphknjetslightning.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:31:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017408933_aphkncanadiensdevils.html?syndication=rss Zach Parise scored two goals, including the go-ahead tally with 2:44 remaining, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 on Thursday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017408933_aphkncanadiensdevils.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:31:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017408911_aphknhurricanesbruins.html?syndication=rss Cam Ward made 47 saves - 22 in the first period and 20 in the third - Brandon Sutter had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes finished their first season-sweep of the Boston Bruins with a 3-0 victory on Thursday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017408911_aphknhurricanesbruins.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017408900_aphknpredatorsflyers.html?syndication=rss Wayne Simmonds scored two goals, Matt Read and Claude Giroux also had goals, and the Philadelphia Flyers snapped Nashville's five-game winning streak with a 4-1 victory over the Predators on Thursday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017408900_aphknpredatorsflyers.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017399065_aphkngordiehowedementia.html?syndication=rss At 83, Mr. Hockey is still in demand and on the move. Gordie Howe is about to embark on another series of fundraisers to support dementia research. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017399065_aphkngordiehowedementia.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017398852_aphknbluejacketskings.html?syndication=rss The Los Angeles Kings came out of their eight-day break fresh and focused. They needed every last bit of attention, too, against the NHL's worst team. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017398852_aphknbluejacketskings.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:16:08 PST