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Owen Nolan announces his retirement

5:56 PM, Feb 7, 2012

Former San Jose captain Owen Nolan officially announced his retirement on Tuesday.

Owen Nolan announces retirement

5:52 PM, Feb 7, 2012

Former San Jose captain Owen Nolan officially announced his retirement on Tuesday.

Potent Leafs determined to end playoff drought

1:44 PM, Feb 7, 2012

What has happened to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the post-lockout era hardly seems possible for the NHL's most valuable franchise.

Oilers' Nugent-Hopkins out with sprained shoulder

1:35 PM, Feb 7, 2012

Edmonton Oilers rookie forward Ryan Nugent- Hopkins will be sidelined 7-to-10 days with a sprained shoulder.

Pekka a Rinne-stone Cowboy in Nashville

1:05 PM, Feb 7, 2012

Those not convinced that the Nashville Predators are in it to win long term need to look no further than the massive contract that general manager David Poile dished out to goaltender Pekka Rinne back in November.

Briere returning to Flyers lineup Tuesday

12:20 PM, Feb 7, 2012

Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren revealed that forward Danny Briere will be in the lineup when Philadelphia hosts the New York Islanders on Tuesday.

Sliding Blackhawks aim to get back on track in Denver

10:58 AM, Feb 7, 2012

The Chicago Blackhawks are trying to remain positive, but that has been tough to do over their longest losing streak of the season. The Colorado Avalanche are going through the same struggles, but at least the 'Hawks are still in the playoff picture.

Lehtonen, Stars welcome Coyotes to Big D

10:57 AM, Feb 7, 2012

The last time that Kari Lehtonen faced the Coyotes, the Stars netminder suffered an injury that temporarily derailed his solid season.

Leafs try to stay hot in Winnipeg

10:56 AM, Feb 7, 2012

It certainly seems as though the Toronto Maple Leafs made a collective New Year's resolution of ending the franchise's longest playoff drought ever.

Rinne, Preds host showdown with Canucks

10:55 AM, Feb 7, 2012

There may not be a more confident goaltender in the league right now than Nashville's Pekka Rinne. Vancouver should have plenty of positive feelings heading into Tuesday night after the way it won its last game.

Surging Bolts host low-scoring Kings

10:53 AM, Feb 7, 2012

The Kings have struggled to score goals over the first two games of their season-long road trip, failing to earn a point despite excellent goaltending.

Elliott returns to Ottawa as Blues visit Sens

10:51 AM, Feb 7, 2012

The Ottawa Senators decided last season that they wanted to upgrade their goaltending position. Now the man that they dealt away reappears in town as an All-Star.

Pens close out road trip with test against Habs

10:49 AM, Feb 7, 2012

The Pittsburgh Penguins have gone through a rough patch to begin February, but they'll try to get back on track tonight when they visit the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre.

Flyers seek rebound effort against Islanders

10:49 AM, Feb 7, 2012

The Philadelphia Flyers will try to rebound after a dismal weekend when they host the New York Islanders for tonight's Atlantic Division battle at the Wells Fargo Center.

Blue Jackets shoot for consecutive wins vs. Wild

10:48 AM, Feb 7, 2012

The Columbus Blue Jackets will try to record consecutive victories for the first time since November when they host the Minnesota Wild this evening at Nationwide Arena.