Despite Loss, Rinne Impressive With 33 Saves

Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne made 33 saves. Vancouver goaltender Roberto Luongo made 26 saves, including a pad save on Joel Ward’s shot with 26 seconds remaining. The Canucks (31-10-9), hardly the aggressor through the first period with four shots, fired 31 shots through the final two periods. The Predators (27-17-6) finished their defining month of

Sens Prospect David Rundblad Scores Terrific Goal

David Rundblad is a Swedish professional ice hockey player currently playing for Skellefteå AIK in the Swedish Elitserien. He was drafted 17th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, and traded to the Ottawa Senators on June 25, 2010 for the 16th overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Kovy’s Defense Not Going Unnoticed

Devils coach Jacques Lemaire has talked repeatedly about left wing Ilya Kovalchuk’s desire to become a better player defensively. His teammates also are noticing. Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists Sunday for his first three-point game of the season, but forward Patrik Elias singled out Kovalchuk for his defensive play. “I think Kovy has

Mikael Samuelsson scores, Canucks crush Stars 7-1

The Vancouver Canucks quickly ended a long list of various slumps against the Dallas Stars. Alex Burrows set the tone with his first goal in seven games on the first shot just 1:18 in. Ryan Kesler and Christian Ehrhoff ended a short power play funk by scoring on two of the next four shots. And

Pekka Rinne Makes Amazing Save With Some Help From His Stick

Pekka Rinne thought he was in big trouble when he lost his goalie stick during a wild scramble on an Edmonton power play in overtime. Instead, the wayward stick made the save of the game in the Nashville Predators’ 3-2 shootout victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night. Shawn Horcoff beat Rinne with a

Kovalchuk Helps Streaking Devils Power Past Panthers

Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists, Jason Arnott scored twice and the resurgent New Jersey Devils extended their winning streak to four with a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Sunday. Brian Rolston and Patrik Elias also scored for the Devils, who have picked up points in seven straight games (6-0-1). Their

Johan Hedberg Helps Deflate Flyers in 3-1 Victory

“When you start to work, you get a better team,” Devils coach Jacques Lemaire said. “I feel now the guys are working as a team.” Johan Hedberg stopped 26 shots to give the Devils points in a season-high six straight games (5-0-1). Hedberg helped give the Devils a victory in a game between teams that