Hedberg stops 3 shootout shots in Devils' win

Jarret Stoll had a goal and two assists, and Jonathan Quick made 39 saves to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-1 victory over the NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Ilya Kovalchuk, who signed a 15-year, $100-million deal with the New Jersey Devils in the off-season, was mysteriously yanked from Saturday's game ...

Devils' $100 million man, Kovalchuk, scratched

2010-10-23T20:00:46Z

Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk scratched from game against Buffalo on Saturday

High-scoring forward Ilya Kovalchuk is in the New Jersey Devils' doghouse.

The $100 million left wing was benched by rookie coach John MacLean for Saturday night's game against the

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Eriksson scores 2, Stars beat Devils 4-3 in OT

2010-10-08T19:58:05Z

Loui Eriksson scores 2, including OT winner, as Stars beat Devils 4-3

Loui Eriksson scored two goals, including the winner 1:36 into overtime, to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.<...

Salary cap headaches for talented, expensive teams

2010-10-07T13:52:09Z

From Chicago to New Jersey, salary cap creates headaches for talented teams with big payrolls

When the Chicago Blackhawks raise the banner to honor their first Stanley Cup championship since 1961,

John MacLean starts first season as Devils coach

2010-10-11T17:18:54Z

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Comeau lifts Isles over Devils in preseason finale

2010-10-02T18:30:09Z

Comeau's 2nd-period goal gives Islanders win over Devils in preseason finale for both teams

Blake Comeau's second-period goal snapped a tie and lifted a split-squad of New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Satur...

New Jersey Devils 2010-11 NHL Predictions

2010-10-08T15:20:51Z

Be careful what you wish for, New Jersey Devil fans. The Devils got the players they sought last season at the trade deadline and the player with whom they negotiated throughout the summer, but at what cost?

The Devils have their man: 27-year old forward Ilya Kovalchuk. But they also have salary cap headaches and plenty of future repercussions.

Entering training camp, New Jersey is nearly $5 million over the salary cap. Moves will have to be made, and that is not exactly an idea...

Kovalchuk's goal lifts Devils over Flyers 3-2

2010-09-28T19:45:07Z

Ilya Kovalchuk's go-ahead goal lifts Devils to 3-2 preseason win over Flyers

Ilya Kovalchuk scored the go-ahead goal with 2:19 remaining and the New Jersey Devils beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night for their first preseason win.

NHL fines Devils for Kovalchuk deal

2010-10-22T12:57:37Z

The National Hockey League has slapped the New Jersey Devils with a three million dollar fine for signing Russian star Ilya Kovalchuk to a renegade 17-year contract.

The league's disciplinary officials also took away two entry draft picks, inclu...

Devils fined and lose draft picks for first Kovalchuk contract

2010-09-13T18:00:13Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New Jersey Devils were fined $3 million and will forfeit two draft picks for trying to circumvent the salary cap when they submitted a contract for high-scoring Ilya Kovalchuk in July, the NHL ruled on Monday.<...

Devils fined $3 million by NHL, lose 2 draft picks

2010-09-13T17:00:11Z

Devils fined $3 million by NHL, lose 2 draft picks as punishment for Kovalchuk contract

The NHL has harshly penalized the New Jersey Devils for signing Ilya Kovalchuk to a contract that circumvented the league's salary cap.

End to Kovalchuk Saga

2010-09-22T17:45:31Z

The NHL story of the summer has finally come to an end. Ilya Kovalchuk has signed a deal with the New Jersey Devils (for the second time this summer). And unlike the first contract, this $100 million, 15 year deal has been approved by the NHL. Now he can finally put the contract negotiations behind him and get prepared for the Devil's first game against the Dallas Stars.

The first Kovalchuk deal with the NJ Devils was not approved by the NHL on grounds that it deliberately circumvented...

Devils get Kovalchuk, NHL-union get long-term deal

2010-09-12T01:21:25Z

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Kovalchuk contract saga over after NHL and Devils reach deal

2010-09-04T09:40:05Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Russian winger Ilya Kovalchuk has been cleared to re-sign with the New Jersey Devils after the National Hockey League (NHL) accepted his r...

Devils tout 'good faith' in Ilya Kovalchuk deal

2010-09-12T01:16:10Z

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Kovalchuk's new $100M Devils deal approved by NHL

2010-09-12T01:13:43Z

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NHL OKs Kovalchuk's second contract with Devils

2010-09-12T01:11:08Z

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NHL extends deadline on Kovalchuk deal

2010-09-01T22:30:47Z

NHL extends deadline to Friday on approving Kovalchuk's $100M deal with Devils

The NHL has extended its deadline to Friday for approving Ilya Kovalchuk's $100 million, 15-year contract with the New Jersey Devils.

The league and the

NHL says Devils submit new Kovalchuk contract

2010-08-27T16:45:10Z

Deputy commissioner confirms new Kovalchuk deal submitted to NHL

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says the New Jersey Devils have submitted a new contract to the league for Russian star Ilya Kovalchuk.

The league has five days to approve or reject the deal, which media reports say amo...

KHL still hoping to lure Kovalchuk back to Russia

2010-08-25T18:15:03Z

TORONTO (Reuters) - An offer to return to Russia and play in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) remains on the table for high-scoring forward Ilya Kovalchuk, league president Devils working on new deal to re-sign forward Ilya Kovalchuk

The New Jersey Devils are working on another deal to sign Ilya Kovalchuk.

Less than 24 hours after an arbitrator ruled that the NHL acted correctly in voiding Kovalchuk's landmark $102 million contra...

Arbitrator backs decision to void Kovalchuk deal

2010-08-09T17:15:11Z

An arbitrator ruled Monday that the NHL acted properly in voiding Ilya Kovalchuk's landmark 102 million-dollar contract with the New Jersey Devils.

The league had rejected the 17-year contract, saying the longest deal in league history violated its salary cap.

The TORONTO (Reuters) - The battle for Ilya Kovalchuk's services is back on after an arbitrator ruled in favor of the NHL on Monday and rejected the Russian sniper's landmark deal with the NHL was correct in voiding Ilya Kovalchuk contract with New Jersey Devils

Ilya Kovalchuk is back on the free-agent market.

An arbiter ruled Monday that the NHL acted correctly in voiding Kovalchuk's landmark $102 million contract with the New Jersey Devils.

Kovalchuck Contract Going to Arbitration

2010-09-09T05:35:57Z

The NHL Players' Association (NHLPA) has filed a grievance today on behalf of Ilya Kovalchuk in response to the NHL's controversial decision to reject what would have been the longest contract in NHL history, consisting of a 17-year, $102 million dollar deal with the New Jersey Devils.

The NHL rejected the contract on the grounds that it "deliberately circumvented" the league's salary cap by being too front loaded. In the agreement, Kovalchuk would receive just under 80 percent ($80 mi...

Kings sign goal-scorer Ponikarovsky to 1-year deal

2010-07-27T15:15:15Z

After losing Kovalchuk chase, Kings sign scorer Alexei Ponikarovsky to 1-year deal

The Los Angeles Kings have signed left wing Alexei Ponikarovsky to a one-year deal after falling short in their pursuit of Ilya Kovalchuk.

Ponikarovsky scored 21 goals last season wit...

Kovalchuk's $102 million deal headed to arbitration

2010-07-26T13:00:34Z

TORONTO (Reuters) - Ilya Kovalchuk's 17-year, $102 million contract with the New Jersey Devils will go to arbitration after the NHL Players Association (NHLPA) filed a grieva...

NHL union to fight for Kovalchuk's deal with Devils

2010-07-26T12:15:21Z

National Hockey League Players' Association lawyers filed a grievance Monday over the NHL's rejection of a record-setting contract betweeen Russian star Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils.

Last week...

NHL says Kovalchuk contract flouts salary cap

2010-07-21T12:16:04Z

The NHL rejected the New Jersey Devils' 17-year, 102 million-dollar contract with Russian Ilya Kovalchuk Wednesday, with deputy commissioner Bill Daly saying it flouted salary ca...

League rejects Kovalchuk's 17-year contract

2010-10-22T12:51:25Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The NHL has rejected Russian winger Ilya Kovalchuk's $102 million, 17-year contract with the New Jersey Devils because it circumvents league rules, deputy commissioner National Hockey League has rejected the New Jersey Devils' 17-year, 102 million dollar contract with Russian Ilya Kovalchuk because it flouts the league's salary cap.

TSN.ca reported Tuesday that under the proposed dea...

Kovalchuk to stay in New Jersey

2010-07-19T13:16:12Z

Ilya Kovalchuk, the biggest prize of the NHL free agent market, will stay with the New Jersey Devils, the team said Monday.

The Devils said the high-scoring forward had agreed to a new contract, ending weeks of speculation on where he would play next season.

The Reuters) - Russian goal scorer Ilya Kovalchuk answered one of the big questions of the NHL free agent season by deciding Monday to remain with the New Jersey Devils.

Kovalchuk, one of the National Hockey League

Kovalchuk staying with Devils

2010-07-19T09:30:28Z

High-scoring Ilya Kovalchuk decides to stay with Devils

Ilya Kovalchuk is staying with the New Jersey Devils.

The team said on Monday that the biggest prize of the NHL free agent market agreed to a new contract, ending weeks of speculation where the high-scori...

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2010-11-02T13:27:15Z

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Defensemen fly off NHL free agent racks in a hurry

2010-07-01T17:45:19Z

Defensemen find riches in many new places in wild 1st day of NHL free agency

It was a great day to be a free agent defenseman in the NHL.

While basketball free agents LeBron James and Dwyane Wade hosted several high-powered meetings with NHL lacks LeBron, but still has plenty to offer in free-agent shopping season

The names Ilya Kovalchuk, Dan Hamhuis and Evgeni Nabokov don't roll off the tongues of American sports fans quite like those of LeBron, D-Wade, and Dirk.

Such is life in the world of the Zajac has 4 assists, Devils rout Islanders 7-1 and clinch Atlantic Division

Travis Zajac matched his career-high with three assists, Patrik Elias scored twice, and the New Jersey Devils clinched a second straight Atlantic Division tit...

Zajac, Parise and Kovalchuk lead Devils to 6-3 win

2010-03-23T19:00:28Z

Travis Zajac, Zach Parise and Ilya Kovalchuk pace Devils to 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets

Travis Zajac and Zach Parise each scored twice and Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and three assists to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 6-3 win over...

Devils close the gap with 3-1 victory over Penguins

2010-03-12T20:00:17Z

NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - The New Jersey Devils beat Pittsburgh 3-1 on Friday to move within two points of the Atlantic Division leading Penguins in the standi...

Kovalchuk helps Devils beat Penguins

2010-03-12T19:00:09Z

Kovalchuk breaks scoring slump, Devils beat Penguins _ again

Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists to snap out of a scoring slump and the New Jersey Devils beat the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins for the ...

Devils snap three-game skid with win over Predators

2010-06-12T04:34:55Z

NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - The Atlantic Division-leading New Jersey Devils snapped a run of three defeats with a 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday....

Bergfors continues torrid start in Atlanta

2010-06-12T05:48:39Z

Niclas Bergfors scores for third straight game, Thrashers beat Minnesota 3-2

The Atlanta Thrashers knew they were giving up plenty of scoring when they traded Ilya Kovalchuk to New Jersey.

One of the players they got in return hasn't been too shabby himself.

Niclas Bergfors scored the winner midway through the third period and t...

Kovalchuk scores to lead Devils past Predators

2010-06-12T04:35:01Z

Ilya Kovalchuk finally scores to lead Devils over Predators, 5-2

Ilya Kovalchuk made his first goal with the slumping Devils a big one, snapping a third-period tie to lead New Jersey to a 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night.

Acquired in a blockb...

Devils blow Leafs away with third-period rally

2010-06-12T04:35:41Z

NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - The New Jersey Devils scored twice in the final 44 seconds to overcome the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Friday.

Toronto, the bottom team in the Devils score 3 late goals to beat Maple Leafs in Kovalchuk's debut

Ilya Kovalchuk's debut with the New Jersey Devils had a storybook ending, except journeyman Jay Pandolfo provided the big goal instead of the high-scoring Russian.

Pandolfo capped a three-goal outburst in the fina...

Kovalchuk joins Devils and readies for Cup chase

2010-06-12T04:35:48Z

Ilya Kovalchuk feels ready for first real Cup chase as a New Jersey Devil

An excited Ilya Kovalchuk has joined the New Jersey Devils, bringing along a belief that this is his first real chance to win a Stanley Cup.

Less than 12 hours after being acquired in a blockbuster deal with ...

Thrashers trade star forward Kovalchuk to Devils

2010-06-12T04:35:59Z

Thrashers trade marquee goal scorer Ilya Kovalchuk to Devils for 3 players and a draft pick

The last time Lou Lamoriello pulled off a major trade for a marquee scorer, the New Jersey Devils won a Stanley Cup.

The Devils ch...

Thrashers trade high-scoring Kovalchuk to Devils

2010-06-12T04:35:52Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Atlanta traded high-scoring winger Ilya Kovalchuk to the New Jersey Devils on Thursday after the Thrashers were unable to sign him to a long-term contract, Atlanta...

Thrashers trade scoring star Kovalchuk to Devils

2010-06-12T04:35:59Z

Thrashers trade scoring star Ilya Kovalchuk to Devils after he turns down 12-year extension

Ilya Kovalchuk has been traded to the New Jersey Devils. The Atlanta Thrashers sent Kovalchuk and defenseman Anssi Salmela to ...

Kovalchuk's 2 goals lead Thrashers past Leafs, 4-3

2010-06-12T05:32:25Z

Ilya Kovalchuk's 2 goals help Thrashers beat Toskala, Maple Leafs 4-3

Ilya Kovalchuk scored two goals, giving him 30 for the season, and the Atlanta Thrashers beat Toronto 4-3 on Tuesday night to extend the Maple Leafs' road woes.

The Thrashers scored four straight ...

Roy scores in OT to lift Sabres past Thrashers

2010-06-12T05:32:38Z

Buffalo gets back on winning track; Roy goal in overtime gives Sabres 2-1 victory over Atlanta

Derek Roy scored a power-play goal in overtime to give the Buffalo Sabres their seventh win in eight games, 2-1 over the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday night.

With

Kovalchuk, Thrashers take rare regulation win

2010-06-12T04:38:28Z

Ilya Kovalchuk has goal, 2 assists to help Thrashers beat Ottawa 6-1

Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists, and the Atlanta Thrashers beat Ottawa 6-1 Tuesday night for their first regulation victory in 21 games.

The Thrashers, who had lost 11 of their previous 12, were ...

Roy's OT goal caps Sabres' 4-3 win over Thrashers

2010-06-12T05:32:59Z

Roy scores in OT, Sabres overcome 3-goal deficit to beat Thrashers 4-3

A crazy bounce off the glass allowed Derek Roy to score into an unattended net 4:02 into overtime, and the Sabres overcame a three-goal deficit for the second straight outing to beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-3 on Friday ni...

Tanguay scores tiebreaker in Lightning win

2010-06-12T04:40:35Z

Tanguay scores first goal in 19 games, Lecavalier has 3 assists as Tampa Bay beats Atlanta

Alex Tanguay scored his first goal in 19 games, and Vincent Lecavalier had three assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightn...

Russia announces Olympic hockey squad

2010-06-12T04:40:43Z

Ovechkin, Malkin, Kovalchuk among 14 NHL players for Russia on 23-player Olympic squad

Alexander Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin and Ilya Kovalchuk are among the 14 NHL p...

Bruins top Thrashers with quick burst

2010-06-12T05:33:12Z

Boston scores 3 goals in 68 seconds, holds on to beat Thrashers

Marc Savard, Daniel Paille and Vladimir Sobotka scored during a 1:08 span of the first period, Savard added two assists and the Boston Bruins held on for 6-4 victory over...

Bergeron scores twice to give Canadiens OT win

2010-06-12T05:33:16Z

Marc-Andre Bergeron scores late, in OT to give Canadiens 4-3 win over the Thrashers

Marc-Andre Bergeron scored late in the third period to tie it, then again in overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Thrashers on Monday night.

The...

Kovalchuk lifts Thrashers past Canadiens in OT

2010-06-12T05:33:42Z

Ilya Kovalchuk, Thrashers finally solve Canadiens' penalty kill for 4-3 overtime win

The seventh power play was the magic number for Ilya Kovalchuk and the Atlanta Thrashers.

The Thrashers needed overtime to finally solve Montreal's penalty kill, with Kovalchuk's goal...

Thrashers beat slumping Panthers 2-1 in shootout

2010-06-12T05:50:06Z

Kovalchuk, Peverley lead Thrashers to 2-1 shootout win over slumping Panthers

Rich Peverley scored the winning goal in a shootout to lift the Atlanta Thrashers to a 2-1 win over the slumping Florida Panthers on Saturday night.

Thrashers score 5 third-period goals, beat Hurricanes 6-4

Rich Peverly scored the fourth of Atlanta's five third-period goals with 6:03 remaining to help the Thrashers rally for a 6-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.

Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal an...

Kovalchuk returns, powers Thrashers to win vs. NYR

2010-06-12T04:44:57Z

Kovalchuk shakes off sore foot, has goal and assist in Thrashers' win over Rangers

Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists in his first game back from a foot injury and Rich Peverley scored once and set up two goals in the Atlanta Thrashers' 5-3 victory over the Marleau scores twice, adds assist in Sharks' 4-3 win over Thrashers

With San Jose's offense staking him to an early lead, goalie Evengi Nabokov was relieved that Ilya Kovalchuk was out of the game.

"I didn't mind him being out, I'm not going to lie to you," Nabokov said. "I wish ...

Thrashers, Kovalchuk beat Blues 4-2

2010-04-16T09:55:07Z

Kovalchuk scores twice, Thrashers spoil Blues' home opener with 4-2 victory

Ilya Kovalchuk made it a pair of two-goal games to open the season, scoring the go-ahead tally in the first period and adding an empty-netter as the Atlanta Thrashers spoiled the St. Louis Blues' home ope...

Peverley, Kovalchuk lead Thrashers past Tampa Bay

2010-04-16T10:00:06Z

Peverley, Kovalchuk combine for 4 goals as Thrashers hold off Lightning 6-3 in opener

Rich Peverley and Ilya Kovalchuk each scored two goals, Ondrej Pavelec stopped 36 shots and the Atlanta Thrashers beat the Thrashers sign Rangers free agent forward Nik Antropov to multiyear deal

The Atlanta Thrashers signed free agent forward Nik Antropov to a four-year, $16 million contract on Thursday, setting up a reunion with Ilya Kovalchuk.

The 29-year-old Antropov played with Kovalchuk in

US loses to Russia 3-2 at hockey worlds

2010-04-16T12:26:12Z

US loses to Russia 3-2 at hockey worlds; Russians score on late power-play goal to reach final

The United States lost to Russia 3-2 in the semifinals of the world hockey championships Friday, beaten on a power-play goal with less than two minutes left.

The defending champions will play in Sunday's final against Canada<...

Kovalchuk's OT goal lifts Thrashers over Sabres

2010-04-16T15:50:50Z

Kovalchuk scores in OT, Thrashers end Sabres' 3-game winning streak with 3-2 victory

Ilya Kovalchuk scored on an unassisted breakaway with 29.9 seconds left in overtime to give the Atlanta Thrashers a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

Buffalo's

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2010-04-16T16:10:02Z

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Todd White scored in the shootout after Ilya Kovalchuk rallied the Atlanta Thrashers from a three-goal deficit to a 5-4 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.

The Thrashers trailed 4-1 midway t...

Kovalchuk, Thrashers rally past Rangers 5-4

2010-04-16T16:10:06Z

Ilya Kovalchuk helps Atlanta Thrashers rally past New York Rangers 5-4 in a shootout

Todd White scored in the shootout after Ilya Kovalchuk rallied the Atlanta Thrashers from a three-goal deficit to a 5-4 victory over the New ...

Tanguay's 5 points lead Habs over Thrashers

2010-04-16T16:18:20Z

Tanguay gets 5 of new line's 11 points in Canadiens' 6-3 win over Thrashers.

Bob Gainey's decision to combine the offensive talents of Alex Tanguay, Alex Kovalev and Saku Koivu added up to a huge win for the Lehtonen makes 49 shots, shuts down Ovechkin and Capitals as Thrashers win record 6th straight

Kari Lehtonen made a career-high 49 saves, and Slava Kozlov and Tobias Enstrom each had a goal and an assist to help the Atlanta Thrasher...

Reasoner lifts Thrashers past Oilers

2010-04-16T16:05:16Z

Reasoner scores in overtime to give Thrashers 4-3 win over Oilers

Former Edmonton center Marty Reasoner beat Dwayne Roloson on a breakaway at 4:10 of overtime to give the Atlanta Thrashers their fourth straight victory, ...

Frolik has 2 goals in Panthers' win over Thrashers

2010-04-16T16:14:23Z

Frolik scores twice, Weiss has 3 assists in Panthers' 4-3 win over Thrashers

Rookie Michael Frolik scored two goals, Stephen Weiss had three assists and the Florida Panthers held off the Atlanta Thrashers 4-3 on Tuesday ...

Kovalchuk, Peverley fuel Atlanta's comeback win

2010-04-16T16:17:32Z

Thrashers beat Hurricanes 5-3 with 4 third-period goals

Rich Peverley scored two of Atlanta's four third-period goals, and Ilya Kovalchuk had two goals and three assists in the Thrashers' 5-3 victory over the Carolina ...

Semin, Green lead Capitals past Thrashers 4-3

2010-04-16T17:03:31Z

Power plays: Alexander Semin's goal, 2 assists help Capitals beat Thrashers 4-3

Alexander Semin scored one of Washington's three power-play goals Thursday night and assisted on both of the others, including Mike Green's go-ahead goal, and the Capitals held on for a 4-3 victory over t...

Coyotes beat Thrashers in SO

2010-04-16T17:07:53Z

Carcillo, Doan score in shootout; Coyotes snap home losing streak

Daniel Carcillo scored in the eighth round of the shootout and the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-3 on Thursday night to snap a six-game home losing streak.

New Jersey Devils left wing Ilya Kovalchuk, top, of Russia, fights with Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dion Phaneuf during the second period of an New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk (17), of Russia, takes a shot on Buffalo Sabres goaltender Jhonas Enroth (1) as Kovalchuk is checked by Sabres' Steve Mont...

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2010-10-11T16:01:34Z

New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk (17), of Russia, is checked into the boards by Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang (58) during the third period of an New Jersey Devils' Zach Parise, left, and Ilya Kovalchuk, right, celebrate with Travis Zajac after Zajac scored as Dallas Stars' Mark Fistric (28) skate...

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2010-10-02T19:45:27Z

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