Topic: Nhl Western Conference

Kings give new coach Sutter a nervy winning start

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings gave new coach Darryl Sutter a few early scares before delivering him a triumphant welcome with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday.In Sutter's first game in charge, the Kings came ...

Penguins defenseman suspended for check to head

(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head of Chicago Blackhawks forward Marcus Kruger, the National Hockey League announced on Thursday.Less than nine minutes into Pittsburgh's 3-2 win on Tuesday, ...

Canucks pass another West test with win over Wings

(Reuters) - The Vancouver Canucks took down another leading Western Conference team on Wednesday with a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.The Canucks, who beat Northwest leaders Minnesota 4-0 on Monday, raced to a 3-1 lead in the first period and ...

Canucks down Red Wings to pass another West test

(Reuters) - The Vancouver Canucks took down another leading Western Conference team on Wednesday with a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.The Canucks, who beat Northwest leaders Minnesota 4-0 on Monday, raced to a 3-1 lead in the first period and ...

Capitals end Predators' five-game win streak

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington emerged from an offensive slumber and netminder Michal Neuvirth stopped 20 shots as the Capitals snapped the Nashville Predators' five-game winning streak with a 4-1 victory on Tuesday.The Capitals played suffocating defense and had goals from mainstays Alex ...

Depleted Penguins survive Blackhawks onslaught

(Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Penguins survived a nail-biting third period onslaught to hold off the NHL-leading Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday.Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury made 36 saves and kept the visitors at bay during a power-play in a frantic closing 90 seconds."This ...

Penguins survive Blackhawks onslaught

(Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Penguins survived a nail-biting third period to hold off the NHL-leading Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday.Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury made 36 saves and kept the visitors at bay during a power-play in the closing 90 seconds. Pittsburgh (19-11-4) ...

Struggling Kings name Sutter as new coach

(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings named Darryl Sutter as their new head coach in hopes he can help the struggling team get their National Hockey League (NHL) season back on track, the club said on Tuesday.Sutter, who will make his debut ...

Kings falling short in bid to reign supreme

(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings were considered Stanley Cup contenders ahead of the 2011-12 National Hockey League season but a slow start, injuries and inconsistency has left the team playing catch-up in the standings.For the first time in their 44-year existence, ...

Blackhawks douse Flames to move top of standings

(Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks continued to shine with Ray Emery in goal, claiming a routine 4-2 triumph over the Calgary Flames to register a fifth straight victory and climb to the top of the NHL standings on Sunday.Emery, who has prospered ...
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