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Ice hockey clash of titans overshadows Olympic medals
Feb 24, 2010 13:03 EST
Canada and Russia renew their long-standing rivalry in a heavyweight Olympic quarter-final ice hockey battle on Wednesday as Lindsey Vonn looks to overcome her alpine jinx in the giant slalom.
Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry spotlights hockey quarters
Feb 24, 2010 05:46 EST
After seeing Alex Ovechkin flatten Czech legend Jaromir Jagr in a preliminary round game, Canada's Sidney Crosby expects his rivalry with the Russian star to get physical in a Wednesday quarter-final.
Slovakia's Bartecko injured by shoulder hit
Feb 24, 2010 03:30 EST
Slovakia's Bartecko has concussion after 'unfair' hit, likely won't play in quarterfinals. Slovakia forward Lubos Bartecko has a concussion and is likely out of the Olympic hockey quarterfinals after being leveled by a shoulder hit from Norway defenseman Ole Kristian Tollefsen during Slovakia's 4-3 victory on Tuesday night.
Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry hits new heights
Feb 24, 2010 03:05 EST
After seeing Alex Ovechkin flatten Czech legend Jaromir Jagr in a preliminary round game, Canada's Sidney Crosby expects his rivalry with the Russian star to get physical in a Wednesday quarter-final.
For ex-Pistons CEO, Red Wings' home now priority
Feb 23, 2010 16:18 EST
Ex-Pistons CEO Wilson joins Ilitch organization, tasked with figuring out Red Wings arena plan. Tom Wilson, who for more than three decades oversaw a sports and entertainment empire that included the Detroit Pistons, on Tuesday was given the job of helping figure out plans for where the Red Wings will play.
Malkin scores 2, Russia reaches hockey quarters
Feb 21, 2010 17:46 EST
Russia beats Czech Republic 4-2 behind Malkin's 2 goals to reach Olympic hockey quarters. Evgeni Malkin scored twice and Russia bounced back from a shootout loss to Slovakia, beating the Czech Republic 4-2 Sunday to reach the Olympic hockey quarterfinals.
Silence in Ovechkin blade mystery
Feb 20, 2010 18:03 EST
When it comes to the mystery of an elaborate paint design on Russian hockey superstar Alex Ovechkin's skate blades, all you get from the National Hockey League scoring leader is the silence of the lamb.
Detroit Pistons president, CEO Tom Wilson resigns
Feb 17, 2010 15:14 EST
The Palace guard stands down: Detroit Pistons president, CEO and point man Tom Wilson resigns. Tom Wilson, who for more than three decades has been the face of one of the nation's most successful sports and entertainment enterprises, resigned as president and CEO of the Detroit Pistons and Palace Sports & Entertainment on Wednesday.
Ovechkin and Crosby set for Olympic hockey showdown
Feb 16, 2010 12:09 EST
VANCOUVER (Reuters) - In careers marked by dazzling acts of one-upmanship, the Vancouver Olympics could provide the ultimate stage for Canada's Sidney Crosby and Russia's Alexander Ovechkin, the greatest hockey players of their generation.
Wild offense chases Luongo in 6-2 win over Canucks
Feb 14, 2010 20:37 EST
SAINT PAUL, Minnesota (Reuters) - The Minnesota Wild got the best of Olympic goaltender Roberto Luongo for a second straight meeting by pouring on five goals in a 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday.
Senators rally past Islanders
Feb 14, 2010 19:58 EST
Senators use 3-goal third period to rally for 4-3 win over Islanders. Alex Kovalev, Jason Spezza and Mike Fisher scored in a 6:59 span of the third period to propel the Ottawa Senators to a 4-3 comeback victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday.
Rangers rally past Lightning 5-2
Feb 14, 2010 16:08 EST
Erik Christensen has 2 goals and an assist; Rangers beat Lightning 5-2. Erik Christensen scored two goals and added an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 5-2 win over the Tampa Lightning on Sunday.
Toews lifts Blackhawks in shootout
Feb 14, 2010 00:11 EST
Toews scores lone shootout goal, Blackhawks beat Thrashers 5-4. Jonathan Toews scored the lone shootout goal to give the Chicago Blackhawks their third straight victory, 5-4 over the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night.
Blues beat Capitals 4-3 in shootout
Feb 14, 2010 00:03 EST
Perron gets lone shootout goal, Blues beat slumping Capitals 4-3. The Washington Capitals' 14-game winning streak is a distant memory headed into the Olympic break.
Recchi's shootout goal lifts Bruins over Panthers
Feb 13, 2010 23:33 EST
Recchi scores in 8th round of shootout to lift Bruins over Panthers, 3-2. Even at 42 years old, Mark Recchi showed that he still has a new trick or two up his sleeve.
Whitney leads Hurricanes past Devils
Feb 13, 2010 22:04 EST
Whitney scored 2 power-play goals in a minute, Hurricanes beat Devils 5-2. Ray Whitney scored two power-play goals in a minute in the second period, rookie goalie Justin Peters won his second game in two outings and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Saturday night.
Park's 2 goals lift Isles over Lightning
Feb 13, 2010 16:55 EST
Park scores 2, Islanders beat Lightning 5-4 behind Biron. Richard Park scored twice, including the winning goal with 2:22 left, and the New York Islanders outlasted the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 on Saturday.
Devils snap three-game skid with win over Predators
Feb 13, 2010 01:31 EST
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.
