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Trainer Patrick Biancone is a Breeders’ Cup spectator because of drug suspensionTrainer Patrick Biancone is a Breeders’ Cup spectator because of drug suspension

October 26, 2007| 8:19

Patrick Biancone has been reduced to spectator at the Breeders’ Cup, the result of his one-year ban for violating drug rules in a sport getting tougher on exposing cheaters. Biancone was on the backstretch Thursday at Monmouth Park but declined to discuss his suspension, which takes effect Nov. 1. His seven Breeders’ Cup entries — second only to Todd Pletcher’s 11 — have been turned over to…

Hemsky helps Oilers beat Wild 5-4 in SOHemsky helps Oilers beat Wild 5-4 in SO

October 26, 2007| 6:37

Ales Hemsky doesn’t mind scoring ugly goals if they help the Edmonton Oilers to a win. Hemsky scored twice in regulation and added an unusual goal for the shootout winner as the Oilers ended a two-game losing skid with a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. After scoring a nice goal in the third, Hemsky went in with the shootout tied 1-1 and got an ugly one as he lost the handle on…

Kings end drought against Stars, win 2-1Kings end drought against Stars, win 2-1

October 26, 2007| 6:37

Alexander Frolov scored the go-ahead goal and Jason LaBarbera made 29 saves Thursday night, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 victory over Dallas, snapping a nine-game losing streak to the Stars. Brian Willsie scored for the Kings, who have won four of five since opening the season 1-5. The win was their first over Dallas since April 1, 2006, a 1-0 victory at Staples Center.

Weller, Auld lead Coyotes over Ducks 1-0Weller, Auld lead Coyotes over Ducks 1-0

October 26, 2007| 6:37

Rookie Craig Weller scored his first NHL goal and Alex Auld had his third career shutout Thursday night in the Phoenix Coyotes’ 1-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The victory ended the Coyotes’ 10-game losing streak against the Ducks in Anaheim dating to the 2003-2004 season. They also beat Anaheim goalie Ilya Bryzgalov for just the second time in his nine games against them.

Predators end 6-game skid, top ThrashersPredators end 6-game skid, top Thrashers

October 26, 2007| 6:37

Dan Ellis went more than three years between NHL starts. He probably won’t have to wait nearly as long for his next one. Ellis stopped 20 shots for his first career shutout, helping the Nashville Predators snap a six-game losing streak and beat the Atlanta Thrashers 3-0 Thursday night. Jordin Tootoo and Jerred Smithson scored for Nashville, which was one loss from tying a franchise record.

Leafs’ Tlusty scores twice in NHL debutLeafs’ Tlusty scores twice in NHL debut

October 26, 2007| 6:37

During a confusing-to-date season in which neither the Maple Leafs nor the Penguins know what they will get from night to night, Jiri Tlusty gave Toronto far more than possibly could be expected in his first NHL game. Tlusty, called up the day before, scored two goals 35 seconds apart during a four-goal flurry in the third period and the Maple Leafs shook off an early season slump for a 5-2…

Leafs’ Tlusty scores twice in NHL debutLeafs’ Tlusty scores twice in NHL debut

October 26, 2007| 6:37

During a confusing-to-date season in which neither the Maple Leafs nor the Penguins know what they will get from night to night, Jiri Tlusty gave Toronto far more than possibly could be expected in his first NHL game. Tlusty, called up the day before, scored two goals 35 seconds apart during a four-goal flurry in the third period and the Maple Leafs shook off an early season slump for a 5-2…

Tampa stays perfect at home, tops FlyersTampa stays perfect at home, tops Flyers

October 26, 2007| 6:37

The Tampa Bay Lightning wanted to develop a home-ice advantage. So far this season they have. Brad Richards had two goals and Vinny Prospal scored his eighth goal of the season to lead the Lightning past the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Thursday night, tying a franchise record by starting out 5-0 at home.

Tampa stays perfect at home, tops FlyersTampa stays perfect at home, tops Flyers

October 26, 2007| 6:37

The Tampa Bay Lightning wanted to develop a home-ice advantage. So far this season they have. Brad Richards had two goals and Vinny Prospal scored his eighth goal of the season to lead the Lightning past the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Thursday night, tying a franchise record by starting out 5-0 at home.

Dawes’ 2 goals carry Rangers over DevilsDawes’ 2 goals carry Rangers over Devils

October 26, 2007| 6:37

The Rangers rely on Henrik Lundqvist to lock things down on defense. They just never counted on Nigel Dawes to supply all the offense. Lundqvist made 22 saves in his second shutout in three games, and Dawes broke New York out of its scoring slump with two goals Thursday night to lift the Rangers to a 2-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils.