Kauto battles to Haydock victoryKauto battles to Haydock victory
Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Kauto Star edges out Exotic Dancer to win a second straight Betfair Chase.
Day: December 1, 2007
Wild C Wes Walz announces retirementWild C Wes Walz announces retirement
Minnesota Wild center Wes Walz announced his retirement as expected Saturday, ending his 13-year NHL career as the team’s career leader in games played. Walz had one goal and three assists in 11 games this season before leaving the team to contemplate his future. Neither he nor the Wild offered any specifics about his leave of absence, which lasted a month, but Walz said at a news conference…
G Lehtonen returns to ThrashersG Lehtonen returns to Thrashers
Thrashers goaltender Kari Lehtonen was recalled Saturday from an AHL reconditioning assignment after missing 16 games with a groin injury. The Thrashers sent goaltender Ondrej Pavelec back to the Chicago Wolves, their AHL affiliate. Lehtonen, who opened the season as the starting goalie, was placed on injured reserve on Oct.
Thornton lifts Sharks over Avalanche 3-2Thornton lifts Sharks over Avalanche 3-2
Although Joe Thornton usually does his finest work helping others, the Sharks superstar threw himself quite an anniversary party Friday night. Thornton had two goals and an assist in a dominant two-way performance exactly two years after his arrival from Boston, and San Jose snapped a three-game winless streak with a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.
Surging Oilers beat Ducks 5-1Surging Oilers beat Ducks 5-1
The Oilers made sure the Anaheim Ducks didn’t have anything to show for another disappointing game in Edmonton. Shawn Horcoff had a goal and two assists, and Dwayne Roloson made 21 saves to help Edmonton beat Anaheim 5-1 on Friday night for their third victory in four games. With the win, Edmonton improved to 11-1-3 in their last 15 home games against the Ducks.
D Byfuglien’s hat trick lifts BlackhawksD Byfuglien’s hat trick lifts Blackhawks
Dustin Byfuglien and the resurgent Chicago Blackhawks made quick work of the Phoenix Coyotes on Friday night. Byfuglien scored three consecutive goals in the first period for his first multigoal game and added an assist in Chicago’s 6-1 victory Friday night, the Blackhawks’ fifth straight win at home.
Gaborik’s OT goal gets Wild by Blues 3-2Gaborik’s OT goal gets Wild by Blues 3-2
Marian Gaborik is off to the races again, and so are the Minnesota Wild. Gaborik’s scored his fifth goal in five games on a breakaway wrist shot with 2:39 left in overtime to give the Wild a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night. With Gaborik and Pavol Demitra healthy, the Wild got off to an NHL-best 7-0-1 start to the season.
Crosby scores twice, Penguins beat StarsCrosby scores twice, Penguins beat Stars
Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins took full advantage of their time off. After a season-high five days off between games, Pittsburgh scored twice in the first 3:38 of the game and cruised to a 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars on Friday night. Crosby was flying around the ice and had two goals, and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 22 of 23 shots for the Penguins, who have won three in a row.
Brind’Amour’s 2 goals lift HurricanesBrind’Amour’s 2 goals lift Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes finally played like division leaders against last-place Washington. It still wasn’t enough to satisfy Rod Brind’Amour. The Carolina captain scored two goals to lead the Hurricanes past the Capitals 4-3 on Friday night. “The other night I played pretty well and got nothing,” Brind’Amour said, referring to a 3-1 loss to Philadelphia two nights earlier.
Parise, Brodeur help Devils blank HabsParise, Brodeur help Devils blank Habs
Zach Parise downplayed his first three-goal game. “It was just one of the those nights,” Parise said. “Sometimes you get the bounces. Sometimes you play a great game and have nothing to show for it.” Parise sparked the offense, Martin Brodeur made 27 saves for his 94th shutout and New Jersey Devils extended their winning streak to six with a 4-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night.