Suspended Avery meets with Bettman
NEW YORK (AP) Sean Avery surged past camera crews and reporters Thursday, choosing to save his comments this time for NHL commissioner Gary Bettman during a three-hour disciplinary hearing. (MORE)
Pens spoil Maurice's debut, beat 'Canes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins found a simple way to hold on to a lead, for a change: Play a team that's having trouble scoring - no matter who its coach is. (MORE)
Canadiens rout Rangers on 99th birthday
MONTREAL (AP) The Montreal Canadiens got offense from some of their lesser-known talents to enter their 100th year on a winning note. (MORE)
Panthers' Anderson makes 45 saves in win
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Craig Anderson was quick to credit his Florida teammates after another strong performance in place of former All-Star Tomas Vokoun. (MORE)
Wings score 3 in 3rd, beat Canucks 6-5
DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings got the two points they wanted. (MORE)
Hanzal, Reinprecht power surging Coyotes
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Martin Hanzal had his first three-goal game in the NHL, and Steven Reinprecht added a pair of third-period goals in the Phoenix Coyotes' 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Thursday night. (MORE)
Elias scores 2, Devils top Flyers in OT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Patrik Elias had an easy explanation when asked about tying the NHL record for regular-season overtime goals. (MORE)
Enforcer Brashear helps Caps past Isles
WASHINGTON (AP) Tied in the third period, the Washington Capitals desperately needed a goal to put away the New York Islanders. (MORE)
Krejci, Kessel lead Bruins by Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Boston Bruins are still at it in December. (MORE)
Blue Jackets LW Torres out 2-to-4 weeks
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Blue Jackets left wing Raffi Torres was set to have arthroscopic knee surgery Friday. He will be sidelined two to four weeks. (MORE)