Isles damage Rangers’ playoff hopes with 6-2 win (AP)

The New York Rangers absorbed two losses in 24 hours they hope to quickly forget. If they miss the playoffs again, these defeats will be remembered for quite some time. Radek Martinek and P.A. Parenteau both had a goal and assist during the Islanders' four-goal second period, and they put the New York area-rival Rangers back into postseason peril with a 6-2 victory Thursday night.

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Canucks ready to burst bubble on ‘jinx’ (The Vancouver Sun)

Mike Gillis played on a Presidents' Trophywinning team in Boston that didn't make the Stanley Cup final and another good Bruins squad that was swept in the first round by Minnesota. And he said neither loss was due to pressure or expectations.

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Isles’ Nielsen out of game with head injury (The Canadian Press)

UNIONDALE, N.Y. - New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen has been knocked out of the game against the New York Rangers by a head injury, resulting from a hit into the boards, and won't return.

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Evgeni Nabokov talks future with NHL, New York Islanders (Yahoo! Sports)

Early this week the news surfaced that the estranged New York Islanders' goaltender Evgeni Nabokov resurfaced in Russia. According to Vladislav Tretiak, Nabokov was training in Moscow behind closed doors the entire week last week. Nabokov's goal is to play … Continue reading →

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Puck Headlines: Crosby speaks, Wilson safe, love for Emery (Yahoo! Sports)

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • The. Great. One. Of course, we haven't forgotten Mr. Hockey. Check … Continue reading →

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Devils’ Parise delays return until Saturday (Yahoo! Sports)

New Jersey Devils left wing Zach Parise hasn't played in a game since Oct. 30 due to a torn meniscus in his...

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Wednesday’s Three Stars: Sabres, Canes battle on; Detroit routed (Yahoo! Sports)

No. 1 Star: Jhonas Enroth, Buffalo Sabres Pressing into duty after Ryan Miller was scratched (and is day-to-day with an upper body injury) Enroth made some key stops in back of a stout defensive performance by the Sabres in their … Continue reading →

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NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

CALGARY - Ray Emery made 23 saves to remain perfect with Anaheim, Corey Perry scored twice and added an assist and the Ducks moved into sixth place in the Western Conference and dealt Calgary a crushing blow, beating the Flames 4-2 on Wednesday night.

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NHL Roundup: A look at Wednesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

The Detroit Red Wings haven't been embarrassed this badly in almost 18 years.

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Devils stay alive with win over Islanders (The Canadian Press)

NEWARK, N.J. - The New Jersey Devils are somehow still alive in the Eastern Conference playoff race — barely.

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