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February 22nd, 2012 
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The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to a four-year, $19 million contract extension with forward Tuomo Ruutu. The deal will pay Ruutu $4 million next season and $5 million in each of the next three years in a deal that runs through the 2015-16 season. He would’ve been an unrestricted free agent after this season.
Blue Jackets trade C Vermette to Coyotes (AP)
February 22nd, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News nhl No Comments
The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded center Antoine Vermette to the Phoenix Coyotes for two draft picks and goaltender Curtis McElhinney. The deal, announced on Wednesday by Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson, would give Columbus a second-round pick in the 2012 draft and a fifth-round pick in 2013.
Wings top scorer Datsyuk to miss 2 weeks (AP)
February 21st, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News nhl No Comments
Detroit Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk is expected to miss two weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to remove fragments from his right knee. Datsyuk is the Red Wings’ leading scorer with 59 points. “Pav’s been out before and he’s a huge part of our team but we’re going to need guys to step up,” goalie Jimmy Howard said after Detroit’s 2-1 loss at Chicago…
Lightning’s Lecavalier has broken hand (AP)
February 21st, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News nhl No Comments
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier is out indefinitely because of broken right hand. The Lightning said Tuesday night, during the first period of their game against Anaheim, that Lecavalier has a non-displaced fracture. Lecavalier was hurt Saturday night during Tampa Bay’s 2-1 win over Washington, but remained in the game.
Record-setting Red Wings’ home streak 23 (AP)
February 19th, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News nhl No Comments
The Detroit Red Wings are losing track of how many games in a row they’ve won at home. Detroit won its 23rd straight at Joe Louis Arena, setting an NHL multiple-season mark for home dominance by holding on to beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 Sunday. “Where are we at with the streak?” asked Drew Miller, who scored for the Red Wings.
Pens top Flyers to tie for 4th in East (AP)
February 18th, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News nhl No Comments
Down one man and then two, the Pittsburgh Penguins were at their best shorthanded. Dustin Jeffrey scored a go-ahead goal 37 seconds into the third period, Matt Cooke had two goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4 on Saturday. Jordan Staal, Pascal Dupuis and James Neal also scored goals for the Penguins, who moved into a tie with Philadelphia for fourth place in the Eastern…
Wings’ home streak at 22 after late goal (AP)
February 17th, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News nhl No Comments
The Detroit Red Wings’ three best players combined on a spectacular late goal to bring them within one victory of another record. Pavel Datsyuk scored with 5 seconds left to give the Red Wings’ their 22nd consecutive home victory, 2-1 over the Nashville Predators on Friday night. Three nights after breaking the NHL single-season record for consecutive home victories, the NHL-leading Red…
Crosby skates with Pens, symptoms linger (AP)
February 17th, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News nhl No Comments
Sidney Crosby joined his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates on the ice for the first time in more than two months on Friday, but the star center says he remains bothered by concussion-like symptoms. The 24-year-old hasn’t played since the symptoms returned following a loss to Boston on Dec. 5 and still is not cleared for contact.
Blackhawks end 9-game skid, beat Rangers (AP)
February 16th, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News nhl No Comments
The Chicago Blackhawks waited four weeks and 10 games for a night like this. After enduring their worst losing streak in five years, the Blackhawks busted out in a big way and broke their nine-game skid with a 4-2 victory over the Eastern Conference-leading New York Rangers on Thursday night. The win wasn’t that surprising, it was the stunning swiftness that it unfolded that caught everyone off…
Wings’ home win streak at NHL-record 21 (AP)
February 15th, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News nhl No Comments
The Detroit Red Wings were businesslike about breaking an NHL record with their 21st straight win at home. The Red Wings tapped their gloves and sticks on goaltender Joey MacDonald after beating the Dallas Stars 3-1 Tuesday night as if it was just another victory. Then, they skated toward center ice and raised their sticks to acknowledge the cheering fans — a rare gesture — before going back to…
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