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Skates Cause Freak Injuries

A pair of scary incidents in near identical spots on the ice marred AHL Norfolk's game against Grand Rapids on Friday night. ...more

March 30, 2009

Capitals Extend Dominance Over Lightning

For more than two periods, the game was about possible retribution for a week-old goal celebration by Alex Ovechkin. ...more

March 28, 2009

Gaither/Sickles Win State Hockey Title

Gaither/Sickles won its third state hockey title in four seasons with a 4-1 win against Manatee in the final of the Florida State Combined Division Championship on Sunday afternoon. Gaither/Sickles victory was keyed by an outstanding defensive performance that stifled the Mustangs potent attack, as Axel Andrup made 22 saves. Gaither/Sickles had accomplished a similar feat in a 2-1 semifinal win against River Ridge earlier in the day, Andrup making 14 saves in that contest. However, senior defenseman Evan Spriggs said the teams' forwards also deserved a lot of the credit. "Defense is a huge part of how we play and our strategy," Spriggs said, "but you can't just compliment the defense. The offense was amazing at what they did. We had to play our game, and we had the will to win." ...more

March 24, 2009

Ovechkin Puts On A Show As Caps Drill Bolts

Washington superstar Alex Ovechkin represents the new breed of hockey players who play the game with a whole lot of skill mixed in with nearly as much pizzazz. ...more

March 20, 2009

Stamkos' 16th Continues Hot Streak

Lightning rookie and overall No. 1 pick Steven Stamkos scored his 16th goal of the season in the first period Thursday, the second-most scored by a rookie in franchise history. ...more

March 20, 2009

Stamkos, Ovechkin Making History At Forum

TAMPA - Washington All-Star Alex Ovechkin scored his 50th goal of the season against the Lightning Thursday, becoming only the second active player in the league with three 50-goal seasons. ...more

March 19, 2009

WEDNESDAY'S SUMMARIES

BLUE JACKETS 4, BLACKHAWKS 3

Chicago	2	1	0	0	-	3
Columbus	2	1	0	1	-	4

First Period-1, Chicago, Bolland 16 (Ladd, Havlat), 1:00. 2, Columbus, Umberger 24 (Voracek), 3:29. 3, Columbus, Dorsett 3 (Methot, Peca), 11:09. 4, Chicago, Kane 24 (Brouwer, Toews), 17:48. Penalties-Tyutin, Clm, double minor (high-sticking), 5:02; Bolland, Chi (hooking), 9:03; Tyutin, Clm (holding), 15:02; Ladd, Chi (high-sticking), 19:42. ...more

March 19, 2009

Lightning Slow Panthers' Push

In previous seasons, late-season, in-state rivalry games between Tampa Bay and Florida offered a chance for the Lightning's neighbors to the south to play the role of spoiler. ...more

March 15, 2009