Pittsburgh Penguins winger Matt Cooke has escaped suspension for a hit that knocked out center Marc Savard of the Boston Bruins. ... Continue reading
Chris Chelios has been called up by the Atlanta Thrashers, general manager Don Waddell told ESPN.com Wednesday. ... Continue reading
NHL general managers have developed the framework for a new rule that punishes hits to the head. ... Continue reading
Jarome Iginla and Rene Bourque scored 1:31 apart in the third period, lifting the Calgary Flames to a 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. ... Continue reading
Scott Gomez had a goal and two assists, and Mathieu Darche scored twice to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. ... Continue reading
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Antti Niemi will start Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. ... Continue reading
Bruins coach Claude Julien said Marc Savard was ‘definitely not feeling better’ Tuesday. ... Continue reading
Hits to the head are a big topic at the NHL’s general manager meetings. ... Continue reading
Boston Bruins center Marc Savard has been examined by a concussion specialist after being leveled by a blindside hit by Pittsburgh’s Matt Cooke in Sunday’s game. ... Continue reading
The Stars scored three times in six shots early in the third period en route to a 4-3 shootout victory over the Capitals on Monday night. ... Continue reading