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Brad Richards demoted to third line in loss

Brad Richards was demoted to the third line during Thursday night's shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators.

The demotion comes after coach John Tortorella benched Richards for almost the entire third period of last Thursday's game against the Islanders. "We don’t have enough guys playing," Tortorella said after the game. Richards has just two goals and 11 points in 16 games this season and has struggled with giveaways this season. His contract and his skill set means he'll keep getting chances on the top lines, but Torts isn't exactly a patient man.

Source: New York Daily News

Fri, Feb 22, 2013 11:16:00 AM

Jonas Hiller to start on Saturday

Jonas Hiller will start again on Saturday for the Calgary Flames.

The Flames take on the Edmonton Oilers and Hiller is 15-4-1 in his career against the Flames neighbors to the North although most wins were when Hiller was with Anaheim. "Hills is giving us a chance to win," said coach Bob Hartley. "(Thursday’s 1-0 loss to Minnesota), I thought that was the best goaltending battle we’ve seen all year. The two goalies were really sharp. They had perfect rebound control. (Devan) Dubnyk played a hell of a game. We couldn’t get one by him." Start him if you normally would.

Source: Calgary Herald

Jan 31 - 7:19 AM

Jarome Iginla records 1200th career point

Jarome Iginla scored a goal to record his 1200th career point on Friday night, tying him with Dino Ciccarelli for 46th place all-time.

It was a beauty of a goal, too. Iginla worked to get himself in position to received Matt Duchene's feed to one-time it in from the slot, making it 2-0 early on in the third. The Avalanche would go on to beat the Predators 3-0. Iginla leads the team in goals with 16, and is second in points with 33. Among active players, only Joe Thornton (1233) and Jaromir Jagr (1780) have more career points than Iggy.

Jan 31 - 12:48 AM

David Backes scores goal in SO win vs. CAR

David Backes scored a goal in Friday's 3-2 shootout win over Carolina.

The 30-year-old forward has now extended his point-streak to nine games and he has collected at least a point in 11 of his last 12 games. Backes' first period goal gave the Blues a 2-0 lead in the game, but the Hurricanes were able to tie it up and force a shootout. Backes has 17 goals and 35 points in 47 games this season. Ryan Reaves also scored in regulation for the Blues, while Kevin Shattenkirk scored the shootout winner.

Jan 30 - 10:09 PM

Cory Schneider fantastic in OTL to Pittsburgh

Cory Schneider made 41 saves in New Jersey's 2-1 overtime loss to Pittsburgh.

Schneider is the only reason the Devils were able to collect a point tonight. Pittsburgh outshot New Jersey 43-14, but it was Devils' forward Steve Bernier who opened the scoring in the third period. Schneider came up with several big saves throughout the game, but Chris Kunitz eventually beat him with a power play goal late in the third period. The 28-year-old goaltender was also beat by Pittsburgh's third shot in overtime. Schneider has just one regulation loss in his last seven games (5-1-1). He has a 17-19-5 record with a 2.36 goals-against-average and a .922 save percentage.

Jan 30 - 10:03 PM

Simon Despres scores OT winner vs NJ

Simon Despres scored the overtime-winner in Pittsburgh's 2-1 win over New Jersey on Friday night.

Devils' goaltender Cory Schneider shut the door on the Penguins for most of the night, but Chris Kunitz was able to beat him with under four minutes remaining to tie the game at 1-1. The goal was Despres' first since November 6th, and just his second of the year. The 23-year-old has 13 points in 46 games this season. Kris Letang assisted on both of Pittsburgh's goals in the game.

Jan 30 - 9:47 PM

Christian Ehrhoff has a possible concussion

Christian Ehrhoff has returned to Pittsburgh to be tested for a possible concussion.

Ehrhoff will obviously miss Friday's game in New Jersey. Look for Scott Harrington to dress as a result. Ehrhoff has three goals and 13 points in 43 games in 2014-15.

Source: Dave Molinari on Twitter

Jan 30 - 12:54 PM

Columbus activates Ryan Murray off IR list

Ryan Murray (knee) has been activated off of the injured reserve list.

Murray should make his return on Saturday. He's only played in four games this season and his last contest was on Nov. 1. With that in mind, we recommend tempering your short-term expectations for Murray. Columbus assigned Josh Anderson to the minor to free up a roster spot. Murray's return might also push Dalton Prout out of the lineup.

Source: Bob McElligott on Twitter

Jan 30 - 12:24 PM

Senators put Craig Anderson on IR list

Craig Anderson (hand) has been placed on the injured reserve list.

The severity of Anderson's injury isn't clear yet. Ottawa's upcoming games are spread out, so while he's gone, Robin Lehner might get all of the Senators' starts.

Source: Senators.nhl.com

Jan 30 - 12:20 PM

Jori Lehtera (upper body) is out on Friday

Jori Lehtera is dealing with an upper-body injury.

Lehtera was hurt during Thursday's contest and won't play on Friday as a result. He has nine goals and 30 points in 46 games in 2014-15. Paul Stastny might end up taking Lehtera's spot on a line with Vladimir Tarasenko and Jaden Schwartz.

Source: Blues.nhl.com on Twitter

Jan 30 - 12:15 PM

Kyle Clifford practices on Kings' top line

Kyle Clifford was bumped up to the Kings' top line during Thursday's practice.

Marian Gaborik was moved to the third line as a result. It's hard to see Gaborik being kept off the top-six for long, so Clifford's position is likely temporary. Still, it makes Clifford a player worth keeping an eye on when Los Angeles faces Boston on Saturday.

Source: LAKingsInsider.com

Jan 30 - 10:52 AM

Cedric Paquette nets first NHL hat trick

Cedric Paquette lit the lamp three times for the Bolts on Thursday night as Tampa Bay hammered Detroit 5-1.

The 21-year-old rookie's first career hat trick was completed in dramatic fashion, as the forward tipped a puck at the blueline on the penalty kill to intercept a pass, took the puck to the net on an odd-man rush and fired home the shorthanded goal for his ninth of the season. Paquette has a hot stick with five points in his last three games and 15 through 40 games this season.

Jan 30 - 1:14 AM