The Tampa Bay Lightning have sacked head coach Guy Boucher, making the announcement on Sunday, a day after the team's 5-3 NHL loss at Ottawa. "Guy has poured his heart and soul into the Lightning organization for these past three years and we appreciate all the work he has done," Lightning vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman said in a statement. "But ultimately I am not satisfied with the direction we are heading and I believe making a change today is in the best interest of our franchise."

Feb 8 (Reuters) - The struggling Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings added size to their blue line by acquiring Keaton Ellerby from the Florida Panthers for a 2013 fifth round draft pick, the team said on Friday. Ellerby, a 6-foot, 5-inch defenseman (1.96 meters) taken by Florida with the 10th pick in the 2007 National Hockey League Draft, has played 125 career games over four seasons recording two goals and 15 assists.

(Adds details, quotes) * Ovechkin still looking for first goal this season * Pavelec makes 32 saves in triumph Jan 22 (Reuters) - The Winnipeg Jets got their offense on track with a 4-2 win over the Capitals on Tuesday, keeping Washington winless to start the new NHL season. The Jets (1-1-1), who had scored just twice in two opening defeats, fell behind 1-0 to Washington before Evander Kane and Andrew Ladd netted power-play goals to give the visitors a 2-1 lead in the first period.