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NHL: Sharks fined $100,000 for exec's comments on Torres

Agence France-PresseMay 18, 2013 21:00
The National Hockey League fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's comments on the suspension of Sharks forward Raffi Torres. The fine was issued for violation of league rules which prohibit statements to the media during the 48-hour period following a disciplinary decision. In addition to an automatic penalty of $25,000, the Sharks were fined an additional $75,000 due to the "inappropriate nature" of Wilson's remarks, the league said.

NHL: Senators, Blackhawks advance in playoffs

Agence France-PresseMay 11, 2013 15:00
Cory Conacher scored twice and Craig Anderson stopped 33 shots Thursday as the Ottawa Senators beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 to reach the second round of the NHL playoffs. The victory gave the Senators a 4-1 triumph in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round series. Erik Condra notched a goal and two assists for Ottawa, which reached the second round for the first time since it advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2007. Kyle Turris, Zack Smith and Daniel Alfredsson also scored for Ottawa.

Preview: Wild at Blackhawks

May 8, 2013 16:40
The top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks got the result they wanted to open their Western Conference first-round series against the eighth-seeded Minnesota Wild, but the game was full of surprises. Chicago will try for a more conventional victory when it hosts the Wild in Game 2 on Friday. Bryan Bickell scored the overtime winner in Game 1 on Tuesday, beating surprise Minnesota starter Josh Harding with a backhand shot.

NHL: Blackhawks win, stretch historic streak to 22 games

March 3, 2013 17:01
It took an equalizer from Patrick Kane with 2:02 to play in regulation time but the Chicago Blackhawks stretched their record-best National Hockey League season start to 22 games on Sunday. Another goal by Kane in the game-deciding shootout gave the Blackhawks a 2-1 victory over host Detroit as Chicago improved to 19-0-3, earning points in every game at the start of a season longer than any club in NHL history.

NHL: Hawks rally to beat Oilers, extend streak

February 26, 2013 03:45
Slovakia's Marian Hossa scored 1:44 into overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks extended their record for the best start in NHL history by beating the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Monday. Swedish forward Viktor Stalberg and Patrick Kane also scored for Chicago, who are riding a league record of 19 straight games with at least a point (16-0-3) to open the season. The Anaheim Ducks held the previous record of 16 games to begin the 2006-07 season.

NHL-Hansen slapped with one-game ban for aggressive hit

February 21, 2013 02:30
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Vancouver Canucks forward Jannik Hansen was suspended for one game without pay by the NHL on Wednesday for an aggressive hit on Chicago's Marian Hossa the previous day. Hansen delivered a forearm to the back of Hossa's head during the third period of Chicago's 4-3 shootout victory that left the Blackhawks winger flat out on the ice before he returned to the locker room for the remainder of the game. Hansen was assessed a minor penalty for roughing.

NHL: Denmark's Hansen slapped with one-game ban

February 20, 2013 22:15
Denmark's Jannik Hansen was slapped with a one-game ban Wednesday after he delivered an illegal check to the head of Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa. Vancouver Canucks forward Hansen was suspended by the National Hockey League's disciplinary committee for a forearm smash to the back of Hossa's head in the third period of Chicago's 4-3 win. Hansen, who was also fined $7,300, was given a two-minute penalty on the play.

UPDATE 1-NHL-Hawks recover from late lapse to beat Canucks

February 20, 2013 01:30
(Updates with quotes, details) * Chicago's Hossa injured * Schneider makes 40 saves in loss Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks blew a two-goal lead in the final three minutes of regulation but regained their composure to earn a 4-3 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks in a record-tying triumph on Tuesday.

UPDATE 1-NHL-Blackhawks spoil Kings' coronation with easy win

January 19, 2013 21:45
* Chicago takes 5-2 road victory * Hossa scores twice in season opener (Adds quotes, details) By Ben Everill LOS ANGELES, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks spoiled the Los Angeles Kings' opening day party when the visitors eased to a 5-2 victory over the Stanley Cup champions as the strike-shortened NHL season finally got underway on Saturday.
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