NHL

Kings cool off Capitals
Dustin Brown and Michal Handzus each had a goal and an assist as the Los Angeles Kings beat Washington, 5-2, handing the Capitals their first regular loss since November 1.
Detroit staves off late rally to down Edmonton
Jiri Hudler tallied a pair of goals, including the eventual game-winner, as Detroit scored early and often before staving off a late Edmonton rally for a 4-3 victory.
Flames edge Avs
Miikka Kiprusoff needed to make just 18 stops to post his second shutout of the season as the Calgary Flames edged the Colorado Avalanche, 1-0, at the Pepsi Center.
Kane scores twice as Chicago downs Stars
Patrick Kane scored twice to pace the Blackhawks to a 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars as Chicago continued its successful six-game road trip.
Tanguay nets game-winner in shootout to lift Habs past lifeless Sens
Alex Tanguay notched the game-winner in the shootout as Montreal clipped Ottawa, 3-2, at Scotiabank Place.
Demitra beats former team as Canucks edge Wild
Pavol Demitra had a goal and an assist to help his new team, Vancouver, defeat his old team, Minnesota, as the Canucks took a 3-2 win over the Wild at Xcel Energy Center.
Sykora's late tally leads Pens past Thrashers
Petr Sykora's power-play goal late in the third period was the difference, as Pittsburgh topped Atlanta, 3-2, at Philips Arena.
Elias, Gionta pace Devils over Panthers
Patrik Elias and Brian Gionta each had a goal and an assist as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Florida Panthers, 3-1, at Prudential Center.
Oilers activate Smid from IR
The Edmonton Oilers activated defenseman Ladislav Smid from injured reserve on Thursday.
Canucks recall D Baumgartner
The Vancouver Canucks recalled defenseman Nolan Baumgartner on Thursday, prior to the team's game with Minnesota.