Bruins GM says Savard unlikely to return this season

Joe Pavelski capped a four-point third period with the tiebreaking goal after a scintillating spin move that rallied the San Jose Sharks to an 8-5 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.

Craig Anderson made 27 saves to move into a tie for the NHL shutout lead with seven and Paul Stastny scored twice in the Avalanche's 3-0 victory over the Panthers 2-0.

Kristian Huselius had a goal and an assist and the Blue Jackets weathered a late rally to beat Atlanta 2-1, with the Thrashers' loss clinching the Southeast Division title for the Capitals.

Johan Franzen scored twice and Henrik Zetterberg had a goal and two assists in the Red Wings' 5-1 victory over the Wild.

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head.

Miikka Kiprusoff made 33 saves for fourth shutout of the season and 34th overall, and Jamal Mayers and Christopher Higgins scored in the Calgary Flames' 2-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

Andrei Kostitsyn scored on Montreal's fifth shootout attempt and Jaroslav Halak turned aside five shots in the tiebreaker to help the Canadiens extend their winning streak to four games with a 5-4 victory over Edmonton.

Despite suitors, Stars center Mike Modano decided to stay in Dallas.

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick has left Los Angeles' road trip for the birth of his first child.

Sidney Crosby's missing Olympic stick and glove have been found.

NHL general managers have developed the framework for a new rule that punishes hits to the head.

A state appeals court has upheld a $26 million award in a fraud lawsuit against the owner of the Sabres and a company he founded.

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Antti Niemi will start Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings.

The battle between the National Hockey League and former Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes isn't over yet.