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Avs turn tables on Kings with home victory

Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Paul Stastny tallied twice as Colorado finished off a season sweep of Los Angeles with a 4-1 decision at Pepsi Center. "From start to finish tonight we played our game. We kept attacking even after

Bruins hang rare home regulation defeat on Blues

St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brad Marchand scored twice as Boston doubled up St. Louis, 4-2, at Scottrade Center. Chris Kelly and Milan Lucic each posted a goal and one assist for the Bruins, who had lost three of four coming in. Ti

Michalek, Sens beat Ovechkin-less Caps

Ottawa, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Milan Michalek tallied twice to lead Ottawa past Washington, 5-2, at Scotiabank Place. Erik Karlsson picked up a goal and two assists for the Senators, who have won four in a row and five of their last six.

Blue Jackets activate Sanford from IR

Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Blue Columbus Jackets activated backup goaltender Curtis Sanford from injured reserve on Wednesday. Sanford hasn't played since February 8 due to a lower-body injury suffered in a game against the Dal

Hurricanes, Ruutu agree to 4-year extension

Raleigh, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Carolina Hurricanes agreed to terms with forward Tuomo Ruutu on a four-year contract extension on Wednesday. "Players like Tuomo are extremely difficult to replace, and it is very important for

Coyotes obtain Vermette from Jackets

Glendale, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday acquired center Antoine Vermette from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a pair of draft picks and goaltender Curtis McElhinney. A three-time 20-goal scorer, Ver

Flames' Butler out with lacerated thigh

Calgary, AB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Calgary Flames announced Wednesday that defenseman Chris Butler is expected to miss three weeks with a left thigh laceration. Butler 25, has posted two goals and 13 points in 60 games this seas

Stars' Dowell placed on IR

Frisco, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Dallas Stars place Jake Dowell on injured reserve Wednesday. The 26-year-old center is expected to miss one week with an upper-body injury. He has one goal and four assists in 43 games this season. To

Avs shoot for season sweep of Kings

(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Last night, the Kings found the offense they have been so sorely lacking but it still resulted in a third straight loss. Los Angeles looks to rebound this evening and avoid a season series sweep at the hands of the hosting

Blues try to extend home streak vs. struggling Bruins

(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After closing out 2011 as the hottest team in the league, the new calendar year hasn't been as kind to the Bruins. The Blues have yet to drop a regulation game at home in 2012. St. Louis puts its franchise record 21-game