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Anaheim Ducks' George Parros, right, lands a punch against the Calgary Flames' Brian McGrattan during a fight in the first period on an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif. on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Francis Specker)

Selanne nets shootout winner for Ducks vs. Flames

AP - Tue Nov 24, 1:06 AM ET

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 41 saves in his first victory of the season despite allowing Jarome Iginla's tying goal with 18 seconds left in regulation, and Teemu Selanne scored the only shootout goal in the Anaheim Ducks' 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.

  • Edmonton Oilers' Steve Staios (24) pins the Phoenix Coyotes' Shane Doan to the boards during second period NHL hockey action in Edmonton on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Ulan)
    Oilers score twice in 7 seconds, blank Coyotes 4-0 AP - Tue Nov 24, 12:35 AM ET

    EDMONTON, Alberta - Jeff Deslauriers made 36 saves for his first NHL shutout, and Sheldon Souray and Ales Hemsky scored a team-record 7 seconds apart to lead the Edmonton Oilers over the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 on Monday night.

  • New York Islanders' Mark Streit, center left, and Sean Bergenheim, center right, celebrate a goal as Toronto Maple Leafs' Mikhail Grabovski, left, and Francois Beauchemin, right, skate by during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 ,in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)
    Roloson stops 58 shots as Isles beat Leafs AP - Mon Nov 23, 11:51 PM ET

    TORONTO - It's been 18 years since an NHL goalie made as many saves as Dwayne Roloson did Monday night.

  • Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson, left, tries to clear the puck from along the boards as Philadelphia Flyers center Jeff Carter comes in during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
    Jones has 2 goals to lead Avs past Flyers, 5-4 AP - Mon Nov 23, 11:48 PM ET

    DENVER - David Jones scored twice, Paul Stastny had a goal and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche stopped a two-game skid with a 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.

  • Dallas Stars left wing Brenden Morrow (10) fights with Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tim Gleason (6) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)
    Turco sends Stars past Hurricanes 2-0 AP - Mon Nov 23, 11:24 PM ET

    DALLAS - Marty Turco stopped 22 shots for his 38th career shutout, rookie Jamie Benn scored a power-play goal in the first period and the Dallas Stars beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 on Monday night.

  • Boston Bruins' Mark Recchi, right, celebrates with teammate Patrice Bergeron after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
    Patrice Bergeron helps Bruins top Blues 4-2 AP - Mon Nov 23, 10:53 PM ET

    ST. LOUIS - Patrice Bergeron had four assists, two on power-play goals and another short-handed, to help the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 Monday night for their first three-game winning streak of the season.

  • Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun, of Czech Republic, (29) misses the puck, allowing Pittsburgh Peguins' Sidney Crosby to score the winning goal in overtime during NHL hockey action in Sunrise, Fla. Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. The Penguins won 3-2. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
    Crosby's goal in OT lifts Penguins over Panthers AP - Mon Nov 23, 10:43 PM ET

    SUNRISE, Fla. - Sidney Crosby scored on a power play at 3:07 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 Monday night.

  • Washington Capitals Mathieu Perreault (right) and Ottawa Senators' Daniel Alfredsson, of Sweden, watch a flying puck during first period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Monday Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Chartrand)
    Fisher gives Senators 4-3 overtime win vs. Caps AP - Mon Nov 23, 10:28 PM ET

    OTTAWA - Mike Fisher scored 1:14 into overtime, giving the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 comeback victory over the Washington Capitals on Monday night.

  • New York Rangers Marc Staal, left, celebrates with teammate Marian Gaborik (10) after Gaborik scored a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of an NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)
    Gaborik's 4 points lead Rangers over Blue Jackets AP - Mon Nov 23, 10:11 PM ET

    NEW YORK - Marian Gaborik again sparked the Rangers' offense with two goals and two assists, but this time he had lots of long-awaited help in New York's 7-4 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.

  • Nashville Predators center Jason Arnott (19) shoots through a group of Detroit Red Wings to score a goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Nashville, Tenn. From left are Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood (30), defenseman Jonathan Ericsson (52), of Sweden, center Darren Helm (43), defenseman Brad Stuart (23), and right wing Patrick Eaves (17). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
    Predators win 6th straight, 3-1 over Red Wings AP - Mon Nov 23, 9:58 PM ET

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Martin Erat scored two goals and the Nashville Predators beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 Monday night for their sixth straight victory.

  • Wild trade Pouliot to Canadiens for Latendresse AP - Mon Nov 23, 6:25 PM ET

    ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Wild have traded former first-round draft choice Benoit Pouliot (BEHN-wah, POO-lee-aht) to Montreal for left wing Guillaume Latendresse (GEE-OHM, lah-TEHN-drehs).

  • A fan holds up a sign over the penalty box as Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Raffi Torres, left, looks in her direction while serving penalty time with right wing Jared Boll (40), right wing Derek Dorsett, right, and a teammate, rear, in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
    Blue Jackets F Dorsett on IR after Neal boarding AP - Mon Nov 23, 12:37 PM ET

    COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed forward Derek Dorsett on injured reserve retroactive to Thursday.

  • FILE - In this June 13, 2002, file photo, Detroit Red Wings' Brendan Shanahan holds the Stanley Cup after beating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 to clinch the championship in Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey series in Detroit. Shanahan, a member of three Stanley Cup championship teams with the Red Wings announced on Tuesday, Nov. 17,2 009, that he is retiring from the NHL, after 21 seasons and an almost certain Hall of Fame career. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz, File)
    Shanahan retires from NHL after 21 seasons AP - Tue Nov 17, 6:24 PM ET

    NEW YORK - Brendan Shanahan is retiring from the NHL after 21 seasons and an almost certain Hall of Fame career.

  • Ovechkin ready to go for Capitals vs. Rangers AP - Tue Nov 17, 2:06 PM ET

    NEW YORK - Alex Ovechkin isn't saying for sure, but all signs suggest his injury absence is over and he'll play against the New York Rangers.

  • NHL, Glendale officials discuss Coyotes' future AP - Mon Nov 16, 10:33 PM ET

    GLENDALE, Ariz. - NHL commissioner Gary Bettman met with city officials on Monday to discuss the process of keeping the Phoenix Coyotes in Glendale.

  • Canucks GM: Forsberg staying in Sweden AP - Mon Nov 16, 4:36 PM ET

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia - An NHL general manager says Peter Forsberg is going to stay in Sweden this season.

  • NHL: Florida Panthers announce new majority owners AP - Mon Nov 16, 2:56 PM ET

    SUNRISE, Fla. - Florida Panthers majority owner Alan Cohen is stepping down to allow two minority partners to run the NHL franchise.

  • Anaheim Ducks' Erik Christensen (26) tries to create some offense while being defended by Detroit Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader (8) during the second period of their NHL hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jerry S. Mendoza)
    Zetterberg hat trick leads Red Wings past Ducks AP - Sat Nov 14, 9:52 PM ET

    DETROIT - Henrik Zetterberg had three goals and two assists in the Detroit Red Wings' 7-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.

  • Ottawa Senators' Jonathan Cheechoo (41) shoots the puck over the net of New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) in a breakaway during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Fred Chartrand)
    Parenteau gives Rangers shootout win AP - Sat Nov 14, 5:02 PM ET

    OTTAWA - Pierre Parenteau scored the deciding goal in the seventh round of the shootout to give the New York Rangers a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

  • NHL to meet with Glendale about Coyotes sale AP - Fri Nov 13, 1:30 PM ET

    GLENDALE, Ariz. - NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy Bill Daly will meet with Glendale officials Monday to discuss the Phoenix Coyotes' arena lease and other issues related to the sale of the team.

  • Boston Bruins right wing Blake Wheeler, top right, looks for the rebound as Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun, of the Czech Republic, makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. At rear left is Panthers defenseman Dennis Seidenberg, of Germany. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
    Vokoun, Panthers beat Bruins 1-0 in shootout AP - Thu Nov 12, 9:55 PM ET

    BOSTON - Tomas Vokoun stopped 40 shots for his third shutout of the season, and Cory Stillman scored in a shootout to give the Florida Panthers a 1-0 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.

  • Fehr to assist NHL Players' Association in search AP - Thu Nov 12, 6:46 PM ET

    NEW YORK - On the verge of leaving baseball, Donald Fehr is turning his attention to hockey.

  • NHL reinstates Samueli as owner of Anaheim Ducks AP - Thu Nov 12, 6:00 PM ET

    NEW YORK - Henry Samueli has been reinstated as owner of the Anaheim Ducks after serving a suspension handed down by the NHL more than a year ago, when he pleaded guilty to a felony count of lying to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

  • Canucks' Hordichuk suspended, coach fined $10,000 AP - Thu Nov 12, 4:32 PM ET

    TORONTO - The NHL has suspended Vancouver forward Darcy Hordichuk one game and fined Canucks coach Alain Vigneault $10,000.

  • Edmonton Oilers left winger Liam Reddox is attended by a trainer after being boarded by Buffalo Sabres' Clarke MacArthur during the third period of the NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Buffalo won 3-1. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)
    Oilers LW Reddox knocked out of game AP - Wed Nov 11, 10:36 PM ET

    BUFFALO, N.Y. - Edmonton left wing Liam Reddox was knocked out of the Oilers' 3-1 loss at Buffalo when he was rammed headfirst into the boards by Clarke MacArthur late in the third period.

  • NHL GMs form committee to study headshots AP - Wed Nov 11, 7:13 PM ET

    TORONTO - The NHL is getting closer to making a recommendation about how to reduce hits to the head.

  • Koivu has goal, 2 assists in Wild's win over Leafs AP - Tue Nov 10, 10:01 PM ET

    TORONTO - Mikko Koivu scored one goal and assisted on two others in the second period as the Minnesota Wild ended the Toronto Maple Leafs' two-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory Tuesday night.

  • Canucks G Luongo back after 2-week absence AP - Tue Nov 10, 9:30 PM ET

    ST. LOUIS - Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo is back in the nets after missing two weeks because of a broken rib.

  • Wayne Gretzky talks to reporters as he arrives for the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Toronto on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darren Calabrese)
    Newest class of Hockey Hall of Fame gets its rings AP - Tue Nov 10, 3:20 AM ET

    TORONTO - Steve Yzerman has one regret when looking back on his Hall of Fame career: He wishes he didn't return to ice four years ago after the NHL lockout.