With both teams each heading into the game with league-low seven points, last night’s contest was jokingly described as a “best of the worst.” The Leafs had just one win in their first 13 games. The Hurricanes had two. But unlike Toronto, which had picked up points in the previous five games, Carolina (2-10-3) entered last night having lost a franchise-record 10 games
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Everything is falling into place for the New Jersey Devils.
The team is winning despite injuries, the power play is warming up, Patrik Elias is back in the lineup and backup goalie Yann Danis is showing he can give Martin Brodeur a day off without causing problems. (MORE)
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Washington came into its game against the Florida Panthers without its star player and left with even more injuries. In between, the beat-up Capitals found a way to finally come away with a win.
Jose Theodore stopped 28 shots, Brendan Morrison scored twice and the Capitals beat the Panthers 4-1 on Friday night to break a three-game losing streak. (MORE)