NHL Headline News

• Game of the Week: New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers
  It's the New Jersey Devils against the New York Rangers in ESPN.com's Game of the Week.


• Brodeur, streaking Devils shut out Rangers
  Martin Brodeur stopped 30 shots for his first shutout of the season and the record 117th of his NHL career, and the Devils beat the Eastern Conference-leading Rangers 1-0 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive win.
  
  


• Capitals pounce on Panthers, gain division lead
  Mathieu Perreault scored with 13 seconds elapsed, Alex Ovechkin had two goals and the Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 Tuesday night to take over first place in the Southeast Division.


• Ex-Sharks captain Nolan announces retirement
  Owen Nolan, who hasn't played in the NHL since the 2009-10 season, announced his retirement Tuesday at the San Jose Sharks' home rink.


• Michigan regents to meet about Winter Classic
  The University of Michigan Board of Regents has called a special meeting to discuss renting Michigan Stadium to the NHL for the Winter Classic.


• Canucks top Preds in SO to win 5th in 6 games
  Alex Edler scored in the sixth round of a shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 Tuesday night for their fifth win in six games.


• Perron, Blues hand Senators 7th straight loss
  David Perron scored twice and Brian Elliott made 28 saves in his regular-season return to Ottawa and the St. Louis Blues handed the Senators their seventh straight loss, 3-1 Tuesday night.


• Nabokov stops 45 as Isles clip Flyers in SO
  Evgeni Nabokov made 45 saves and Frans Nielsen and John Tavares scored on Ilya Bryzgalov in a shootout, helping the New York Islanders beat the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0 on Tuesday night.


• Avs end 5-game losing skid, batter Blackhawks
  Avalanche 5, Blackhawks 2


• Little's tally helps Jets cool off Maple Leafs
  Bryan Little scored the go-ahead in the second period and the Winnipeg Jets earned a 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.


• Vrbata, Smith key as Coyotes roll past Stars
  Radim Vrbata scored his 25th goal, former Dallas backup Mike Smith made 28 saves and the Coyotes improved their playoff positioning with a 4-1 victory over the Stars on Tuesday night.
  
  


• Clifford, Penner push Kings past Lightning
  Kyle Clifford and Dustin Penner had second-period goals to lead the Kings past the Lightning 3-1 on Tuesday night.
  
  


• Crosby practices, says he's no closer to return
  Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby practiced Monday but said he is no closer to returning from a concussion and neck injury that have sidelined him for most of the season.


• Oilers' Nugent-Hopkins out with shoulder sprain
  The Edmonton Oilers announced Tuesday that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is out 7-10 days with a sprained shoulder.