Chris Osgood and the Red Wings fall 3-2 to the Avalanche on Monday. Craig Custance makes note of the goaltender's struggles as Detroit falls further behind San Jose in the NHL hierarchy. Power Poll
Will Sean Avery ever play again? Eric McErlain thinks Avery will return, but he doesn't believe it will happen until next season. Find out why
- Sharks stay hot, edge Kings in shootout (3)
- Leopold helps Avalanche hold off Red Wings (3)
- Winter Classic wind will be evened out (1)
- Huet backstops Blackhawks' 4th straight win (4)
- Demitra helps Canucks cool off Panthers (4)
- Ducks hand Wild fifth loss in a row (2)
- Roenick out 3 weeks with shoulder injury (1)
- Knuble leads Flyers to win over Penguins (31)
- Stars acquire center Sutherby from Ducks (1)
- Sundin, Rangers talk | Rangers win shootout
Capitals owner Ted Leonsis isn't alone in losing money in the NHL. Ray Slover says an economic nightmare could slice out week franchises. On the money
Will the '09 Classic rival last season's? Ray Slover says it's hard to predict the future, but there's little doubt the league and fans are excited. More
It was easy to overlook last summer's Sharks-Lightning trade, but Craig Custance says it's made the Sharks maneaters. Here's why
Dec. 19-27: Holiday roster freeze
Dec. 26-Jan. 5: World juniors championships, Ottawa
Jan. 1: NHL Winter Classic
Jan. 22-26: All-Star break
Jan. 24: NHL SuperSkills Competition
Jan. 25: NHL All-Star Game, Montreal
March 4: Trade deadline, 3 p.m. ET
The Capitals allow fans to submit text messages that will appear on their four-sided scoreboard. Eric McErlain says the plan is not without problems. More
Hockey gets the old-school NBA Jam treatment in a new hockey game due out in February. More
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