Avs move to 6-0 at home with 4-3 shootout win

Chris Stewart scored in the eighth round of the shootout, helping the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche remain unbeaten at home with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. (AP Sports Writer, 12:21 a.m.)

Richards, Morrow send Stars past Canucks

Brad Richards scored midway through the second period, Brenden Morrow added a third-period power-play goal, and the Dallas Stars beat Vancouver 2-1 despite a 45-save performance by Canucks rookie Cory Schneider on Friday night. (AP, 11/6/09)

Caps break 3-game skid, beat Panthers 4-1

Jose Theodore stopped 28 shots, Brian Pothier had a goal and two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Friday night to break a three-game losing streak. (Associated Press Writer, 11/6/09)

Carcillo, Emery lead Flyers past Sabres

Daniel Carcillo scored twice and Ray Emery made 28 saves to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to their fifth straight victory over the Buffalo Sabres, 5-2 on Friday night. (AP, 11/6/09)

Blake scores winner, Maple Leafs beat Hurricanes

Jason Blake scored on a power play with 8:24 left and Jonas Gustavsson made 34 saves to help the Toronto Maple Leafs win for the second time in 14 games this season, 3-2 over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night. (AP, 11/6/09)

Danis makes 23 saves, Devils win fourth straight

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. (AP Sports Writer, 11/6/09)

Stoll, Kopitar lead Kings' late rally past Pens

Jarrett Stoll scored the go-ahead goal with 7:51 to play, and the Los Angeles Kings roared from behind with a four-goal third period in a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. (AP Sports Writer, 11/6/09)

Hiller makes 40 saves in Ducks' shutout win

Jonas Hiller made 40 saves to earn his fifth NHL shutout, Teemu Selanne scored two goals to overtake Hall of Famer Jean Beliveau on the career points list, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the short-handed Nashville Predators 5-0 on Thursday night. (AP, 11/6/09)

Kotalik's goal, 2 assists lift Rangers over Oilers

Desperate for a win, the New York Rangers took advantage of the Edmonton Oilers' struggling offense. (AP, 11/6/09)

Mueller's 1st goal of season lift Coyotes to win

Peter Mueller scored his first goal of the season and Martin Hanzal added a goal and an assist as the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Thursday night. (AP, 11/6/09)

Phaneuf's OT goal gives Flames win over Blues

Dion Phaneuf's goal 2:50 into overtime gave the Calgary Flames a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. (AP, 11/5/09)

Unlikely scorers lift Canucks over Wild

Tough guy Darcy Hordichuk and newly signed Matt Pettinger each scored their first goals of the season, forming an unlikely pair to lead the short-handed Vancouver Canucks to a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. (AP Sports Writer, 11/5/09)

Spezza's OT goal lifts Senators past Lightning

Jason Spezza scored a power-play goal 4:17 into overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. (AP, 11/5/09)

Red Wings win in SO, snap Sharks 6-game win streak

Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg scored in the shootout to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 win over San Jose, snapping the Sharks' six-game winning streak. (AP, 11/5/09)
BRUINS

Bergeron, Bruins avoid 3rd straight shutout

For the Boston Bruins, a shootout loss was an improvement over a shutout loss. Patrice Bergeron's goal with 52 seconds left in regulation helped the Bruins avoid a historic third straight shutout, but Michael Cammalleri scored in the shootout to give the Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 victory over Boston on Thursday night. (AP Sports Writer, 11/5/09)

Torres, Blue Jackets edge Thrashers 4-3

Raffi Torres scored two uncontested second-period goals and the Columbus Blue Jackets held off the Atlanta Thrashers 4-3 on Thursday night. (AP Sports Writer, 11/5/09)
BRUINS

Bruins sign backup G Rask to 2-year extension

The Boston Bruins have signed backup goalie Tuukka (TOO'-kah) Rask to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2011-12 season. (AP, 11/5/09)