Quick’s shutout boosts LA Kings past Tampa Bay
Justin Williams finished his pirouette in front of the Tampa Bay net with a dramatic flourish, firing the puck past Mike Smith. Although the goal was just about the only moment of beauty in a gritty, grinding game between conference leaders, it was enough to keep the Los Angeles Kings on top of the NHL.
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Higgins breaks tie in Panthers’ victory
This time, the shot-happy Florida Panthers were right on target. Two nights after losing to Atlanta despite a franchise-record 55 shots, the Panthers took advantage of their 50 shots against Carolina in a 7-4 victory Friday night in the first of a home-and-home set. “We played a lot in their end,” said Chris Higgins, who broke a tie late in the second period with his third goal of the…
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Blues expect their schedule to get busier soon
In his prime, soul singer James Brown was known as the hardest working man in show business. In the business of hockey, the Blues are something of an antonym to that label. But that’s going to change.
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