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Adrian Aucoin scored in the sixth round of a shootout, and Ilya Bryzgalov deflected Mason Raymond's final attempt for Vancouver high over the net to give the Phoenix Coyotes a 4-3 victory over the Canucks on Wednesday night.

Patrick Sharp scored his second goal of the game 2:08 into overtime to give the Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Kings.

Tomas Fleischmann scored on a one-timer from the right circle with 1:40 remaining in overtime to give the Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Hurricanes.

Rob Niedermayer, Jamie Langenbrunner and Brian Rolston had a goal and assist each and the Devils returned home from a difficult post-Olympics trip to beat the Rangers 6-3.

Rookie defenseman Tyler Myers had a goal and three assists and the Sabres reclaimed the top spot in the Northeast Division with a 5-3 victory over the Stars.

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Matt Cooke has escaped suspension for a hit that knocked out center Marc Savard of the Boston Bruins.

NHL general managers have developed the framework for a new rule that punishes hits to the head.

Sidney Crosby's missing Olympic stick and glove have been found.

A state appeals court has upheld a $26 million award in a fraud lawsuit against the owner of the Sabres and a company he founded.

Chris Chelios has been called up by the Atlanta Thrashers, general manager Don Waddell told ESPN.com Wednesday.