NHL

The National Hockey League on Friday suspended Dallas Stars forward James Neal two games for a hit from behind.

Few teams in the NHL are hotter right now than the Philadelphia Flyers. However, a trip to San Jose to battle the Sharks just might be what cools the club down.

While the Canucks didn't enjoy very much success on a recent five-game road trip, they at least capped the trek with a convincing win over the Northwest Division-leading Avalanche.

The Islanders' Matt Moulson didn't enter the season with the label "goal scorer" attached to his name. Twenty-one games into the NHL season, that might have to change.

The Florida Panthers will shoot for a fourth win in five outings when they visit the Detroit Red Wings tonight in an interconference clash at Joe Louis Arena.

After starting their four-game road trip on a positive note, the Boston Bruins will try to continue heading in the right direction when they visit the Buffalo Sabres for tonight's Northeast Division clash at HSBC Arena.

The Washington Capitals will aim for a sixth win in seven games when they welcome the Montreal Canadiens for this evening's encounter at Verizon Center.

Kristian Huselius scored twice and added an assist, and Steve Mason returned to form with a solid 25-save effort, as Columbus took a 4-1 decision from Dallas at American Airlines Center.

Scott Niedermayer rifled a shot into the top right corner of the net 52 seconds into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks responded after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat the Lightning, 4-3, at Honda Center.

Kris Versteeg scored two goals, and the Chicago Blackhawks scored six unanswered goals -- five in the second period -- to start their annual circus road trip with a dominant 7-1 win over the Calgary Flames.