Coyotes win Tippett’s return to Dallas (AP)
Phoenix Coyotes coach Dave Tippett refused to gloat after his new team beat his old one. Shane Doan had a goal and two assists, Ilya Bryzgalov made 38 saves, and Phoenix stretched its winning streak to four games with a 4-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday in Tippett's return to Texas. Tippett coached the Stars from 2002 until his firing last June.
Kings rally late for sixth straight win (AP)
When coach Terry Murray talks about his Los Angeles Kings these days, he doesn't hesitate using the word character. The Kings have it in abundance. Wayne Simmonds and Drew Doughty scored in the final 1:46 and the Kings matched their longest winning streak since 2002 with their sixth straight victory, 3-2 over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday.
Vokoun earns fourth shutout in January (AP)
Florida goalie Tomas Vokoun must be sorry to see January end. Vokoun stopped 33 shots to earn his seventh shutout this season and the Panthers beat the slumping New York Islanders 2-0 on Sunday. Jordan Leopold and Keith Ballard scored for the Panthers, who have won seven of 11. Vokoun had four shutouts in January, with his previous one coming Jan.
Houston Aeros Storm Back, Defeat Peoria Rivermen 5-4 In Shootout
PEORIA, IL – The Houston Aeros (23-19-6-1) rallied from four goals down in the final 12:57 and C Chad Rau scored the game-winning-goal in the shootout… – AHL Houston Aeros
Leafs acquire D Phaneuf, G Giguere (AP)
The Toronto Maple Leafs shook up their struggling club, acquiring defenseman Dion Phaneuf from the Calgary Flames in a seven-player deal Sunday and swapping goalies with Anaheim to get J.S. Giguere. Along with Phaneuf, Toronto received Keith Aulie and Fredrik Sjostrom from Calgary in exchange for Ian White, Matt Stajan, Nick Hagman and Jamal Mayers.
Armstrong Scores Four but the Aeros Storm Back
PEORIA, Ill. – Derek Armstrong scored all four goals for the Peoria Rivermen, and again in the shootout, but the Houston Aeros rallied to beat the Riv… – AHL Peoria Rivermen
Bulldogs Edge Wolves With 3-2 Shootout Win
Chicago, IL – The Hamilton Bulldogs defeated the Chicago Wolves 3-2 in a shootout on Saturday night in Chicago. The Wolves tied the game late in the t… – AHL Hamilton Bulldogs
Monsters Come Up Short At Home On Saturday
After a thrilling 6-3 win against the Toronto Marlies on Friday, the Monsters returned to play 24 hours later and dropped a 5-3 contest to the San Ant… – AHL Lake Erie Monsters
Aliu’s Late Penalty Shot Helps Rockford Roll Over Griffins, 3-2
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Akim Aliu\’s penalty shot goal and second of the contest with 2:35 remaining proved to be the game winner, as the Rockford IceHo… – AHL Grand Rapids Griffins
Falcons Lose To Bruins 8-2
The Providence Bruins scored five power-play goals to help them breeze past the Springfield Falcons 8-2 on Saturday night in front of 6,287 fans at th… – AHL Springfield Falcons