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Thornton scores 2, Sharks beat Blue Jackets 6-0

By: JOSH DUBOW 01/31/12 10:21 PM

Steve Mason, Joe Thornton

By: AP Photo/Paul Sakuma

San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) scores past Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason (1)... Read More

SAN JOSE, Calif. — All it took to wake up the San Jose Sharks after the All-Star break was one elbow to the head of captain Joe Thornton. Thornton responded to a hit from Jared Boll on the opening shift by scoring twice and Antti Niemi posted his second straight shutout to lead the Sharks to a 6-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. Read More

Hall scores in 3rd, Oilers beat Avalanche 3-2

By: The Associated Press 01/31/12 9:25 PM

Taylor Hall scored in the third period to give Edmonton a two-goal cushion and the Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Tuesday night. Read More

Hudler's go-ahead goal lifts Wings over Flames

By: The Associated Press 01/31/12 9:06 PM

The Detroit Red Wings are virtually unbeatable at home. They hope they have found the answer for success on the road, too. Read More

Fisher's 2 late goals help Predators stun Wild 5-4

By: DAVE CAMPBELL 01/31/12 8:00 PM

After 12 wins in their last 14 games before the All-Star break, the Nashville Predators could've been forgiven for one clunker following their pos Read More

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