The Top Five NHL Team "Point Total" Plays

Every season brings surprises and disappointments. Who would have expected the Montreal Canadiens to improve off their 90-point campaign in 2006-07 and finish with the most points in the Eastern Conference? Even captain Saku Koivu stated last September that Montreal was not going to be a Stanley Cup contender.

Sharks put D McLaren on waivers

The San Jose Sharks placed defenseman Kyle McLaren on waivers Tuesday.
Isles place trio on injured reserve

The New York Islanders placed center Mike Sillinger and defensemen Chris Campoli and Andy Sutton on injured reserve Tuesday.
Stars place D Zubov on IR

The Dallas Stars placed defenseman Sergei Zubov on the injured reserve list Tuesday. 1223424706
Maple Leafs sign first-round pick Schenn

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Luke Schenn to a three-year, entry-level contract on Tuesday.
Islanders Lee cleared to fly after hospital stay

Injured New York Islanders defenseman Chris Lee flew back to New York on Tuesday morning after being hospitalized overnight in Florida following a hard hit in a preseason game against the Panthers.
Khabibulin expected to start season with Chicago

Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin is expected to start the regular season with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Sharks put D McLaren on waivers

The San Jose Sharks put defenseman Kyle McLaren on waivers Tuesday, possibly ending the oft-injured veteran's 4 1/2-year tenure with the club.
Ovechkin leaves practice; expected to play Friday

Alex Ovechkin left practice early Tuesday, but the reigning NHL MVP is expected to play in the Washington Capitals' season opener Friday at Atlanta.
Kings, O'Sullivan reach deal

The Los Angeles Kings and center Patrick O'Sullivan agreed on a three-year contract Tuesday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Recap: Vancouver vs. Anaheim

Nathan McIver scored 22 seconds into overtime to lift Anaheim to a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks in the preseason finale for both teams.
Hurricanes sign LaCouture to one-year deal

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Dan LaCouture to a one-year contract, assistant general manager Ron Francis announced Monday.
Toronto's Hollweg suspended for two games

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Ryan Hollweg received an automatic two-game suspension on Monday after receiving his third boarding or checking from behind major in a 41-game span.
Hurricanes' Walker undergoes surgery

Carolina right wing Scott Walker had successful surgery on his left hand Monday morning. The procedure was needed to repair a torn ligament in the injured hand.
Columbus releases D Matvichuk from tryout contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets released defenseman Richard Matvichuk from his tryout contract on Monday.
Capitals send Alzner, Bourque to AHL, waive Laing

The Washington Capitals set their season-opening roster Monday, sending 2007 first-round draft pick Karl Alzner and Chris Bourque to AHL club Hershey and waiving forward Quintin Laing.
Recap: Los Angeles vs. San Jose

Brad Lukowich and Patrick Marleau both scored goals to lead the San Jose Sharks in a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in the preseason finale for both teams.
Tampa acquires D Krajicek from Vancouver

The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired defenseman Lukas Krajicek and forward Juraj Simek from the Vancouver Canucks for defenseman Shane O'Brien and forward Michel Ouellet on Monday.
Maple Leafs' Hollweg gets 2-game suspension

Maple Leafs left wing Ryan Hollweg received an automatic two-game suspension Monday after collecting his third boarding or checking from behind major in a 41-game span.
Recap: Florida vs. NY Islanders

Jay Bouwmeester had a goal and two assists as the Florida Panthers clobbered the New York Islanders, 6-0, in the final game of the NHL preseason.