Chicago Blackhawks' Antti Niemi, right, of Finland, stops Vancouver Canucks' Steve Bernier during second-period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.

The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck/AP Photo

Bickell, Niemi lead Blackhawks past Canucks, 1-0

Bryan Bickell scored his first goal of the season 1:12 into the third period, and Antii Niemi made 30 saves to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night. 1258963455

Recap: Vancouver vs. Chicago

Antti Niemi stopped all 30 shots he faced for his second career shutout as Chicago downed Vancouver, 1-0, spoiling the return of Canucks forward Daniel Sedin. 1258960096
Toews has 2 goals, assist in Blackhawks' 5-2 win

Jonathan Toews scored two goals and added an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks won their sixth game in a row, knocking off the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday night.
Stamkos' tip-in gives Tampa Bay 4-3 OT win

Steven Stamkos scored his 15th goal at 2:56 of overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning their second straight win, 4-3 over the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday. 1258947543
Thornton's goal gives 3-2 Sharks win over Ducks

Dany Heatley scored his NHL-leading 18th goal and set up Joe Thornton's go-ahead tally pin the third period, leading the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.
Tampa Bay Lightning (8-5-7) at Atlanta Thrashers (10-7-2), 5 p.m.

The Tampa Bay Lightning close out a four-game road trip tonight in Atlanta, where they take on the Thrashers at Philips Arena.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Tampa Bay

Steven Stamkos scored the game-winner at the 2:56 mark of overtime to help the Tampa Bay Lightning take a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena.
Daniel Sedin returns for Canucks

Vancouver Canucks forward Daniel Sedin made his return to the ice Sunday night after missing 18 games due to a broken foot. 1258960096
Recap: Anaheim vs. San Jose

Joe Thornton's goal with 11:11 remaining in the game proved to be the difference, as the San Jose Sharks continued their recent road dominance of the Anaheim Ducks with a 3-2 win at Honda Center.
Chicago Blackhawks (14-5-2) at Vancouver Canucks (12-10-0), 10 p.m.

Henrik Sedin has spent most of his NHL career with Vancouver setting up twin Daniel for goals. However, should his brother return to the ice tonight, he may find the roles reversed.
Recap: Carolina vs. Tampa Bay

Chad LaRose had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes recorded back-to-back wins for the first time in over a month with a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Red Wings D Kronwall shelved with knee injury

Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall is expected to be out at least four weeks with a sprained ligament in his left knee, according to a report in the Detroit Free Press.
National Hockey League Game Capsules

Steven Stamkos scored the game-winner at the 2:56 mark of overtime to help the Tampa Bay Lightning take a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena. On a 2-on-1 break, Martin St. Louis skated down the left side and slipped a pass over to the right side where Stamkos flipped it past Ondrej Pavelec for the win. Stamkos had an assist, Kurtis Foster had a goal and an assist while St. Louis added three assists for the Lightning, who had dropped three of four coming into the game. Antero Niittymaki made 28 saves to improve to 14-0-0 all-time against Atlanta in his career. Slava Kozlov and Tobias Enstrom each had a goal and an assist while Evander Kane added a goal for the Thrashers, who have dropped three straight after a four-game winning streak. Pavelec made 36 saves in the loss. 1258957099
Recap: Edmonton vs. Chicago

Jonathan Toews scored a pair of goals and dished out an assist, as the Chicago Blackhawks won their sixth straight game with a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place.
Yandle lifts Coyotes past Flyers

Keith Yandle scored a power-play goal with 9:41 remaining to help the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 on Saturday night for their second victory in three games.
Heatley's hat trick leads Sharks past Flyers

Dany Heatley scored three times, Joe Thornton recorded his 600th NHL assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Friday night.
Robidas helps Stars beat Devils

Defenseman Stephane Robidas had two goals and two assists, rookie Tom Wandell scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and the Dallas Stars beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Saturday night.
Santorelli and Legwand lift Preds to SO win

Mike Santorelli and David Legwand scored shootout goals to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.
Vokoun makes 32 saves, Panthers beat Rangers 3-2

Nathan Horton, Jordan Leopold and Steven Reinprecht scored goals and Tomas Vokoun made 32 saves as the streaking Florida Panthers beat the slumping New York Rangers 3-2 on Saturday night.
Skoula scores 2 goals in Pens' win over Thrashers

Defenseman Martin Skoula scored two goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins held off the Atlanta Thrashers in a 3-2 victory on Saturday night.