The New York Islanders produced the type of win Monday they desperately needed in order to assert themselves as a legitimate playoff contender in the Eastern Conference. In the process, the Islanders might have found the goalie they'll rely on the most during the sprint to the postseason.

The Anaheim Ducks weren't pleased with the way they played through two periods of Monday afternoon's game against the Calgary Flames.

With six players out injured, slumping All-Star goalie Roberto Luongo benched for the night and red-hot Sidney Crosby coming to town, the Florida Panthers needed a spark to keep their precarious hold on first place in the Atlantic Division.

After floundering through January and losing their Central Division lead, the Dallas Stars have found their stride again in February.

After tallying a goal and three assists, Chicago Blackhawks right winger Patrick Kane heard the "M-V-P" chants booming through the United Center on Monday night.

The Arizona Coyotes have three players who grew up near Montreal. Each of them took turns torturing the Canadiens before 14,338 fans on Monday at Gila River Arena.

Only one game after a coaching change, the Minnesota Wild already can sense a difference.