>>Kings Quiet Sliding Blues
(St. Louis, MO) -- Jeff Carter scored twice to lift the Kings to a 4-1 win over the Blues. Davis Drewiske and Jarret Stoll also lit the lamp for Los Angeles, which had lost four out of five. The Kings are now 4-5-and-2. Jonathan Bernier made 21 saves for LA in the victory. Alexander Steen had the lone goal for St. Louis while Brian Elliott turned away 19 shots in the cage. The Blues have lost five in-a-row since starting the year 6-and-1. St. Louis is now 6-5-and-1 on the year.
NHL
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Toronto Maple Leafs 5, Philadelphia Flyers 2
Carolina Hurricanes 6, New York Islanders 4
Columbus Blue Jackets 6, San Jose Sharks 2
Phoenix Coyotes 3, Colorado Avalanche 2 (OT)
Minnesota Wild 2, Calgary Flames 1 (SO)
>>Blackhawks Host Ducks
(Chicago, IL) -- The Blackhawks welcome the Anaheim Ducks to the United Center this evening. Chicago will look to remain the NHL's hottest team and stay unbeaten in regulation. The 'Hawks are 10-0-and-2 this season, leading the league with 22 points. The Ducks aren't far behind, sporting an 8-2-and-1 record. Tonight's game starts at 7:30.