The fear is gone. The doubt too for that matter. Ditto the hesitation.

The Carolina Hurricanes have activated forward Tuomo Ruutu and placed defenseman Joe Corvo on injured reserve.

The Winnipeg Jets have activated goaltender Al Montoya off injured reserve.

The New Jersey Devils will have Martin Brodeur back in net for the first time in a month when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday.

The Carolina Hurricanes have claimed forward Zach Boychuk off waivers from the Nashville Predators.

The Los Angeles Kings will be aiming for a fourth straight win and a bit of payback when they host the struggling Dallas Stars in Thursday's Pacific Division clash at the Staples Center.

The slumping Phoenix Coyotes can at least take comfort in the fact that they were not shut out in their previous game.

The Montreal Canadiens have suffered just one regulation loss over their last 18 games. They'll visit the one club to best them in 60 minutes over that span on Thursday night when they take on the New York Islanders.

The Winnipeg Jets showed they are deserving of the top spot in the Southeast Division after beating one of the Eastern Conference's best on Tuesday.

The Nashville Predators hope a return home can get their season back on track as they try to avoid a fifth straight loss in a meeting with the Calgary Flames.

The Ottawa Senators have been able to hang around in the playoff hunt despite a number of injuries this season to some of their top players.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will try to put consecutive wins together for the first time in over two weeks when they visit the Buffalo Sabres for Thursday's divisional clash at First Niagara Center.

A couple of playoff-hopeful teams in desperate need of a win will meet Thursday night in Raleigh, as the Carolina Hurricanes welcome the New Jersey Devils for an important Eastern Conference clash at PNC Arena.

The New York Rangers will try to continue heading in the right direction when they host the Florida Panthers for Thursday's battle at Madison Square Garden.

Finishing with the top seed in the conference hasn't resulted in many Stanley Cups in recent seasons, but that isn't going to stop the Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks from fighting tooth and nail to secure it.

A little more than five minutes separated the Blackhawks from a perfect four-game trip and a commanding lead in the Western Conference.

The San Jose Sharks dug themselves out of a two-goal hole in the third period Wednesday night en route to a 4-3 shootout victory over the Edmonton Oilers that ended San Jose's five-game road losing streak.

Teemu Selanne scored the winner with 4:23 to play as Anaheim rallied for a 4-2 win over Chicago in a battle between the two powerhouses of the Western Conference. Bobby Ryan had tied the game just over a minute before the Selanne goal while Peter Holland and Sheldon Souray also scored for the Ducks, who have won seven of their last eight to move three points back of Chicago for the top spot in the Western Conference. Jonas Hiller posted 22 saves and also had an assist in the win. Jonathan Toews and Nick Leddy both scored for the Blackhawks, who had won three straight following a two-game skid that had snapped their 24-game point streak to open the season. Corey Crawford gave up three goals on 25 shots.

Teemu Selanne scored the winner with 4:23 to play as Anaheim rallied for a 4-2 win over Chicago in a battle between the two powerhouses of the Western Conference.

Logan Couture scored twice in regulation and added a shootout goal, and Dan Boyle netted the tiebreaker winner in the San Jose Sharks' 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.

Dan Boyle scored the winner in the shootout as the San Jose Sharks took a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.

While the Chicago Blackhawks captured the sports world's attention with their record start to the regular season, the Anaheim Ducks cruised right along behind them, waiting for their chance to seize the spotlight.

Chuck Kobasew's goal with 3:29 left in the third period rallied the Colorado Avalanche past the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Wednesday night.

Chuck Kobasew scored the game-winner late in the third period as the Colorado Avalanche took a 4-3 win over the Dallas Stars.

If the Wild's not careful, it's going to start making believers out of everyone.

Devin Setoguchi had two goals, Niklas Backstrom made 36 saves and the streaking Minnesota Wild beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Devin Setoguchi netted a pair of goals and Niklas Backstrom stopped 36 pucks as the Minnesota Wild downed Detroit, 4-2, at Joe Louis Arena.

Nazem Kadri had three assists and Joffrey Lupul added a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a five-game winless skid with a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.

Dion Phaneuf, Tyler Bozak and Nikolai Kulemin scored in a 6 1/2 minute span early in the second period, as Toronto took down Tampa Bay, 4-2, at Air Canada Centre.

Ron Rolston has little time to worry that his job title with the Buffalo Sabres is no different than his current place of residence: They're both temporary.

New York Rangers president and general manager Glen Sather will undergo surgery for prostate cancer.

The men who are in charge of the 30 teams in the National Hockey League met at the league's Canadian office on Wednesday, but it was the players' association which made the most headway with an important issue facing its ranks.

Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid suffered a shoulder strain and may be out of the lineup for a month.

The Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday signed 2012 first-round draft pick Slater Koekkoek to a three-year, entry-level contract.

The National Hockey League issued a one-game suspension to Florida Panthers forward Eric Selleck on Wednesday.

The Carolina Hurricanes will be without Justin Faulk for next 2-to-4 weeks.

The Montreal Canadiens signed defenseman Francis Bouillon to a one-year contract extension on Wednesday.

The Anaheim Ducks have not lost at home in nearly two months and are riding an 12-game winning streak at the Honda Center.

The San Jose Sharks beat the Edmonton Oilers twice this season during their best start in franchise history, but have just five victories since the clubs last met to close out January.

The Dallas Stars' first victory in over a week on Monday may not have gotten them out of last place in the Pacific Division, but it kept them in the crowded hunt for a playoff spot.

The Detroit Red Wings find themselves in the midst of a crowded playoff race in the Western Conference. A brief return home could net them two big points given their recent history at Joe Louis Arena against the Minnesota Wild.

When the NHL announced last week it had approved its realignment plan beginning in the 2013-14, the Winnipeg Jets were thought to be one of the immediate winners of the move.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to get back into the playoff picture following a big win on Monday.

April 3 - NHL trade deadline.

A little bit deja vu, a little bit Groundhog Day, the Los Angeles Kings' 3-2 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes at Staples Center on Tuesday had a familiar feel.

While rampaging through their first 29 games, the Blackhawks have become the darlings of the NHL, earning North American-wide accolades ranging from a national magazine cover to a tweet from NBA superstar LeBron James.

Paul George scored 19 points and led the Indiana Pacers to a 95-73 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Tyler Hansbrough recorded a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds, and George Hill also scored 14 points and grabbed seven boards for the Pacers, who came into the game off a 111-90 win at Cleveland on Monday. Gerald Green had 15 points and eight rebounds off the bench. Moe Harkless and Arron Afflalo scored 10 points apiece for the Magic, who have lost four straight and 14 of their last 17 games. Nikola Vucevic had nine points and 11 rebounds.

Jonathan Bernier made a career-high 40 saves, defenseman Drew Doughty ended a 32-game, regular-season goal drought, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Phoenix Coyotes 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Jonathan Bernier made a career-high 40 saves and the Los Angeles Kings topped the Phoenix Coyotes for the second straight night at Staples Center, this time by a 3-2 final.