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Panthers trade defenseman Ellerby for fifth-round pick

As the Florida Panthers' injured players trickle back to the lineup, decisions have to be made on roster space, and that led to Friday morning's trade of young defenseman Keaton Ellerby to the Los Angeles Kings for a 2013 fifth-round draft pick. 1 hour ago

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Red Wings' Bertuzzi sidelined with back injury

Detroit Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi will not play in Saturday's game against Edmonton due to an ailing back.
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Flames put Kiprusoff, Backlund on IR

The Calgary Flames on Friday placed center Mikael Backlund and goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff on injured reserve.
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Oilers' Lander out four weeks with broken foot

Edmonton Oilers forward Anton Lander will miss four weeks of action due to a broken foot.
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Pens' Letang to miss second straight game

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will not play in Saturday's game at New Jersey as he continues to battle a lower-body injury.
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Top Shelf: Floundering Caps trying to find rock bottom

The Washington Capitals have been going through a consistent decline since winning the Presidents' Trophy nearly three years ago, but who would ever imagine things would get this bad?
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Bruins-Lightning game time changed for Saturday

The start time for Saturday's game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins at TD Garden has been pushed back because of the blizzard threatening the New England area.
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Islanders place Carkner on IR

The New York Islanders on Friday placed defenseman Matt Carkner on injured reserve with a groin injury.
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Kings acquire Ellerby from Panthers

The Los Angeles Kings on Friday acquired defenseman Keaton Ellerby from the Florida Panthers in exchange for a fifth- round selection in the 2013 NHL Draft.
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Odd Man Rush: Rangers power play anything but Nash-ty

The New York Rangers aren't the only expected contender off to a slow start in this lockout-shortened season.
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Anaheim Ducks (7-1-1) at Dallas Stars (5-5-1), 8:30 p.m. (ET)

Viktor Fasth has provided the Anaheim Ducks with an unexpected lift in goal while starter Jonas Hiller works through some early- season rust.