NHL

	Jokinen's hat trick leads Flames over Sharks Olli Jokinen capped his seventh career hat trick with the winner in the third period as the Calgary Flames took a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks.
	Perry lifts Ducks past Hurricanes in overtime Corey Perry scored the game-winning goal at 2:14 of the overtime period, sending the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes at Honda Center.
	Miller, Sabres blank Bruins Ryan Miller made 36 saves to record his third shutout of the season and 25th of his career as the Buffalo Sabres thumped the Boston Bruins, 6-0, at First Niagara Center.
	Oilers become Red Wings' latest victim at Joe Louis Arena Detroit just cannot be beaten at home this season.
	Flames give D Smith two-year deal The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Derek Smith to a two-year contract worth $1.55 million on Wednesday.
	Ruff sidelined; Patrick to coach on Wednesday Assistant coach James Patrick will be behind the bench guiding the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday when they welcome the Boston Bruins.
	Montreal RW Blunden out 4-to-6 weeks following knee surgery The Montreal Canadiens announced Wednesday that right winger Michael Blunden underwent arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a meniscus.
	Isles reward Nielsen with 4-year extension The New York Islanders officially signed center Frans Nielsen to a four-year contract extension on Wednesday.
	Blue Jackets sign Prospal for another season The Columbus Blue Jackets signed veteran forward Vinny Prospal to a one-year contract extension on Wednesday.
	Sharks, Flames clash in San Jose Staring at a two-week long road trip, the San Jose Sharks would love to pick up four big points before leaving the friendly confines of HP Pavilion.