Joe Pavelski scored a goal early in the third period, Tom Cavanagh netted his first NHL goal, and the Sharks moved back into first place in the league standings with a 3-2 win over the Coyotes on Saturday night, according to an Associated Press report. San Jose, with a franchise-record 109 points, jumped two points ahead of the Red Wings in the race for the Presidents? Trophy.

Steve Mason and the Blue Jackets wanted to make a statement just in case they meet the Flames again in the upcoming NHL playoffs. Mason stopped 33 shots for his franchise-record 10th shutout of the season, Jason Williams had two goals, Rick Nash had a career-high four assists, and Kristian Huselius also had four assists in the Blue Jackets? 5-0 win over the Flames on Thursday night, as reported by the Associated Press.

Marian Hossa and Valtteri Filppula scored 32 seconds apart late in the third period and the Red Wings beat the Oilers 3-2 to move back into first place overall in the NHL on Tuesday night, as reported by the Associated Press. The Red Wings, who won for the fifth time in six games, moved a point ahead of the idle Sharks for the top spot in the Western Conference.

Brad Richards returned to the Stars? lineup Saturday after missing 15 games because of a wrist injury, but the former playoff MVP then broke his other hand in the third period of Dallas? loss to the Sharks, as reported by the Associated Press. Richards again is out indefinitely with a spiral fracture in his left hand, dealing another heavy blow to the Stars? fading playoff hopes. ?That?s not good news,? Stars coach Dave Tippett said. ?You just have to get back at it and find a way to get points.?

Devils goalie Martin Brodeur is closing in on another record after recording the 101st shutout of his illustrious career. New Jersey defeated Minnesota 4-0 on Friday night, Brodeur's first game since he set the all-time wins record. Terry Sawchuk has the NHL record for shutouts with 103. "It's a lot of shutouts," Brodeur said. "That record is proof of commitment by an organization to play well defensively. You can't do it by yourself. With the amount of shutouts that I've got, you've got to consider that the team is doing the right things."

Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 50th goal to become the Capitals first three-time 50-goal scorer in the Capitals? 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay on Thursday night, as reported by the Associated Press. After the first-period goal, Ovechkin followed through with a plan to put his stick on the ice and pretend to warm his hands over it. Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau said he planned to speak to Ovechkin about the orchestrated showmanship.

Martin Brodeur posted his 552nd win and passed childhood idol and Hall of Famer Patrick Roy for the most career victories by a goaltender in NHL history. He made 30 saves in the Devils? 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks on Tuesday night, as reported by the Associated Press. The win came in Brodeur?s 987th game of a 15-year career played entirely with the Devils.

The Canucks won their franchise-record ninth straight game at home on Sunday with a 4-2 win over the Avalanche. "It's crazy, we couldn't buy a win a month and a half ago, we always found a way to lose every game," said Alex Burrows, who had an assist and a goal. "But we turned it around, and right now we have a lot of confidence in our own building. "That's a good thing heading into the playoffs."

Chris Osgood made 23 saves for his 49th career shutout, and the Red Wings beat the Blue Jackets 4-0 on Sunday to become the first NHL team to top 100 points in nine straight seasons, as reported by the Associated Press. Detroit also clinched its 17th consecutive playoff spot.

Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur matched Patrick Roy's all-time NHL record for goaltender victories at 551 in a 3-1 win over the Canadiens on Saturday night, as reported by AFP. Brodeur matched the milestone of his boyhood idol in his hometown of Montreal against the Canadiens, Roy's former team. A sell-out crowd chanted Brodeur's name as time expired and gave him a standing ovation.