Atlanta Thrashers (13-23-5) at New Jersey Devils (23-13-3), 7 p.m.

The New Jersey Devils will try to rebound from their first loss of 2009 when they welcome the lowly Atlanta Thrashers for this evening's encounter at Prudential Center.

Minnesota Wild (20-16-3) at Philadelphia Flyers (21-10-9), 7 p.m.

Fresh off an impressive win in Boston, the Minnesota Wild will try to continue their new-found road success when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers tonight at the Wachovia Center.
Carolina Hurricanes (21-15-5) at Florida Panthers (18-16-6), 7:30 p.m.

The rolling Carolina Hurricanes will try to extend their longest winning streak of the season tonight when they visit the Florida Panthers for a Southeast Division battle at BankAtlantic Center.
Reigning MVP Ovechkin tops East All-Star roster

Alex Ovechkin finally got his All-Star invitation.
Connolly eager to return after latest injury

Two severe concussions, one hip surgery and numerous broken bones later, Buffalo Sabres center Tim Connolly is looking forward to his latest comeback.
Kovalchuk, Lehtonen lead Thrashers

Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and an assist, and Kari Lehtonen made 29 saves for his first shutout of the season in the Atlanta Thrashers' 4-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. 1231469994
Florida Panthers beat Hurricanes

Jay Bouwmeester and Nathan Horton scored early in the third period to break a tie, and the Florida Panthers beat Carolina 4-2 on Thursday night to snap the Hurricanes' winning streak at a season-high four games. 1231472206
Kostitsyn leads Habs past Leafs

Andrei Kostitsyn had a goal and two assists, and Jaroslav Halak made 30 saves in the Montreal Canadiens' 6-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. 1231472492
Recap: Montreal vs. Toronto

Andrei Kostitsyn had a goal and two assists, as the Montreal Canadiens used a balanced scoring attack to rout the Toronto Maple Leafs, 6-2, at Bell Centre. 1231473002
Turris leads Coyotes over Lightning 5-2

Kyle Turris broke a tie with 11:51 remaining and the Phoenix Coyotes beat Tampa Bay 3-2 on Thursday night for their first victory over the Lightning in nearly eight years. 1231475995
Ottawa Senators (13-19-6) at Boston Bruins (29-7-4), 7 p.m.

The Boston Bruins will try to avoid matching their longest losing streak of the season when they welcome the Ottawa Senators for tonight's Northeast Division battle at TD Banknorth Garden.
New York Islanders (12-25-4) at Calgary Flames (24-12-4), 9 p.m.

Luck is something the Islanders haven't had over their 13- game road losing streak. New York will try to halt that slide tonight at Pengrowth Saddledome against one of the hottest teams right now at home, the Calgary Flames.
Tampa Bay Lightning (11-18-10) at Phoenix Coyotes (19-17-5), 9 p.m.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to extend their winning streak over the Phoenix Coyotes to seven games tonight, as the two teams square off in the desert at Jobing.com Arena.
Toronto Maple Leafs (16-18-6) at Montreal Canadiens (23-10-6), 7:30 p.m.

One of the most intense rivalries in all of professional sports will resume tonight as the Montreal Canadiens host the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre.
Penguins give Staal new deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins and center Jordan Staal have agreed to terms on a new four-year contract.
Blue Jackets place Leclaire on IR

The Columbus Blue Jackets placed goaltender Pascal Leclaire on injured reserve Thursday.
Krejci, Savard help Bruins beat Sens

David Krejci and Marc Savard scored 4:16 apart midway through the third period to help the Boston Bruins beat the Ottawa Senators 6-4 on Thursday night. 1231469698
Red Wings rout Stars 6-1

Marian Hossa, Dan Cleary, Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg each had a goal and an assist in the Detroit Red Wings' 6-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. 1231473940
Recap: Florida vs. Carolina

Jay Bouwmeester and Nathan Horton scored early in the third period to help Florida double up Carolina, 4-2, at BankAtlantic Center. 1231472492
Predators beat Penguins

Ryan Suter's power-play goal at 9:04 of the third period broke tie, and the Nashville Predators beat the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Thursday night to snap a five-game losing streak. 1231473941