LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings have recalled forward Brian Boyle from the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League (AHL), Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today

John Tavares was the star in the night session as Canada had an easy time in defeating the Czech Republic, 8-1, on Friday night in Ottawa.

WELSHMAN Phil Hill is enjoying his best ever ice hockey season for Cardiff Devils.“It’s the best I’ve played,” said Cardiff-born Hill. “I am getting into the right areas and playing with outstanding linemates.”The hard-hitting 6ft 3ins ace netted three times in Elite League matches against Nottingham Panthers away and Basingstoke Bison at home, taking his tally to 11 goals and 10 assists.

Through a brutal first period, nothing suggested this would be the night Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals would break out on Broadway.The New York Rangers had a big lead, had already chased one goalie and then watched another ailing one head to the bench. Ovechkin had never enjoyed success at Madison Square Garden, and Washington hadn't won there in nearly five years.