Topic: Shane O'Brien

Joe Pavelski scored twice Monday and the San Jose Sharks grabbed first place in the Pacific Division with a 5-1 victory over Colorado.

Carlo Colaiacovo found the net 1:42 into overtime Saturday and the St. Louis Blues stayed hot at home with a 3-2 decision over Colorado.

The Colorado Avalanche scored four straight late goals Saturday, with Stefan Elliot providing the goal-ahead tally in their 5-2 victory over Edmonton.

Cal O'Reilly's shootout goal Saturday capped Nashville's 4-3 comeback win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Vancouver picked up defenseman Ryan Parent and forward Jonas Andersson in a four-player trade with Nashville, Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis said Tuesday.

Antti Nemi made 29 saves Tuesday to lead the Chicago Blackhawks into the Western Conference finals with a 5-1 win over Vancouver.

David Backes scored twice and Keith Tkachuk had a goal Sunday in the St. Louis Blues' 3-1win over Vancouver.

Patrick Kane got his first career playoff hat trick Monday to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 7-5 win over Vancouver and a berth in the NHL Western finals.

Shane O'Brien scored twice Thursday night as the Tampa Bay Lightning trounced the Carolina Hurricanes, 5-1.

Ilya Kovalchuk recorded his second straight hat trick Saturday night, as the Atlanta Thrashers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning, 6-4.