Topic: Vincent Damphousse

Joe Thornton, playing in a team-record 248th straight game, scored the winning goal in the third period Thursday to give San Jose a 3-2 victory over Columbus.

Veteran Colorado Avalanche center Vincent Damphousse Wednesday announced his retirement from the National Hockey League.

Free agent center and four-time National Hockey League All-Star Vincent Damphousse has signed a year contract with the Colorado Avalanche.

Jonathan Cheechoo and Vincent Damphousse scored 89 seconds apart Sunday as San Jose tied the Western finals at two wins each with a 4-2 win at Calgary.

Evgeni Nabokov made 34 saves for his third playoff shutout Thursday night and Alex Korolyuk scored twice, giving San Jose a 3-0 win over Calgary.

The battle for the NHL's Stanley Cup resumes in Tampa Saturday, with the Philadelphia Flyers taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The four surviving NHL playoff teams have a few days' rest before resuming the battle for the Stanley Cup.

Vincent Damphousse had his fifth goal of the series Tuesday as San Jose reached the Western finals for the first time with a 3-1 win over Colorado.

Evgeni Nabokov made 33 saves for his second playoff shutout and Vincent Damphousse scored midway through the third period Monday as San Jose beat Colorado, 1-0.

Patrick Marleau recorded his second hat trick in as many weeks Thursday night as San Jose rolled over Colorado in their series opener, 5-2.