Wild will drop puck in Helsinki vs. Hurricanes, to Finns' delight

Antti Miettinen (20), Mikko Koivu (9)

Trip could be first of several efforts to increase team's exposure.

Gaborik's knee cut by skate in practice

Marian Gaborik

Marian Gaborik limped off the ice during practice Tuesday after the New York Rangers' leading scorer was cut on the right knee by the skate of goalie Henrik Lundqvist in a collision.

Chicago 4, Dallas 3 (SO)

Versteeg gives Blackhawks shootout win

Kris Versteeg scored in the fifth round of a shootout, leading the Chicago Blackhawks past the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Spezza leads Senators past Flames

Jason Spezza scored his 10th goal in his last 10 games late in the second period to send the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.

St. Louis 4, Detroit 3 (SO)

Blues beat Red Wings in shootout

Paul Kariya has a lot to do with the St. Louis Blues being the NHL's worst team on home ice. For once, he played a key role in a happier ending.

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