GOALTENDING STATISTICS

Ex-Ranger Murray does it all for Freds

Rem Murray has gone from ashort-term solution to a player who fits into the Predators' long-term planning. Acquired last December in the trade that sent goalie Mike Dunham to the New York Rangers, Murray was viewed as a temporary replacement for Greg Johnson, who was out with a concussion. The meat of the deal, from Nashville's perspective, were defense prospects Tomas Kloucek and Marek Zidlicky, both of whom are on the roster this season. Signed to a new-one-year deal this past summer, Murray has played both center and left wing, has killed penalties and has even seen some time on the power play. “I know what they gave up,” Murray said. “So that means a lot to me. But it put a lot of pressure on me to perform and live up to…

Fleury's feats get noticed

You want to mess with the master, you're going to pay the price. That's what 18-year-old Marc-Andre Fleury found out during Pittsburgh's early November road trip to Florida and Tampa Bay. The kid thought he'd pull a fast one on his roommate, veteran NHL funnyman Marc Bergevin. And he did. Fleury's gag worked like a charm. He just never counted on the payback. Take it away, Berge: “I'm lying on my bed in the room and the kid comes back from the mall,” Bergevin says. “He sets this book down on the table between the beds, but he doesn't say a word. He just flops on his bed while I'm on mine busy changing the channels. After a while, I get curious, so I look over at the book. The title is…

Hurricanes paying price for severe power outage

The Hurricanes' pathetic power play is starting to cost them points. After an 0-for-2 night against Tampa Bay doomed them to a 1-1 tie with the Lightning Nov. 9, the Hurricanes flubbed three straight power plays three days later while down a goal to the last place Capitals. Washington then claimed the momentum and went on to win the game7-1. Through 15 games, the Hurricanes power play was worst in the NHL on the road and second-worst overall. The biggest problem with the man advantage? A lack of production from stalwarts such as right winger Jeff O'Neill (no power play goals) and center Ron Francis (no power play assists) and a complete absence of creativity or movement. “We have not been able to move the box on our passing alone,” said Hurricanes coach Paul…