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Tonight's tilt also marks the start of a four-game road trip for the Sharks, who are 9-4-2 as the guest this season.

 

The Wild have lost their last three games in regulation and were last in action Saturday in Calgary. Jarome Iginla scored the 500th goal of his career to lead the Flames to a 3-1 decision.

 

"A lot of times when you're struggling, you end up on your heels a lot and I find that that's the case for us a lot of the time, we're just not that aggressive," Wild coach Mike Yeo said. "I don't know if it's fear or a lack of confidence or whatever it is, but we don't attack the same way."

 

Minnesota is 11-6-3 as the host this year, but has dropped four of its last five in St. Paul. The Wild will go on a four-game road trip following tonight's tilt.

 

Henrik Sedin scored one of three consecutive power-play goals that lifted the Canucks over the Bruins, as the teams combined for 72 penalty minutes in the first period alone.

 

Marchand was involved in a dangerous collision with Canucks defenseman Sami Salo on Saturday, as the Bruins forward went low on the Vancouver player and was hit with a five-minute major for clipping as well as a game misconduct. On Monday, the NHL suspended Marchand for five games.

 

Marchand is tied for the team lead with 16 goals this year and is third on Boston with 32 points.

 

The Bruins are playing the third test of a four-game homestand tonight and are 14-7-1 as the host this year. Boston will cap the residency Thursday against Montreal.

 

Johnny Oduya scored 57 seconds into extra session, leading the Jets to a 2-1 win at First Niagara Center. Blake Wheeler also had a goal for the Jets, while Ondrej Pavelec made 31 saves in the win.

 

The Bruins and Jets have split a pair of meetings this year with each club winning at home. Boston has taken 13 of the last 16 meetings in this series and the Jets' franchise has lost nine straight in Beantown since the Atlanta Thrashers won at TD Garden on March 31, 2007.

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Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.

"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."

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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.

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