The National Hockey League suspended Ottawa Senators' forward Jarkko Ruutu for two games Wednesday for allegedly biting Buffalo's Andrew Peters during a game. The suspension, without pay, covered games against the Boston Bruins (Thursday) and the New York Rangers (Saturday).

The National Hockey League suspended Ottawa Senators' forward Jarkko Ruutu for two games Wednesday for allegedly biting Buffalo's Andrew Peters during a game. The suspension, without pay, covered games against the Boston Bruins (Thursday) and the New York Rangers (Saturday).

Patrik Elias led the way Friday with two goals and two assists in the New Jersey Devils' easy 5-1 victory against the Ottawa Senators. Elias started his four-point night by recording an assist with Paul Martin on Brian Gionta's ninth goal this season just 40 seconds into the first period.

By Alan Crosby TURIN (Reuters) - Slovakia and Finland remained the only unbeaten teams at the men's Olympic ice hockey tournament after the third round of games on Saturday as Canada suffered a shock defeat to Switzerland.

By Alan Crosby TURIN (Reuters) - Jere Lehtinen had two goals and an assist as undefeated Finland beat the Czech Republic 4-2 at the men's Olympic ice hockey tournament on Saturday. The loss was the second in a row for the Czechs, considered a gold medal contender coming into the Games.