NHL-National Hockey League roundup

Oct 6 (The Sports Xchange) - The Pittsburgh Penguins visited the White House on Thursday, marking the second time they have marched to see President Barack Obama at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

The Penguins initially visited Obama after defeating the Detroit Red Wings in 2009 and made their latest trek on the heels of a six-game victory over the San Jose Sharks in the Stanley Cup final this June.

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The Los Angeles Kings placed right wing Marian Gaborik on injured reserve Thursday due to a broken right foot he suffered late last month.

Gaborik suffered the injury on Sept. 25 while playing for Team Europe in the World Cup of Hockey. The injury is expected to sideline him for at least eight weeks.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning announced they will retire the No. 26 jersey of Martin St. Louis, the franchise leader for points and assists.

St. Louis' jersey number will be retired when Tampa Bay hosts the Columbus Blue Jackets on Jan. 13. (Editing by Frank Pingue)