Panthers' win streak ends with near brawl The Florida Panthers were less than three minutes away from extending their winning streak to 13 games. But a goal from Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen with 2:38 to play in regulation sent the game to overtime where a Daniel Sedin power play goal gave the them a 3-2 win, ending the Panthers' winning streak. But it's what happened after the … [Read more...]

Watch Henrik Lundqvist rob Max Talbot with great skate save (Video) How big was this Henrik Lundqvist save on Max Talbot? Well, the New York Rangers edged the Boston Bruins 2-1 thanks to a late Jesper Fast goal, so King Henrik getting his skate just up in time make the stop proved vital. Look at how much of the net Talbot had to shoot at when he took possession of the puck: That’s one of … [Read more...]

John Scott on what NHL All-Star spot means to him, his family San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton doesn’t usually make time to watch the NHL All-Star Game, unless he’s competing in it. He takes time off, leaves hockey behind for a weekend. But this year? He’s watching All-Star weekend. Because of John Scott. “One of the best guys ever,” said Thornton of Scott, his friend from their time … [Read more...]

Matt Hendricks gives thumbs up after destroying Aaron Ekblad (Video) Near the end of the second period, Florida Panthers defenseman Eric Gudbranson flattened Taylor Hall in the neutral zone. Naturally, the Edmonton Oilers did not take this lightly. Matt Hendricks and Alex Petrovic threw down just a few minutes later. The anger resonated into the third period. Matt Hendricks found himself as … [Read more...]

Ovechkin shows Karlsson what he thinks of his Norris trophies with goal 501 (Video) The Washington Capitals had the game fully in hand up 6-1 on the Ottawa Senators. With the giant monkey of his 500th goal off his back, Alex Ovechkin could have taken the rest of the night off and let his teammates mop up the rest. Instead, Ovi decides to score goal number 501 that is even more impressive … [Read more...]

Injured NWHL player Denna Laing: 'I would never take those moments back' Jerilyn and Dennis Laing announced on Friday their daughter, Denna, suffered a 'significant spinal injury' in the Women's Outdoor Classic in Boston. No one would bat an eye if Denna Laing never wanted to even think of the day that changed her life forever.  Yet, in a message that speaks true to the spirit of the player, … [Read more...]

Ovechkin scores No. 500 Alex Ovechkin's status among the greatest goal scorers of his or any generation in the NHL was never in question, but now the Great 8 has achieved one of the iconic milestones in the game. The Washington Capitals captain scored his 500th NHL goal Sunday against the Ottawa Senators. It came like so many others before it. Ovechkin set himself up inside the left faceoff circle … [Read more...]

Canucks announce they’re trading Chris Higgins at some point Chris Higgins has had a fairly terrible season for the Vancouver Canucks.  In 25 games, he had two goals and one assist, skating to a minus-12 – statistically his worst season in the NHL. His 45.7 percent Corsi rating at even strength is one of the worst on the team and a reversal of last season (50.6). If you were wondering … [Read more...]

Report: NHL to alter fan voting after Scott pick Arizona Coyotes enforcer John Scott is going to be a captain at the NHL All-Star Game this year and the league has no one to blame but itself. Sure, the vote was corrupted by an organized and highly-motivated group of internet pranksters, fueled in promotion by blogs, podcasts, Twitter and Reddit, but they exploited the league's choice to make every … [Read more...]

NHL Three Stars: Ovechkin’s overtime masterpiece leads OT drama No. 1 Star: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals  The Capitals star scored goals Nos. 498 and 499 for his career in their 4-3 win over the New York Rangers, including an instant classic end-to-end overtime goal that gave the Caps’ the come from behind win. Nicklas Backstrom scored with six seconds left to tie it. No. 2 Star: … [Read more...]