Vladimir Tarasenko helps Blues grind shootout win at LA Kings LOS ANGELES – Vladimir Tarasenko wasn’t a dynamic offensive force against the Los Angeles Kings in a 2-1 shootout win on Saturday.  Many Blues games involve some sort of Tarasenko highlight, but Saturday showed him trying to find holes through a tight checking contest to get the game-tying assist. Coming into the game, St. Louis … [Read more...]

Did refs get it right on Dallas Stars goalie interference review? (Video) On Saturday night, Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg appeared to score a goal against the Minnesota Wild. But the Wild asked for a video review, and the referees determined that Stars forward Antoine Roussel interfered with Minnesota goalie Devan Dubnyk. From the NHL:  The Referee determined that Roussel … [Read more...]

San Jose Sharks look to ease home woes against Maple Leafs The San Jose Sharks home woes turned from frustration to anger recently. In a 2-1 Thursday defeat at SAP Center to the Detroit Red Wings, Joe Thornton physically vented on Red Wings forward Luke Glendening at the end of the game. He received a double-minor for roughing Glendening and a game misconduct. San Jose fell to 5-12-0 at home … [Read more...]

NHL Three Stars: Johansen scores in Preds debut; Ducks best Blues in shoot-out No. 1 Star: Ryan Kesler, Anaheim Ducks Kesler was a beast for the Ducks, scoring two goals and racking up a fight with Vladimir Tarasenko after leveling Jori Lehtera: this is why Tarasenko was mad pic.twitter.com/iRpsYux6jx— Stephanie (@myregularface) January 9, 2016 No. 2 Star: Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning … [Read more...]

Regehr to retire; Kassian talks recovery; Stanley Cup riots: the musical (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • The best way to depict Ryan Johansen's situation? CARTOON! … [Read more...]

Toronto goaltending strengthens as Reimer returns to form LOS ANGELES – James Reimer believes his groin will feel some soreness Friday morning. On Thursday, the Maple Leafs goaltender, who hadn't started a game since Dec. 3 because of a groin issue, was tested to a large degree by the Los Angeles Kings in a 2-1 loss.  Reimer stopped 39 of 41 Kings shots on goal in his first start in over a … [Read more...]

Watch awesome stick knob save by Stanislav Galimov of KHL (Video) Ask a goalie about an awesome save with the knob of his stick, and he’ll tell you it was all about his mechanics and positioning. Ask a shooter about the same save, and he’ll tell you all of that is [expletive] and what should have been a goal was instead a lucky desperation deflection. One imagines those were the reactions … [Read more...]

Vincent Lecavalier wants to fill the right role with LA Kings LOS ANGELES – Vincent Lecavalier stood in front of a Los Angeles Kings banner on Thursday and spoke like a role player. Wearing a team hoodie, the 35-year-old Lecavalier is a proud former Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner. He’s scored over 400 goals in his career and notched 932 points. When retired his number will probably … [Read more...]

Panthers extend win streak to 11, score twice in 8 seconds It’s no longer a matter if the Florida Panthers will win, as they extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. It’s how they’ll win; and against the Senators on Thursday night the answer was “score two goals in eight seconds.”  Reilly Smith scored at 12:01 of the first period, on a long shot from … [Read more...]

Nikolaj Ehlers, Bobby Farnham hit with $2K fines for diving (Video) Nikolaj Ehlers of the Winnipeg Jets and Bobby Farnham of the New Jersey Devils are each $2,000 lighter in the wallet Thursday after the NHL announced both have been fined for diving/embellishment. Since there’s a fine being handed out that means both players received warnings from the NHL at least once already this season.  … [Read more...]