The story behind the hilarious San Jose Sharks' holiday videos Dustin Lamendola was in his home one day last year when he heard his wife humming an unmistakable tune. Lamendola had listened to the melody an estimated 50,000 times and immediately told her to stop. The song was “Holiday Sweater” from one of the many San Jose Sharks viral holiday videos that spread joy and hilarity this time … [Read more...]

P.K. Subban turns children’s hospital into winter wonderland (Video) At this rate, P.K. Subban of the Montreal Canadiens is giving Santa a run for best holiday surprises on an annual basis. Last year, it was the elaborate “Security Guard Karl” prank, in which he pretended to be an elderly practice rink worker before ripping off his disguise and playing hockey with some kids. This year, … [Read more...]

Best and worst hockey toys of all-time (Podcast) Christmas is nearly here, which means it’s time to rip through the wrapping paper and … generally feel underwhelmed, but fake it really well to your loved ones.  Some of these presents may contain toys. Some of these presents may contain hockey toys! There have been a few phases of hockey toys through the years. We’ve had Startling Lineup … [Read more...]

Swiss hockey team bus attacked by stone-throwing fans, coach injured Geneve-Servette had a big win in the top tier Swiss league on Tuesday night, shutting out Lausanne on the road, 3-0. The players went through their postgame celebration and routine, and hopped on their bus to depart.  When the bus was stopped at a red light, a group of Lausanne fans attacked the vehicle, throwing large … [Read more...]

Stamkos staying, John Tortorella's goons and John Scott (Puck Daddy Countdown) (Ed. Note: The column formerly known as the Puck Daddy Power Rankings. Ryan Lambert takes a look at some of the biggest issues and stories in the NHL, and counts them down.) 8. “No, I uhh........ don't(?) want to leave.” This Steven Stamkos denial interview in the Tampa Bay Times was something else. He denies that … [Read more...]

NHL Power Rankings: Have Capitals surpassed Dallas Stars? The Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals are the class of the NHL thus far this season … but there can only be one No. 1 team in our latest power rankings.  Have the Caps finally leapfrogged over the Stars? How far have the Montreal Canadiens fallen? And are the Columbus Blue Jackets still the NHL’s worst team? Every other week, … [Read more...]

Sharks dig deep to pull out 'gutsy' road win over Kings LOS ANGELES – When the San Jose Sharks were down 2-0 and 3-1 to the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night at Staples Center, they could have played out the clock. It was the last game of a five-game roadtrip and the Sharks were already guaranteed points in three of the contests. They had five straight home games coming up and players had … [Read more...]

Bruins broadcaster sings Christmas song during hockey fight (Video) Boston Bruins announcer Jack Edwards is one of the more emotional broadcasters in the NHL. His passion was on full display when St. Louis Blues forward Ryan Reaves squared off against Bruins forward Tyler Randell at a Tuesday night game. During the fight, which is featured in the above video, Edwards started singing “We … [Read more...]

Jaromir Jagr cut by Alex Chiasson high stick, drops to ice in pool of blood (Video) In the first period of the Florida Panthers game against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, 43-year-old forward Jaromir Jagr took a stick to the face and dropped to the ice in a small pool of blood.  Jagr was going for a loose puck in front of the Ottawa Senators net and was clipped by Ottawa forward Alex … [Read more...]

Tuesday picks: Hawks will take down Stars Welcome to NHL Picks where CBSSports.com hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz share their predictions for all of the day's games. Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars, 8:30 p.m. ET For the first time this season, the NHL's three top scorers will be on the same ice surface when Patrick Kane (50 points) and the Chicago Blackhawks travel to take on Jamie … [Read more...]