Derek Stepan out 4-6 weeks with broken ribs from Matt Beleskey hit New York Rangers forward Derek Stepan will miss the next 4-6 weeks with broken ribs. The Rangers announced the news Monday on their Twitter feed. Stepan was hurt on a hit by Matt Beleskey in the Bruins’ Friday 4-3 win over New York. A video of the hit is above. Beleskey did not received any supplemental discipline for the … [Read more...]

Canadiens' Price to miss at least six weeks The Montreal Canadiens wanted to show that they were more than just Carey Price this season, but they probably didn't want it to happen like this. The team announced on Monday morning that the reigning NHL MVP will be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks due to a lower body injury. The injury will not require surgery according to the team. That … [Read more...]

Joni Pitkanen making unexpected comeback bid in Finland Hybrid icing. Where would Joni Pitkänen be today if there had been no-touch or hybrid icing in April 2013?  Probably still in the NHL, where mobile scoring defensemen are indeed a coveted commodity. Instead, the former Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman is attempting a comeback bid from a catastrophic heel injury … [Read more...]

NHL Three Stars: Campbell's OT goal lifts Panthers over Red Wings No. 1 Star: Brian Campbell, Florida Panthers Campbell started the transition behind the Florida net in overtime and then beat Petr Mrazek while trailing the play to give the Panthers a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.  According to the NHL, that was the second overtime of Campbell’s career. The first came nearly a … [Read more...]

Bride watches NHL game in wedding dress, devours burger (Video) Erica Skuta is a Minnesota Wild fan living in New Zealand, which is pretty awesome because they have several different kinds of indigenous penguins there.  She was back in Minnesota this weekend, where she married fellow Wild fan Lewis Blake and attended the Wild’s game against the Dallas Stars on Saturday night as their … [Read more...]

Carlo Colaiacovo treated for ‘dented trachea’ after throat cross-check (Video) Carlo Colaiacovo has an injury history in the NHL that could probably fill a few medical journals. There have been concussions and hand injuries and knee injuries and leg injuries and countless other ailments.  But never a “dented trachea.” Not until Saturday night, at least. The Buffalo Sabres defenseman was … [Read more...]

Anze Kopitar slow to find offense in contract year Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar is still without a contract for next season. His production is down for a second straight year. At the age of 28, there are whispers of decline and whether the hulking center is worth the near $10 million per-season, eight-year deal he is reportedly looking for. But the big Slovenian isn’t fretting … [Read more...]

Kings top Hawks in OT The Los Angeles Kings were the better team for much of their game against the Chicago Blackhawks. It just took a few periods for the goals to start going in for them. After trailing 2-0, Los Angeles scored a pair of big goals in the third period and forced what can only be described as "the reason why 3-on-3 overtime exists." The two Western Conference powers gave hockey fans … [Read more...]

Patrick Kane sets NHL record with points in 19 straight games Patrick Kane’s torrid start to the 2015-16 season is now a record-breaking start.  Kane scored 11:10 into the first period at the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night, tallying on the power play for the Chicago Blackhawks. The goal gave Kane a point in his 19th straight game, setting a record for points in consecutive games by an … [Read more...]

Jujhar Khaira becomes just 3rd ever Punjabi player in NHL history Nail Yakupov’s injury misfortune gave Edmonton Oilers forward Jujhar Khaira a chance to make some hockey history on Saturday night.  Khaira is just the third Punjabi player to appear in the NHL, according to Harpreet Pandher, an analyst for Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi Edition. He suited up for the Oilers at the Pittsburgh … [Read more...]