Alex Ovechkin embarrasses Devils defenseman with amazing goal (Video) To John Moore, New Jersey Devils defenseman:  Hey. How’s it going? We watched that highlight of Alex Ovechkin’s goal against the Devils on Saturday night, during the Washington Capitals’ 5-3 season opener win. You know: The one where he took the puck deep in his own zone; rocketed through the neutral zone, like he was … [Read more...]

Henrik Lundqvist already has save of the year candidate (Video) Henrik Lundqvist apparently decided he wasn’t just going to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night but fill his highlight reel just three games into the season. There was the sprawling, no-stick save against Ryan Johansen. There was that goofy moment when he made a save and couldn’t find the puck.  But the save … [Read more...]

Pass or Fail: Nashville Predators' new yellow helmets The Nashville Predators hosted the Edmonton Oilers in SMASHVILLE on Saturday night with a slightly new look: Rather than the dark blue helmets they’ve had in the past, they rocked bright yellow lids.  They’re less amazing Swedish Thor helmets than the classic Los Angeles Kings crowns or the adorable dandelion hats of the Vancouver Canucks … [Read more...]

NY Islanders begin new chapter in franchise history with first game in Brooklyn BROOKLYN, N.Y. – At first it was just like old times. At 6 p.m., when fans where allowed to entered Barclays Center, the faithful crowd let loose with their first Let’s Go Islanders! chant of the evening. Later, during a ceremonial puck drop, legends Bryan Trottier, Bobby Nystrom, Mike Bossy and Billy Smith were … [Read more...]

Saturday picks: Bruins will continue to struggle Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks, where CBSSports.com hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz share their predictions for select games every day. Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins, 7 p.m. ET There is always a chance for craziness when the Canadiens and Bruins get together, and the two long-time rivals face off for the first time this season on … [Read more...]

James Wisniewski tears ACL in Hurricanes debut, out six months (Video) James Wisniewski's debut season with the Carolina Hurricanes lasted all of 47-seconds.  Nashville Predators forward Viktor Arvidsson (who?!) is battling with Wisniewski for the puck when he gets tangled up with the lower body of Wiz. As the defenseman hits against the boards, the weight and momentum of Arvidsson pushes … [Read more...]

LA Kings GM Dean Lombardi says he was 'played' by Mike Richards Los Angeles Kings general manager Dean Lombardi said he was ‘played’ by former forward Mike Richards.  In a moment of candor, Lombardi released a long statement to the Los Angeles Times, where he said Richards was caught in a “destructive spiral.” Earlier in the day the Kings and Richards settled on a deal in regards to the … [Read more...]

Dylan Larkin and Justin Abdelkader ruin Mike Babcock's return to Detroit Mike Babcock’s return to Detroit in the regular season as the coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs went quite poorly. The former longtime coach of the Detroit Red Wings saw inspired play by a group he helped grow and develop, and was partially done in by a rookie who never suited up for him. Dylan Larkin fired a gorgeous … [Read more...]

Mike Commodore rips Mike Babcock in angry Twitter rant Former Detroit Red Wings defenseman Mike Commodore has taken to Twitter to voice his displeasure toward new Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock. And he sounds quite angry per his social media account. [Play Yahoo Daily Fantasy and get a 100% deposit bonus with your first deposit] Commodore used some rather harsh language with his … [Read more...]

Picks: Red Wings will spoil Babcock's return Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks, where CBSSports.com hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz share their predictions for select games every day. Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings, 7 p.m, ET It's hard to imagine a more perfect opening night matchup for the Detroit Red Wings. Not only is it the official start of the Jeff Blashill era as the … [Read more...]