Dumbest coach’s challenge in NHL history in Panthers vs. Islanders NEW YORK – The NHL coach’s challenge is in its first season. Some have been effective and shrewd. Some have been a bit of a reach. The one issued by the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night, frankly, defied logic and goes down as one of the oddest of the season.  With 9:15 left in the second period between the Panthers and the … [Read more...]

Flyers' Laughton leaves on stretcher after collision with boards (Video) With 3:49 left in the first period of Game 4, Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton was taken off the ice on a stretcher after violently colliding with the boards. He appears to lose his balance after making contact with John Carlson of the Washington Capitals. He slides at top speed into the end boards making … [Read more...]

Hawks' Shaw suspended for Game 5 for slur The NHL has suspended Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw for one game for his use of a homophobic slur after receiving a penalty in the third period of Game 4 of the team's first-round series with the St. Louis Blues. He has also been fined $5,000 for his "inappropriate gesture" -- two middle fingers -- directed at the referee. The league also … [Read more...]

Flyers turn to Michal Neuvirth in hopes of avoiding sweep If the Washington Capitals are going to finish off their sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers Wednesday night, they’ll do so against Michal Neuvirth, not Steve Mason. With their season on the line, Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol will turn to Neuvirth, who last started in the regular season finale on April 10. It was be the netminder’s … [Read more...]

Blues send Blackhawks to brink of elimination with Game 4 win Your browser does not support iframes. It was going to be different this time. The St. Louis Blues were going to get the goaltending they needed, the scoring they needed and play with the confidence and poise necessary to defeat their dynastic tormentors, the Chicago Blackhawks, in a divisional semifinal series.  If you didn’t … [Read more...]

NHL Three Stars: Andersen, Drouin shine in wins No. 1 Star: Frederik Andersen, Anaheim Ducks  The goalie returned to the starter’s net on Tuesday night and pitched a 27-save shutout in a critical 3-0 win for the Ducks over the Nashville Predators in Game 3. No. 2 Star: Jonathan Drouin, Tampa Bay Lightning Sunshine and rainbows for the talented forward and his team, as Drouin’s three … [Read more...]

Frederik Andersen survives Shea Weber blast, wins Game 3 (Video) Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber waited for the puck at the left point. His stick was raised in the air. He was ready to unload a virtual cannon at the Anaheim Ducks’ goal.  Goalie Frederik Andersen followed the puck and moved over to the top right corner of his crease. He knew what was coming. So did everyone else … [Read more...]

Will Andrew Shaw get suspension for shouting gay slur? To say that Andrew Shaw of the Chicago Blackhawks lost his damn mind at the end of their game against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night would be an understatement.  He took arguably the worst penalty in the 2016 NHL postseason, an interference call with just over two minutes remaining in the third period and his team trailing by a … [Read more...]

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Penguins win at MSG for 2-1 lead over Rangers When 39-year-old Matt Cullen signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins over the summer it was a move that probably did not get much attention. It has turned out to be one of the best value signings in the league. After scoring 15 goals during the regular season for the Penguins and providing some much-needed scoring depth, he … [Read more...]