Marchand, who was greeted by plenty of fans around the ice during warm-ups and even flicked a puck into the stands toward one group as a souvenir, got the loudest reception of any of Florida’s skaters when the game-opening unit was announced. … [Read more...] about Former-Bruin Brad Marchand makes debut with Panthers in game against Utah
Flyers fire coach John Tortorella in midst of another losing season
The Flyers are last in the Metropolitan Division at 28-36-9 for 65 points under the notoriously brusque Tortorella. Philadelphia suffered its sixth straight loss Tuesday, 7-2 to Toronto. … [Read more...] about Flyers fire coach John Tortorella in midst of another losing season
Sidney Crosby breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with his 20th season averaging a point per game
The Penguins captain surpassed the mark first set by Gretzky, who finished all but his 20th and final NHL season in 1998-99 averaging a point a game. … [Read more...] about Sidney Crosby breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with his 20th season averaging a point per game
Blues post 7 consecutive wins in a push to make the playoffs after a two-year absence
The wins just keep on coming for the St. Louis Blues, and their seven-game streak has significantly improved their chances of returning to the playoffs after a two-year absence. … [Read more...] about Blues post 7 consecutive wins in a push to make the playoffs after a two-year absence
From Moscow to Washington, how Alex Ovechkin became the Great 8 on the way to chasing NHL history
Look at the journey Alex Ovechkin took from being a prodigious talent in Russia to being on the verge of becoming the most prolific goal scorer in NHL history. … [Read more...] about From Moscow to Washington, how Alex Ovechkin became the Great 8 on the way to chasing NHL history