Leading Off: An Ovechkin Sighting
Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals seemed to be enjoying a low profile this season--until the Alex of old made a memorable appearance that will mean a seventh game against the New York Rangers.
View ArticleDevils Trying to Keep Rangers Fans from Playoff Seats
The Devils are trying to urge their fans not to sell playoff tickets to Rangers fans.
View ArticleN.H.L.’s Twitter Champ: The Kings
The Los Angeles Kings' official Twitter feed has used humor to connect with fans, totally bucking hockey tradition.
View ArticleLidstrom Retiring? Hard to Imagine, but It’s True
Nicklas Lidstrom of the Red Wings retired on Thursday, remembered for four Stanley Cup victories, 1,142 points, and remarkable niceness.
View ArticleHow Steep Are the Odds of a 3-0 Comeback? Very
Most teams that fall behind 3-0 in a Stanley Cup finals bow out meekly in a sweep. But once, the fog game spiced things up. Another time, the Red Wings did.
View ArticleLeading Off: The New Kings
When the Kings won the Stanley Cup on Monday night, Los Angeles and its fans acted very much like a real hockey town.
View ArticleWhat’s Next, N.H.L. Bidders? A 20-Year Contract?
Many N.H.L. franchises contend they are financially strapped, but expensive long-term contracts seem more prevalent than ever.
View ArticleLeading Off: Were the Mayans Just Predicting the End of the N.H.L.?
The N.H.L. canceled more games, now through Jan. 14, but the continuing lockout ceased to make sense long ago.
View ArticleComing Soon to North America: Penalty Shot Fever
Jori Lehtera scores a great penalty shot goal in the K.H.L. All-Star game on Sunday.
View ArticleA Goalie Controversy in Vancouver, in Record Time
Cory Schneider? Or Roberto Luongo? Already the Canucks find themselves in a mess.
View ArticleLuongo on Luongo (on Twitter)
Vancouver goalie Roberto Luongo, the source of constant debate whether he is starting or backing up, pokes fun at himself on perhaps the most hilarious Twitter feed by a player anywhere.
View ArticleDatsyuk vs. Five Nashville Players; Datsyuk Wins
Detroit's Pavel Datsyuk scored one of the best goals of the season Tuesday night against Nashville.
View ArticleTortorella’s (Latest) Greatest Rant
Rangers Coach John Tortorella blasted his team after Tuesday night's loss to Buffalo.
View ArticleMr. T Does Hockey
The Blackhawks invited Mr. T to compete in an intermission contest where he scored on a shot from center ice.
View ArticleOilers President Decides Insulting Fans Was a Bad Idea
The Edmonton Oilers’ president of hockey operations, Kevin Lowe, apologized on Tuesday after he offended the team's fan base on Monday.
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