Matthew Tkachuk has already been punished once by the NHL this season, and another call could be coming.The young Calgary Flames forward jabbed Toronto Maple Leafs grinder Matt Martin while standing on the bench as the teams were wrapped up in a scrum in the first period Wednesday night.Tkachuk was suspended one game for a similar incident last month, in which he struck Detroit Red Wings winger Luke Witkowski in the back of the leg with his stick, inciting further fisticuffs in that melee.Given the latest incident and his recent history, does the 19-year-old Flames agitator deserve a suspension for this?Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz has juggled his lines more this season than perhaps any other bench boss in the NHL, but he may have finally found a trio that could stick: Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, and ... Tom Wilson?Yes, Wilson, the team's bodyguard, has gelled with two of the league's most skilled players. Heading into Wednesday night's tilt with the Chicago Blackhawks, the line had already proved to be one of the team's best (only lines with at least 50 five-on-five minutes together were included):StatResultTeam rankCF%55.943rdGF%752ndxG+/-0.52ndP+/-+51stLegend:

The early returns are in, and a formidable quartet stands above the rest in the NHL All-Star Fan Vote.Connor McDavid, P.K. Subban, Alex Ovechkin, and Steven Stamkos lead their respective divisions after the first week of voting to determine the captains for the 2018 All-Star tournament in Tampa Bay.Here's the full list of how fans have cast their votes so far:Atlantic Division1. Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Year after year, the NHL produces some truly mind-boggling statistics.It's one thing to know who leads the league in scoring or which goaltender has the lowest goals-against average. It's another altogether to know which team is giving up nearly half of its total goals in the third period, or which defenseman has given the puck away far more than any player in the league.Here are nine of the most interesting stats so far (updated through Dec. 5):0-for-3: Florida Panthers F Jonathan Huberdeau's shootout lineHuberdeau - as seen in this feature published last week - has worked on his scoring touch. But his shootout game still needs a little work; the electrifying Panthers winger has misfired on all three of his attempts so far this season. He and Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg are the only players to not score once on a minimum of three shootout attempts.2-8-2: The Philadelphia Flyers' record when outshooting foesSo much for more shots equaling more offense. The Flyers have been incredibly unlucky so far this season, winning just two of 12 games in which they have outshot their opponents. That includes five such games during their recent 10-game losing skid; in two other games during that streak, they registered just one fewer shot than the opposition.16.7: The Buffalo Sabres' win rate when leading after one periodGoing into the first intermission with a lead usually bodes well for an NHL team; all but two teams have a winning percentage greater than 50 percent when ahead after 20 minutes. But not those Sabres, who buck the trend here with a dismal 1-3-2 mark when outscoring their opponent in the first. Of course, it could be worse; they're 1-11-0 when trailing after 20.30.6: New Jersey Devils F Brian Gibbons' shooting percentageOn a sustainability scale of 1-10, with one being "probably unsustainable" and 10 being "guaranteed to keep happening," Gibbons' shooting rate comes in somewhere between -50 and -75. The undrafted 29-year-old remains one of the most heartwarming stories in the league this season, but don't expect him to fill the net as often as he has so far.38: The Nashville Predators' third-period goals againstHow's this for a strange stat? Despite coming into the day in a tie for second overall in total points - and ranking a healthy 11th league-wide in goals against - the Predators are even with the lowly Arizona Coyotes for the most third-period goals allowed in the league. In fact, those 38 goals represent 48.7 percent of all goals the Preds have allowed this season.43: The Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-on-5 goal totalIt has been a trying season for the two-time defending champs, who are struggling to produce offense. The Penguins finished second in the league in five-on-five goals a season ago (185) but sit tied with the Colorado Avalanche for 28th overall with just 43 five-on-five tallies through 29 games. As hard as it is to imagine, the Pens have one of the league's worst offenses this season.61.38: Anaheim Ducks forward Antoine Vermette's faceoff win rateSome forwards can carve out a nice career simply by being money on faceoffs - and in that regard, Vermette is one of the best in the business. The Ducks veteran is winning faceoffs at a league-leading rate, edging out Sabres forward Ryan O'Reilly (61.18 percent) for top spot. But Vermette is still below the 62.25-percent success rate he posted a season ago.62: Giveaways by San Jose Sharks D Brent BurnsIt's unfathomable to most Sharks fans to see Burns struggling this mightily. Not only is he stuck on one goal through his first 29 games, but he's also on pace to lead the league in giveaways for the second year in a row. And while the latter statistic won't surprise many - he had a whopping 153 turnovers a year ago - it stands out a lot more when he isn't producing on offense.158: Washington Capitals D Brooks Orpik's total hits and blocked shotsCombining the two non-scoring statistics in which defensemen are expected to contribute the most - hits and blocked shots - is a great way to assess which blue-liners are most active on the back end. And none are more defense-oriented than Orpik, whose 158 combined hits and blocks are nine more than runner-up Luke Schenn of the Coyotes.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The potential players tasked with avenging last year's loss to the United States in the gold-medal game of the World Junior Hockey Championship were announced on Wednesday.Canada unveiled the 32 members of the team's selection camp roster for the tournament, a list that includes seven returnees from last year's silver-medal-winning club.Here is the full list:ForwardsPlayerCurrent TeamNHL Team (Draft Year)Jonathan AngPeterborough Petes (OHL)Panthers (2016)Drake BathersonCape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL)Senators (2017)Maxime ComtoisVictoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)Ducks (2017)Dillon DubeKelowna Rockets (WHL)Flames (2016)Alex FormentonLondon Knights (OHL)Senators (2017)Jonah GadjovichOwen Sound Attack (OHL)Canucks (2017)Cody GlassPortland Winterhawks (WHL)Golden Knights (2017)Brett HowdenMoosejaw Warriors (WHL)Lightning (2016)Tanner KaspickBrandon Wheat Kings (WHL)Blues (2016)Boris KatchoukSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)Lightning (2016)Jordan KyrouSarnia Sting (OHL)Blues (2016)Kole LindKelowna Rockets (WHL)Canucks (2017)Michael McLeodMississauga Steelheads (OHL)Devils (2016)Taylor RaddyshErie Otters (OHL)Lightning (2016)Sam SteelRegina Pats (WHL)Ducks (2016)Tyler SteenbergenSwift Current Broncos (WHL)Coyotes (2017)Nick SuzukiOwen Sound Attack (OHL)Golden Knights (2017)Robert ThomasLondon Knights (OHL)Blues (2017)DefensePlayerCurrent TeamNHL Team (Draft Year)Jake BeanCalgary Hitmen (WHL)Hurricanes (2016)Dennis CholowskiPrince George Cougars (WHL)Red Wings (2016)Kale ClagueBrandon Wheat Kings (WHL)Kings (2016)Dante FabbroBoston University (NCAA)Predators (2016)Mario FerraroMassachusetts (NCAA)Sharks (2017)Cal FooteKelowna Rockets (WHL)Lightning (2017)Josh MahuraRegina Pats (WHL)Ducks (2016)Cale MakarMassachusetts (NCAA)Avalanche (2017)Logan StanleyKitchener Rangers (OHL)Jets (2016)Conor TimminsSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)Avalanche (2017)GoaliesPlayerCurrent TeamNHL Team (Draft Year)Carter HartEverett Silvertips (WHL)Flyers (2016)Michael DiPietroWindsor Spitfires (OHL)Canucks (2017)Samuel HarveyRouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL)UndraftedColton PointColgate (NCAA)Stars (2016)Following the selection camp the above crop of players will be reduced 22 skaters.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

TORONTO - On a frigid November afternoon, Auston Matthews has the hockey world hanging on his every word. He's returning to practice after missing the Toronto Maple Leafs' previous three games due to injury, and reporters have swarmed his locker.Standing on the opposite side of the room is Zach Hyman, the oft-forgotten third member of a line with Matthews and William Nylander that's taken the NHL by storm to begin the season. Hyman, a Toronto native, is content to entertain a smaller cohort of journalists at his locker, who are, in reality, patiently waiting for the reigning Calder Trophy winner to speak.Though the spotlight is often pointed elsewhere, Hyman might be the most intriguing player on a potentially dynastic Leafs team that's once again captured the imagination of its zealous fan base. An overlooked prospect whose father was so heavily invested in the city's minor-hockey ranks - and some argued his kids' success - Hockey Canada ultimately intervened, Hyman actually found his stride south of the border. Some consider him an atypical top-liner for a club with Stanley Cup aspirations, a fitting description when you consider his unusual journey.__________The odds of making it to the NHL are microscopic, and parents are often warned in advance not to get their hopes up once their sons pass a certain age. This is especially true in the hyper-competitive Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), which attracts players from all over the world.Hyman played alongside NHLers Jeff Skinner, Tyler Toffoli, and Devante Smith-Pelly throughout his minor-hockey career, while competing against stars like Tyler Seguin. That's not lost on the Leafs winger, who marvels at the fact he's still facing his friends at the highest level.(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Though Hyman was often overshadowed in minor hockey, his name was well-known. Hyman's father, Stuart, reportedly took sole or partial ownership of more than 90 minor hockey organizations at one juncture before relinquishing his ownership stakes amid pressure from the GTHL and the country's governing hockey body. Hyman has said opponents used the owner's-son label as ammo for trash talk.Stuart Hyman also purchased International Scouting Services three months before the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He said the deal wasn't related to his son's status as a fringe prospect, but Zach was largely dismissed by pro scouts."We think there were 210 other skaters that have a better chance of being an NHL player than Zach Hyman," the late E.J. McGuire, NHL Central Scouting Bureau director, said in 2010.The Florida Panthers selected Hyman 123rd overall that spring. After decommitting from Princeton, Hyman went to Michigan in 2011, and played for legendary Wolverines head coach Red Berenson, the man whom he counts as the biggest influence on his career.Berenson, who won two national titles with the program and retired in 2017, speaks fondly of Hyman, noting that it took a ton of effort and commitment for the player to refine his game."A lot of people thought hockey was easy for him, but he had to work hard to get the results he got and he really did, on the ice and off the ice," Berenson said.Added Berenson, "It took him at least two-and-a-half years at Michigan to really start showing the kind of player that he was hoping to be when he got here."In each of his first two seasons with the Wolverines, Hyman had nine points. As a junior, he posted 17. In his senior year, Hyman scored 22 goals and added 32 assists in 37 games - good enough for fourth in Division I scoring - and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award as U.S. college hockey's top player.(Photo courtesy: Action Images)That's not all he accomplished at Michigan. Hyman graduated with a 3.7 GPA and captured numerous academic awards for student-athletes, along with the school's athlete of the year honor."We have a lot of kids that go through school like Zach that were good players and maybe didn't have an NHL career," Berenson said. "We had a lot of kids that went on to be doctors, lawyers, and so on. I think Zach could've been either one."As was the case at Michigan, Hyman's on-ice exploits don't tell the whole story about his work ethic - or his talents. Before the Leafs called him up to the NHL, he'd already emerged as a successful children's author, earning rave reviews for his first two works, "The Bambino and Me" and "Hockey Hero."His next book is set for release in April."I think every player should have a passion or hobby outside the rink because you don't want your life being just hockey, hockey, hockey," Hyman said. "Have an outlet to express yourself in a different manner. For me, it's writing ... I was a history major in college, I did writing there. I write children's books because I really enjoy it and it's a passion of mine."Hyman and the Panthers ultimately couldn't come to terms on a deal and in June 2015 Florida traded his rights to his hometown Maple Leafs, who signed him to a two-year, entry-level contract.__________If it were up to a large faction of Leafs fans, Hyman wouldn't have the opportunity to thrive alongside Nylander and Matthews. When Patrick Marleau joined the Leafs in July, many fans called for him to take Hyman's spot on the first line.Leafs head coach Mike Babcock was aware of the criticism, but it didn't sway his opinion of Hyman's contributions to the unit."Hyman is a guy who gets the puck back all the time," Babcock said in September, according to Jonas Siegel of The Athletic. "... I've learned from good players - they like to have the puck. When you have three guys who want the puck - like (Pavel) Datsyuk used to tell me all the time, 'No, put him on somebody else's line. I want somebody to get me the puck.' He gets the puck back better than anyone."(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Hyman takes pride in his role, which he characterizes similarly, but credits his more heralded linemates."When you play with guys like Auston and Willie, who want the puck all the time and they're skilled guys, if you get them the puck, chances are your team will benefit from that," Hyman said. "That's kinda something that's important to me and is a big part of my game."After collecting 28 points in 82 regular-season games and four more in six playoff contests in 2016-17, Hyman signed a four-year, $9-million extension in July, indicating that the defensive conscience of his high-octane line is part of the Leafs' plans as they pursue that elusive Stanley Cup.He's been prepared for the bright lights of Toronto from an early age, and is unfazed by the added attention of playing on the top line for a contending club."Nothing really compares to Toronto, the hockey capital, with the amount of attention we get. It's good for us, it's good for the game," Hyman said. "People care about how you're doing. All the attention is really generated from the amount of passion fans have for the team and just want to know about the team, so, it's a good thing."When asked if he's finally receiving due credit after being largely passed over, Hyman deferred to Matthews and Nylander again."Honestly, I don't even think about that stuff. I just try to go out there and play my game and help the team win. ... I play with Auston and Willie for the majority," Hyman said. "Those guys deserve a lot of attention and I'm happy to fly under the radar and just do my thing."(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Matthews and Nylander were destined for stardom since they were teenagers; the former was championed as a byproduct of Gary Bettman's western expansion project, while the latter learned the inner workings of the league from his father, Michael, who notched 679 points in 920 career NHL games.Hyman's route to the pros stands in stark contrast."Everybody has a different path and mine was a bit longer," Hyman said. "For me, it was really the right path because I needed time to develop as a player. Going to school, taking a year off, and doing all those things was the right path for me because I needed the time."Berenson says he's closely followed Hyman's success with the Leafs and beamed about his maturation as a player."My lasting observation would be that Zach worked his way through all the adversity," Berenson said. "You can judge people by how they react to success, but you can really see their true character when they don't have success and how they handle it. And Zach Hyman was a true warrior in the way he worked his way through all the adversity, and then when he had success, everyone really appreciated how hard he worked to get there."I think you see that now. He has a great work ethic and he shows up every day, every practice, every game, and he's ready to work hard."In hockey terms, Hyman's considered a late bloomer, but he's accumulated a lot of experience in his 25 years. Now, he personifies the Canadian dream as a Toronto born-and-raised kid playing on the Maple Leafs' first line. When it comes to accolades, he may be the odd man out compared to Matthews and Nylander, but make no mistake: Hyman's the most interesting member of the league's most dynamic young trio, and his story isn't over.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

TORONTO - On a frigid November afternoon, Auston Matthews has the hockey world hanging on his every word. He's returning to practice after missing the Toronto Maple Leafs' previous three games due to injury, and reporters have swarmed his locker.Standing on the opposite side of the room is Zach Hyman, the oft-forgotten third member of a line with Matthews and William Nylander that's taken the NHL by storm to begin the season. Hyman, a Toronto native, is content to entertain a smaller cohort of journalists at his locker, who are, in reality, patiently waiting for the reigning Calder Trophy winner to speak.Though the spotlight is often pointed elsewhere, Hyman might be the most intriguing player on a potentially dynastic Leafs team that's once again captured the imagination of its zealous fan base. An overlooked prospect whose father was so heavily invested in the city's minor-hockey ranks - and some argued his kids' success - Hockey Canada ultimately intervened, Hyman actually found his stride south of the border. Some consider him an atypical top-liner for a club with Stanley Cup aspirations, a fitting description when you consider his unusual journey.__________The odds of making it to the NHL are microscopic, and parents are often warned in advance not to get their hopes up once their sons pass a certain age. This is especially true in the hyper-competitive Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), which attracts players from all over the world.Hyman played alongside NHLers Jeff Skinner, Tyler Toffoli, and Devante Smith-Pelly throughout his minor-hockey career, while competing against stars like Tyler Seguin. That's not lost on the Leafs winger, who marvels at the fact he's still facing his friends at the highest level.(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Though Hyman was often overshadowed in minor hockey, his name was well-known. Hyman's father, Stuart, reportedly took sole or partial ownership of more than 90 minor hockey organizations at one juncture before relinquishing his ownership stakes amid pressure from the GTHL and the country's governing hockey body. Hyman has said opponents used the owner's-son label as ammo for trash talk.Stuart Hyman also purchased International Scouting Services three months before the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He said the deal wasn't related to his son's status as a fringe prospect, but Zach was largely dismissed by pro scouts."We think there were 210 other skaters that have a better chance of being an NHL player than Zach Hyman," the late E.J. McGuire, NHL Central Scouting Bureau director, said in 2010.The Florida Panthers selected Hyman 123rd overall that spring. After decommitting from Princeton, Hyman went to Michigan in 2011, and played for legendary Wolverines head coach Red Berenson, the man whom he counts as the biggest influence on his career.Berenson, who won two national titles with the program and retired in 2017, speaks fondly of Hyman, noting that it took a ton of effort and commitment for the player to refine his game."A lot of people thought hockey was easy for him, but he had to work hard to get the results he got and he really did, on the ice and off the ice," Berenson said.Added Berenson, "It took him at least two-and-a-half years at Michigan to really start showing the kind of player that he was hoping to be when he got here."In each of his first two seasons with the Wolverines, Hyman had nine points. As a junior, he posted 17. In his senior year, Hyman scored 22 goals and added 32 assists in 37 games - good enough for fourth in Division I scoring - and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award as U.S. college hockey's top player.(Photo courtesy: Action Images)That's not all he accomplished at Michigan. Hyman graduated with a 3.7 GPA and captured numerous academic awards for student-athletes, along with the school's athlete of the year honor."We have a lot of kids that go through school like Zach that were good players and maybe didn't have an NHL career," Berenson said. "We had a lot of kids that went on to be doctors, lawyers, and so on. I think Zach could've been either one."As was the case at Michigan, Hyman's on-ice exploits don't tell the whole story about his work ethic - or his talents. Before the Leafs called him up to the NHL, he'd already emerged as a successful children's author, earning rave reviews for his first two works, "The Bambino and Me" and "Hockey Hero."His next book is set for release in April."I think every player should have a passion or hobby outside the rink because you don't want your life being just hockey, hockey, hockey," Hyman said. "Have an outlet to express yourself in a different manner. For me, it's writing ... I was a history major in college, I did writing there. I write children's books because I really enjoy it and it's a passion of mine."Hyman and the Panthers ultimately couldn't come to terms on a deal and in June 2015 Florida traded his rights to his hometown Maple Leafs, who signed him to a two-year, entry-level contract.__________If it were up to a large faction of Leafs fans, Hyman wouldn't have the opportunity to thrive alongside Nylander and Matthews. When Patrick Marleau joined the Leafs in July, many fans called for him to take Hyman's spot on the first line.Leafs head coach Mike Babcock was aware of the criticism, but it didn't sway his opinion of Hyman's contributions to the unit."Hyman is a guy who gets the puck back all the time," Babcock said in September, according to Jonas Siegel of The Athletic. "... I've learned from good players - they like to have the puck. When you have three guys who want the puck - like (Pavel) Datsyuk used to tell me all the time, 'No, put him on somebody else's line. I want somebody to get me the puck.' He gets the puck back better than anyone."(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Hyman takes pride in his role, which he characterizes similarly, but credits his more heralded linemates."When you play with guys like Auston and Willie, who want the puck all the time and they're skilled guys, if you get them the puck, chances are your team will benefit from that," Hyman said. "That's kinda something that's important to me and is a big part of my game."After collecting 28 points in 82 regular-season games and four more in six playoff contests in 2016-17, Hyman signed a four-year, $9-million extension in July, indicating that the defensive conscience of his high-octane line is part of the Leafs' plans as they pursue that elusive Stanley Cup.He's been prepared for the bright lights of Toronto from an early age, and is unfazed by the added attention of playing on the top line for a contending club."Nothing really compares to Toronto, the hockey capital, with the amount of attention we get. It's good for us, it's good for the game," Hyman said. "People care about how you're doing. All the attention is really generated from the amount of passion fans have for the team and just want to know about the team, so, it's a good thing."When asked if he's finally receiving due credit after being largely passed over, Hyman deferred to Matthews and Nylander again."Honestly, I don't even think about that stuff. I just try to go out there and play my game and help the team win. ... I play with Auston and Willie for the majority," Hyman said. "Those guys deserve a lot of attention and I'm happy to fly under the radar and just do my thing."(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Matthews and Nylander were destined for stardom since they were teenagers; the former was championed as a byproduct of Gary Bettman's western expansion project, while the latter learned the inner workings of the league from his father, Michael, who notched 679 points in 920 career NHL games.Hyman's route to the pros stands in stark contrast."Everybody has a different path and mine was a bit longer," Hyman said. "For me, it was really the right path because I needed time to develop as a player. Going to school, taking a year off, and doing all those things was the right path for me because I needed the time."Berenson says he's closely followed Hyman's success with the Leafs and beamed about his maturation as a player."My lasting observation would be that Zach worked his way through all the adversity," Berenson said. "You can judge people by how they react to success, but you can really see their true character when they don't have success and how they handle it. And Zach Hyman was a true warrior in the way he worked his way through all the adversity, and then when he had success, everyone really appreciated how hard he worked to get there."I think you see that now. He has a great work ethic and he shows up every day, every practice, every game, and he's ready to work hard."In hockey terms, Hyman's considered a late bloomer, but he's accumulated a lot of experience in his 25 years. Now, he personifies the Canadian dream as a Toronto born-and-raised kid playing on the Maple Leafs' first line. When it comes to accolades, he may be the odd man out compared to Matthews and Nylander, but make no mistake: Hyman's the most interesting member of the league's most dynamic young trio, and his story isn't over.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Florida Panthers could be without Roberto Luongo for a while as the goalie deals with a lower-body injury, according to head coach Bob Boughner."It's going to be an extended period of time," Boughner said after practice Monday. "Whether that's three weeks, four weeks, five weeks, that's going to (depend on how) his rehab goes, that kind of thing. (He's) definitely out for a while."Boughner added the injury isn't related to Luongo's surgically-repaired hip.Luongo underwent an MRI after exiting Monday's game against the New York Islanders with the apparent injury. In 15 appearances this season, he has a 6-6-1 record and .928 save percentage.Goaltending duties will now fall primarily to James Reimer (4-6-3, .892 save percentage), while Harri Sateri has been recalled from the AHL to serve as backup.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov believe Russian athletes should compete at the 2018 Winter Olympics, at all costs.On Tuesday the IOC banned Russia from the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, removing the flag, the anthem, and any athletes with a history of doping.However, clean athletes from Russia will still have the opportunity to participate under a neutral flag, and the Washington Capitals' top Russian-born players believe those who have that opportunity should still participate, according to Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post."Some athletes work out for maybe three years to get ready for the Olympics," Ovechkin said. "It's hard. It's tough situation. I think our athletes have to go and do their best."

A ban placed on Russia by the International Olympic Committee ahead of the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea has not deterred Ilya Kovalchuk.As far as he is concerned, anyone who is able should make the trip to South Korea."We all perfectly understand that the IOC decision is pure politics and we understand against whom it is directed," Kovalchuk said, according to Reuters."It was clear that there would be such a decision. But if the athletes go there, it will unite the country. All clean athletes must go."A ruling banning the Russian Olympic committee in 2018 was made Tuesday as a result of widespread and systemic doping, but individual athletes and teams may still compete as Olympic Athletes of Russia under a neutral flag.Whether Russia attempts to prohibit the KHL from allowing its players to participate remains to be seen, however.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Mathew Barzal is the NHL's most productive rookie since the beginning of November, and he's vaulted to the top of the rookie scoring leaders as a result.The New York Islanders forward recorded a goal and an assist in a loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday, giving him a total of four goals and 15 assists in 15 games since Nov. 1.Those 19 points are the most among all rookies in that period of time, with Vancouver's Brock Boeser (16 points in 17 games) and Chicago's Alex DeBrincat (14 points in 15 games) trailing just behind.Arizona's Clayton Keller was tabbed as the early Calder Trophy favorite, but he's cooled off a bit and Boeser is the standout at the moment, averaging a point per game. Barzal's 0.96 average isn't far behind, though, and the rookie-of-the-year race is shaping up to be a tight one.PlayerTeamGamesGoalsAssistsPointsMathew BarzalIslanders2771926Brock BoeserCanucks24131225Clayton KellerCoyotes30111223Barzal is the fourth rookie in Islanders history to reach the 25-point mark through the first 27 games of a season, following Mike Bossy, Pat LaFontaine, and Bryan Trottier, according to NHL PR.Barzal was selected 16th overall in 2015 with a pick acquired from Edmonton.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Sweden apparently won't have the luxury of dressing one of the NHL's top rookies at this year's World Junior Hockey Championship, as the New Jersey Devils won't loan forward Jesper Bratt to the team, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.The 19-year-old burst onto the NHL scene this season after being selected in the sixth round in 2016 and sits tied for sixth in rookie scoring with nine goals and 19 points in 27 games.Meanwhile, Sweden - which named its preliminary roster Wednesday - is still waiting to get word from the Buffalo Sabres as to whether forward Alexander Nylander will be made available.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jacob Markstrom can finally say he knows what a shutout feels like in the pros.The Vancouver Canucks goaltender picked up his first-ever shutout in the NHL on Tuesday night, stopping 30 shots in a 3-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.He did so in his 115th career start and his 129th career game, thereby avoiding infamy.Markstrom entered Monday's contest a mere four games short of Pokey Reddick's dubious all-time record for most games played without recording a clean sheet, as documented by Sportsnet's Sean McIndoe earlier Tuesday.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New Jersey Devils stand alone atop the NHL's most competitive division.With an impressive 4-1 road victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night, the Devils leapfrogged their opponent for top spot in the Metropolitan - an outcome no one could have predicted more than a quarter-way through the schedule considering New Jersey placed dead last in the Metro a season ago by a 17-point margin.Helping prop up the Devils' surprising start is a dominant road record, as Tuesday's win was New Jersey's 10th away from home - a mark tied for first in the NHL.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

San Jose Sharks defenseman Brenden Dillon has been suspended one game for his slash on Washington Capitals defenseman Madison Bowey in Monday's game, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced Tuesday.(Video courtesy: NHL.com)As mentioned in the video, even though Dillon isn't a repeat offender, he was assessed a suspension because the slash was deemed pure retaliation, rather than an attempt to retrieve the puck. He was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct on the play.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Patrik Laine's ultra-quick release netted him a milestone Tuesday night.The Winnipeg Jets scorer rifled home a one-timer on a two-man advantage for his 50th career goal in his 101st NHL game.Laine became the third-fastest player to reach the 50-goal plateau in the post-lockout era, joining Alex Ovechkin and Auston Matthews, according to Sportsnet.Ovechkin needed only 78 games to hit the mark before finishing with 52 goals in his 2005-06 rookie season. Matthews potted his 50th career marker in November on a penalty shot in his 96th game.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Joe Thornton appears to have avoided punishment for the hit that knocked T.J. Oshie out of Monday night's game.The San Jose Sharks forward will not receive any supplemental discipline for hitting the Washington Capitals winger in the head late in the second period, The Athletic's Kevin Kurz reports.Oshie was ruled out for the rest of the game shortly after the incident, and didn't practice with the Capitals on Tuesday.Here's a look at the hit, if you missed it:

San Jose Sharks defenseman Brenden Dillon will face a hearing Tuesday night for his slash on Washington Capitals blue-liner Madison Bowey during Monday's game, the Department of Player Safety announced.Here's the play, which occurred in the dying seconds of Washington's 4-1 victory:

USA Hockey has released a list of 28 names for their preliminary roster for the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship taking place in Buffalo, New York.ForwardsPlayerCurrent teamNHL teamJoey AndersonUniv. of Minnesota-DuluthDevils (2016 3rd round)Jack BadiniHarvard Univ.Ducks (2017 3rd round )Kieffer BellowsPortland Winterhawks (WHL)Islanders (2016 1st round)Logan BrownWindsor Spitfires (OHL)Senators (2016 1st round)Trent FredericUniv. of WisconsinBruins (2016 1st round)Patrick HarperBoston Univ.Predators (2016 5th round)Max JonesLondon Knights (OHL)Ducks (2016 1st round)Will LockwoodUniv. of MichiganCanucks (2016 3rd round)Hugh McGingWestern Michigan Univ.UndraftedCasey MittelstadtUniv. of MinnesotaSabres (2017 1st round)Josh NorrisUniv. of MichiganSharks (2017 1st round)Ryan PoehlingSt. Cloud State Univ.Canadiens (2017 1st round)Brady TkachukBoston Univ.2018 draft eligibleRiley TufteUniv. of Minnesota-DuluthStars (2016 1st round)Kailer YamamotoSpokane Chiefs (WHL)Oilers (2017 1st round)DefensePlayerCurrent teamNHL teamMikey AndersonUniv. of Minnesota-DuluthKings (207 4th round)Adam FoxHarvard Univ.Flames (2016 3rd round)Quinn HughesUniv. of Michigan2018 draft eligibleCole HultsPenn State Univ.Kings (2017 5th round)Phil KempYale Univ.Oilers (2017 7th round)Ryan LindgrenUniv. of MinnesotaBruins (2016 2nd round)Andrew PeekeUniv. of Notre DameBlue Jackets (2016 2nd round)Scott PerunovichUniv. of Minnesota-DuluthUndraftedDylan SambergUniv. of Minnesota-DuluthJets (2017 2nd round)Reilly WalshHarvard Univ.Devils (2017 3rd round)GoaliesPlayerCurrent teamNHL teamJake OettingerBoston Univ.Stars (2017 1st round)Jeremy SwaymanUniv. of MaineBruins (2017 4th round)Joseph WollBoston CollegeMaple Leafs (2016 3rd round)Regardless of the final cuts that are made, the Americans look well-equipped to defend their title.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Warning: Story contains coarse language.Vancouver Canucks forward Alex Burmistrov didn't mince words when sharing his thoughts on the International Olympic Committee's decision to ban the Russian Olympic Committee from the 2018 games in PyeongChang amid a doping scandal dating back to 2014.Burmistrov, a native of Kazan, Russia, called the decision "bullshit," according to Patrick Johnston of The Province.Burmistrov is under contract with the Canucks, so he wouldn't have been able to go to the Olympics anyway, but it's clear he is displeased with the decision.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Buffalo Sabres assigned forward Matt Moulson to the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League after the veteran cleared waivers, the team announced Tuesday.The Reign, however, are not the Sabres' AHL affiliate; they're the Los Angeles Kings' farm team. The decision to send Moulson there was made so he won't take away ice time from players in the Sabres' system, although Buffalo will retain his rights."Matt has been a true professional, especially during this difficult decision," Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said. "Matt has previously spent time within the Kings organization early in his career and we felt this would be the best opportunity for him. From an organizational standpoint, we felt that with our young forwards in place in Rochester, we did not want to take away from their development and ice time by adding another veteran player at this time."Moulson, a three-time 30-goal scorer with the Islanders, failed to record a point across 14 games with the Sabres this season.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Rangers and Arizona Coyotes are at opposite ends of hockey's financial spectrum.This according to Forbes Magazine, which released its rankings of the most valuable NHL teams on Tuesday.The Blueshirts ranked first with a valuation of $1.5 billion, with the Toronto Maple Leafs ($1.4 billion), Montreal Canadiens ($1.25 billion), and Chicago Blackhawks ($1 billion) also reaching the 10-digit plateau.At the bottom of the list sits Arizona ($300 million), the Florida Panthers ($305 million), the Columbus Blue Jackets ($315 million), the Buffalo Sabres ($350 million) and the Carolina Hurricanes ($370 million).The full list can be seen here.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Channel One Cup is meant to serve as an Olympic tuneup this year, and the host Russian squad is loading up with plenty of noteworthy talent.Here's a look at the roster, which features several former NHL players:Forwards: Ilya Kovalchuk, Pavel Datsyuk, Sergei Kalinin, Nikita Gusev, Vadim Shipachyov, Ilya Kablukov, Evgeny Ketov, Sergei Plotnikov, Sergei Shirokov (all SKA Saint Petersburg), Kirill Kaprizov, Valery Nichushkin, Ivan Telegin, Sergei Andronov, Maxim Shalunov, Mikhail Grigorenko (all CSKA Moscow).Defensemen: Anton Belov, Slava Voynov, Vladislav Gavrikov, Dinar Khafizullin, Yegor Yakovlev (all SKA Saint Petersburg), Bogdan Kiselevich, Nikita Nesterov, Alexei Marchenko (all CSKA Moscow), Ilya Lyubushkin (Lokomotiv Yaroslavl).Goalies: Vasily Koshechkin (Metallurg Magnitogorsk), Ilya Sorokin (CSKA Moscow), Igor Shestyorkin (SKA Saint Petersburg).Russia, however, has been suspended from competing at the 2018 Olympics by the International Olympic Committee in light of rampant doping in that country.Per the IOC, clean, individual, invited athletes will still be able to participate, "be it in individual or team competitions, under the name 'Olympic Athlete from Russia (OAR)." They will play with a uniform bearing the OAR name and under the Olympic Flag, and the Olympic Anthem will be played in any ceremony.What this all means in regards to the composition of the men's hockey roster remains to be seen.Canada, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, and South Korea will also ice teams at the event, which will take place from Dec. 13-17 in Moscow.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Over the course of the 2017-18 season, theScore will run a series of interviews with former players, coaches, and officials, in which they recall some of the greatest moments of their career. This edition focuses on diminutive forward Theo Fleury, who averaged nearly a point per game over an eventful 15-year NHL career spent mostly with the Calgary Flames:On being drafted 166th overall by the Flames in 1987:Obviously it was a huge thrill; when you play hockey and you dream about playing in the NHL, it's one of those milestones toward the big goal that you have. There were a lot of people who doubted whether I could play, and I just wanted an opportunity. And the Flames gave me that opportunity.On dealing with trash talk during his career:I think every team had one or two of those guys. I always got a kick out of guys like Tie Domi and Matthew Barnaby. Sean Avery was an interesting human being. (laughs) But it's all part of the game, and about trying to get under people's skin. And I was pretty good at it, too. It was a tool that I used a lot as part of my game.There were certain guys where it was certainly easier to get under their skin than others. But you have to have wit, and you have to have a bit of intelligence. It's definitely an art. It's not something that everybody can do.On who made him laugh the most:Sheldon Kennedy was funny. Very funny.Kenny Jonsson, who used to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs, had a bit of an acne problem. So one night, Kenny was on the blue line in our zone, and Sheldon kind of leaned over the boards and said, "Hey Kenny, you're supposed to eat the pizza, not sleep on it." (laughs)On his relationship with officials:I've made it very public that I wasn't very fond of any referees. (laughs)I threw my helmet at Kerry Fraser one night in a playoff game in Chicago. And obviously he threw me out of the game. He was one of those guys where, if I saw that he was reffing, I might as well have stayed in the dressing room, because I was going to be in the box all night.For some reason, he just didn't like me. Maybe he was jealous because he was reffing and I was playing and he wanted to play, and he didn't have the talent or the ability to do that. I don't know.On his 10-game appearance with Tappara Tampere of the Finnish League during the 1994-95 NHL lockout:I had an amazing experience over there. It was so much fun to try something different. I had great teammates ... it was such a cool experience to play over in Europe for a little while.I loved playing for Tappara. It's an amazing little town. And it's funny, because they had a rivalry there similar to Calgary and Edmonton. There were two teams in Tampere; the other team was called Ilves. And we played against Ilves one night, and I scored the overtime winner - and I sort of did a thing similar to when I slid across the ice in Edmonton:When I got there, they weren't a very good team; they hadn't won a game in a long time. When I got there, we started winning. It was a fun experience. And did you know that there are five million people in Finland, and there are five million saunas there? That's their thing. Chicken wings and sauna parties.On finishing his playing career with the Belfast Giants of the British Elite Ice Hockey League:Obviously the hockey there isn't the greatest - I think it's the 15th-best league in the world. But more importantly, the life experience was amazing. The history of the UK, the history of Europe ... I was able to do a bit of traveling. And the people were absolutely incredible.Our games were pretty close to being sold out every night, so that was fun, to play in front of fans like that. It was a really cool experience. And we played a stone's throw away from where they built the Titanic, which was awesome. We played at the Odyssey Arena, and right across the street is where they built the Titanic.I was impressed with the passion and the knowledge that the fans have. And I guess that league has existed since World War II. A lot of the Canadian soldiers married British girls and ended up living over there, and they started playing hockey, and created the league that's in existence right now.On playing for a loaded Flames team that won the Stanley Cup in 1989:You could just go from top to bottom on that roster ... what an amazing team, and an amazing group of guys. For a young player like me, I don't think I could have been mentored by a better group of guys like that.I loved playing with Doug Gilmour; my one and only 50-goal season I had was with him. Then the next year, I think I had 32 goals at Christmas, and then they traded him to the Leafs, and I ended up scoring only eight goals the rest of the season. (laughs)On the only time he tried to set a personal milestone:One year, I had 190 penalty minutes going into the last game. And I tried to get the ref to throw me out of the game so I could get to 200 - and he absolutely refused to do that. (laughs) I tried my hardest. I called him pretty much every name in the book, and nope. I wasn't getting thrown out.On planning for life after hockey:When I retired from the game, all had was a Grade 12 diploma from Vanier Collegiate in Moose Jaw, Sask. I basically had no clue what the rest of my life was going to look like. I knew I had more than half my life left to live.So I had been retired for a few years when I ran into an old media guy who covered the Flames when I played there. He asks me what I'm doing; I say, "Nothing." We go back and forth with small talk, and at the end of the conversation I say, "Hey, do you know anyone who would be interested in doing a book with me?"He said, "Funny you should ask; my wife's a writer." And so I asked him to set up a meeting, and three days after that conversation, I met with his wife. And three days after that, we started writing "Playing With Fire."The process of writing that book and going out on that book tour really changed my life, gave me purpose and gave me a whole new outlook. I realized that I could help people who had had similar experiences as myself - and since 2009, when the book came out, I haven't stopped. I'm a motivational speaker now, I'm an author.If you would have told me 20 years ago when I was a player that this would be my post-career job, I would have said you were crazy. But it has been amazing - and I'm truly grateful that I get a chance to help people and change their lives.On how he views his hockey career 15 years after retiring from the NHL:I truly believe that I played in the greatest era of superstars that we'll ever see in the NHL. The names that come to mind are Gretzky and Messier and Lemieux and Sakic and Yzerman ... the list goes on and on and on. I played with Joe Nieuwendyk, Doug Gilmour, Lanny McDonald, Hakan Loob, Al MacInnis, Mike Vernon, and Gary Suter.Our era was just full of incredible hockey players. It was fun to play against those guys. It made me a better player, it made me have to elevate my game in order to compete at the same level they were competing at. I have a tremendous amount of respect for our era, and the amazing, talented people that played at that time.I don't have a whole lot of regrets. I believe everything happens for a reason. I had an amazing career, played with a lot of incredible guys, and had lots of winning experiences. I don't think I would change anything about my life.With where I'm at today, and with all the things I've been able to overcome, and to take all that experience - good, bad, or indifferent - and be able to reach out to people and touch them on a spiritual level is pretty cool stuff.__________Rapid FireBest player he ever played with: Wayne GretzkyFavorite coach of all time: Terry CrispFavorite visiting arena: All the Original Six arenas__________Fact FileBorn: June 29, 1968, Oxbow, SKDrafted: Eighth round (166th overall), 1987, Calgary FlamesTeams: Calgary Flames (1988-99), Colorado Avalanche (1999), New York Rangers (1999-2002), Chicago Blackhawks (2002-03)Awards: Second-Team All-Star (1994-95), Stanley Cup (1988-89)STATSGPGAPPIMRegular Season108445563310881840Playoffs77344579116(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Other entries in this series:

A hot start to the 2017-18 season could pay off for Doug Armstrong in a big way.The St. Louis Blues general manager is in talks with owner Tom Stillman about a contract extension, Stillman told Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic.The news comes with the Blues jumping out to a 17-8-2 start to the season, which has them just two points behind the Winnipeg Jets and the Tampa Bay Lightning for the top spot in the league.Armstrong pulled off one of the biggest trades of the offseason when he brought Brayden Schenn to St. Louis. The move is paying dividends for the Blues, as Schenn has 30 points in 27 games this year.The general manager's current five-year contract expires at the end of this season.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The acquisition of Kyle Turris is paying off for the Nashville Predators.The center has found a home on a line with Craig Smith and Kevin Fiala, and the trio combined for three goals and four assists in Nashville's 5-3 win over the Bruins on Monday.Since Turris was acquired by the Predators in a three-team trade with the Senators and Avalanche on Nov. 5, the line has combined for 32 points in 12 games (13 goals, 19 assists). Nashville owns a 9-2-1 record in those contests.Turris has contributed 10 of those points, recording two goals and eight assists.Meanwhile, in Ottawa, the Senators have gone 3-7-1 since the trade while Turris' replacement, Matt Duchene, has recorded one goal and one assist in 11 games.The win over Boston pushed the defending Western Conference champions to 17-7-3, one point back of the Lightning and Jets for first overall in the league standings.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Finally.For the first time since Nov. 9, the Philadelphia Flyers found the win column, earning a 5-2 decision over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night and snapping a 10-game losing streak in the process.Philly's long-awaited victory was sparked by a three-goal outburst in a 71-second span in the second period, as well as a 43-save performance from goaltender Brian Elliott.With things now pointed in the right direction, the Flyers will look to start a new streak of the right nature Wednesday in Edmonton.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Peter DeBoer did not mince words when asked about the Washington Capitals' response to Joe Thornton's hit on T.J. Oshie.The San Jose Sharks head coach was noticeably upset about Capitals forward Tom Wilson taking on Thornton in a fight early in the third period Monday, a bout that was clearly a response to the incident involving Oshie late in the second frame."If someone would have grabbed Joe in the heat of the moment after the play because they thought a liberty was taken, then I've got no problem with that," DeBoer told reporters postgame, according to NBC Sports California. "To go into the dressing room, think about it, come out in the first shift, and do that premeditated crap is just garbage."Thornton caught Oshie with a hit to the head along the boards, and the Capitals winger was later ruled out for the rest of the game with what the club would only call an "upper-body" injury.Wilson and Thornton were both assessed fighting majors. The Sharks veteran wasn't penalized for the original incident.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With fans calling for his ouster amid a 10-game losing streak, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall sayshead coach Dave Hakstol isn't going anywhere."Dave Hakstol is our coach and he will remain our coach. Period," Hextall said, according to Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer. "I've said it over and over, and I'm not going to say it again."After a strong start to the season, the Flyers' double-digit losing streak has spurred a free fall to last place in the Metropolitan Division, prompting plenty of speculation surrounding Hakstol's job security.Entering Monday, Philadelphia ranked 26th in the NHL with 70 goals for. Since a 10-game winning streak last season, the Flyers have won just 28 of 76 contests.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo exited Monday's contest with the New York Islanders early in the second period after suffering an apparent leg injury on a non-contact play.Luongo stuck out his right pad to make a save, and immediately fell to the ice. He was helped off by Panthers' trainers, and was unable to apply any pressure on his leg.Following the game, Florida head coach Bob Boughner didn't have any details on the injury, and said his veteran netminder will be further evaluated Tuesday.The 38-year-old has a record of 6-6-1 this season to go with a .928 save percentage. He was placed on injured reserve in October with a hand problem, and was shut down late last season to undergo hip surgery.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Emerald City has taken a significant step toward securing potential NHL and NBA franchises in the future.Seattle City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with Tim Leiweke's Oak View Group for the proposed $600-million, privately financed redevelopment of KeyArena.

It's that time of year again.USA Hockey will unveil its preliminary roster for the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship on Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET on NHL Network, the governing body for American hockey announced Monday.Canada's preliminary roster for the tournament will be revealed Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET, Hockey Canada said in a press release. About 30 players will be chosen to take part in the Canadian squad's final selection camp in St. Catharines, Ontario, which begins one week from Monday.The U.S. will play pre-tournament games against Belarus and Sweden in Jamestown, N.Y., and Erie, Penn., on Dec. 20 and 22, respectively.The 2018 World Junior Hockey Championship will begin on Dec. 26 and run through Jan. 5, 2018, in Buffalo.Canada and the United States will face off in the first-ever outdoor game at a top-level IIHF world championship when they play a preliminary-round game on Dec. 29 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, N.Y., home of the NFL's Buffalo Bills.The United States defeated Canada for gold at the last tournament, prevailing 5-4 in a shootout in Montreal.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A timely trade saved the Ottawa Senators' season a year ago.Last November, Senators general manager Pierre Dorion sent a late pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for fill-in goaltender Mike Condon, a necessary move with starter Craig Anderson away on a leave of absence.The deal ultimately proved to save the Senators' season, as Condon provided stability between the pipes and an impressive 19-14-6 showing in 40 games.Three months later, Anderson rejoined the Senators, claiming a shutout in his first game back, and marking the first of many top performances in what became one of his best seasons since coming to Ottawa in 2011.Together, Anderson and Condon were key pieces in helping the Senators claim second place in the Atlantic Division, and later a trip to the conference finals. It was the Senators' finest season in a decade.Turn the page to this season and everything has changed.After owning the NHL's eighth-best save percentage a year ago, the tandem of Condon and Anderson has tumbled down the charts in 2017-18, currently sitting 29th league-wide with an ugly .893 save rate that stands ahead of only the Edmonton Oilers (.891) and Buffalo Sabres (.888).While the latest criticism on the slumping Senators has been directed toward the team's poor rhythm following the addition of center Matt Duchene from the Colorado Avalanche - the Senators have won just three of 11 games since his acquisition - Ottawa's inability to keep pucks out of its own net has been a bigger issue.That point was no more evident than in a pair of weekend outings that saw the Senators allow 10 goals in two games, in which both Anderson and Condon received a start but neither finished the night.The Senators came away with a win in one of the affairs, but the performances were certainly cause for concern. In all, Condon saw 57 minutes of ice time over the weekend, stopping just 37 of the 41 pucks directed toward his cage. Anderson was hardly any better, as five of 45 shots found their way through in just under 62 minutes.As it stands, Ottawa has dipped five points from a playoff position, a trend that will only continue without shored-up performances from the Senators' formerly great goaltending duo.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Blake Wheeler, Carey Price, and Radek Faksa have earned the NHL's three stars of the week.Wheeler received first-star honors after he wrapped the week with two goals and eight assists in four appearances. That included three separate three-point nights by the Winnipeg Jets captain. Wheeler sits fourth in NHL scoring with 35 points in 27 games.As second star of the week, Price has made up for lost time since returning from injury, winning all four games last week. The Montreal Canadiens netminder posted a 1.50 GAA and .950 save percentage over the stretch. Price currently owns a five-game win streak.Faksa was named third star after he tallied five goals and added two assists in his last four outings. That performance saw the Dallas Stars forward notch his first career hat trick against the Vegas Golden Knights. Faksa has collected 16 points in 26 games this season.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Islanders are all in on Belmont Park.In September, the Islanders submitted a proposal to build an arena at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., and the club remains hopeful that the bid will be approved."We think we have something that really will galvanize the community in a very positive way," Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky told Jim Baumbach of Newsday. "It will galvanize the fan base and we think it's a tremendous opportunity for the Long Island area to have a world-class, really state-of-the-art arena."The Islanders have spent the past three seasons at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, a 2012-built facility that was originally designed for the NBA's Nets, meaning great views for basketball fans but poor sight lines on hockey nights.The Islanders moved to Brooklyn after playing out of the antiquated Nassau Coliseum since 1972. While issues have occurred at the Barclays Center, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has ruled out a return to Long Island.The Islanders can end their current lease agreement as soon as this offseason, while the Barclays Center has the same option following the 2018-19 campaign.As for Belmont Park, the Islanders aren't the only team wanting to build a new stadium at the site. There is also interest from the New York City FC, a Major League Soccer club partially owned by MLB's Yankees.There is no timeline for when the Belmont Park proposal will be approved, but Islanders ownership remains hopeful. Ledecky also added a "Plan B" isn't in place should the Belmont Park plan be unsuccessful, but noted ownership has no intention of leaving New York."We want to be crystal clear that we love New York and we love the metro New York area," Ledecky said. "We want to stay in the New York area and Belmont Park is the place for us."In February, Connecticut governor Dannel Malloy invited the Islanders to use the XL Center as a temporary, or even permanent, home. The XL Center is owned by the City of Hartford and is the former home of the since-relocated Whalers.Where the Islanders ultimately play could also be a significant factor in the future plans of captain John Tavares, who can become an unrestricted free agent in July.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kyle Okposo wasn't mincing words when asked what message was being sent to the Buffalo Sabres' dressing room after veteran winger Matt Moulson was placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment Monday."Get your sh-- together," he said, per John Vogl of the Buffalo News.The move comes with the Sabres mired in a four-game losing streak, during which they've scored one goal."We've got to win some games," Okposo added. "That's what happens in the business. If you don't win games, if you don't have results, good people pay the price for it."Myself included, I've got to pick my game up. Everybody's got to pick their games up. We've got to find ways to win."Moulson is making $5 million per season and had failed to record a point in 14 games this season. Okposo, who carries a $6-million cap hit through 2022-23, has chipped in only three goals and eight assists in 25 appearances.As a team, the Sabres have dropped to 31st under first-year general manager Jason Botteril and rookie head coach Phil Housley.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Inquiring minds want to know.Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill has been a popular man in recent days, fielding calls of interest on goaltenders Robin Lehner and Chad Johnson, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.It's been another poor season in Buffalo, as the Sabres have scored just one goal in their past four outings and now sit dead last with 16 points in 27 games.Between the pipes, the performances have not been much better:Goalie GP Record SV% GAALehner205-12-2.9032.98Johnson111-5-2.8833.64Lehner, in particular, has had a disappointing season after last year's .920 save rate was a strong point on a bad Buffalo team. Acquired in 2015 by former Sabres GM Tim Murray, Lehner received a one-year extension from Botterill this offseason, seen as his opportunity to earn the starter's role.As for Johnson, the 31-year-old returned to Buffalo after a one-year stint with with the Calgary Flames. Johnson previously suited up for the Sabres during the 2015-16 campaign, in which he won 22 of 45 games.Both goaltenders come with high cap hits, with Lehner earning $4 million and Johnson taking home $2.5 million. Johnson is unrestricted at season's end, while Lehner will become a restricted free agent.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

There are plenty of reasons why the Winnipeg Jets are flying high these days, but perhaps none more important than their success on the power play.With a win over Ottawa on Sunday, Winnipeg moved into a tie with Tampa Bay for the most points in the NHL (38), and the two teams are rolling at an almost level clip with the man advantage - the Lightning enjoy a 27.8 percent success rate, while the Jets barely trail at 27.4.Winnipeg's opening goal Sunday against the Senators came on a power play less than three minutes into the first period, and served as the game-winner. It also demonstrated lethal passing and a finish that's becoming commonplace.Here's how it went down.The play began just inside the offensive zone, with Dustin Byfuglien (33) making a short pass to Mark Scheifele (55), who - with Ottawa's Cody Ceci (5) in his face - sent a cross-ice pass to Blake Wheeler (26).Wheeler and Byfuglien then went to work at the top of the zone, spurred by a short chip pass from the former to the latter with Tom Pyatt (10) aggressively tracking both players.Byfuglien actually had to take the pass off his skate as Pyatt turned his focus from Wheeler to the blue line.Able to gather the puck off his skate and maintain possession, Byfuglien held off Pyatt's dogged forecheck, kept the puck in the zone and got it back to Wheeler along the boards. Meanwhile, with all the Senators' defenders tuned in to that back-and-forth, Scheifele was sneaking toward the net.Wheeler quickly saw added pressure from Johnny Oduya (29), but neither he nor Pyatt could stop the winger from making a quick cross-ice pass to Scheifele, who still had not drawn Ottawa's attention.Here we note Scheifele was playing on his off wing, and received Wheeler's pass on his backhand rather than attempt a one-timer, giving goalie Mike Condon more time to get across the crease in an attempt to thwart a scoring opportunity.Still, Scheifele was able to get the puck to his forehand and fire it past Condon short-side.It should also be noted that Patrik Laine (29) was set up more in the middle of the ice throughout this play, thereby demanding a healthy measure of coverage due to his lethal shot and allowing Scheifele to remain largely unchecked.The full play can be seen here.The goal was Scheifele's 14th of the season, six of which have come on the power play. Wheeler added another assist later in the game to give him 13 power-play helpers, while eight of Byfuglien's 13 have also come on the man advantage.Interestingly, Scheifele's previous PPG came on a similar play against Minnesota on Nov. 27, but that time he was able to convert a Wheeler cross-ice pass with a one-timer past Alex Stalock.Having Scheifele set up in the left circle as a right-hand shot is clearly by design, and head coach Paul Maurice is being rewarded with regular production thanks to this type of deployment.(Images courtesy: NHL.com)Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NHL's last-place team is making a move.Buffalo Sabres forward Matt Moulson was placed on waivers Monday for the purpose of assignment, the club announced. Should he clear waivers, he'll be sent to the AHL's Rochester Americans.The veteran winger carries a $5-million cap hit and has yet to record a single point through 14 appearances this season. Signed to a five-year contract by previous general manager Tim Murray, Moulson remains under contract through the end of 2018-19.His deal includes a modified no-trade clause, meaning he can submit a list of 12 teams he'd agree to be sent to if there happened to be any interest.TSN's Darren Dreger reports there were efforts to make a trade:

theScore's NHL Power Rankings are published every other Monday. Our fifth installment is put together by editors Josh Wegman, Josh Gold-Smith, Flip Livingstone, and Cory Wilkins.1. Winnipeg Jets (17-6-4) ▲Previously 3rdWith a decisive 5-0 win over the Senators Sunday night, the Jets tied the Lightning for the most points in the league, but became the first team to surpass them in theScore's power rankings. They've received stellar goaltending, the defense has stayed healthy, and the offense is firing on all cylinders. It has all come together for the Jets. - Wegman2. Tampa Bay Lightning (18-6-2) ▼Previously 1stA 3-4 record in their last seven games saw the Lightning fall out of the top spot in the NHL standings, and more importantly, theScore's power rankings. No need to worry, Bolts fans, as the club has seemingly already guaranteed themselves home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs in a weak Atlantic Division. - Wegman3. Nashville Predators (16-7-3) ▲Previously 4thThe Predators are 9-2-1 since the Kyle Turris-Matt Duchene three-way trade. Their new center has racked up eight points in the 11 games he's played. - Wegman4. Los Angeles Kings (17-8-3) ▲(Photo courtesy: Action Images)Previously 10thThe Kings are proving to be one of the league's streakiest teams. After a blazing hot start, they lost seven of eight games, but have since bounced back by winning five in a row, including four straight on their most recent road trip. - Wegman5. Toronto Maple Leafs (17-10-1) ▼Previously 2ndThe Maple Leafs's potent offense is usually what drives the team, but Frederik Andersen with his 2.14 goals-against average and .938 save percentage in the month of November has helped the Buds remain in the top five. - Wegman6. New York Islanders (15-8-2)Previously 6thAt 3.72 goals per game, the Islanders boast the league's best offense. However, they'll need to find consistency in the crease if they're ever to be considered a true contender. - Wegman7. Columbus Blue Jackets (17-9-1)Previously 7thThe Blue Jackets sit atop the Metro Division, but it's worth noting that eight of their 17 wins have come in overtime or shootout. While grabbing the additional point in the extra frame is crucial, they'll have to start closing teams out in regulation to move up. - Wegman8. St. Louis Blues (17-8-2) ▼(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Previously 5thThe Blues are losers of three straight, moving them slightly down this list. With Jay Bouwmeester and Patrik Berglund both making their season debuts in the last six games, they should be trending upwards in no time. - Wegman9. San Jose Sharks (14-9-2) ▲Previously 15thThe Sharks shut out the Jets a couple of Saturdays ago, and lost narrowly to the Ducks and Golden Knights. Throw in an overtime win over the Coyotes on Sunday, and perhaps reports of their demise were premature. - Gold-Smith10. Washington Capitals (15-11-1) ▲Previously 18thBack-to-back victories over the high-flying Lightning and Leafs earned the Capitals some major credit, as did a win over the Blue Jackets Saturday. Washington could be on the verge of hitting its stride. - Gold-Smith11. Pittsburgh Penguins (15-10-3) ▲Previously 13thTristan Jarry has played well in relief of the injured Matt Murray, but he's only faced the struggling Sabres and the floundering Flyers since the Penguins' unquestioned starter got hurt. Let's see how he does against the Rangers, Islanders, and Leafs this week. - Gold-Smith12. Dallas Stars (16-10-1) ▲(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Previously 19thSweeping a home-and-home with the Blackhawks was a big statement for the Stars, who are beginning to look like the team many thought they'd be after making several significant offseason additions. - Gold-Smith13. Boston Bruins (12-8-4) ▲Previously 22ndTuukka Rask is back, and not a moment too soon for the Bruins, despite Anton Khudobin's strong play in his absence.Rask has won two of three contests since returning, including a shutout of the Flyers Saturday afternoon, and while he hasn't been this good all season, he does make Boston better when he's healthy. - Gold-Smith14. New York Rangers (14-10-2) ▲Previously 20thThe Blueshirts have reeled off four wins in the five games since our last edition of the rankings, and five victories in their last six contests overall. Are they turning the corner? - Gold-Smith15. Vegas Golden Knights (16-9-1) ▼Previously 8thThree straight losses before Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over Arizona suggest reality might be starting to set in for the Golden Knights. - Gold-Smith16. New Jersey Devils (15-7-4) ▼Previously 9thThe Devils are 4-2-1 since our last edition, and six of those seven games were decided by one-goal margins, but New Jersey was dismantled 5-0 by the lowly Coyotes Saturday night, and that just can't be ignored. - Gold-Smith17. Calgary Flames (14-11-1) ▼Previously 11thJust when you thought the Flames were starting to figure it out, they allow the offensively challenged Oilers to hang a seven-spot on them. Calgary needs to win with more consistency to be considered a real Cup threat. - Livingstone18. Montreal Canadiens (13-12-3) ▲(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Previously 29thDon't look now, but the Canadiens are racking up Ws. Carey Price is up to his usual tricks, the team is scoring goals in bunches, and general manager Marc Bergevin is temporarily fending off calls for his job. - Livingstone19. Chicago Blackhawks (12-10-5) ▼Previously 12thCorey Crawford going down with injury is the salt in the wound for a Blackhawks team looking like a shell of its former self. Patty Kane and Captain Serious can only carry a team so far on their own. - Livingstone20. Minnesota Wild (13-10-3) ▼Previously 17thTwo ugly losses followed by two big wins seems fitting for a Wild club struggling to string victories together. Allowing 26 goals over their last seven contests is also not a good look. - Livingstone21. Vancouver Canucks (13-10-4) ▲Previously 26thWe admit it, the Canucks are a lot better than we expected, as young guns Brock Boeser and Bo Horvat are making Vancouver a tough team to play against up front. A big home win Saturday over the Maple Leafs sees the Canucks on the come up. - Livingstone22. Edmonton Oilers (11-14-2) ▲(Photo courtesy: Action Images)Previously 28thA lot of Stanley Cup predictions have already been thrown out the window thanks to a shockingly bad start by the Oilers. Victories in three of their last four contests finally have Edmonton trending in the right direction, though. - Livingstone23. Anaheim Ducks (11-11-5) ▼Previously 16thThe Ducks have lost six of their last 10 games and continue to be plagued by injuries to key players. Thursday's band-aid acquisition of Adam Henrique should help in the short term, but Anaheim will need to get healthy, and quickly, if they want to hang with the big boys in the West. - Livingstone24. Colorado Avalanche (12-11-2) ▼Previously 23rdHuge props due if you were one of the (very) few who expected the Avalanche to take a step forward this year, as Colorado finds itself a .500 club. But, after last year's dumpster fire of a season, there really was no way but up. - Livingstone25. Ottawa Senators (9-10-6) ▼Previously 21stIt's still early, but the Senators don't look like the same team since the big trade to bring in center Matt Duchene from the Avalanche, having won just three of nine games. - Wilkins26. Arizona Coyotes (7-18-5) ▲(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Previously 30thThe Coyotes continue to find positives after a slow start to the season. The recent stretch saw new netminder Scott Wedgewood post a shutout against his former club, the Devils. - Wilkins27. Carolina Hurricanes (11-9-5) ▼Previously 24thMore was expected from the Hurricanes this season, but the team hasn't made much progress in recent weeks, winning just two of their last five. - Wilkins28. Florida Panthers (10-13-3) ▼Previously 25thWhile goaltender Roberto Luongo has been impressive - he owns a .928 save percentage on the season - the Panthers have been limited by their inability to find offense. - Wilkins29. Detroit Red Wings (10-12-5) ▼Previously 14thThe Red Wings were on the wrong side of an ugly 10-1 score against the Canadiens, marking the team's seventh-straight game without a win. - Wilkins30. Philadelphia Flyers (8-11-7) ▼(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Previously 27thThe temperature continues to be turned up on coach Dave Hakstol, as the Flyers are winless in 10, picking up just five loser points in the process. - Wilkins31. Buffalo Sabres (6-17-4)Previously 31stShut out three straight times and then mustering just one goal in their fourth outing, the Sabres are a better team on paper than they are on the ice. - WilkinsCopyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

No one has more helpers in the NHL than Blake Wheeler this season.The Winnipeg Jets forward scored a goal and assisted on three others as his club manhandled the Ottawa Senators 5-0 on Sunday.Wheeler moved past Steven Stamkos for the league assists lead with 28, compared to the Lightning star's 26, although Stamkos has played one fewer game.The Jets captain also moved into fourth among the NHL's points leaders, with 35 of those in 27 contests.Sunday's eruption was Wheeler's second straight game with at least three points, and the third time in the last four contests that he's done that.He collected three assists in a 7-4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, and had a goal and two assists in a 7-2 win shellacking of the Minnesota Wild last Monday.Wheeler's potent production could continue Tuesday, when the Jets battle the Detroit Red Wings, who are coming off an embarrassing 10-1 destruction at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

We're not sure what was better - Tyler Seguin's goal, or Alexander Radulov's reaction.Seguin opened the scoring in style for the Dallas Stars against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night, grabbing the puck at his own blue line, cruising into the attacking zone, making a nice move to evade Matt Nieto, and beating Jonathan Bernier on the backhand.Radulov was the first to celebrate with Seguin, taking his teammate down to the ice with a bear hug.Seguin appeared no worse for wear afterward, as he scored again with 50 seconds left in the opening period.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Anaheim Ducks may be flying under the radar right now, but come playoff time, they'll be a team absolutely nobody wants to face. If they can get there, that is.At this point, the Ducks sit three points back of a playoff spot after stumbling out of the gate with an 11-11-5 record. It's largely because their top two centers, and arguably their two best players - Ryan Getzlaf and Ryan Kesler - have played just six combined games due to injury.Furthermore, defensemen Hampus Lindholm, Cam Fowler, and Sami Vatanen have missed a combined 35 contests due to various ailments. The latter, of course, was traded to the New Jersey Devils on Thursday in exchange for center Adam Henrique in order to help replenish Anaheim's lost depth up the middle.While there's a strong argument to be made that Vatanen is the better player with a higher ceiling, Henrique makes a healthy Ducks roster one of the deepest in the entire NHL - and perhaps the best Anaheim roster since the days when Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger roamed the blue line.Here's a look at a projected healthy Ducks lineup, with asterisks attached to the players sidelined due to injury in the team's most recent game:LWCRWNick RitchieRyan Getzlaf*Corey PerryAndrew CoglianoRyan Kesler*Jakob Silfverberg*Ondrej KaseAdam HenriqueRickard Rakell*Joseph BlandisiAntoine VermettePatrick Eaves****Eaves has Guillain-Barre Syndrome and there is no timetable for his return.LDRDHampus LindholmJosh MansonCam FowlerBrandon MontourFrancois BeaucheminKevin BieksaGJohn GibsonRyan MillerOn paper, the Ducks have all the ingredients of a team that would be favored to win the Stanley Cup. They're strong down the middle, have scoring depth, feature a blend of mobility and physicality on the blue line, and employ a goaltender who's capable of stealing a series. Without the Henrique-for-Vatanen deal, however, they wouldn't check off all of these boxes.Henrique - who already has a goal and an assist in two games with the Ducks - now provides the same element that Nick Bonino gave the Penguins over the last two years: a third-line center who's good enough to exploit soft matchups.That's because Getzlaf will always draw opponents' top checking lines and D pairings, while Kesler will always play against top lines, which leaves Henrique - previously a top-two center - with the easiest matchups of his career. With Rickard Rakell (or Corey Perry) likely playing alongside him to offer balance, it could be one of the league's most productive third units.(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)The trade-off is that Anaheim must now rely more heavily on Brandon Montour to fill Vatanen's shoes. But in many ways, Montour is a younger, better version of Vatanen. While he's not the biggest defender, he's a puck-moving, right-handed-shooting offensive blue-liner who can quarterback a power play.Montour already has 14 points in 26 games - good for third on the Ducks - while Vatanen has gotten off to a slow start with just four points in 17 contests. It's possible Montour could flourish even further with an increased role.Given the hole the Ducks have dug themselves, it's unlikely they'll finish as one of the top seeds in the Western Conference this season. Instead, they'll most likely have to make the playoffs as a wild-card team - something that would give them an underdog mentality that could catapult them all the way to the Stanley Cup title.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz purchased the most expensive house sold in the history of Los Angeles real estate, according to TMZ Sports.The billionaire reportedly spent $120 million on the 20,000 square foot, six-acre Malibu estate. Katz had previously been leasing the house for $750,000 per month.Here's a look at the unreal mansion:The aerial view of the property.Nothing like doing laps in a 168-foot swimming pool (the longest in California) to get your day started.A pretty decent view to wake up to.The only TV in the world where you can actually see Connor McDavid's facial hair, probably.There's a good chance this room smells of rich mahogany.(Photos courtesy Kurt Rappaport, via TMZ Sports)Largely due to his success in the pharmacy business, Katz has a net worth of $2.9 billion, per Forbes, so forking out $120 million for a home all of a sudden doesn't seem so crazy.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With five wins in seven days, the Montreal Canadiens are the hottest team in the NHL. And a big reason for that has been the return of all-world netminder Carey Price.While we give the fans in the La Belle Province a minute to contain their excitement, here's an opportunity to weigh in on one of the bigger burning questions currently being debated in hockey circlesNow that Price is back and fully healthy, are the Canadiens a playoff threat?Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Brandon Davidson is headed back to Edmonton.The veteran defenseman was claimed off waivers by the Oilers on Sunday, the team announced Sunday.Davidson was waived by the Montreal Canadiens after they were unsuccessful in finding a trade for the blue-liner.The 26-year-old spent the first three years of his NHL career in Edmonton prior to a February trade that sent him to the Canadiens for forward David Desharnais.Davidson has picked up one assist in 13 appearances this season.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Mike Keenan is suddenly in need of a job.The legendary NHL bench boss, who has spent the past four seasons in the KHL, was dismissed by the Kunlun Red Star late Saturday.The Red Star have won 11 of 37 games this season.Keenan originally held both titles as general manager and head coach, but was relieved of his GM duties Tuesday. Keenan will remain with the team in an advisory role.It was Keenan's first year with the Beijing-based team. He spent the past three campaigns with the KHL's Magnitogorsk Metallurg, with whom he won the league championship in 2014.Keenan last coached in the NHL in 2009 with the Calgary Flames. The 1985 Jack Adams winner ranks ninth all-time with 672 NHL victories.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Edmonton Oilers were on cruise control in their Saturday night game versus the rival Calgary Flames, holding a 6-1 lead in the third period. Then, things got interesting.The Flames countered with four unanswered goals in the third period, closing the gap to 6-5. The near-comeback was highlighted by Sam Bennett's second goal of the game, in which he was able to walk in alone after defenseman Kris Russell blew a tire. Yes, the same Kris Russell who infamously scored on his own net to cost the Oilers Thursday's contest against the Maple Leafs.However, in a bit of irony, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was credited for Edmonton's game-sealing seventh goal, which Flames defenseman T.J. Brodie put into his own net.A blown victory for the Oilers would have capped a disastrous week, in what has been a nightmare of a season.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.