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Senators land Burrows from Canucks, reportedly sign him to 2-year deal
The Ottawa Senators have acquired veteran winger Alex Burrows from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward prospect Jonathan Dahlen, the clubs confirmed Monday.Burrows surrendered his no-trade protection with the Canucks to facilitate the deal, but also apparently forfeited his opportunity to test the open market in unrestricted free agency this summer.Sportsnet's Dan Murphy reports that Burrows has agreed to a two-year, $5-million extension to remain with Ottawa beyond the stretch drive.Burrows has nine goals, 20 points, and has fired 114 shots in 55 games this season.It's expected the Senators will formally announce the extension Tuesday.Dahlen, a 19-year-old pivot, was chosen in the second round, 42nd overall by the Senators last summer. His stock as been on the rise while scoring at close to a point-per-game pace with Timra IK of Sweden's second division.Canucks general manager Jim Benning said this about Dahlen's abilities, via the team's official website:
Lightning trade Boyle to Maple Leafs for 2nd-round pick, Froese
The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded Brian Boyle to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Byron Froese and a second-round draft pick in 2017.
Canucks' Tanev thought he broke jaw prior to mumps diagnosis
Mumps don't seem fun.Defenseman Chris Tanev is one of several Vancouver Canucks to fall prey to the virus in recent days. Prior to learning of the diagnosis, he had another ailment in mind.
Wild trade Pulkkinen to Coyotes for future considerations
The Arizona Coyotes are the latest team to take a flyer on Teemu Pulkkinen.He was acquired from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for future considerations, the clubs announced Monday.The 25-year-old forward cleared waivers earlier Monday for the second time since he was claimed off the wire from the Detroit Red Wings in October.He's a proven AHL goal-scorer, with 18 in 47 games for the Iowa Wild this season and back-to-back 30-plus goal campaigns with the Grand Rapids Griffins in 2013-14 and 2014-15, but he has yet to stick at the NHL level.Pulkkinen scored once in nine games with the Wild. He was a fourth-round pick of the Red Wings in 2010.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Bishop dons Lightning mask for 1st practice with Kings
Well, this looks weird.Ben Bishop represented both his former and new teams Monday, joining the Los Angeles Kings for the morning skate while wearing his Tampa Bay Lightning mask.
NHL betting cheat sheet and odds: Matthews takes Tinseltown
Covers.com is the biggest and best source for sports betting information, providing unrivaled and original content sports bettors cannot live without.Our Covers NHL cheat sheet breaks down the best NHL betting notes so you can handicap the week like a pro, including the Toronto Maple Leafs' young superstar Auston Matthews who makes his first visit to Los Angeles.Hello, HanzalMinnesota has made a splash ahead of the NHL trade deadline, and Wild fans will get their first look at the new acquisition as Martin Hanzal is expected to make his debut Monday night against visiting Los Angeles. Hanzal, who was acquired from Arizona over the weekend, should bolster the Wild's offense after recording 16 goals and 10 assists in 51 games with the Coyotes.But it isn't like Minnesota needed much help: the Wild enter the week with the best record in the West, and have scored more goals (195) than any other team in the conference. That has helped Minnesota to a 30-21-8 O/U mark for the season.Matthews Takes TinseltownToronto rookie phenom Auston Matthews makes his first career visit to Los Angeles as the Maple Leafs continue their West Coast swing Thursday night against the Kings. The Arizona native reached the 30-goal plateau in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens, making him just the third Leafs rookie to do so.Toronto has benefited greatly from Matthews' recent scoring barrage, having earned a point in 12 straight games (10-0-2) in which the No. 1 pick has lit the lamp. But he could find the sledding tough against a Los Angeles team allowing the fifth-fewest goals per game in the league (2.43).Tennessee Shootout?Two of February's highest-scoring teams do battle in a Saturday night Central Division showdown as the Nashville Predators host the Chicago Blackhawks. Coming into the week, no team in the NHL has been more prolific this month than the 'Hawks, who have racked up 44 goals through 10 February games while going 9-1-0 over that stretch.But they'll meet their match in the Predators, who have scored 43 goals in 12 games this month en route to a 7-4-1 record. The teams are 2-0-2 O/U through four meetings this season, with the Blackhawks having won three of the four games.Injury Updates* A debilitating mumps outbreak has decimated the Vancouver Canucks' dressing room - and it is having a predictably damaging impact on the team's flickering playoff chances. The Canucks come into the week having dropped back-to-back games and nine of their last 12, and have been outscored 36-24 in February.* The Winnipeg Jets are down three starting defensemen, and it has certainly showed. Joining Tyler Myers (lower body) and Tobias Enstrom (lower body) on the sidelines is Jacob Trouba, who will serve the second game of a two-game suspension this week against Minnesota. The Jets have struggled in February, allowing a whopping 3.50 goals per game.Player Notes* It has been a rough year for Jamie Benn and the rest of the Dallas Stars, but the team's scoring leader has caught fire in February, scoring seven goals and adding eight assists in 11 games. He ranks third in points for the month entering Monday, and has helped the Stars lead the league in scoring for the month at 3.73 goals per game.* Chicago Blackhawks star Jonathan Toews is coming off one of the most sensational weeks of his career. Toews had four goals and five assists in three Chicago victories last week, and leads the league with 18 points this month. Teammate Patrick Kane has also had a hot February with nine goals and seven assists in 10 games.* Nobody can blame Max Pacioretty for the Montreal Canadiens' offensive struggles this month. Pacioretty has been in on 11 of the Canadiens' 16 goals in February, scoring five times and adding six assists. Forward Alex Galchenyuk and defenseman Andrei Markov are the only other Montreal players with five points in February.Stanley Cup Futures* That red-hot February has surged the Blackhawks into contender range, at least from an odds standpoint. According to Sports Interaction, the Blackhawks are now +800 to hoist the Stanley Cup this June, second only to the Minnesota Wild among Western Conference teams. Chicago trails Minnesota by one point in the standings.* It will be interesting to see how the acquisition of netminder Ben Bishop will help the Kings in their quest for a third Stanley Cup championship in six seasons. Los Angeles, which acquired Bishop from the Tampa Bay Lightning over the weekend to provide relief for recently returned starter Jonathan Quick, comes into the week with +2,500 Stanley Cup odds.* Vancouver was a longshot even before its mumps outbreak - and now, only the hardiest bettors would dare put money on the Canucks to win it all. They're at an astronomical +15,000 to secure their first Stanley Cup championship this season - and even that might be generous, with 10 players on the injury report as of Monday.Over/Under Trends* Tight, low-scoring games have become the norm for the Ottawa Senators, who have played to the Under in eight of their last nine coming into the week. The Senators been one of the strongest Under plays in the league at 23-35-2 O/U for the season, including a remarkable 10-21-1 at home.* Referee Ghislain Hebert has been an Over magnet so far this season. Games he has worked have gone 34-24 O/U for a net Over profit of +1,016; Brad Watson is second among referees at +967, while Jean Hebert comes into the week ranked third at +888. Wes McCauley is ranked last at -1,512 in relation to the Over.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Devils' Quincey anticipating trade after being removed from lineup
Nothing is imminent, but Kyle Quincey appears to be bracing for a move.The New Jersey Devils defenseman will be held out of the lineup for Monday's game against Montreal, and is talking like a player who knows general manager Ray Shero is looking to trade him prior to Wednesday's 3 p.m. ET deadline.
3 players delivering in high-stakes moments this season
Every point matters.That's clear in today's NHL, where all but a few teams remain within striking distance of a playoff spot.As such, here are three players you want on the roster when the stakes are highest.Vanek at the shootoutIf you want to win a shootout, you call on Thomas Vanek.That's what the Detroit Red Wings have discovered, at any rate.In five shootout attempts this season, Vanek has made good on each; only teammate Henrik Zetterberg comes close to matching that success rate, going three-for-three in the game-deciding skills competition.While the extra points earned won't do much for a Detroit team about to miss the playoffs for the first time since 1991, Vanek's shootout mastery may come in handy for teams down the stretch, should he indeed be moved prior to the March 1 trade deadline.Jeff 'The Fourth Period' CarterForget the shootout, though. It is, in truth, a bit of a crapshoot.Where players really rise to the occasion is in actual play, or, in the case of regular-season overtime sessions, at three-on-three. And this season, nobody has risen to the occasion quite like Jeff Carter of the Los Angeles Kings.Carter ranks second in the NHL this season with 30 goals, four of which have come in overtime, the most among any player. He has an additional five game-winning goals, but it's the overtime ones which are most clutch, seeing as there's no coming back from the opposition at that point.If the Kings can squeak into the playoffs, this propensity of delivering when the stakes are highest could come in quite handy indeed.Matthews quick out the gateChasing hockey is losing hockey, as the saying goes.Scoring the game's opening goal, then, is of utmost importance, and no player has recorded more this season than Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs.Eleven of the rookie sensation's 30 goals have been the first goals scored in a game, with Sidney Crosby (10), Cam Atkinson, P.A. Parenteau, and Jonathan Toews rounding out the top five with eight apiece.And when the Maple Leafs score first, their record is 23-5-7; those 23 wins are good for a share of eight-most among the 30 NHL teams.On top of that, another six of Matthews' goals have come with the score tied, ranking him high in that category as well.
Forsberg named NHL's 1st star after historic week
It's hardly a surprise, but there's little doubt Filip Forsberg deserves this honor.The Nashville Predators forward was named the NHL's first star of the week Monday after becoming the first player in franchise history to score eight goals in a span of four consecutive games.He collected a hat trick in a loss to the Calgary Flames and then racked up another three-goal effort in a win over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, adding single-goal performances on Saturday and Sunday against the Washington Capitals and Edmonton Oilers, respectively.Jonathan Toews was named second star of the week for compiling nine points in three games, all victories for his Chicago Blackhawks. More than half of that production came in Tuesday's victory over the Minnesota Wild, in which the Blackhawks captain tied career highs with a hat trick and five points.Johnny Gaudreau was named third star of the week for posting eight points in four consecutive road wins for the Flames. He chipped in four assists against the Predators on Tuesday and book-ended his week with a two-goal, three-point night against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
No market for goalies? Kings only team to make offer for Bishop, says Yzerman
It appears as though Steve Yzerman's options were limited when it came to Ben Bishop.The Tampa Bay Lightning general manager addressed the media Monday after sending the goalie to the Los Angeles Kings the night before, and said potential suitors weren't exactly lining up for Bishop's services.
The Noise: Grading the 4 GMs who swung deals Sunday
theScore's new series, "The Noise," is published every Monday. It kicks off each week with a quick look at teams or players making headlines, good or bad.John Chayka, Arizona CoyotesMost of the reaction to Sunday night's pair of trades involved questioning the general managers, but the loot garnered by Chayka in the Martin Hanzal deal can't be criticized.The Arizona Coyotes general manager didn't get what he originally wanted - first reportedly seeking a young NHL-caliber center and later asking the Montreal Canadiens for prospect Michael McCarron and two picks - but he still made out very well.The Coyotes got a first-round pick this year, a second-rounder next year, and a conditional 2019 fourth-round selection for Hanzal, forward Ryan White, and a fourth-rounder in June.It came less than a week after Chayka flipped another pending unrestricted free agent, Michael Stone, to the Calgary Flames for a pair of picks, and the Hanzal haul is more than enough for a rental who, despite a well-timed offensive surge, hasn't been able to stay healthy or produce consistently for years.Grade: AChuck Fletcher, Minnesota WildFletcher believes he got "the top rental forward on the market," and while that may be true, it doesn't justify the price he paid.The Wild GM gave up two high picks and another that could become a high pick because the 2019 conditional fourth-rounder gets upgraded one round for each playoff series Minnesota wins this spring (maxing out after two).Hanzal certainly brings some stability to the Wild down the middle. He's a dependable two-way player and his cap hit is more than affordable while he's on Minnesota's books, but his future beyond this season is up in the air.The Wild are going for it, as they should, and they didn't have to part with a top prospect. But that doesn't mean it was a good idea to surrender three picks, including a first-rounder, for a streaky third-liner they might only have for a couple of months.Grade: C-Dean Lombardi, Los Angeles KingsThe prevailing sentiment following the Ben Bishop trade was, "What is Dean Lombardi doing?"The GM answered that collective thought by insisting the deal was not merely "an insurance policy" for Jonathan Quick, who returned Sunday for his first action since he aggravated a groin injury in the season opener.Los Angeles didn't give up a whole lot - veteran goaltender Peter Budaj, defensive prospect Erik Cernak, a seventh-round pick, and a conditional selection for Bishop and a fifth-rounder - and nor should they have, considering the former Lightning netminder is a pending UFA.While the move was unconventional and puzzling on the surface, it does make some sense when you consider the concern over Quick's tender groin and the relatively low cost paid to secure Bishop's services.Lombardi certainly solidified the Kings' goaltending with the move, but whether Bishop will be amenable to serving as a "1B" to Quick's "1A" remains to be seen.Grade: C+Steve Yzerman, Tampa Bay LightningIt's hard not to be sympathetic toward Yzerman, who had several things working against him as he tried to maximize his return for Bishop.You're never going to get full value for a rental player (unless you're Chayka, apparently), and every NHL GM knew the Lightning were trying to steer clear of a major cap crunch.
Red Wings sign Nick Jensen to 2-year, $1.625M contract extension
The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Nick Jensen to a two-year contract extension.The deal is worth $800,000 next season and $825,000 in 2018-19 for a total of $1.625 million, according to Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.The 26-year-old was drafted in the fifth round of the 2009 NHL Draft by the Red Wings, and made his NHL debut earlier this season.In 27 games, he's recorded three goals and five assists with a Corsi rating of 51 in five-on-five play.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Flyers' Manning suspended 2 games for interference on Penguins' Guentzel
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Brandon Manning has been suspended two games for interference on Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced.(Video courtesy: NHL.com)As the video shows, Manning delivered a high and forceful hit that made substantial head contact well after Guentzel had moved the puck. The combination of the lateness of the hit and the significant head contact administered as a result warranted a two-game ban in the eyes of the NHL.No penalty was called on the play, and Guentzel did not appear to suffer any injury.This is the first suspension of Manning's career.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Subban to receive meritorious service award from Canada's Governor General
Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban will receive a meritorious service decoration from the Governor General of Canada during a ceremony in Montreal on Wednesday.The ceremony will take place at the P.K. Subban Atrium of the Montreal Children’s Hospital.The award was established to recognize role models who “respond to a particular challenge faced by a community,” according to The Montreal Gazette.
Lombardi insists Bishop acquisition isn't an insurance policy
Dean Lombardi says he didn't merely trade for Ben Bishop as a precaution.The Los Angeles Kings general manager downplayed the notion that he only acquired the goaltender from the Tampa Bay Lightning as a literal backup plan in case longtime Kings starter Jonathan Quick can't regain his pre-injury form or shoulder his historically heavy workload."(Bishop) was the number one target that we felt that this is not an insurance policy," Lombardi told reporters Sunday, according to FOX Sports West's Jon Rosen.The Kings landed the 2016 Vezina Trophy nominee and a fifth-round pick Sunday in exchange for veteran goalie Peter Budaj, defensive prospect Erik Cernak, a seventh-round selection, and a conditional pick.Lombardi insisted Bishop is going to get opportunities with his new club."No, no. He needs to play, and ... we looked at the schedule here, preferably I would’ve been able to do this deal two weeks ago, but this is just the way trade deadline deals seem to work," the GM said.Quick played his first game Sunday since re-injuring his groin in the season opener, and Lombardi said the deal that followed that contest allows the Kings to go into the stretch drive with two starting netminders."Best case scenario, assuming Jon is at the top of his game, what’s the best number of games to play him? And we had sketched that out, and said, ‘you know what? It makes a lot of sense for him, but we better get essentially another number one."It's a way that we think can make sure that Jon is broken in properly … and makes sure we’re in position here to win every game, because every game down the stretch here is critical. Let’s face it, there’s not a lot of room here for error, and we just want to take that out of the equation by making sure that we have a number one goalie in there every night.”Bishop and Quick played together for the United States at the World Cup of Hockey last fall, a team of which Lombardi was the architect, and one that ultimately underachieved. They'll surely be hoping the Kings don't suffer the same fate.Los Angeles sits three points behind the St. Louis Blues for the second Western Conference wild-card spot with 21 games to go.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Yzerman: Decision to trade Bishop 'based on the salary cap'
The writing was on the wall when Andrei Vasilevskiy was signed to a three-year contract extension last summer.That decision was made with the knowledge that Ben Bishop was set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2017, and that the Tampa Bay Lightning would likely be unable to re-sign the goalie who's been key to their success in recent years.Thus, Bishop was dealt to the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, with veteran Peter Budaj coming back in return as a cheaper but still very effective option in net.Related: Lightning trade Ben Bishop to Kings"(Bishop's) been a major part of the success we've had in the last three years and helping us go on long playoff runs, as important to our team as any other player," Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman said, according to the team's website."In the business now in hockey, you have to make some decisions based on the salary cap."Budaj posted a record of 27-20-3 with a .917 save percentage while filling in for Jonathan Quick this season. The 34-year-old is playing on a one-year deal, but could be retained on the cheap if all goes well."In moving Ben, we needed a good backup - somebody to help out Vasilevskiy. (Budaj's) done a great job filling in for Quick," Yzerman said. "We want somebody experienced playing with Vasilevskiy, but we also wanted to bring in somebody that can help us win games and get us into the playoffs."Tampa Bay was also able to add defensive prospect Erik Cernak in the deal, as well as a seventh-round pick and a conditional pick (both in the 2017 draft).Altogether, not a bad haul for a player who would have left via free agency or the expansion draft at season's end.Yzerman can now focus on helping the team get back to the playoffs while also having to contend with soon-to-be restricted free-agent forwards Jonathan Drouin, Tyler Johnson, and Ondrej Palat.Bishop, meanwhile, will try to keep his stock high while splitting time with Quick, keeping a view on winning a Stanley Cup in Los Angeles and signing a lucrative contract in the offseason.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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Senators score important win over Panthers behind Anderson's 37 saves
SUNRISE, Fla. - Kyle Turris scored the tiebreaking goal in the second period and Craig Anderson stopped 37 shots to lift the Ottawa Senators over the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Sunday night.Zack Smith had an early short-handed goal for the Senators, who have won four of six.Jonathan Marchessault scored for Florida, and James Reimer made 31 saves. The Panthers have lost three straight after sweeping a five-game road trip, and dropped their last four home games overall.Turris put Ottawa ahead when his wrist shot went over Reimer's glove at 9:58 of the second for his 21st goal of the season.The Senators took a 1-0 lead on a short-handed goal by Smith. Reimer blocked a shot from Erik Karlsson, but Smith grabbed the rebound and poked in the puck at 6:28 of the first. Smith has 12 career short-handed goals.Marchessault tied it on his power-play goal with 2:47 left in the first. He took a feed from Jonathan Huberdeau in the left circle and put the puck high into the net.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Fletcher says Wild done after acquiring market's 'top rental forward'
The Minnesota Wild management team has completed the heavy lifting.Speaking on a conference call shortly after trading a collection of draft picks to the Arizona Coyotes for talented pivot Martin Hanzal (and sandpapered winger Ryan White), Wild GM Chuck Fletcher indicated that he likely won't be making any further tweaks after acquiring the player he called the "top rental forward on the market.""I would assume we're done, but we'll regroup tomorrow and continue to look at everything on a day-by-day basis."Among other nuggets, Fletcher admitted that keeping Hanzal away from other Western Conference hopefuls played into the decision to acquire him, and he did not provide immediate indication that he intends to work hard to re-sign the incoming third-line center.Fletcher also mentioned that he was happy to have completed a deal without giving up one of the Wild's top prospects.With Hanzal re-distributing talent on the depth chart, as well as White offering a physical element that may have lacked, the first-place Wild look as complete as any team in the Western Conference."We're putting our chips in the middle of the table for this year," Fletcher said, according to Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. "We may as well take a swing and see how far we can go."Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Watch: Doan baffled by Hanzal trade
An incredulous Shane Doan didn't mince words when asked about the Arizona Coyotes trading Martin Hanzal in an interview conducted during an intermission in Sunday's game versus the Buffalo Sabres.
Best of the rest: Top 5 rentals ahead of the trade deadline
Ben Bishop and Martin Hanzal are off the board, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of players for GMs to get their hands on prior to the trade deadline.Here are five of the best rental players likely to move before March 1:Kevin ShattenkirkThe secret is out. The St. Louis Blues are sure to deal the puck-moving defenseman before the deadline, particularly as a pure rental, after previous attempts to move him in a sign-and-trade deal were rebuffed.A year ago, the Blues carried a pair of pending unrestricted free agents into the playoffs in forwards David Backes and Troy Brouwer, only to lose both in free agency. General manager Doug Armstrong doesn't want to see the same happen with Shattenkirk. The blue-liner carries an affordable $4.25-million cap hit, making it easier for the Blues to find a trade match.Thomas VanekThe Detroit Red Wings winger is a prime trade chip ahead of the deadline. After his contract was bought out by the Minnesota Wild a year ago, Vanek has experienced a resurgence with the Red Wings. With 38 points in 47 games, only Detroit captain Henrik Zetterberg has outpaced the veteran.Vanek is considered a pure rental, as the Red Wings have expressed an interest in re-signing the winger, particularly if he's willing to return on a similar cap hit to the $2.6 million he earned this season.Radim VrbataHanzal is en route to St. Paul, while his former teammate is also a good bet to be on the move.The veteran winger made his third tour of duty in the desert after agreeing to a bonus-laden contract with the Arizona Coyotes in the offseason. Vrbata has already eclipsed his extra money for games played and points scored, and the next round of bonus cash comes in the playoffs. He'll earn $250,000 if the team qualifies for the playoffs, and another quarter-million for each round they win.The veteran winger leads the Coyotes with 44 points.Patrick SharpIt doesn't hurt to add a winner when bulking up for the postseason, and the Dallas Stars winger offers that in spades. Sharp won three Stanley Cups with the Chicago Blackhawks, most recently in 2015.The question is whether Sharp is the same player who had his best campaign with the Blackhawks in 2013-14, recording 78 points. He's now in his second season in Dallas, where he has battled concussion concerns, tallying 15 points in 36 games this season.Brian BoyleHe's not Hanzal on the scoresheet, but the two aren't all that different up the middle. The hulking pivot is a valuable option at center ice, one the Tampa Bay Lightning would like to cash in on before the deadline. Boyle can chip in offensively, too, with 13 goals to his credit this season.Boyle could become the go-to target for general managers who lost out on the Hanzal sweepstakes. That's good news for Lightning GM Steve Yzerman, who kicked off the trade cycle Sunday, dealing Bishop to the Los Angeles Kings.(Photos courtesy: Action Images)Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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Making sense of Sunday's trade flurry in the NHL
Two of the biggest names available on the trade market were dealt in the space of no more than an hour Sunday, with Ben Bishop heading to Los Angeles to form an intriguing tandem with Jonathan Quick, and the Minnesota Wild stating their intent with the acquisition of hulking center Martin Hanzal.Here are a few thoughts on the deals involving potential first-round combatants:Kings crown Bishop on the cheapIt's remarkable how things turned out.Though Bishop finished behind Braden Holtby on the Vezina Trophy ballot, the Lightning had a netminder who was, in many respects, the top performer at his position as a trade chip for summer dealings.With the Flames, Leafs, and Stars in the market for help in net, it seemed certain Steve Yzerman would whip up the sort of return that would put his ultra-talented team over the top.Fast-forward a few months, and after his trade value dipped due to diminished performance and his looming unrestricted free agency, and Bishop is headed to the Kings for a relatively modest return in a deal that when analyzed with cursory review, doesn't make immediate sense for either team involved.Related: Lightning trade Bishop to Kings for Budaj, Cernak, picksBishop's acquisition comes a little over 24 hours after Jonathan Quick returned from a four-month stint on the shelf with a groin injury. The Kings had their two-time Stanley Cup champion back in net for the stretch run, substituting for the replacement-level starter summoned from the minor leagues.But the question of timing goes beyond the outward redundancy of having two No. 1 netminders. If the Kings coveted Bishop all along, why didn't they trade for him months ago?Well, there are few reasons.As mentioned, Bishop's market value has continued to drop, reaching a point the Kings felt comfortable matching. And second, with appropriate time to appraise his team, Dean Lombardi was evidently confident enough to make the determination that the Kings can make a run, and jumped at a move that should benefit them down the stretch.With 21 games remaining, including four sets of back-to-backs, the Kings will average a game every other night until the end of the season. It's a workload that would have to be considered a sizable burden for a goaltender on the mend from a serious groin injury.With Bishop, Los Angeles will have fresh, and potentially dominant goaltending throughout its drive to the postseason.It's a worthwhile gamble, even if the Lombardi's intentions are ultimately a little misguided. Because the trade makes you wonder about what the Bolts could have had, not what the Kings gave up.Wild stomach hefty price tag on HanzalYes, it's a weak draft. Yes, the Western Conference is there for the taking. And sure, we suppose he could sign an extension. But despite whatever spin is put on the Martin Hanzal deal, the Minnesota Wild did give up an awful lot for a center who has never scored 20 goals, and who tops out at 41 points.Case in point:
Stars missed boat on Bishop trade
Where was Jim Nill?The Dallas Stars general manager missed a prime opportunity to fix his goaltending mess Sunday when the Tampa Bay Lightning dealt netminder Ben Bishop to the Los Angeles Kings.To boot, the Kings acquired Bishop at a relatively low price, sending veteran netminder Peter Budaj, prospect Erik Cernak, and two draft choices to Tampa Bay.Sitting 12th in the West, the Stars are nine points outside of the playoff picture, due in large part to holes in the crease. The duo of Kari Lehtonen and Antti Niemi owns the NHL's second-worst shared save rate, coming in at .895. On Sunday, Lehtonen allowed six goals on 28 shots in a loss to the Boston Bruins.It's been a disappointing season in Dallas after the Stars won the Central Division a year ago en route to a 109-point finish. The team advanced to the second round of the postseason, its best playoff finish since 2008, before the goaltending went south in the decisive Game 7 versus the St. Louis Blues. In that match, the Stars' netminders allowed five goals on only 18 shots.Heading into next season, Lehtonen and Niemi are both under contract, but some shuffling by Nill could fix that problem. The GM could issue a buyout to either goaltender. (Niemi would be the more logical buyout, penalizing the Stars just $1.5 million over the next two seasons.) Another option is to include an asset with either netminder to tempt the Vegas Golden Knights to pluck either Niemi or Lehtonen in the upcoming expansion draft.As for Bishop, he's a pending unrestricted free agent, and a pure rental for the Kings, as there isn't a long-term space for him in Los Angeles behind starter Jonathan Quick. But a short tour in Texas would have allowed the Stars an opportunity to evaluate him as a full-time option for 2017-18.That won't stop the Stars from potentially pursuing Bishop in the offseason, should he reach free agency, but there are no guarantees. If Bishop is off the board, the free agency pool offers little depth, headlined by the likes of Ryan Miller, Jonathan Bernier, and Steve Mason.In the meantime, Dallas is set to miss the playoffs, failing to build on last year's impressive campaign. That may not have been the case had Nill acted early and shored up his team between the pipes.Consider it a squandered opportunity in Dallas.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Kings' Ben Bishop acquisition shuffles value of four fantasy-relevant goalies
Follow theScore's fantasy feed on Twitter (@theScoreFantasy) for the latest news, features and more. And download Squad Up, theScore's free-to-win-money sports game.Here are the fantasy implications of the Tampa Bay Lightning trading G Ben Bishop to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for G Peter Budaj:
Coyotes trade Hanzal to Wild for 3 draft picks
Martin Hanzal is headed to the Minnesota Wild.The Arizona Coyotes dealt the veteran forward to the Wild in exchange for Minnesota's first-round pick in 2017, second-round selection in 2018, and a conditional pick in 2019, the Coyotes announced Sunday.According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, the conditional pick in 2019 is a fourth-rounder, but becomes a third-round pick if the Wild win one playoff round, and a second-round pick if the Wild win two rounds.The Wild also acquired winger Ryan White and Arizona's 2017 fourth-round pick in the deal, according to McKenzie, while Minnesota farmhand Grayson Downing is also headed to Arizona.As part of the deal, the Coyotes will retain 50 percent of Hanzal's contract.Hanzal has appeared in 51 games with Arizona this season, recording 16 goals and 10 assists.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Lightning trade Ben Bishop to Kings
The Tampa Bay Lightning have dealt netminder Ben Bishop to the Los Angeles Kings.In exchange, the Lightning will receive defensive prospect Erik Cernak, veteran netminder Peter Budaj, a seventh-round draft pick, and a conditional selection in 2017 NHL Draft.The Kings will receive a fifth-round pick with Bishop, and Tampa Bay will retain 20 percent of his salary to facilitate the deal.Bishop's acquisition comes one day after Jonathan Quick returned to the Los Angeles crease after missing more than two-thirds of the season with a groin injury.Budaj buoyed the Kings in the Western Conference chase throughout Quick's absence, recording 27 wins and seven shutouts in 51 starts. His .917 save percentage in spot relief was directly in line with the save rate Quick's had over the previous three seasons.Bishop's value has diminished after his brilliant 2015-16 campaign, in which he led the NHL in goals-against average. He has stopped pucks at a .911 clip in 31 appearances, and has now officially been supplanted by Andrei Vasilevskiy.With Bishop and Quick working in tandem down the stretch, the Kings should, at least in theory, maintain a certain performance standard in goal each night as they navigate a busy schedule down the stretch.Los Angeles has more than $10 million tied up in its goaltenders, even with Tampa Bay taking on a portion of Bishop's salary.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Gaudreau continues to sizzle opposite Ferland
Johnny Gaudreau led the Calgary Flames to a fourth consecutive win Sunday in Carolina, remaining red-hot since Micheal Ferland was bumped up to the top line to skate opposite the shifty winger.Gaudreau was in all three goals for the Flames, scoring twice and collecting an assist on Ferland's breakaway goal, which kick-started the 3-1 comeback win.Gaudreau has bagged eight points on the Flames' current four-game road winning streak, and picked up his 26th point in 28 starts this season in away barns.It has seemed as though the Flames have searched all season for a winger to facilitate Gaudreau and Sean Monahan on the top line. And it appears, at least from the options at their disposal, that they've landed on the right fit with the speedy Ferland.They're now four points back of the Oilers and Ducks, who are tied for second in the Pacific Division with 74 points.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Flames relishing early returns of Stone trade
So far, so good.The Calgary Flames should have no complaints when it comes to new blue-liner Michael Stone, acquired from the Arizona Coyotes on Monday.Since the deal, Stone has appeared in four games with his new club, picking up two assists. He nearly added another helper Sunday against the Carolina Hurricanes, when his blocked shot made its way to Micheal Ferland, who beat Eddie Lack on a breakaway to net the game-winner.All four games have been on the road, as he initially linked up with the Flames in Nashville to kick off a four-game road swing.When the Flames return home Tuesday to take on the Los Angeles Kings, it will mark a homecoming of sorts for Stone. The Winnipeg native spent his junior career with the WHL's Calgary Hitmen, who share the same city and arena as the NHL club.In 2009-10, his final season with the Hitmen, he led all defensemen in scoring with 21 goals and 44 assists in 69 games.The Flames moved up to 70 points following Sunday's win over the Hurricanes, and now hold the West's top wild-card spot, sitting four points back of the Anaheim Ducks for the third seed in the Pacific.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Watch: McDavid beats Rinne to notch 70th point
Welcome to the 70-point plateau, Connor McDavid.The Edmonton Oilers captain picked up his 21st goal and 70th point of the season Sunday against the Nashville Predators, getting the Oilers on the board 5:23 into the match.McDavid is three points ahead of Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby and five above San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns for the NHL lead.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Canucks' Hutton, Rodin showing symptoms of mumps
The Vancouver Canucks announced Sunday that another three members of the organization are showing symptoms of the mumps, with Anton Rodin, Ben Hutton, and assistant equipment manager Red Hamilton having been placed under precautionary isolation.Nikita Tryamkin, Markus Granlund, Chris Tanev, Mike Chaput, and Troy Stecher were under quarantine as of Friday. Stecher is the lone confirmed case of the highly contagious viral disease, but has since been cleared to return to on-ice activity.Vancouver recalled four players from Utica before Saturday's shorthanded loss to the San Jose Sharks.It's been an incredibly trying season for Rodin, who has dressed only three times due to a lingering knee issue, and has since had another season-ending surgery.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Bergeron scores pair, Bruins beat Stars to cap successful road trip
Patrice Bergeron had two goals and an assist as the Boston Bruins beat the Dallas Stars 6-3 Sunday, improving to 6-1 under interim coach Bruce Cassidy.The Bruins completed a 3-1 road trip.Stars captain Jamie Benn and Boston forward David Backes began fighting just 2 seconds into the game and drew major penalties. They have a history between - this was the first time they've faced each other this season, and it was the third straight year they've fought.The Stars had tied the game in the second period after trailing 2-0. But Frank Vatrano and Bergeron scored on deflections 40 seconds apart in the second, and Bergeron added his 16th goal of the season in the third period.Brad Marchand, David Krejci scored in the first period for the Bruins. Marchand had two assists and Torey Krug had three assists.John Klingberg and Jiri Hudler had second-period goals for Dallas, and Tyler Seguin scored in the third.Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask had 33 saves.Kari Lehtonen made 22 saves for Dallas. Three of Boston's goals came on deflections.Vatrano deflected Kevan Miller's drive from the right point through traffic past Lehtonen to break a 2-2 tie in the second. Bergeron and Dallas defenseman Jordie Benn became tangled in front of Lehtonen on the Bruins' fourth goal.Marchand scored from the left faceoff circle at 5:56 of the first period after taking a pass from behind the net from Bergeron.Dallas made it 2-all on the first power play of the game. Hudler scored on a snap shot at 11:49 of the second.Boston regained a two-goal lead less than 4 minutes later when Vatrano and Bergeron scored at 14:41 and 15:21.NOTES: Dallas D Johnny Oduya returned after missing 15 games because of an ankle injury. . Miller and Dallas LW Curtis McKenzie also fought in the second period. . Marchand has 19 points (10 goals, nine assists) in his past 12 games. . Krejci has eight points (three goals, five assists) in his past seven games. . Krug has eight points (one goal, seven assists) in seven career games against the Stars. . Hudler has 18 points (11 goals, seven assists) in 14 career games vs. Boston. . The visiting team has won the last seven games between the teams, dating back to 2013-14.UP NEXTBruins: Begin a three-game homestand on Tuesday against Arizona.Stars: Play the fourth of five straight home games vs. Pittsburgh on Tuesday.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Senators' Lazar out as precaution days before trade deadline
Intrigue in Ottawa.With the NHL's trade deadline set for Wednesday, Senators general manager Pierre Dorion has the green light to make a move, and with Curtis Lazar serving as an oft-mentioned possibility to be headed out of town.Lazar, however, won't play Sunday in Florida with what's been called a minor upper-body injury that has him listed as day-to-day.Head coach Guy Boucher added the young forward is being held out of the lineup for precautionary reasons, calling the injury something small they don't want to make bigger.Lazar, 22, has managed a single assist and 24 shots in 33 games this season.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Ex-NHLer Andrew Peters suspended from coaching Jr. Sabres after youth fight
Former Buffalo Sabres enforcer Andrew Peters has been suspended from coaching the Jr. Sabres midget club after video of a brawl that broke out Saturday appears to show him striking a young player."We are very disappointed in the series of events that unfolded during the 15U Buffalo Jr. Sabres game on Saturday," said Buffalo Jr. Sabres president Kevyn Adams in a statement released Sunday via the Buffalo News. "We are currently reviewing the situation and in the meantime have suspended head coach Andrew Peters indefinitely until the matter is resolved."Buffalo Police are also believed to be looking into the incident.Peters played for the Sabres from 2003-09 and retired in 2010 after a brief stint in New Jersey. He amassed 650 penalty minutes in 229 career games.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Watch: Bruins' Marchand scores off perfect passing by Pastrnak, Bergeron
Benn, Backes drop gloves at opening faceoff
Luongo: Reimer is starting because 'I don’t deserve to be playing'
Roberto Luongo is being honest about his play and putting team above self.Florida Panthers general manager and interim head coach Tom Rowe will give James Reimer the start Sunday against Ottawa, and based on how he's been playing lately, Luongo fully endorses the decision."Right now I don’t deserve to be playing. That’s the bottom line," Luongo said, according to George Richards of the Miami Herald. "For me, everything is about the team and us winning games. James Reimer gives us a better chance to win every night than I am. Until I figure my (game) out this is the way it should go I think."Luongo hasn't been at his best in recent days. Over his past six starts, he's allowed 23 goals on 180 shots, good for a .872 save percentage. The Panthers have gone 4-2-0 in those games, but Reimer - who has started three of the past five games - is rolling with a .927 save percentage in February, and may be seeing the puck a bit better than his counterpart.Florida enters Sunday's action sitting two points behind Boston in the race for a playoff spot, and can ill afford any missteps before the end of the season.Reimer was signed to a five-year deal last summer as insurance for Luongo, who underwent shoulder labrum surgery around that time. Right now, that's looking like as shrewd a move as any the Panthers made in the offseason.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
A look back at the last time the Leafs beat the Canadiens
January 18th, 2014.For most, the date holds little significance, just another run of the mill Saturday in the heart of winter.Unless of course, you're the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans, who begrudgingly remember it as the last time they defeated the Montreal Canadiens.Yes, that's right, thanks to Andrew Shaw's dramatic overtime winner Saturday night, the Habs own a 14-game winning streak over their oldest rival, and will take the streak into the fall at least, as the season-series concluded with the agitator's slick finish in extra time.The numbers, they do not lie:DateResultMarch 1st 20144-3 MTLMarch 22nd 20144-3 MTLOctober 8th 20144-3 MTLFebruary 14th 20152-1 MTL (SO)February 28th 20154-0 MTLApril 11th 20154-3 MTL (SO)October 7th 20153-1 MTLOctober 24th 20155-3 MTLJanuary 23th 20163-2 MTL (SO)February 27th 20164-1 MTLOctober 29th 20162-1 MTLNovember 19th 20162-1 MTLJanuary 7th 20175-3 MTLFebruary 25th 20173-2 MTL (OT)Those are the results since Toronto's most recent triumph over Montreal, over three years ago now, when Phil Kessel assisted James van Riemsdyk's third period game-winning goal en route to a 5-3 victory.The changeoverIt's no secret, but both clubs have undergone drastic changes throughout Montreal's streak.Only five players remain on Toronto's active roster since its last win over the Canadiens: Van Riemsdyk, Nazem Kadri, Tyler Bozak, Jake Gardiner and Morgan Rielly. Not to mention, a new coach, general manager, and team president.Montreal, meanwhile, has undergone plenty of roster turnover in its own right, namely swapping P.K. Subban for Shea Weber, among plenty of other deals and recently, hiring a new head coach.The futureDespite the continued one-sided results, Saturday's contest offered something new: significance.For the first time in a long time, Montreal and Toronto dueled with more than just pride on the line. Both teams are in the middle of a wide-open race in the Atlantic Division, and Saturday's electric atmosphere should serve as a barometer of what's in store for years to come.Both the Maple Leafs and Canadiens find themselves in better positions for success than they did three years ago, and based on this season's narrow results, the historic rivalry is heating up once again.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Ryan Carter earns 1-year contract with Wild
The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Ryan Carter to a one-year, two-way contract for the remainder of the season, general manager Chuck Fletcher announced Sunday.Carter signed a PTO with the club on Feb. 18, and has since played three games with AHL affiliate Iowa.
Flyers' Manning scheduled for hearing after hit on Penguins' Guentzel
The NHL's Department of Player Safety would like to speak with Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Brandon Manning.A hearing has been scheduled for Monday after Manning caught Pittsburgh Penguins winger Jake Guentzel with an open-ice hit during Saturday's Stadium Series game.Here's another look:No penalty was called on the play, but the NHL is calling it interference and will issue a ruling following the hearing.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Trotz: Ovechkin 'a little bit off' after 3rd shotless game in past 7
Alex Ovechkin has never experienced this kind of drought.The high-scoring Washington Capitals superstar was held without a shot on goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Nashville, marking the third time in his past seven games he's had a zero in that column.Ovechkin did record six shot attempts, and appeared to score in the third period, but the goal was overturned due to an offside call and therefore no official shot was recorded."Obviously he's a shooter; he's got to get pucks to the net," head coach Barry Trotz said after the game, per CSN Washington. "He's a little off, a little bit off. Players will go through that."For the season, Ovechkin has fired 223 shots on net in 61 games, good for an average of 3.65 per game. That's well down from his career average of 5.04 shots per game heading into this season. His 27 goals put him in a tie for the fifth-highest total in the NHL, seven back of Sidney Crosby.At this point, it seems unlikely he'll win another Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL's top goal-scorer, especially if his shot rate doesn't rise. Still, Trotz doesn't appear overly worried."Ovi's pretty streaky if you look in his past," he said. "It wouldn't surprise me if he got 10 goals in the next five games. That's how he operates."Sometimes he'll go a little bit flat there. He's going through of a little of a dry spell, I think."As long as the dam breaks a bit in the playoffs, then, the first-place Capitals will survive a brief dry spell during the regular season.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Quick's return provides jolt to playoff-chasing Kings
A season full of uncertainty gave way to a glimmer of opportunity for the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, and the reason for the rediscovered optimism is simple: they have their goalie back.In his first start since the season opener, 2012 Conn Smythe winner Jonathan Quick turned away 32 of 33 shots, backstopping a much-need victory for his club after missing 59 games with a groin injury.The win put Los Angeles three points back of the second wild-card position in the West, and with Quick in goal, there's a new feeling among the club."He's probably the emotional leader in a lot of ways for our hockey club," head coach Darryl Sutter told Helene Elliott of The Los Angeles Times. "It's good to have him back in the room."In the chippy win over rival Anaheim, the Kings netted four goals in a game for the first time in six contests, and having Quick between the pipes afforded them the chance to play confidently."Something about that guy, when you have him in the net, obviously it's a calming effect," captain Anze Kopitar said. "And I think anytime you can get a player of his caliber - not necessarily the goalie - getting back in the lineup, I think it kind of sparks the team, too.Now, not too strenuously, the Kings will rely on their No. 1 down the stretch to ideally sneak into a playoff spot - a position that's worked well for them in the past.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
10 photos from the Penguins' Stadium Series win over Flyers
It was a night to remember in the Keystone State.The hometown Pittsburgh Penguins defeated their cross-state rival Philadelphia Flyers in front of a full house Saturday at Heinz Field.Here are some of the best photos from the NHL's latest Stadium Series success.The stage was set ...... and the theater was packed ...
Fight breaks out near locker rooms during AHL game
Penguins double up Flyers at Heinz Field
PITTSBURGH - Sidney Crosby scored his NHL-leading 34th goal, Matt Murray made 35 saves, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 at blustery Heinz Field on Saturday night.Matt Cullen, Nick Bonino, and Chad Ruhwedel also scored for Pittsburgh, which thrilled the capacity crowd at the home of the NFL's Steelers by capitalizing on some shaky goaltending by Michal Neuvirth. Jake Guentzel picked up two assists, and the Penguins drew within five points of Metropolitan Division-leading Washington.Jakub Voracek and Shayne Gostisbehere scored for Philadelphia, but Neuvirth stopped just 25 of 29 shots as the Flyers dropped to 0-3 in outdoor games. Even worse, Philadelphia failed to pick up any ground as it tries to stay within shouting distance of one of the two wild-card spots in the Eastern Conference.Despite a downright tropical week that saw temperatures soar into the mid-70s by Friday afternoon - more suitable for some pickup street hockey than a sheet of ice in the middle of an NFL stadium - Mother Nature dished out a pretty timely assist to league organizers hours before the puck dropped. A cold front arrived late Saturday afternoon, and by the time Crosby and Claude Giroux stood across from one another for the opening faceoff, it was a seasonable 36 degrees with a hint of snow.The lone complication didn't come from warmth but the wind. Gusts at ice level became so disruptive the NHL decided to have the teams switch sides midway through the third period in an effort to even out the amount of time the teams shot in each direction, something that's never a factor indoors.While appreciative of the chance to play on such a unique stage - particularly one framed by a replica of one of the famous ''Three Sister'' bridges that span the adjacent Allegheny River - the teams stressed the need to focus on the stakes and not the festival-like atmosphere.Still, it also gave Crosby a chance to revisit - and maybe finally put to bed - the most difficult moment of his career. The two-time MVP was at the peak of his powers and the league's leading scorer heading into the 2011 Winter Classic when a hit to the head by Washington's Dave Steckel changed the arc of Crosby's career. He spent the better part of two calendar years recovering, though he hardly wanted to talk about it in his return to Heinz Field, saying he simply hoped for a better ending this time around.It was, thanks in no small part to Crosby's brilliance. Pittsburgh's captain helped the Penguins shake off a slow start by working himself free at the right circle and taking a slick feed from Guentzel and firing it into the open net 11:18 into the first to give Pittsburgh the lead. Bonino doubled the advantage 6:44 into the second when he drilled a slap shot by Neuvirth on the power play.The Flyers drew within one just past the midway point when Voracek muscled his way from the corner to the front of the net and slipped it by Murray.No matter. Cullen picked up his 10th of the season when he stuffed his own rebound by Neuvirth 1:50 into the third, and while Gostisbehere's slap shot from the point 6:48 into the third gave Philadelphia life, Ruhwedel's shot from the point threaded its way through a sea of bodies to give the Penguins all the breathing room they'd need.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Price passes Dryden on Canadiens' all-time wins list
A big night for the Montreal Canadiens held added significance for Carey Price.Making 32 saves to keep the Canadiens five points ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs in an overtime victory on Saturday night, Price moved past legend Ken Dryden on the franchise's all-time wins list with the 259th of his career.Afterwards, Price didn't speak out about how special the achievement was, but instead about how special of a man Dryden is.He called Dryden a "life changer," telling Dan Robertson of TSN 690:"Ken is the first Hab I met. I was around eight. ... I met him in Williams Lake. I got his autograph on a piece of paper I still have today," he said."When I was going through a tough time at about 21, Ken called me and we had a good talk. I have a lot of respect for what he did in the NHL and what he's done after."He's a very special human being."Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Bickell collects assist in 1st minor-league game since MS diagnosis
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Bryan Bickell had an assist in his first hockey game since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.Playing for the Carolina Hurricanes' AHL affiliate in Charlotte, Bickell logged about 10 minutes of ice time while playing on the fourth line in the Checkers' 6-1 victory over Cleveland on Saturday night.Bickell had the primary assist on Kris Newbury's goal that made it 5-0 just 2:51 into the second period.He called it ''a rough one to jump back in and play at a high pace.''Bickell, 30, won three Stanley Cups with Chicago before coming to Carolina in the offseason. He had been out since October, was diagnosed with MS in November and began practicing last month with the Hurricanes, who formally assigned him to Charlotte on Friday.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Watch: Manning crushes Guentzel with predatory hit
The NHL's Department of Player Safety was sprung into action Saturday when Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Brandon Manning took out unsuspecting Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel with a devastating open-ice hit.There was no penalty called on the play despite Manning clearly targeting Guentzel with the late contact.Guentzel returned, and promptly picked up his second point of the game.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Watch: Shaw buries OT winner, crashes spectacularly into boards
Moments after Auston Matthews was turned aside with a chance to complete the hat trick in overtime versus the Montreal Canadiens, Andrew Shaw won a race with Frederik Andersen to a puck floated toward goal, neatly tucked it into the net, and celebrated a crucial extra point while crashing hard into the endboards.The victory not only extends the Canadiens' lead to five points over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Atlantic Division chase, but marks the franchise's 14th consecutive win in head-to-head competition as it sweeps another season series.(Video courtesy NHL.com)Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Watch: Auston Matthews scores 30th goal
It's the first of presumably many 30-goal campaigns for Toronto Maple Leafs wunderkind Auston Matthews.Matthews hit the benchmark with his second goal of the night versus Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens with a cutting deflection on the edge of the crease on a turn-around feed from Zach Hyman.Matthews is the first Maple Leafs rookie to hit 30 goals since Daniel Marois reached the threshold 28 years ago.He's within four goals of Wendel Clark's franchise record, as well as the current league-lead held by Sidney Crosby.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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