Good, but not good enough.The Minnesota Wild took the Dallas Stars to overtime on Tuesday, but couldn't collect the win, dropping their sixth straight 4-3.The loss followed an all-too-familiar theme, as the team once again failed to give a complete 60-minute effort."We got to play a good 60 minutes, 65 minutes, to win in this league and we're not doing that right now," captain Mikko Koivu said following the game."We weren't good enough to win the game," Erik Haula told reporters. "We didn't win the game, so we weren't good enough."Related - VIDEO: Haula goal gives Wild reason to celebrateWhile his players sang a sour tune, head coach Mike Yeo remained positive, suggesting the team needs to do the simple things to climb their way out of their hole."It's very easy right now to find negatives, but nothing easy is going to get us out of this," Yeo said. "We have to stay aggressive, get on our toes, and keep pushing.""I put a quote on the board," he continued. "'Tough times they don't last, but tough people do.' And that's what we have to do right now."Despite the loss, the Wild remain in contention, sitting just a win behind the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Montreal Canadiens received some bad news Tuesday following their third consecutive win.Center Brian Flynn will be out six-to-eight weeks with a lower-body injury, the team announced.Flynn left the game after sustaining the injury in the second period and didn't return. The 27-year-old has four goals and six assists in 54 games.Nathan Beaulieu also left the game and didn't return after blocking a Steven Stamkos shot.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri sent a clear message to Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano on Tuesday after taking a devastating open-ice hit.Kadri made a throat-slash gesture toward Giordano, and offered the 32-year-old a few choice words.

The Montreal Canadiens are suddenly back on track.Following a disappointing 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres last Wednesday, Montreal appeared to be shifting its attention from the playoff race to a potential lottery pick. What a difference a week makes.The Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 Tuesday for their third consecutive victory.Tomas Plekanec continued his strong play, recording two goals and an assist in the win.(Courtesy: NHL.com)The 33-year-old has seven points during the three-game streak, giving him 42 points on the year.Brendan Gallagher added a goal and an assist, while P.K. Subban tallied yet another point on Devante Smith-Pelly's marker.

Edmonton Oilers forward Mark Letestu might want to call the police, because New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider absolutely robbed him on Tuesday.Schneider did his best imitation of Martin Brodeur, making a beautiful cross-ice pad save to rob Letestu of a sure goal before denying him once again on the rebound.The saves proved to be huge, as the Devils went on to win 2-1.The 29-year-old has been sensational all season long, improving his record to 24-16-6 to go along with a phenomenal 2.01 GAA and a .930 save percentage.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Make it 3-0 Kane.Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane and Florida Panthers defenseman Alex Petrovic fought for a third and final time Tuesday, and Kane once again came out the victor.Related: VIDEO: Sabres' Kane KOs Panthers' Petrovic in their 2nd fight of the game

Milan Lucic won't be forgetting this night any time soon.In his first game in Boston since being traded to Los Angeles during the offseason, Lucic finished a run of seven unanswered goals for the Kings as the Pacific Division leaders cruised to a 9-2 victory over the Bruins.

Anaheim Ducks forward Chris Stewart entered Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers with two career penalty-shot goals in as many attempts.Make that three-for-three.After being hooked on a breakaway in the second period, the 28-year-old made no mistake as he gave the Flyers a 3-0 lead by sliding the puck through the five-hole of goaltender Steve Mason, before raising a single finger in celebration.Stewart now has eight goals on the season.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The line of Connor McDavid, Benoit Pouliot, and Jordan Eberle stayed red hot for the Edmonton Oilers against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.McDavid initiated a perfect tic-tac-toe with a beautiful no-look pass to Pouliot, who followed it up with a great feed to Eberle for the goal.(Courtesy: NHL.com)The trio has combined for 19 points in five games since McDavid's return to the lineup.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Wild have a reason to be happy.Forward Erik Haula did his best to put the club's recent woes behind him, scoring a beauty breakaway goal to open the scoring against the Dallas Stars Tuesday.The team is hoping to put an end to their current five-game losing streak. This goal should help.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It would appear Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane and Florida Panthers defenseman Alex Petrovic aren't too fond of one another.They dropped the gloves twice during Tuesday's contest, and after the second tilt Kane made it very clear how he thought he fared in both fights.Here is fight No. 1 in case you're scoring at home.Kane might have a case here.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Blackhawks were dealt a huge blow ahead of Tuesday's game against the red-hot San Jose Sharks, as Artemi Panarin missed his first game of the season due to illness.Panarin has been nothing short of sensational throughout the first 56 games of his NHL career, leading all rookies with 52 points.Jiri Sekac was back in the lineup in his place.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The first period of Tuesday's game finished with the Columbus Blue Jackets leading the New York Islanders 2-1, but despite the scoring, both goalies put on an impressive show.Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak robbed Cam Atkinson - who already had two points in the frame - of a one-timer attempt, but Jackets netminder Joonas Korpisalo one-upped his counterpart by stoning Mikhail Grabovski with a glove save of his own seconds later.(Courtesy: NHL.com)The goalies entered the contest in opposite form, as Halak is winless in three starts while Korpisalo has won four of his last five.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Nathan Beaulieu will definitely need some ice on his knuckles Tuesday following a spirited bout with Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cedric Paquette.Beaulieu delivered a right hook that took Paquette's visor right off his helmet, leaving his forehead bloody in the process.The 23-year-old has certainly stepped up the physicality this season, dropping the gloves for the third time in 52 games.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

He was what made the Boston Bruins so big and bad.During a play stoppage Tuesday, the Bruins paid tribute to tough customer Milan Lucic, who donned the team's jersey for eight seasons before being dealt to the Los Angeles Kings this past offseason.Lucic tallied 139 goals, 342 points, and 772 penalty minutes during his tenure with the Bruins, capturing the Stanley Cup with the team in 2011.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New Jersey Devils honored one of the greatest players to ever play the game on Tuesday.Past and present Devils stars were on hand as the franchise raised goaltender Martin Brodeur's iconic No. 30 to the rafters during an emotional pregame ceremony.Scott Niedermayer, Scott Stevens, and Ken Daneyko - the only other players to have their numbers retired by the Devils - took part in the 80-minute ceremony. Former general manager Lou Lamoriello was also present, delivering a touching speech before introducing a video tribute.

The Los Angeles Kings are doing well to remember their roots.The club hit the ice against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday donning their old gold-and-purple jerseys, which the team wore during their inception year in 1967.

Prior to Tuesday's game against the Anaheim Ducks, the Philadelphia Flyers held a ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of officially becoming an NHL team.Flyers legends Bill Barber, Bobby Clarke, Mark Howe, Bernie Parent, and the wife of Barry Ashbee (Donna) were all present as the team unveiled the logo for their 50th season.

Calgary Flames head coach Bob Hartley is sending a major message to his players Tuesday as forwards Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan, and Lance Bouma are all healthy scratches against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team announced.Multiple reports indicate they're being scratched for disciplinary reasons.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are without a true leader after dealing Dion Phaneuf to the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.Head coach Mike Babcock spoke about losing the team's longtime captain soon after the deal was announced, emphasizing the need for players to step up."Someone's got to step up now," Babcock said, according to TSN's Mark Masters. "Someone's got to step up in the room and provide the leadership that he provided, and I can't emphasize this enough: he did it right every single day."So, he did it right when he wasn't at the rink, he did it right at the rink, and he did it right with his coaches, and he did it right with his teammates. That's not easy to do."Babcock's comments were echoed by his former teammates, who also spoke to how important he was to the team."Obviously, it was hard to swallow," said forward Nazem Kadri. "He was a guy who mentored me and really helped with my development since I was 18 years old.""Coming in here this morning, it was a lot more quiet," said defenseman Jake Gardiner. "It's definitely something we're going to miss around the locker room, just him cracking jokes or just getting the boys fired up."The Maple Leafs will take to the ice Tuesday against the Calgary Flames without a captain for the first time since Phaneuf became the club's 18th serving captain on June 14, 2010.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jason Garrison won't play Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens due to a lower-body injury."We'll know more on Jason when we get home," general manager Steve Yzerman told the Tampa Bay Times. Garrison was injured during the first period of Monday's game against the Ottawa Senators, and will be reevaluated Wednesday in Tampa."That's a tough one, too, because he's a big minute-munching defenseman for us," coach Jon Cooper added. "A big body and size. Tough when we lost him."

Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds did not receive any supplementary discipline from the NHL after receiving a match penalty for a punch that concussed New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh on Saturday.Set to oppose each other once again Sunday, Rangers forward Tanner Glass told New York sportswriter Brian Heyman that Simmonds shouldn't expect an easy time."He's been in enough altercations to know that it's coming," said Glass, when asked about the McDonagh punch. "You've just got to let him know it's not going to be tolerated. … He'll know."Glass has just two points along with 27 penalty minutes in 29 games this season. He has fought Simmonds once in the past, as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins in February 2013, and he certainly doesn't seem bothered by the prospect of another bout with the Flyers forward."I know what I'm doing," Glass said. "The older you get, the more fights you're in, the more you become comfortable with it."Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pain, prolonged.The Toronto Maple Leafs slipped out from under another long-term contract commitment Monday, shipping Dion Phaneuf to the provincial rival Ottawa Senators in a truly stunning, and potentially symbiotic nine-player deal.And also one that proves that this regime won't cut a corner in its attempt to resuscitate the franchise.Phaneuf has been a consummate professional since Mike Babcock's arrival, acting, as a captain should, as an extension of his coach. He appeared to truly embrace and be successful in this disciple role, eager to shelter and shepherd the young players on the roster in this transitory phase in Leafs history.But a good soldier isn't enough in the NHL - not at $7 million per. Because while it may have appeared as though Phaneuf's insulating role was important for the growth and development of Morgan Rielly, Jake Gardiner, and the future for the Maple Leafs, his head was to be chopped at first chance to shed the $35 million left on his contract.For Maple Leafs fans and the like, his departure is viewed as a coup - some comparing it to the David Clarkson Houdini act last season. And to some extent it is. Phaneuf, 30, will always perform below the standard his contract has set, is certainly on the downturn of his career, and won't cost another penny to the Leafs. But for fans who've grown tired of an inferior product, his exit, and the pieces acquired in return, doesn't offer nourishment.Not now, and not for next season.Toronto's lineup for the Calgary Flames is only the start of what Maple Leafs fans must endure for the final 10 weeks of the season. But with Jared Cowen, Colin Greening, and Milan Michalek taken back in the Phaneuf deal, there's no promise it won't be more patchwork.The three are, at best, talk-up, build-up assets - much in the same of the glut of middle-six and bottom-pairing defensemen currently making up the Leafs' roster - and were problems that will actually combine to earn $4 million more than Phaneuf next season.The dollars don't mean much to the Leafs, but employing these three does mean the misfits won't move out until the summer of 2017, when these deals synchronously expire. Until this turnover completes, and even with an Auston Matthews potentially joining a William Nylander, this team simply will not have enough talent to turn the corner.Patience, though, should pay off. With Phaneuf's freight off the books (making $19 million annually between him, Clarkson, and Kessel), and Gardiner now holding down the longest single-player commitment on the Leafs' payroll, the team is going to have millions upon millions to spend in free agency and in the trade market over the next five seasons.And of course, the wherewithal to throw max dollars at Steven Stamkos.It's easy to circle back to the Tampa Bay Lightning star, who, still without an extension, is inching closer and closer to unrestricted free agency. But other than being able to keep a "C" on his sweater, what would entice him to leave a Stanley Cup contender to join a team chalk full of fringe NHL players?Trading Phaneuf isn't the first move, but one of the final strokes for the Maple Leafs in pressing reset. And while they won't have trouble finding players to pay millions to wear their uniform, a bare cupboard, and a promise of things to come, might not be the most attractive destination for the utmost of elite.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

In Montreal to face the Canadiens on Tuesday, Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos took to Twitter to share a photo of something that might be disturbing his pregame routine.

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan announced Monday that forward Evgeni Malkin will be out "for this week" and work with the team's training and medical staff."Right now, Geno is in the process of rehabbing," said Sullivan, who added that Malkin's lower-body injury is not long term, but also not day-to-day. The 29-year-old has already missed three games with the issue.The Penguins are scheduled to face the New York Rangers on Wednesday and the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday before getting a rare weekend off.Malkin ranks second on the Penguins with 23 goals and 26 assists behind the red-hot Sidney Crosby.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have revealed the logo to be used for their 50th anniversary season in 2016-17.

With the Toronto Maple Leafs trading captain Dion Phaneuf to the Ottawa Senators in a nine-player deal on Tuesday, the opportunity has arisen for someone new to take his place wearing the "C" for the historic franchise going forward.Although general manager Lou Lamoriello said the Maple Leafs won't have a captain the rest of this season, there are a number of suitable candidates in the current Maple Leafs locker room - as well as another potentially on the horizon - who could take over the role next year.Here are four players who could become the 19th captain in the franchise's history:James van RiemsdykOne of the most productive players on the team since being acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers for Luke Schenn in 2012, Van Riemsdyk brings the tireless effort, competitive drive, and energetic spirit that a captain should portray.He's currently one of the longest-tenured players in Toronto's locker room, and is signed through the 2017-18 season.Nazem KadriThe 25-year-old has never played for another franchise during his six-year career, and has won over head coach Mike Babcock for being "a way better player" than he expected.Kadri's also a local product: He was born in nearby London, Ontario, and played his junior hockey with the Kitchener Rangers and London Knights. Given his age, Kadri still has the potential and ability to be one of the Maple Leafs' top forwards.Morgan RiellyThe 21-year-old Rielly may be young, but his decision-making skills and calm demeanor both on and off the ice show a maturity most young men his age fail to possess.These attributes - which will only develop further as he spends more time in the pros - scream captain. If the Maple Leafs continue to envision him as a key member of the franchise's future, why not show him some extra faith by handing him the "C?"Steven StamkosThe biggest unrestricted free agent of the offseason is widely expected to be a major target of the Maple Leafs come July 1. With the team now in a good position to potentially rope the 26-year-old sniper into coming back to his hometown, buttering their offer up by adding the extra incentive of being captain only makes sense.No one addition could change a franchise more than Stamkos this offseason, and if the Maple Leafs intend to land the two-time 50-goal scorer, offering him the role - which he's held with the Tampa Bay Lightning since 2014 - almost seems like a must.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are sticking to the plan and looking ahead.That was the impetus behind sending captain Dion Phaneuf to the Ottawa Senators in a nine-player trade, as explained by general manager Lou Lamoriello on Tuesday."This was a transaction that wasn't for today," he admitted. "Dion will certainly leave a hole in our lineup."

The goal is the playoffs, but the Ottawa Senators will not be relying solely on new acquisition Dion Phaneuf to get there, according to general manager Bryan Murray.Addressing the media after pulling off a nine-player deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs that brought Phaneuf to Canada's capital, Murray said the three-time All-Star gives his team security on the back end, as well as added leadership in the dressing room.At the same time, Murray cautioned, Phaneuf is expected to be but one piece of the puzzle."We don't expect him to be a savior," Murray said of Phaneuf. "We expect him to be the good solid player he is."With his team four points out of a wild-card spot, Murray knows there's no quick fix.

Here are the fantasy-related consequences of defenseman Dion Phaneuf heading to the Ottawa Senators in a nine-player blockbuster with Toronto:Daily FantasyOf all the players moved, the much-maligned Phaneuf is easily the most fantasy relevant. Though the rebuilding Leafs have struggled to score this season, ranking 27th with just 2.29 goals per game, Phaneuf led the team's defensemen in scoring, with three goals and 21 assists in 51 games.As a mid-priced player on most DFS sites, he provided a solid floor by averaging 2.28 shots and 1.22 blocks per game. He should continue to be productive as part of the Senators' second pairing alongside Cody Ceci. Use him in all formats until his salary catches up with his expected value growth.21-year-old Morgan Rielly would seemingly be in line to feature as the Leafs' power-play quarterback, given that his five goals and 18 assists rank just behind Phaneuf's total output. His shot and block averages are similar as well, and could benefit from a higher-profile role. Still, Rielly likely has more value in season-long leagues due to Toronto's inconsistent game-to-game offense.As the Leafs deal with injuries to forwards Tyler Bozak, Joffrey Lupul and Shawn Matthias, new arrivals Colin Greening and Milan Michalek, while bit players in Ottawa, could have some daily fantasy relevance in Toronto as budget options.Michalek has six goals and four assists in 32 games this season; in 2014-15, he had 13 goals and 21 assists in 66 games. His days of being a reliable 20-goal scorer are likely over, but injuries may afford him a greater role in Toronto's lineup out of necessity. Don't be afraid to pounce in tournament play if Michalek ends up on one of the top two lines.Greening had played in just one NHL game this season, and has failed to live up to his 2011-12 campaign, in which he put up 17 goals and 20 assists in 82 games. Since then, he's had just 37 points in 150 games, spread across four seasons. Unless he's given a top-six role, he won't be a viable DFS option, though he's likely to be priced at the minimum level, if nothing else.Cowen, a 2009 first-round pick, has just four assists in 37 games this season. Having never registered more than 17 points in a single season, he, like Greening, isn't a viable fantasy option unless he's handed an unexpectedly heavy workload. His most relevant DFS asset is his 1.6 blocks per game.Redraft Fantasy LeaguesOwners who have stuck with Phaneuf this season have to be thrilled with his move to the free-flowing Senators, who average 2.83 goals per game, fifth-most in the NHL.While the ex-Leaf was likely acquired to help shore up a defense that allows the most shots and third-most goals, his offensive production could receive a boost if occasionally paired with Erik Karlsson, whose 59 points tie him for second place in NHL scoring, at either even-strength or on the power play.Rielly owners should also benefit from what should be a bigger special teams role for the young Leaf. He'll be a popular fantasy trade target, though you're taking a risk if you're in a league that counts plus-minus.Michalek owners, though there aren't likely to be many of them, should be pleased to see him in a position to potentially receive a bigger role. Monitor his role and make a claim if the potential for a top-six role surfaces.It's unlikely that Cowen, Greening or any of the other lesser names involved in the trade were owned in any standard leagues; they shouldn't be immediately picked up.Waiver Wire Targets

Dion Phaneuf's time in Toronto may not have been the most successful stretch in Maple Leafs history, but he did provide some entertaining moments along the way.Related: Maple Leafs trade Dion Phaneuf to Senators in 9-player dealHere's a look at five memories Maple Leafs fans can hold on to now that Phaneuf will be a member of the rival Ottawa Senators:First danceIt didn't take long for Phaneuf to show off his physical side, dropping the gloves with Colin White less than 10 minutes into his first game game with the club.Donning the 'C'On June 14, 2010, Phaneuf was named the 18th captain in franchise history, with then-general manager Brian Burke saying Phaneuf was fit to represent one of the greatest brands in professional sports on the planet."Better get you on the bike there, buddy"The past five years in Toronto were largely defined by the presence of Phaneuf and Phil Kessel, who was also traded away this past summer.Phaneuf calling Kessel out for eating too many cookies serves as a classic moment in their relationship."Suck it, Phaneuf"Phaneuf appeared in the 2012 All-Star Game as a member of the blue and white, and was on the receiving end of one of hockey's most famous chirps courtesy of Scott Hartnell.Lone playoff goalPhaneuf appeared in seven playoff games for the Maple Leafs, all of them during their now infamous series against the Boston Bruins in 2013.He did record a goal in that series, opening the scoring for his side in what was a pivotal Game 6.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Detroit Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader will not face a hearing from the NHL's Department of Player Safety after a hit on Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers.Related: Panthers livid over Abdelkader's 'cheap shot' on BarkovNo penalty was called on the play, while Barkov was forced to leave the game and will miss at least the team's next contest, although it doesn't appear as though he's been seriously injured.

The Toronto Maple Leafs shocked the hockey world on Tuesday morning, pulling off a surprising nine-player deal with the Ottawa Senators that centered around veteran defenseman Dion Phaneuf being sent to Canada's capital.After the deal was made official, shock waves shook the Internet, as the Maple Leafs front office proved that no contract is untradable.Here's how the worldwide web reacted to the gargantuan trade:

The Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs have put the Battle of Ontario on hold in order to make a nine-player trade involving Dion Phaneuf.Heading to Toronto is Jared Cowen, Colin Greening, Milan Michalek, Tobias Lindberg, and a second-round pick in 2017.In addition to Phaneuf, the Senators will receive Matt Frattin, Casey Bailey, Ryan Rupert, and Cody Donaghey.With the deal, both teams are free of the contracts being sent the other way.

Could the Toronto Maple Leafs' captain be on the move?At least one hockey insider - and a Hall of Fame level one at that - seems to think that Dion Phaneuf could soon be suiting up for another NHL team.

Scott Darling continues to live up to his status as a fan favorite.The Chicago Blackhawks backup goalie was the subject of a story shared on Twitter by an Uber driver who witnessed a great act of generosity.

And then there were 12.On this day in 1966, the National Hockey League awarded six conditional expansion franchises, with teams heading to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis.

Jason LaBarbera is paying tribute to the People's Champion on his new goalie mask.The veteran netminder - who's currently playing for the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms - is a massive fan of The Rock, and commissioned artist David Gunnarsson to create a design featuring the wrestler/actor as well as the team's colors.

Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Getzlaf did his best to right some of his early-season wrongs Monday.Getzlaf scored his fifth goal of the season after picking the pocket of Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang, bearing a striking resemblance to a couple of blunders Getzlaf committed himself earlier in the season.Related: VIDEO: Getzlaf's gaffe hands Coyotes OT win over DucksUnfortunately for Getzlaf, Sidney Crosby did little to brighten his spirits the rest of the game.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Florida Panthers were not amused after Detroit Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader got away with a hit to the head of Aleksander Barkov on Monday night.Related: Red Wings' Abdelkader lands high hit on Panthers' BarkovPanthers forward Nick Bjugstad believes Abdelkader should have been penalized."I don't know if it was an elbow or a shoulder, but he got him in the head and it's a head shot,'' Bjugstad said postgame, according to George Richards of the Miami Herald. He added, "It was a cheap hit, I don't know how the ref didn't call it.''Barkov left the game and didn't return with what the team called an upper-body injury. Richards reported the 20-year-old center was removed due to a possible concussion."We're not happy with it," Bjugstad said. "It turned the game around. Barkov has tough shoes to fill. It looked pretty serious. We'll see how the league handles it and I think they will. I just don't know how it wasn't handled on the ice."Panthers head coach Gerard Gallant was a bit more diplomatic, but wasn't happy either."You hate to lose your top player, but that's part of the game,'' Gallant said. "We're disappointed to lose him. I thought it was a cheap shot but the referees didn't see it that way and explained to me it was a clean check. It's tough. It happens quick and we get to see the replay. I think it'll be looked at. (Abdelkader) left his feet a little and got him in the jaw."Jaromir Jagr also placed the blame on the officials."They are going to do whatever the referees allow them to," Jagr said. "It's up to the referees for it to stop."

Pavel Datsyuk has still got it.The Detroit Red Wings forward put Monday's game against the Florida Panthers out of reach by scoring twice in a span of 1:08 in the third period.His first goal of the night came on a great wrist shot with the man advantage.His second came on the backhand after a nifty pass from Henrik Zetterberg.(Videos courtesy: NHL.com)It was the 37th time Datsyuk has scored twice in a regular-season game, and he now has multi-point efforts in back-to-back contests.The Red Wings defeated the Panthers 3-0.Type your content...Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Detroit Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader drew the ire of the Florida Panthers on Monday night by hitting center Aleksander Barkov high and forcing him from the game.Abdelkader caught Barkov with his head down in the second period.

Mark Stone picked up his 15th and 16th goals of the season and added an assist as the Ottawa Senators downed the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 Monday.The 23-year-old extended his goal-scoring streak to four games, giving him five goals and eight points in his last four contests.Stone came close to collecting the hat trick, as with more than 8:30 left in the third period and his team down 4-1, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper decided to pull goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy.The Lightning were able to pepper the Senators until finally with 4:38 left Jean-Gabriel Pageau put a puck into the empty net.

J.T. Miller just can't miss lately.The New York Rangers forward took a drop pass from Derick Brassard and fired a shot through the legs of New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider on Monday night.(Courtesy: NHL.com)Miller's 17th goal of the season was his ninth in the last 10 games, and he's now one behind Brassard and Mats Zuccarello for the team lead.The 22-year-old center has already established career highs and surpassed his goal and point totals from last season, when he recorded 10 goals and 13 assists in 58 games.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby scored his second goal of Monday night from an insidious position.Related: VIDEO: Crosby extends goal-scoring streak to 7 gamesCrosby notched his second breakaway goal of the game by firing a shot from his knees over the glove of Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson.

Milan Lucic says he'll be nervous in his return to Boston, but he's thankful for his time as a member of the Bruins."Coming back to the Garden for the first time this week, I'll be battling the butterflies, for sure," Lucic wrote in an article published by The Players' Tribune on Monday night.The Los Angeles Kings forward will enter TD Garden as a visitor Tuesday night for the first time since the Bruins traded him to L.A. last June."Who knows, maybe I'll just go out there and drop the mitts just to get the blood flowing. For old time's sake," Lucic wrote. "Boston: Thank you. For everything."Lucic spent eight seasons with the Bruins, scoring 139 goals and 342 points in 566 games. He was a key member of the Boston squad that won the Stanley Cup in 2011.The 27-year-old has 12 goals and 18 assists in his first season with the Kings.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Sidney Crosby train is running at full speed and can't be stopped.The Pittsburgh Penguins captain finished off a breakaway chance against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday to remain red-hot, extending his goal-scoring streak to a career-high seven games.

Carl Hagelin's first goal as a Pittsburgh Penguin was extra sweet.The 27-year-old collected his first goal as a member of the Penguins on Monday against the Anaheim Ducks - the very team that dealt the forward to Pittsburgh.The goal gives Hagelin six points in nine games since the deal.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jaromir Jagr reached another milestone just by stepping on the ice.The Florida Panthers forward appeared in his 1,600th career NHL game Monday night against the Detroit Red Wings, becoming the 10th player in league history to accomplish the feat.

Martin Brodeur will forever be a New Jersey Devil.The team officially unveiled a statue of the league's all-time leader in wins Monday inside the Prudential Center ahead of the club's game against the New York Rangers back in Manhattan.We #SaluteMB30. Watch the reveal of @martinbrodeur's statue at an Evening with Marty presented by Prudential!