Having scored five goals in his first six games, Philadelphia Flyers forward Mike Richards was off to the hottest start of his short NHL career. However, over the next 12 games, Richards would score just three times, leaving some Flyers...

In this article: Mike Richards, Philadelphia Flyers, NHL, Paul Stastny, Bobby Clarke, James Van Riemsdyk, David Booth, Florida Panthers, Philadelphia, and Henrik Sedin

Blackhawks superstar Patrick Kane is all growns up! Tonight the Hawks hope to celebrate Kaner's 21st birthday with their sixth straight victory over the Flames and their sixth straight regular season win at Pengrowth Saddledome. In a...

In this article: Patrick Kane, Blackhawks, Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith, Alberta, and Pengrowth Saddledome

...and the Philadelphia Flyers opened a trip with their seventh victory in eight games, 3-2 over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. Mike Richards and James van Riemsdyk also scored, and Braydon Coburn had two assists for the Flyers , who...

In this article: Los Angeles, Philadelphia Flyers, Mika Pyorala, Philadelphia, Los Angeles Kings, Brian Boucher, Jonathan Quick, NHL, Ryan Smyth, and Mike Richards

...of historic Citadel Hill , which was packed with spectators. "It was neat because a few months ago I was there with the Cup," said Crosby , who in June became the youngest NHL captain to lift the Stanley Cup. He was 21 then and turned 22...

In this article: Sidney Crosby, Penguins, Stanley Cup, Nova Scotia, 2010 Winter Games, and NHL

...or another person - this is a celebration of the whole country and just to be a part of that, I feel so honored," Crosby said. "Whether I was playing hockey or whether I was someone here locally who just got the chance to do it, I think we...

In this article: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins, Stanley Cup, Nova Scotia, Vancouver, and Canada

...will be performing in front of Canadian fans demanding nothing less than a gold medal. Yesterday, Crosby denied that carrying the torch had him thinking ahead to the Games. "We all realize as Canadians that there will be expectations, but...

In this article: Sidney Crosby, Stanley Cup, Canada, Vancouver, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Sarah Palin

...iron will and sandpaper in his game Sidney Crosby needed some silverware to join the NHL pantheon, and he grabbed it faster than such greats as Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux. David E. Klutho/SI Sports Illustrated will announce its...

In this article: Sidney Crosby, NHL, Sportsman of the Year, MVP, Mario Lemieux, Stanley Cup, Pittsburgh Penguins, Wayne Gretzky, and Pittsburgh

...despite his poor track record, it appears he finally got it right looking in the direction of superstar Marian Gaborik. Though Gaborik is always a risk, thanks to his very fragile past, he has been worth the high gamble (five-year deal,...

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... Claude Giroux tonight. "I was really excited," Laliberte said. "But it was a long day. I'm going to have a good sleep." Captain Mike Richards did not skate in yesterday's practice. It was a planned "maintenance" day for Richards , according...

In this article: Flyers, David Laliberte, John Stevens, Mike Richards, Darroll Powe, Claude Giroux, NHL, Los Angeles, Devils, and Blair Betts

...I feel pretty cool. I was not afraid to take some hits and go battle." Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau earned his 100th NHL victory. Marian Gaborik scored both goals for the Rangers and moved into a tie with Ovechkin with his 15th,...

In this article: New York Rangers, Alex Ovechkin, Marian Gaborik, Matt Bradley, Washington Capitals, New York, Mike Green, and Jose Theodore

...deficit to beat the Capitals for the third time in three games this season. Defenseman Colin White and Cory Murphy also scored and Martin Brodeur had 27 saves as New Jersey ended the Capitals' four-game winning streak. NEW YORK -- Matt...

In this article: Alex Ovechkin, New York Rangers, Washington Capitals, Matt Bradley, Marian Gaborik, New Jersey Devils, NEW YORK, Brian Pothier, and NHL

...playes in the most games played with one team. Dallas ' Mike Modano tops that group, followed by Niklas Lidstrom ( Detroit ), Martin Brodeur (New Jersey), Kris Draper ( Detroit ), Shane Doan ( Phoenix ), and Jarome Iginla ( Calgary ). "I don't think I...

In this article: Daniel Alfredsson, Mats Sundin, NHL, Ottawa, Ontario, Toronto, Detroit, Stanley Cup, Niklas Lidstrom, and Shane Doan

Patrick Kane celebrates with Jonathan Toews after scoring a goal. ( Mark Humphrey , Associated Press / February 24, 2009) The Blackhawks are set to sign young stars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews to contract extensions, a source close to...

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While others might scratch their head and wonder why Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville has been reluctant to play Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane on the same line this season, the captain just goes with the flow. For one of the rare times...

In this article: Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Joel Quenneville, Marian Hossa, Sharks, Dominic Moore, and Kris Versteeg

...with 9:22 remaining to put the Flyers up, 3-1. The puck had bounced in front off Devils rookie center Tim Sestito and goaltender Martin Brodeur tried to poke it away, but put it into the slot for van Riemsdyk instead and lost his stick in the...

In this article: Devils, Martin Brodeur, Claude Giroux, Flyers, Zach Parise, David Clarkson, Scott Hartnell, Philadelphia, Darroll Powe, and James van Riemsdyk

... Broncos. He's 146-98 in his coaching career, which he plans to resume next season somewhere in the NFL. Former Avalanche captain Joe Sakic also will be inducted at a banquet on April 20. Joining them in the class of 2010 are former...

In this article: Mike Shanahan, Colorado Avalanche, Joe Sakic, Denver Broncos, Cherry Creek High School, Northern Colorado, NFL, Bengals, Colts, and Colorado Rockies

...Maple Leafs tonight at the United Center is just another regular-season game. For them , though, it might be a bit more than that. Patrick Kane and Dustin Byfuglien insist that the Blackhawks' meeting with the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight...

In this article: Dustin Byfuglien, Patrick Kane, Hawks, Ron Wilson, Toronto Maple Leafs, Brian Burke, Joel Quenneville, United Center, and Blackhawks

...in the running. That said, there are a number of players that were off the radar that have impressed thus far, including the likes of, Marian Gaborik ( NY Rangers ), Anze Kopitar (L.A. Kings), Craig Anderson ( Colorado Avalanche ) and Pronger...

In this article: Chris Pronger, NHL, Hart Trophy, Philadelphia Flyers, Craig Anderson, Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, Marian Gaborik, and Rangers