Rangers Edge Flyers in Winter Classic

Mike Rupp scored a pair of goals, just his second and third of the season, and Brad Richards tallied his 14th as the New York Rangers overcame a 2-0 deficit to topple the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in the Winter Classic

Everyone Knows Claude Giroux's Name in Philly

Flyers fans wondered if Claude Giroux could pick up the offensive slack after the team traded Jeff Carter and Mike Richards. Giroux has responded with MVP-like numbers leading Philly to the best mark in the Eastern Conference

Radim Vrbata Keeping Phoenix Coyotes Near Top of Pacific

The Phoenix Coyotes have been leading the standings in the NHL Western Conference's Pacific Division and forward Radim Vrbata has been playing no small role in that success

Flyers Chemistry Helping Team Take Off

Before the season started, their were some questions about the Flyers offensive firepower. But some new faces, most notably Jaromir Jagr and Wayne Simmonds, are helping the Flyers find the back of the net. Team chemistry is right up there with their goal scoring totals

Montreal Canadiens Hopes for Big Season Riding on Goalie Carey Price

If the Montreal Canadiens are going anywhere this season it will be thanks in large part to whatever success Carey Price has keeping pucks out of the net. After a solid season and a strong showing in the playoffs, Price is firmly entrenched as Montreal's No. 1 goaltender.

NHL Great Mike Modano Retires After 21 Seasons

Dallas Stars center Mike Modano retired from professional hockey after a decorated 21-year NHL career. The 41-year-old Modano announced his retirement on his Facebook page

Calgary Flames Hope to Start New Season Like They Ended Last One: Hot

The Calgary Flames waited a little too long to start playing to their potential last season. It's a fact they are well aware of and determined not to repeat as they prepare for the 2011-12 campaign. Looking for a return to the playoffs, Calgary knows the key will be playing good hockey early in the season

Canucks Focused on Another Shot at Stanley Cup

The Vancouver Canucks haven't missed a beat through the first half of the NHL regular season as defending Western Conference Champions

Forbes Lists Maple Leafs as Most Valuable NHL Franchise

Forbes magazine has ranked the Toronto Maple Leafs as the most valuable NHL franchise with a worth of $521 million. However all is not perfect with the league as operating income fell 21 percent due to rising player salaries and 18 of the 30 teams are losing money

Red Wings Ageless Wonder Lidstrom Keeps Team On Winning Path

Nicklas Lidstrom still loves playing hockey. And the Detroit Red Wings love having him on their roster. At age 41, Lidstrom still plays defense with classy and professionalism

CBC Distancing Itelf from Don Cherry's Over Hockey Fighting Comments

Don Cherry is not backing down regarding his recent rant on fighting in hockey. Cherry used his popular 'Coach's Corner' segment on CBC's 'Hockey Night in Canada' broadcast to both blast what he felt were hypocritical former players and then back up the comments a few nights later

Penguins Put Sidney Crosby on Injured Reserve to Start Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without star Sidney Crosby to start the new season. The Penguins made several roster moves, trimming the lineup to 23 players with the most significant move being Crosby's placement on injured reserve

Veteran Forward Owen Nolan Looking for One More Shot with Canucks

Owen Nolan is looking for one last shot at playing in the NHL and the Vancouver Canucks are going to see what they can get out of the veteran forward. The 39-year-old Nolan has played in 1,200 games over 19 seasons, tallying 422 goals to go along with 463 assists

Top Leafs Prospect Jake Gardiner Has Learned Defense Quickly

In just four years as a full-fledged defenseman, Toronto Maple Leafs top prospect Jake Gardiner has blossomed into a versatile skater and appears ready to take his game to the next level

NHL Adopts Four Conference Realignment Plan

The NHL decided to realign, creating four conferences linked by geographical location, a radical realignment from the current six-division setup. The league's intention is for the four-conference set-up to be in place starting with the 2012-13 season

Maple Leafs Forward Phil Kessel Out in Front in NHL All Star Voting

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel, who leads the league in goals and points, has claimed the overall lead in the 2012 NHL All-Star Fan Balloting. The Maple Leafs hotshot received 258,446 votes in the first two weeks of balloting

Defending Stanley Cup Champ Bruins Back in Title Form With 10-Game Winning Streak

Powered by strong play on both ends of the rink, the Boston Bruins extended their mercurial streak after rallying past the Buffalo Sabres, 4-3 in a shootout for their 10th consecutive victory

Senators Goalie Lehner Says He Will be Patient

After his whirlwind 2010-11 season, Robin Lehner seems to have learned to be less controversial and be patient as he waits for his turn to get back in the crease

Rebuilding Ottawa Senators Look to Bounce Back From Poor Season

The Ottawa Senators are rebuilding after a monumental collapse from fifth to 13th in the Eastern Conference during the 2010-11 season that forced them to trade away their veterans and start over

Can the Winnipeg Jets Win?

If the Winnipeg Jets are going to have a strong season they are going to need good goaltending. Chris Mason believes they have the netminders in place to get it. Last season Ondrej Pavelec and Mason showed flashes but overall their performances are the reason questions abound

Chelios, Tkachuk, Suter Among U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees

Former NHL stars Chris Chelios, Gary Suter and Keith Tkachuk were selected for induction into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame. Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider and play-by-play announcer Mike 'Doc' Emrick also were selected.and will be formally inducted in the fall