Stick-swiping jerk almost finds way to ruin Winter Classic
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:59:05 PST)
So 14-year-old Kalan Plew had his soda commercial moment at the Winter Classic, as Henrik Zetterberg of the...

Lidstrom an All-Star for 10th straight time
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:36:17 PST)
Nicklas Lidstrom is headed to the NHL All-Star game for the 10th straight season, but for the first time as captain of the Stanley Cup champion. The six-time Norris Trophy winner, as the league's best defenseman, and Detroit Red Wings teammate Pavel Datsyuk were among 15 players chosen Wednesday to fill out the Western Conference roster for the midseason classic to be played Jan.

Puck Headlines: Phaneuf, Nabokov among West all-star snubs
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:24:58 PST)
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NHL Calendar
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:57:35 PST)
Jan 22-26 -- All-Star break. Jan. 24 -- NHL SuperSkills Competition, Montreal. Jan. 25 -- NHL All-Star Game, Montreal. March 4 -- Trade deadline, 3 p.m. EST. April 9-19 -- IIHF Under 18 World Championship, Fargo, N.D., and Moorhead, Minn. April 12 -- Last day of 2008-09 regular season. April 15 -- Stanley Cup Playoffs begin.

Red Wings Team Report
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:36:32 PST)

He has been a career backup and a journeyman, playing for five teams in the last four seasons, moving around from town to town.

Now it appears Ty Conklin has found a home in Detroit. At least he has felt right at home at Joe Louis Arena.

Conklin registered his fourth shutout in nine games at home Tuesday, leading the Red Wings past Columbus 3-0. He raised his record at Joe Louis Arena to 8-1 and extended his home shutout streak to 138 minutes and 46 seconds.

"I certainly feel a little more comfortable now," Conklin said. "First couple of games here I was feeling butterflies. I'm starting to feel comfortable behind this team, too. Hopefully it works both ways."

Conklin also has been good on the road, as his 14-5-1 season record shows.

Tuesday's three stars: Backstrom backstops a Wild win
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:06:13 PST)
No. 1 star, Niklas Backstrom, Minnesota Wild : The 30-year-old Finnish goalie had all the answers on Tuesday...

Bruins' Zdeno Chara has that Norris Trophy look
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:36:16 PST)
It's fair to say the Norris Trophy short list always starts with Nicklas Lidstrom. But the Bruins believe Zdeno Chara will offer serious competition this season.

Puck Headlines: Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals ready to go 'Patrick Division' on each other
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:44:46 PST)
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Puck Headlines: Even the Canucks can't tell Sedins apart
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:36:31 PST)
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After championship defeat, video embarrassments for Sweden
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:35:34 PST)
The last Swede to win Olympic gold in men's platform diving was Erik Adlerz back in 1912.

Blue Jackets LW Nash earns 'First Star' award
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:23:01 PST)
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Rick Nash, who led all scorers with nine points, was named the NHL's "First Star" of the week Monday.

NHL Power Poll: Teams set sights on playoffs
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:07:01 PST)
Toronto coach Ron Wilson noticed it while playing Ottawa this week. The intensity is rising for teams getting...

Puck Headlines: Swedish juniors predict 'sad day in Canada'
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:59:33 PST)
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Pass or Fail: Johan Franzen's controversial goal vs. Minnesota
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:32 PST)
In the Minnesota Wild 's defense, they should have carte blanche for rigorous overreaction after losing their...

Puck Headlines: After tragedy, fight debate reaches critical mass
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:15:25 PST)
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Bruins' Bergeron progressing in return from injury
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:16:02 PST)
We might see Bruins center Patrice Bergeron again this season if he continues to make progress from his second concussion in 14 months.

From ratings to reviews, the NHL's epic Winter Classic victory
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:10:56 PST)
The concept of "overwhelming success" and Wrigley Field are usually diametrically opposed' but the...

4 Canadiens elected for NHL East stars in Montreal
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:23:18 PST)
Only Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin prevented the Montreal Canadiens from an All-Star sweep. The NHL announced the starting lineups Saturday for the midseason classic, and the host Canadiens filled four of the six slots for the Eastern Conference. Crosby and Malkin, teammates and linemates with the defending East champion Pittsburgh Penguins, both broke the record for the most votes and claimed...

Winter Classic ratings increase 12 percent
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 10:17:05 PST)
Ratings increased 12 percent for the second Winter Classic, which featured the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings at Wrigley Field. The New Year's Day event on NBC earned a 2.9 overnight rating and a 6.0 share, the best overnight NHL regular-season rating in nearly 13 years. The Red Wings defeated the Blackhawks 6-4 in the second U.S.

Wings' Zetterberg, Osgood expected to play Saturday
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:18:48 PST)
Henrik Zetterberg did not practice Friday because of a sore groin, but said he expects to play Saturday, when...

When Vince met Gary and other celebrities at the Winter Classic
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:30:00 PST)
Vince Vaughn hasn't looked this thrilled since the reviews for "Fred Claus" were published.

From the Friendly Confines, it's Puck Daddy's Winter Classic
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:50:50 PST)
Big League Stew editor Kevin Kaduk has been to hundreds of baseball games in Wrigley Field, but like everyone...

Winter Classic showcases NHL's next big rivalry
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:50:03 PST)
For the second year in a row, the Winter Classic brought some much-needed attention to the NHL.

New owner, new possibilities for Blackhawks
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:44:00 PST)
The Blackhawks' previous owner, Bill Wirtz, would have scoffed at the Winter Classic. His son, Rocky, is different.

The third time was the charm for NHL'S latest outdoor game
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:27:02 PST)
The National Hockey League hosted its third outdoor game and the third time was the charm for hockey's hottest regular-season event.

Thursday's three stars: Datsyuk blows 'em away at Wrigley
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:23:48 PST)
No. 1 star: Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings Was this the first wind-aided goal in NHL history?

NHL hits home run at Wrigley
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:44:00 PST)
The NHL hit one out of the park with the Winter Classic between Chicago and Detroit at Wrigley Field.

In Classic fashion, Red Wings reassert dominance
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:06:33 PST)
Upstarts abound, including the Blackhawks, but Detroit's recent performance shows it takes a back seat to no contender. The Winter Classic make it cold, hard fact.