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Dmitry Orlov Flipped Matt Duchene
It is not often we start the morning blog march with a hip check. But, as T.J. Oshie mused of Dmitry Orlov’s hit that sent Matt Duchene tumbling helmet-over-skates, “that was one of the cooler hits that I’ve ever seen.”...

Phil Kessel Endures The Penguins' Media Day
The Pittsburgh Penguins filmed winger Phil Kessel as he went through the responsibilities of the team’s media day, and it’s a delight. I especially related to the part where Kessel swore after being told that he had to participate in social media....

Vancouver Canucks Score On Themselves
The image above might be a tenuous representation of hockey, but that’s because it’s Vancouver Canucks hockey, baby....

The Grate One
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Wojtek Wolski Broke His Neck After Sliding Into The Boards In A KHL Game
Metallurg Magnitogorsk forward Wojtek Wolski injured his neck during Thursday’s KHL game against Barys Astana, and left the ice on a stretcher....

Danny DeKeyser Scored From Center Ice On A Fluke Bounce
The Lightning beat the Red Wings 6-4 in the season opener for both teams, but c’mon, it’s October, no need to sweat win-loss records. Now is the time for fluke goals....

Evander Kane Hospitalized After Violently Slamming Into Boards
Sabres winger Evander Kane left this evening’s game against the Canadiens after he fell onto his back then smashed into the boards while chasing after a dumped puck....

The Florida Panthers Are All Wearing José Fernández Jerseys Tonight
The Florida Panthers paid tribute to José Fernández this evening en masse by all wearing Fernández’s number 16 jersey for their season opener. Here they are taking the ice....

Auston Matthews Is Ready
It’s appropriate that the happiest and most hopeful Maple Leafs fans have been in exactly three seasons and 15 minutes is after a game they lost. But though the Senators prevailed 5-4 in overtime of the season opener, it’s obvious that Toronto—and, hell, the rest of us—should be very, very excited. ...

Chicago Blackhawks Kick Their Season Off With Boneheaded Own Goal
The Blackhawks were always going to lose here. Down two goals with fewer than 30 seconds left in the game usually means certain death. You don’t have to make it any worse by casually scooting the puck into your own net, my dudes....
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First Overall Pick Auston Matthews Scores Twice In First Five Minutes Of NHL Career [Update: He Scored Two More]
Auston Matthews took the ice for the first time in his NHL career tonight against Ottawa, and immediately started scoring. Ten minutes into the first period, he popped up in the right place during a goalmouth scramble, and slipped his shot in....


Jack Eichel Leaves Practice With Nasty-Looking Injury
The NHL season starts tonight, and it looks like Buffalo will enter it without their franchise player. Jack Eichel suffered an injury to what looked like his left knee or ankle in this morning’s practice and had to be helped off. [Update: Sabres coach Dan Bylsma confirmed it was the ankle.]...

Sidney Crosby Has A Concussion
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby has been diagnosed with a concussion, the team announced today....


They Let Phil Kessel Visit The White House
The Pittsburgh Penguins brought the Stanley Cup to the White House today, and Phil Kessel took time out of his empty schedule to stop by. He’s had a nice, relaxing offseason....

I Don't Like This Mascot
Meet Hunter, the Edmonton Oilers’ new mascot. Clap! Clap for Hunter! Clap for Hunter or he’ll eat you! He feeds on your applause, or he will feed upon your children....
