Carter, Richards reunited for Cup run

NEWARK -- When Mike Richards and Jeff Carter were unceremoniously traded from Philadelphia, it’s understandable to think they weren’t too happy about it. And they weren’t.

“We were pretty mad,” Richards said about the trade. “I'm not going to lie. It's something I've never had before. I've never been traded. Jeff has never been traded. For us to be traded at the same time I think there was a lot of venting to each other.”

Lidstrom goes out on his terms

Today, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom announced his retirement.  We take a look back on the legendary, illustrious career of No. 5.

Morning Skate: May 31

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Kings 2, Devils 1 (OT)

Kings' stars come through in overtime

It’s official: the Los Angeles Kings cannot lose on the road.

On the strength of an overtime goal from Anze Kopitar, the Kings pushed their playoff road record to 9-0 in a 2-1 win over New Jersey in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Video: Kopitar wins Game 1 in overtime

With the game tied 1-1 heading into overtime, the Kings and Devils were each looking for a hero in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.  Anze Kopitar stepped up for the Kings, capitalizing on this breakaway opportunity to lift the Kings to a 2-1 win.  With the win, the Kings took a 1-0 series lead and pushed their playoff road record to 9-0.  Game 2 will take place Saturday night in Newark.

Henrique shining in Devils' playoff run

NEWARK -- It has been quite the rookie season for the New Jersey’s Adam Henrique, culminating in a chance to win the Stanley Cup.

Morning Skate: May 30

Los Angeles Kings @ New Jersey Devils

Stanley Cup Final, Game 1

8:00 ET… TV: NBC, CBC

Scuderi's Cup experience valuable to Kings

NEWARK -- The Los Angeles Kings are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1993, but it’s not the first Cup run for veteran defenseman Rob Scuderi.

Can Devils earn breaks against Kings?

"I told Adam Henrique I watched his Game 6 goal multiple times because I didn't know how he got so open. He said, 'I didn't know either.'" - Dave Lozo, NHL.com


During the broken play that eventually ended the New York Rangers' season, rookie pivot Adam Henrique found himself alone and in the middle of the crease with the puck on his blade. Even though all five Rangers collapsed below the hash-marks, the puck still made its way past all parties and into the back of the net.

Henrique, whose three postseason goals came in game-deciding tilts, has a flair for the dramatic in these playoffs. But he will be hard-pressed to score such a 'gimmie' against the battle-tested Kings.

Could Quick follow in Thomas' footsteps?

Last year, Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas became the second goalie to win the Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe and Vezina Trophy in the same season. Could Jonathan Quick follow down that same path?

Stanley Cup Final preview: Devils vs. Kings

How the Cup finalists were built

This spring’s version of the Stanley Cup Playoffs has been a long, winding road of unpredictability.  That road has stopped at the Stanley Cup final with a No. 6 seed meeting a No. 8 seed, the first time under the current format that a division winner is not among the final two standing.

New Jersey and Los Angeles were equally impressive in their surprising runs to the final.  Here is how each team was built over the years…

Devils needed Kovalchuk, Kings didn’t – now they meet for the Cup

The summer of 2010 centered around unrestricted free agent Ilya Kovalchuk.  The Russian superstar took his time deciding between the two lone serious bidders: Los Angeles and New Jersey.  Kovalchuk signed a mega contract with New Jersey, and the rest is history.

Saturday Faceoff: Top destination for Luongo?

There’s a lot of confusion surrounding Roberto Luongo nowadays.  On Thursday, Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault said Luongo wanted out.  Shortly thereafter, GM Mike Gillis said Vigneault misspoke.

No matter what Luongo’s true desire is, there is a legitimate chance he is traded this offseason due to the emergence of Cory Schneider.  What would be the top destination for the oft-scrutinized Luongo?  Alexander and I debate…

Conn Smythe Trophy Watch

Through three rounds of action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, here are the top contenders for the Conn Smythe Trophy, which is given annually to the NHL’s postseason MVP.

Morning Skate: May 26

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Devils 3, Rangers 2 (OT)

Rookie Henrique sends Devils to final

Coming into tonight's Game 6 between the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils, everyone in the hockey world seemed to want to talk about what happened in Game 6 in 1994 between these same two teams.

The Devils would have none of that as rookie forward Adam Henrique scored 1:03 into overtime to give his team a 3-2 win in the game, a 4-2 series win and a chance to play for the Stanley Cup against the Los Angeles Kings.

Gerard Gallant looks ready to win at NHL level

As the offseason approaches, remember this name: Gerard Gallant. No, Gallant isn't another upstart coach out of junior hockey like Pete DeBoer or Guy Boucher. Instead he's a former NHL bench boss who found a head coaching job and ran with it. And by all accounts, he should be ready to take his winning ways back to North America's premiere league.

Can New York dig out of another 3-2 hole?

When the puck drops tonight in Newark, the New York Rangers will be facing elimination for the fourth time this postseason.  They have played their best this spring with their backs against the wall, and that will have to continue if they wish to push the Eastern Conference Finals to its limit.

Morning Skate: May 25

Tonight’s slate:

Rangers @ Devils, 8:00 ET, Game 6

#1 New York Rangers @ #6 New Jersey Devils

Game 6… 8:00 ET… TV: NBC Sports Network, CBC

Isles need to re-sign Parenteau

Forward PA Parenteau had an exceptional year for the New York Islanders and he is a player that needs to be retained.

Devils' tireless forecheck remains the difference

Through five playoff games between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers we have a series that is as tight as it can get. In fact, there has been no goal differential whatsoever with each club scoring 12 times. The Rangers, in their two victories squeaked out 3-0 scores, while the Devils have been a bit more dominating in their wins despite the numbers not quite painting that picture. The difference between the two teams, however, remains a relentless forecheck from the Devils.

Preds want to see Radulov change

NASHVILLE – When Alexander Radulov finally landed in Nashville and re-joined the Predators on March 20th, there was a lot of excitement around the franchise. The locker room was pumped up and Poile was elated to have his ‘prodigal son’ back.

Radulov, who came back after a four-year hiatus in Russia, was expected to be the final piece for a Stanley Cup run – assuming he could successfully make the transition.

Morning Skate: May 24

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Devils 5, Rangers 3

Canucks extending Vigneault remains a sound decision

Earlier this afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks extended head coach Alain Vigneault for at least one more season (Ed. Note: for the sake of clarity, the deal is for two seasons per Hosea Chung via Twitter). And while Vigneault may have his detractors among the 'Nucks faithful, choosing to give him more time behind the bench was an easy, and smart, decision.

Can the Coyotes build on their success?

Heartbroken, hurting, and frankly pissed off.

If you look at the faces of this Phoenix Coyotes team, they were clearly upset by last night's outcome. This rag-tag bunch of veterans, journeymen, and a few choice young players capable of playing in such a demanding system, were all forced to pack their bags and start their offseason.

The group of players currently assembled, we can only assume, will not all stay with Phoenix next season. Do the Coyotes, as an organization, have a proper core to build around? Moreover, can that core attempt to replicate this season's success?

Morning Skate: May 23

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Kings 4, Coyotes 3 (OT)

RLD 3 stars of the night:

1. Dustin Penner (goal, assist)

2. Drew Doughty (goal, assist)

3. Taylor Pyatt (goal, assist)

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Tonight’s slate:

Devils @  Rangers, 1:00 ET, Game 5

Rangers dealing with a case of the 'yips'

What exactly are the yips? The yips are defined as a state of nervous tension affecting an athlete (as a golfer) in the performance of a crucial action. Athletes across sports are victims to the yips, especially those who play in New York-- the bright lights, roaring crowd, and worst of all, never-ending expectations of greatness are enough to get to most athletes, regardless of their raw skillset.

In baseball, the New York Yankees constantly deal with new players with an incurable case of the yips.  Even if you don't follow the sport, you might remember former All-Star second baseman Chuck Knoblauch struggling to make a routine throw from second. Knoblauch never got over the yips and won't be the last athlete to struggle with an exorbitant amount of pressure on them.

By the same token, the New York Rangers are hoping they can get over their ailment.

On the possibility of a new Red Wings arena

There have been reports on Monday that the Detroit Red Wings have chosen architects for a new 18,000-seat arena for downtown Detroit. According to MLive.com, the Red Wings have hired HKS, an international firm based out of Dallas, which will work with Chan Krieger NBBJ, a Boston architect that specializes in urban developments.

All the Red Wings organization will say is that they have expressed interest in a new downtown arena.

Morning Skate: May 22

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Devils 4, Rangers 1

RLD 3 stars of the night:

1. Zach Parise (2 goals, assist)

2. Martin Brodeur (27 saves, win)

3. Bryce Salvador (goal, assist)

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Tonight’s slate:

Kings @ Coyotes, 9:00 ET, Game 5

McBain's extension the perfect pact for both sides

This afternoon, the Carolina Hurricanes re-signed promising defenseman Jamie McBain to a two-year extension.  The contract is worth 3.6 million and will carry a cap hit of $1.8 million. Not only is the deal appropriately priced for both sides moving forward, but it also protects all parties involved.

With Game 4 loss, Kings show mortality

During yesterday's matinee, the Phoenix Coyotes finally broke through against the Los Angeles Kings, winning their first game of the series by a 2-0 score. Jonathan Quick was not perfect and the Kings offense was not dynamic. In short, they looked beatable-- a description they avoided through their first 13 games.

Was the Kings' first loss in 32 days a product of their weakness, or were the Coyotes just that much better?

Morning Skate: May 21

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Coyotes 2, Kings 0

RLD 3 stars of the night:

1. Shane Doan, PHX (2 goals)

2. Mike Smith (26 saves, shutout)

3. Trevor Lewis (5 shots)

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Tonight’s slate:

Rangers @ Devils, 1:00 ET, Game 4

Morning Skate: May 20

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Rangers 3, Devils 0

RLD 3 stars of the night:

1. Henrik Lundqvist, NYR (36 saves, shutout)

2. Dan Girardi, NYR (1 goal)

3. Martin Brodeur, NJ (19 saves)

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Tonight’s slate:

Coyotes @ Kings, 3:00 ET, Game 4

Video: Lundqvist's acrobatic stop against Kovalchuk

With the game on the line, Henrik Lundqvist was at his best. Witness Lundqvist stopping an Ilya Kovalchuk breakaway attempt with the score knotted at zero. Lundqvist would go on to make 36 stops en route to a 3-0 victory.

Saturday Faceoff: Conn Smythe favorite?

Through five games here in the conference finals, the Conn Smythe Trophy favorites are starting to emerge from the pack – particularly in Los Angeles and New York.  Who is the favorite at this time?  Patrick and I debate…

Morning Skate: May 19

Tonight’s slate:

Rangers @ Devils, 1:00 ET, Game 3

What to do about Patrick Kane?

Most of the hockey world has heard about it by now: Chicago's Patrick Kane had a good time in Madison, Wisc., over Cinco de Mayo weekend. Photos showed up on the internet, and the world split into the "Boys Will Be Boys" camp and the "He Needs To Grow Up" crowd. Everyone is split, including the Chicago media.

There are a number of facts that need to be considered with Kane.

Morning Skate: May 18

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Kings 2, Coyotes 1

Tortorella's being Tortorella

Has John Tortorella’s post-game shtick lost its charm? Yes, but so has the constant complaining over the New York Rangers head coach’s curt attitude towards the media.

Devils' Game 2 win swings momentum

Entering last night's game, the New York Rangers had an opportunity to do something they failed to do all postseason: win Game 2. Nevertheless, John Tortorella's blue-collar bunch were unsuccessful in their efforts to remain undefeated, falling to their cross-river rival New Jersey Devils by a heartbreaking 3-2 score.

Morning Skate: May 17

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Devils 3, Rangers 2

RLD 3 stars of the night:

1. David Clarkson, NJ (1 goal)

2. Ilya Kovalchuk, NJ (1 goal)

3. Bryce Salvador, NJ (2 assists)

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Tonight’s slate:

Coyotes @ Kings, 9:00 ET, Game 3

Capitals off-season not short on intrigue

The Capitals were the pre-season Stanley Cup favorite, and justified it by starting the season with seven consecutive wins.  The rest of the season was the definition of a roller coaster; as a result they entered the postseason, as the No. 7 seed, with their lowest expectations in recent memory.

Alex Ovechkin and company surprised hockey pundits by advancing to the second round.  It was an unexpected playoff run that they can draw more positives from than other recent playoff failures.

But like those exits, there are plenty of question marks heading into the Capitals’ off-season.

Morning Skate: May 16

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Kings 4, Coyotes 0

RLD 3 stars of the night:

1. Jeff Carter (hat trick)

2. Jonathan Quick (24 saves, shutout)

3. Anze Kopitar (2 assists)

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Tonight’s slate:

Devils @ Rangers, 8:00 ET, Game 2

Video: Hanzal boards Brown

In tonight's Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal picked up a major boarding penalty and game misconduct for this hit on Kings captain Dustin Brown:

Hanzal doesn't have a supplementary discipline record with the NHL, but that will change in the next few days. He deliberately shoved a vulnerable Brown into the end boards on what was a needless hit. Expect Hanzal to get a call from the league tomorrow.

Hanzal became the second Coyotes player to commit a major penalty in the game; captain Shane Doan hit Kings forward Trevor Lewis from behind in the second period. Doan's hit wasn't as vicious as Hanzal's and isn't worthy of a suspension.

As for the game, the Kings continued their dominance with a 4-0 win to take a 2-0 series lead over the Coyotes. The No. 8-seeded Kings are now 7-0 on the road this postseason. Incredible.

Wings could use defense help

It's obvious that the Detroit Red Wings need to make a few changes in the upcoming months. How big or how little the changes should be varies from fan to fan. One rumor seems to be fairly certain: the Red Wings are going to make a hard push for defenseman Ryan Suter.

Lundqvist flexes his muscles in Game 1

When it comes to the rivalry between the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils, goaltending is always a key part of the conversation.


When you have had netminders like Martin Brodeur, Mike Richter and Henrik Lundqvist, it is hard not to focus on netminding. That is exactly the case for the Eastern Conference Finals this postseason between the Blueshirts and Devils as both teams are battling to represent the East in the Cup Final.

In Game 1, it was all about the Rangers' Lundqvist.

Morning Skate: May 15

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Rangers 3, Devils 0

RLD 3 stars of the night:

1. Henrik Lundqvist, NYR (21 saves, shutout)

2. Dan Girardi, NYR (1 goal, 1 assist, 5 blocked shots)

3. Marc Staal, NYR (24:55 TOI, 5 blocked shots)

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Tonight’s slate:

Kings @ Coyotes, 9:00 ET, Game 2

Video: Brodeur's diving glove save

In the third period of tonight's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Martin Brodeur looked like his vintage self with a great glove save on Rangers defenseman Marc Staal.  He had a wide-open net to shoot at, but Brodeur had other ideas.  His glove save kept the Devils in the game, down by just one at the time.  However, the Rangers went on to win 3-0 and claim a 1-0 series lead.

Keeping Richards a good start for Blue Jackets

This morning, the Columbus Blue Jackets decided to shed the interim label on head coach Todd Richards and re-sign him for two more years. The bench boss, who previously spent two seasons with the Minnesota Wild, looks like the right choice for the job which makes his hire a step in the right direction for an organization that desperately craves a silver lining.

Kings thriving away from home

It is well-known that, to win the playoffs, you need to be a quality road team.  The Los Angeles Kings have taken that to new extremes after their Game 1 victory in Phoenix.

Morning Skate: May 14

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Kings 4, Coyotes 2

RLD 3 stars of the night:

1. Dustin Brown, LA (1 goal, 1 assist)

2. Anze Kopitar, LA (1 goal)

3. Dwight King, LA (2 goals)

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Tonight’s slate:

Devils @ Rangers, 8:00 ET, Game 1

Video: Morris beats Quick from center ice

Throughout the playoffs, pundits, players and fans alike wondered how to beat Los Angeles Kings starting goalie Jonathan Quick. Little did we know that his Achilles heel was simply a shot from center ice. At the 13:26 marker of the first period, Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Derek Morris found a way to get a shot past the All Star. See for yourself and feel free to sound off in the comments.

Series preview: Rangers vs. Devils

Morning Skate: May 13

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Rangers 2, Capitals 1

RLD 3 stars of the night:

1. Henrik Lundqvist, NYR (22 saves)

2. Michael Del Zotto, NYR (1 goal, 1 assist)

3. Brad Richards, NYR (1 goal)

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Tonight’s slate:

Kings @ Coyotes, 8:00 ET, Game 1

#8 Los Angeles Kings @ #3 Phoenix Coyotes

Game 1… 8:00 ET… TV: NBC Sports Network, TSN

Saturday Faceoff: Who wins tonight's Game 7?

When it comes to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, there is nothing like the excitement, nervousness and spectacle of a Game 7.  These are the games every hockey fan lives for in the playoffs.  Tonight’s Game 7 between the Rangers and Capitals certainly will not disappoint.  Who will prevail from this back-and-forth series?  Patrick and Erika debate…

Morning Skate: May 12

Tonight’s slate:

Capitals @ Rangers, 7:30 ET, Game 7

#7 Washington Capitals @ #1 New York Rangers

Game 7… 7:30 ET… TV: NBC Sports Network, CBC

Series preview: Coyotes vs. Kings

Conn Smythe Trophy Watch

Through (almost) two rounds of action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, here are the top contenders for the Conn Smythe Trophy, which is given annually to the NHL’s postseason MVP.

For Brodeur, 40 is the new 30

Apparently, 40 really is the new 30.  Just ask Martin Brodeur.

Brodeur, who turned 40 this past Sunday, has silenced his critics with his recent rock-solid play in this year’s playoffs, helping lead New Jersey into the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2003, the last time the Devils won the Stanley Cup.

Suter to take time to decide future

NASHVILLE – There is a long time between now and the free agent frenzy.  Things can change in a heartbeat.  But if you had to judge by Ryan Suter’s tone last night as to whether he’d re-sign with the Predators or not, it’s hard picturing him not testing free agency when July 1st rolls around.

Morning Skate: May 10

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Capitals 2, Rangers 1

Who has improved their free agency stock in playoffs?

Every postseason there are players that rise to the occasion as they are facing a contract year.  Last spring it was Sean Bergenheim and Joel Ward who stepped up, and they were paid nicely for their breakout postseason.  This year it is two oft-criticized forwards and two veterans who are seeing their summer price tag rise.

Morning Skate: May 9

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Devils 3, Flyers 1

RLD 3 stars of the night:

1. Ilya Kovalchuk, NJ (1 goal, 1 assist)

2. Martin Brodeur, NJ (27 saves)

3. Adam Henrique, NJ (2 assists)

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Tonight’s slate:

Rangers @ Capitals, 7:30 ET, Game 6

Coyotes deserve to be advancing

Yes, the Predators didn’t bury the majority of their chances all series.  Yes, the distraction of Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn was self-inflicted.  Yes, the Predators could have been better in a lot of areas of the game.

But the Phoenix Coyotes deserved to win this series.  Plain and simple.

Anatomy of Devils' 3-1 series lead on Flyers

By David Strehle

In many aspects, the 2012 Eastern Conference Semifinals series between the Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils has gone just the way the experts had predicted. One team has thoroughly dominated play through hard work and a furious forechecking attack, unleashing a barrage of shots at the opposing goaltender, who has yielded goals only after making a series of saves. The other club has had the tempo of each game dictated to it from the opening faceoff of the series. Pinned in their own zone for long stretches of time, frustration has set in and the usual discipline with which they have exhibited through the playoffs has dissipated.

Morning Skate: May 8

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Rangers 3, Capitals 2 (OT)
Coyotes 2, Predators 1

RLD 3 stars of the night:

1. Marc Staal (GWG, assist)

2. Mike Smith (32 saves, win)

3. Brad Richards (goal)

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Tonight’s slate:

Devils @ Flyers, 7:30 ET, Game 5

Zidlicky helps to solidify both ends of the ice

Back in February, when New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello acquired Marek Zidlicky from the Minnesota Wild, he knew there was potential for a high reward. Why else would he send a hefty bounty of Kurtis Foster, Nick Palmieri, Stephane Veilleux, a second round pick in 2012, and, if they defeat the Flyers, a third round selection in 2013?

Lamoriello not only saw the potential of acquiring a puck-moving defenseman to help push the play forward, he saw the value in a veteran defender who was capable of playing better than his market value.

Morning Skate: May 7

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Kings 3, Blues 1
Devils 4, Flyers 2

RLD 3 stars of the night:

1. Jonathan Quick (23 saves, win)

2. Dustin Brown (2 goals)

3. Dainius Zubrus (2 goals)

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Tonight’s slate:

Capitals @ Rangers, 7:30 ET, Game 5
Predators @ Coyotes, 10:00 ET, Game 5

Roman Červenka committed to an NHL future

Earlier in the week, the Calgary Flames signed unknown Czech forward Roman Červenka to an entry-level contract. The deal is comes with a standard base of $925 K with the ability to earn $2.85 million in performance bonuses. Simply put, the Flames are taking a risk by signing an untested player, but Červenka might just be what this team needs.

Key players step up for Capitals in Game 4 win

Throughout the Washington Capitals' postseason, their secondary players have been the ones making the big plays. Secondary scoring is indeed very important, but with the exception of Alex Ovechkin, the Capitals' big players remained mostly silent when it came to scoring.

Morning Skate: May 6

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Capitals 3, Rangers 2

RLD 3 stars of the night:

1. Mike Green (GWG)

2. Artem Anisimov (1 goal, 1 assist)

3. Nicklas Backstrom (1 goal)

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Tonight’s slate:

Blues @ Kings, 3:00 ET, Game 4
Flyers @ Devils, 7:30 ET, Game 4

Blues goaltending breaking down at the wrong time

In St. Louis, what was once a strength is now a weakness. A first round injury knocked former playoff standout and current Blues starter Jaroslav Halak out for an undetermined amount of time, leaving unlikely All-Star netminder Brian Elliott to hold down the fort.

And hold down the fort he has not.

Saturday Faceoff: Is L.A. the Cup favorite?

By Alexander Monaghan and Patrick Hoffman

These Stanley Cup Finals have been riveting from beginning to end, with several notable upsets and thrilling finishes. Perhaps the most surprising story, however, has been the Los Angeles Kings, who are on the verge of defeating the top two seeds in the Western Conference. Patrick and I debate over whether they are now the Cup favorite.

Morning Skate: May 5

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Coyotes 1, Predators 0

RLD 3 stars of the night:

1. Mike Smith (25 saves, shutout)

2. Pekka Rinne (23 saves)

3. Shane Doan (game-winning goal)

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Tonight’s slate:

Rangers @ Capitals, 12:30 ET, Game 4

GM of the Year: The Case for Florida's Dale Tallon

By Bill Whitehead

Those who have ridden down the elevator with the press and Florida team executives after a game know this: You can generally tell whether or not the Cats won by general manager Dale Tallon's demeanor. No sports executive is as easy to read as Tallon -- irritable in defeat, cheery and observational in victory. Simply, Tallon wears his heart on his sleeve.

Similarities emerge from past wars as Devils dismantle Flyers

By David Strehle

It's kind of been like old times in the Eastern Conference Semifinals with the Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils renewing their postseason acquaintances. After Thursday night's 4-3 overtime victory, the club from the Garden State leads the set by a 2-1 game count.

Morning Skate: May 4

The Morning After:

Yesterday’s results:

Devils 4, Flyers 3 (OT)

Kings 4, Blues 2

RLD 3 stars of the night:

1. Alex Ponikarovsky, NJ (1 goal, 1 assist)

2. Ilya Kovalchuk, NJ (1 goal, 2 assists)

3. Drew Doughty, LA (1 goal, 2 assists)

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Tonight’s slate:

Coyotes @ Predators, 7:30 ET, Game 4

Kreider succeeding as a rookie in the postseason

Very few of us have experienced anything that professional hockey players have. Whether we believe that or not, it is true.