Forty-four pearls of hockey wisdom

...entertaining if one employs an exaggerated Berman impression as one says them. 4. Capitals: "Oil Can" Boyd Gordon 5. Canucks: Christian "It's Too Cold, Dude, Turn The" Ehrhoff 6. Maple Leafs: Jeff Finger...

Keys to Game 7: Penguins vs. Capitals

The Penguins and Capitals take the ice for Game 7 on Wednesday. Scott Burnside looks at the keys for each club.

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, right, stops a shot by Washington Capitals center Boyd Gordon (15) as Penguins' Alex Goligoski (3) looks on during the first period of Game 5 of...

Gordon completes Capitals' comeback win vs. Malkin, Penguins

Boyd Gordon scored a delayed goal in the third period to complete Washington's four-goal comeback and the Capitals shook off three Pittsburgh power-play goals and another big night against them by Evgeni Malkin to rally for a 4-3 victory.

Gonchar, Crosby rally Penguins to OT win vs. Ovechkin, Capitals

Sergei Gonchar made up for two misplays by scoring in overtime after Darryl Sydor had tied it late in the third period and the Penguins rallied for a 4-3 overtime victory over the Capitals.

Crosby's Penguins improve to 8-1 vs. Ovechkin's Capitals

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins got the better of Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, just like they always do.

Pens rally to beat Caps, clinch playoff berth

Ryan Whitney scored two second-period goals to lead the Penguins past the Capitals 4-3.

Malkin, Crosby rally Pens past Ovechkin, Caps in SO

Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby grabbed the headlines before Evgeni Malkin stole the show.

Peep Show

ESPN Insider has the latest news and notes from around the NHL.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2003

Veteran suprised by team's approach

The Stars payroll slashing has not trickled down to Mike Modano, who will make at least $9 million this season.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2003

Washington 4, Pittsburgh 2

Washington 4, Pittsburgh 2

Dafoe: 'Things are starting to heat up'

The 15 teams from the East take a ride on the Zamboni this week.