Phil's history lesson

...when he was the Bulls head coach responded quickly. "Oh yeah," he said. "There was the ice skating trip and the circus trip." After giving a few more details about the proceedings, Jackson took...

...Quatchi skates on the covered outdoor skating rink at Robson Square after it was officially opened in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. The renovated ice rink is open daily for free...

...prior to the opening of a covered outdoor skating rink at Robson Square in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. The renovated ice rink is open daily for free ice skating...

Ovechkin ejected in third period; Varlamov posts shutout

Semyon Varlamov made 25 saves for his first regular-season shutout, Alex Ovechkin scored before drawing a third-period ejection and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 Friday night.

Thornton helps Bruins' cause in many ways

...that's not just because he forges off-ice chemistry between teammates with events like his Thanksgiving...can enjoy watching him play. Scouts laud his skating ability and how he has improved over the...

Robidas adds versatility on the attack

Minutes, versatility have increased for Stars defenseman Stephane Robidas.

Sutherby, Brunnstrom getting closer to return

...on the ice for Monday's morning skate. And both want to go through a full practice to see how they feel. Sutherby (groin) says he doesn't feel any pain skating or walking...

Open Ice: Thanks for nothing

Sean Allen plays the role of the Thanksgiving grinch by listing what he is not thankful for at this point in the fantasy hockey season.

Bickell's first goal of year lifts Blackhawks to win

Antti Niemi made 30 saves and the Blackhawks shut out the Canucks on Sunday.

Long shot Moulson determined for more

Matt Moulson has one heck of a story to tell. His arduous rise from obscurity to a vital, determined member of the New York Islanders keeps him motivated day in and day out.

Thornton's 600th assist helps key Heatley's hat trick as Sharks stop red-hot Flyers

Dany Heatley scored three times, Joe Thornton recorded his 600th NHL assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Friday night.

Blue Jackets score three power play goals to win third straight

Rick Nash scored on a power play and Kristian Huselius added a short-handed goal in the final seconds of the fight-filled opening period, sending the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.

In The Crease: Part-timer worth pickup

Tim Kavanagh looks at the success of Lightning goalie Antero Niittymaki and notes that the limits of his time-share might actually maximize his value.

Chatting with a Red Wings blogger

...line is Todd Bertuzzi, Pavel Datsyuk, and Tomas Holmstrom. Obviously, Zetterberg and Dan Cleary sometimes get some ice time on what could also be considered the top line, as did Johan Franzen before his injury...

Giveaway leaves Wideman wondering

...as he started to skate the puck up ice early in the third period Monday, he coughed...Plus, he's had to adapt to life skating next to speedy Matt Hunwick rather than low...