Snow problem: Ovechkin, Capitals rally to beat Penguins in OT

Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick and got the assist on the winning goal in overtime Sunday as the Capitals kept up their pursuit of NHL history with a 5-4 win over the Penguins.

The Thin Blue Line: Beyond Phaneuf

Victoria Matiash assesses the fallout of Sunday's Leafs-Flames trade beyond the players who were actually dealt.

Penguins turn deficit upside down as Crosby's hat trick catches Sabres offguard

Sidney Crosby scored three goals in slightly more than eight minutes of the second period as the Pittsburgh Penguins quickly turned a two-goal deficit into a two-goal lead, then held on to beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-4 on Monday night.

Senators tie NHL's longest active win streak with rout of Penguins

Brian Elliott made 30 saves to win his sixth consecutive start and the Ottawa Senators tied a club record with their eighth straight win, 4-1 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.

Thin Blue Line: Wings getting healthy

Victoria Matiash ranks the NHL defensemen from a fantasy perspective, noting that Niklas Kronwall's return should boost the Detroit Red Wings.

Reality Bites, and So Do the Penguins and Flyers

...rule: What happens on the ice, stays on the ice. At least that was Penguins defensemen Kris Letang's position after the Penguins defeated the Flyers in another close game at the Wachovia Center...

Ovechkin carries Capitals in season's first showdown with Pens

Alex Ovechkin scored twice and the streaking Washington Capitals scored the final four goals to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Thursday night.

Ovechkin, Crosby ... a rivalry resumes

The best rivalry in hockey resumes Thursday night, a passionate clash of NHL superstar players and powerhouse franchises that doesn't need one iota of marketing to sell.

Thin Blue Line: Over-owned defensemen

Victoria Matiash looks at players who are owned in more leagues than their numbers deserve.

Roundup: Why Rangers could be fit for Souray

We all knew Vancouver would generate headlines this season, with the Olympics being there and all. But this past week's entertainment was something el...

Thin Blue Line: Giordano, Foster rising

Victoria Matiash looks closer at potential fantasy pickups Mark Giordano and Kurtis Foster and updates her weekly rankings of defensemen.

PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 07: Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers battles for the puck against Kris Letang #58 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in front of Brent Johnson #1 on January 7, 2010 at...

Thin Blue Line: Bieksa injury effect

Victoria Matiash looks at the ripple effect the Kevin Bieksa injury will have on the Vancouver Canucks and updates her weekly rankings of fantasy defensemen.