The Weekly Best for 12/1

Welcome to the Weekly Best, giving you the cream of the crop in sports, pop culture and beyond.

Uni Watch NHL goalie gear guide

Uni Watch reveals all the new goalie pads, blockers and gloves for the 2009-10 NHL season.

Crosby-Ovie conjures epic showdowns

As Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin lock horns in the Stanley Cup playoffs, Page 2 revisits the greatest superstar clashes ever.

The 10 most underrated career records in sports

As Martin Brodeur moves atop the career NHL wins list, Page 2 compiles the 10 most underrated records.

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 12: Martin Brodeur #30 of the New Jersey Devils makes a...

Rejoice, puckheads, your long wait is over

As the NHL returns to the ice, it's time to detail the apparel and equipment changes from around the rinks.

Willie O'Ree still trying to open up hockey

Fifty years ago, Willie O'Ree became the first black player in the NHL. And he's still working to break down barriers.

Show these athletes a little more appreciation

They aren't flashy and sometimes they're forgotten -- here are the 10 most underappreciated active pro athletes.

Sixteen reasons to check out the NHL playoffs

Didn't have time to prepare yourself for the Stanley Cup playoffs? Page 2's DJ Gallo has your primer.

...above putting himself in net in lieu of Martin Brodeur

Boosting up the Olympics

DJ Gallo has a few suggestions that can help networks get "American Idol"-like ratings for the Winter Olympics.

How to rock the vote

Sports stars do their fair share of campaigning for awards -- take a look at some athletes' candidacies and slogans.

Desperately seeking . . .

Page 2 has scanned the want ads, and you'd be surprised at what we found.

What's hot, what's not for the NHL

It's time for the second season in the world of hockey and Page 2's Jim Wilke tells us what's hot and what's not for the playoffs.