Cammalleri's hat trick stars as Canadiens roll to honor 100th anniversary

Mike Cammalleri scored three times in the second period and the Montreal Canadiens celebrated their 100th anniversary with a 5-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Friday night.

Habs' goaltender Price makes a statement

...1 rout of Boston on the night his franchise celebrated its 100th anniversary with the legendary Patrick Roy and Ken Dryden both in the house. Paired with a 42-save shootout win at Boston...

Canadiens celebrate 100th anniversary

The Montreal Canadiens retired the numbers of Emile Bouchard and Elmer Lach during pregame ceremonies prior to their 100th anniversary game Friday night.

Avs keep fighting to stay in West mix

Just when you want to write off the Avalanche, they come back fighting. They've been the surprise story of the first quarter, but the team will be tested tonight against the Penguins in ESPN.com's Game of the Week.

Olympics on goalies' minds heading into net clash

Oh, sure, it's just a game, and nothing that happens Wednesday night when Martin Brodeur and Roberto Luongo square off in New Jersey will have much be...

The best team, top goalies and craziest celebration

...icon Martin Brodeur, who became the league's all-time minute leader (overtaking Hall of Famer Patrick Roy) during the club's 2-1 shootout win in Boston on Friday afternoon. Never one to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Islanders-Devils Preview

Islanders-Devils Preview

Brodeur becomes NHL's all-time minutes leader in Devils' shootout win

Jamie Langenbrunner and Zach Parise scored shootout goals to make goaltender Martin Brodeur a winner on the day he became the NHL's all-time minutes leader in the Devils' 2-1 win over the Bruins.

Raymond, Kesler have goal, assist each as Canucks win at home again

Mason Raymond and Ryan Kesler each had a goal and an assist, and Andrew Raycroft made 18 saves to lead the Vancouver Canucks over the Colorado Avalanche 3-0 on Sunday night.

Player's diary: Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask

...up I didn't have any one goalie I idolized. I looked at the NHL and Patrick Roy was there and Marty Brodeur. It wasn't just one that I looked up to but...

Ear to the glass: Take your best shot

The Colorado Avalanche have surged to the top of the NHL thanks to FA acquisition Craig Anderson's unflinching play when undersiege by enemy snipers. He's faced more shots than any goalie this season, but, oddly enough, he likes it that way.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Curses, superstitions and sports

The Curse of the Billy Goat ... the Madden Curse ... the sports world is littered with superstitions. Here are some favorites.

Red Wings-Avalanche Preview

Red Wings-Avalanche Preview

Trio saluted for improving hockey in U.S.

Fifteen years after Mark Messier and Mike Richter led the New York Rangers to an elusive Stanley Cup title, they are still being feted for their efforts.

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Patrick Roy, left, takes a punch from Detroit Red Wings' goaltender Mike Vernon during a first period brawl...