NHL 08: Cover Athlete To-Be?

We mark our predictions for EA's pending reveal.

Shoddy defensive play exposes Lundqvist as Canucks handle Rangers

Alex Burrows scored two of Vancouver's five goals against Henrik Lundqvist, and the Canucks feasted on turnovers Wednesday night in a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers.

Quarterly report: Team-by-team grades

Most teams hit the quarter mark in the next week. Here's a breakdown of where teams stand as they make the first turn in what has been a wildly exciting and unpredictable start to the 2008-09 regular season.

There's no T.O. in the NHL, but these quotes make our quarterly list

The NHL doesn't have a Terrell Owens equivalent when it comes to sound bites, but when the words do start flying, they usually are born of real passion and anger. With the schedule at about the quarter mark, here are some memorable quotes so far.

San Jose Sharks left wing Ryane Clowe, right, and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Zach Fitzgerald, center, battle for position in front of Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo, left...

Demitra fitting in well in Vancouver

...But he isn't the only Canuck worth talking about. Skating out front, in Luongo's shadow, Pavol Demitra is finally ready to make his mark in Vancouver. Fantasy owners should take note. Quickly...

BUFFALO, NY - OCTOBER 17: Pavol Demitra #38 of the Vancouver Canucks skates against the Buffalo Sabres on October 17, 2008 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York...

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Islanders nip Luongo, Canucks for third straight win

Roberto Luongo made 34 saves against the team that let him get away but couldn't stop Frans Nielsen in a shootout as the Islanders beat the Canucks 2-1 for their season-best third straight victory.

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Demitra, Luongo power Canucks past Maple Leafs

Pavol Demitra had three assists after missing 10 games because of broken rib cartilage, and Roberto Luongo made 28 saves in the Vancouver Canucks' 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.

Canucks defenseman Bieksa expected to miss two weeks with broken foot

Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa is expected to miss two weeks with a broken foot.

Does the NHL need to crack down on reckless infractions?

Although there have been fewer ugly incidents this season, it might be a matter of time before a reckless infraction gravely injuries a player. Is it time for the NHL to enforce harsher punishments?

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Luongo's shutout streak (finally) ends

...s streak of perfect games Wednesday night and also ended his winning streak in beating the Vancouver Canucks 2-1. Luongo's streak ended at 242 minutes and 36 seconds when Paul Stastny scored...