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Does appearing on the cover of a video game curse your season? Steven Stamkos doesn't seem to think so. The Lightning's young star was revealed as the face of "EA SPORTS NHL 12" video game at Wednesday night's NHL awards show. Previous faces of...

The Mother of All Mailbags returns for another season as Bucci takes a look at the Rangers' playoff chances.

Twenty years. Nine NHL All-Star Game appearances. Two Olympics. A staggering 1,216 points. Brutal checks and even more brutal honesty. Taken in total, a heck of a hockey career. But none of that is the real reason I'll mourn the retirement of Jeremy ...

General manager Jim Rutherford has said he hoped to have a new deal for 23-year-old star Eric Staal by the start of training camp next week. And while few details have emerged publicly, Staal said the talks are anything but, well, stalled.

Craig Conroy has learned a few things during his NHL career: Play with intensity, and don't mess with Jarome Iginla. It's all in Facing Off.

In this week's Facing Off, Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco explains why his video game double isn't better than the real thing.

There's a new coach, bigger D and healthy goaltending, but Atlanta's season depends on Dany Heatley.

Dmitry Orlov broke a third-period tie with his first NHL goal, and the Washington Capitals moved into a tie for the Southeast Division lead with a 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

The Philadelphia police department has released a surveillance video of a brutal attack following Monday's Winter Classic game in an effort to identify the three suspects involved in the beating of two men wearing New York Rangers jerseys.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Dan Carcillo has been suspended for 7 games for his boarding penalty against the Edmonton Oilers. NHL discipline czar Brendan Shanahan explains the ruling here (video courtesy of the NHL):...

Boston's Milan Lucic was suspended one game on Monday for his hit on Flyers winger Zac Rinaldo in Saturday's game. NHL discipline czar Brendan Shanahan explains the ruling here (video courtesy of the NHL):...

Colorado Avalanche forward Kevin Porter was suspended four games without pay for kneeing Vancouver Canucks forward David Booth. NHL discipline czar Brendan Shanahan explains the ruling here (video courtesy of the NHL):...

Nashville Predators forward Jordin Tootoo was suspended two games Tuesday for charging Sabres goalie Ryan Miller in Buffalo's 3-2 win Saturday. NHL discipline czar Brendan Shanahan explains the ruling here (video courtesy of the NHL):...

Separating the mythology from the man who is now charged with getting this talented Capitals team not just back into the playoff hunt will be an interesting exercise.

Steve Yzerman returned to Detroit for a game for the first time since becoming general manager of the Lightning. The Red Wings showed a video tribute to their former captain during a stoppage of play in the first period. Yzerman was then shown on the...

Joe Thornton returned to Boston in his 1,001st NHL game for a video tribute and an early assist as the Sharks beat the defending Stanley Cup champion Bruins 4-2 on Saturday night.