Player Features
My biggest influence with Jones, Kucherov, Kuznetsov, Larkin, Oshie
From post-game chats (or if you're Seth Jones, frantic mid-game texts) to off-ice life lessons, these players have one thing in common – moms that do it all.
Blues rookie Thomas playing above his age in playoff run
He is the youngest player on either roster in the Western Conference finals, but Blues rookie Robert Thomas is playing well beyond his age.
Morrissey, Skinner recognize impact of teachers extends beyond classroom
Jeff Skinner and Josh Morrissey are happy to dole out A-pluses during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Healthy Pavelski helps lead Sharks back to conference final
Ever since Joe Pavelski went down with a gruesome head injury in the first round of the playoffs, the mantra for the San Jose Sharks has been to stay alive in the post-season long enough for their captain to come back to the ice.
Goalie Binnington a steady rookie rock as Blues advance
Jordan Binnington still doesn't look nervous.
Playoff talk dominating McGinn brother group chat
If the way Jamie McGinn finished the season wasn’t enough evidence that he’s kissed his back woes goodbye, consider his reaction when brother Brock scored in double-overtime to send the Carolina Hurricanes to the second round.
Foegele stepping up for 'Canes in playoffs debut
If you didn’t know the name Warren Foegele before the Stanley Cup Playoffs started, you certainly know it now.
Pesce part of 'Canes trio doing University of New Hampshire proud
Brett Pesce’s former collegiate coach can’t pass up the opportunity to heap praise on the defenceman’s penchant for precision passes.
Kevin Labanc: From underdog overager to a historic Game 7
Three seasons ago, as the Barrie Colts toured the highways of the Ontario Hockey League, Kevin Labanc ruled the back of the bus with Michael Webster and Justin Scott.
Lehner's storybook season, leadership earns team and league's respect
Who’s the most vocal player in the New York Islanders? Lehner’s storybook season recently added a couple of other chapters.
No stranger to perseverance, Janmark contributes quickly
Thirty months ago, Mattias Janmark felt like his right knee was loaded with explosives. He was in pain. He was confused as to why he couldn’t straighten out his leg.
Larkin honoured to carry the torch for Lindsay
Dylan Larkin found himself at a loss for words when he saw one of the most influential hockey players to have ever skated in the NHL walk towards him.
Pride goes both ways for Thompson family
A smile came across the face of Tage Thompson when the New York Islanders swept the Pittsburgh Penguins in their opening-round series of the Stanley Cup playoffs last week.
Anderson doing his part for Blue Jackets along historic run
In 2018-19, his third full season with the Blue Jackets, the Anderson racked up career-high marks in goals (27), assists (20), points (47) and game-winning goals (5).
Nelson showcases knack for creating offence in Isles series sweep
He was once a tall, lanky kid looking to add some size and skill to his game. Mission accomplished for Brock Nelson.
Brandon Tanev vital to Jets' postseason success
“He brings it every night," says Winnipeg Jets teammate Adam Lowry. "He’s a heart-and-soul player. I think he’s vital to our success."
Avs defenceman Cale Makar scores playoff goal in NHL debut
Cale Makar didn't take long to accomplish a little bit of history.
Matthews carries poise into third NHL career postseason
Even when he wasn’t playing hockey, Auston Matthews still found a way to turn heads.
A game of another kind for Bryan Rust
Soon enough, hockey will dominate nearly every thought the 26-year-old two-time Stanley Cup winner has. But on this, day, it’s all about Game of Thrones.
Being Tom Wilson: Inside the life of hockey's most hated man
Tom Wilson tries not to read everything about him on social media.