Crosby now has 1,034 assists, good for 12th in NHL history. Only three players — Ray Bourque, Wayne Gretzky and Steve Yzerman — have more assists with a single team. The 37-year-old Crosby has played 1,310 regular-season games. Lemieux played 915. … [Read more...] about Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby breaks Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for assists
Alec Martinez, Craig Smith could return for the Blackhawks in Winter Classic
Martinez and Smith signed with Chicago in free agency last summer. Martinez has one goal and three assists in 15 games, and Smith has six goals and four assists in 26 games. … [Read more...] about Alec Martinez, Craig Smith could return for the Blackhawks in Winter Classic
Steve Yzerman expecting new coach Todd McLellan to get Red Wings back on track
The Red Wings nearly ended their playoff drought this spring, but they have taken a significant step back. … [Read more...] about Steve Yzerman expecting new coach Todd McLellan to get Red Wings back on track
Thomas scores twice and the Blues beat the Predators 7-4
Robert Thomas scored twice, Jordan Kyrou had a goal and an assist, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Nashville Predators 7-4 on Friday night. … [Read more...] about Thomas scores twice and the Blues beat the Predators 7-4
Detroit Red Wings fire coach Derek Lalonde, name Todd McLellan as his replacement
The move comes with the Red Wings on a three-game skid and having lost nine of their past 12. … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings fire coach Derek Lalonde, name Todd McLellan as his replacement