Arizona Coyotes rookie Conor Garland has puck go into net off his face, returns after being stitched up and scores game-winner vs. Edmonton Oilers.
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Blue Jackets copy Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov’s celebration after winning in overtime
Washington Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov breaks out the bird dance, and the Columbus Blue Jackets imitated that after scoring in overtime.
Capitals invite youth hockey team that stood up for player who heard racial taunts
Maryland-based Metro Maple Leafs, who wore anti-racism stickers after Divyne Apollon II heard taunts, will meet with Capitals players after a game.
NHL rookie leader Elias Pettersson suffers injury in awkward collision
The Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson, the NHL’s top rookie, has his leg buckle under him in awkward collision with Montreal’s JesperiKotkaniemi.
Purdue honors superfan Tyler Trent with touching video before basketball game
Video shown before Purdue-Iowa basketball game said Tyler Trent, who died on Jan. 1 of bone cancer, would be “forever our captain.”
PETA calls for universities to drop use of live animal mascots after Bevo-Uga incident
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says appearing at stadiums is ‘confusing and frightening’ for live animal mascots.
Sharks’ Erik Karlsson gets two-game suspension over illegal hit to head of Kings player
San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson receives two-game suspension for illegal hit to the head of Los Angeles Kings’ Austin Wagner.
Buffalo Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret ‘doing well’ after being hospitalized during broadcast
Longtime Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret left the broadcast early in the third period and was taken to a local hospital.
Devils’ winless Cory Schneider can’t catch a break, is pulled after scoring on himself
New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider, who hasn’t won since Dec. 27, 2017, was pulled after giving up three goals on seven shots against Vegas.
Ryan Reaves signed photo showing Capitals’ Tom Wilson hurt on ice after Vegas player’s hit
Inscriptagraphs offered Ryan Reaves-signed photo of Tom Wilson injury, but photos weren’t distributed and were destroyed, Golden Knights said.