The Calgary Flames (27-21-8) returned to action on Sunday night, hosting the San Jose Sharks for their final home game before the NHL Trade Deadline. Although it wasn't pretty, the Flames rallied for a 3-2 victory thanks to some unlikely heroes.
Currently, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones has been considering a change of employer as trade rumors envelop him. But in 2013, Jones was a youngster with the WHL's Portland Winterhawks -- and in this cover story from THN's Draft Preview edition, writer Ryan Kennedy profiled Jones as he made history by tying Evander Kane as the visible minority who was drafted highest -- fourth-overall, by the Nashville Predators -- in NHL history:
The Anaheim Ducks have acquired goaltender Ville Husso from the Detroit Red Wings. The Ducks’ goaltending depth has been depleted recently with Tomáš Suchánek suffering a torn ACL prior to the start of the season and Calle Clang now month-to-month with an injury of his own.
There’s a moment—one that doesn’t show up in official recaps or press releases—that perfectly captures what the Flyers Charities Carnival is all about.
The NHL's Department of Player Safety issued a three-game suspension to Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras for his high hit on Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen.
The Pittsburgh Penguins (23-27-9) are on pace to have one of their worst finishes in the Sidney Crosby era, losing again to a Metropolitan Division rival, the New York Rangers, 5-3 on Sunday afternoon.