Brady Tkachuk takes exception to a Justin Abdelkader hit and goes right after the Red Wings veteran. The rookie lands a few good shots in a quick scrap, his first NHL fight.
Anthony Beauvillier scored his first NHL hat trick and had an assist to help the New York Islanders to a 7-5 win against the New York Rangers at Barclays Center on Thursday.
Auston Matthews skated with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday for the first time since he injured his left shoulder against the Winnipeg Jets on Oct. 27.
Zdeno Chara has left the Boston Bruins' road trip to have his leg injury evaluated by doctors in Boston.The 41-year-old defenseman was injured in the second period of a 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday. His left leg appeared to buckle when he collided with Avalanche forward Carl Soderberg.
BUFFALO -- The Buffalo Sabres trailed by two late in the third period at KeyBank Center on Saturday. They pulled their goalie. Then forward Jeff Skinner saw the puck ring around the boards and started to sneak from the right circle into the slot.
Legendary hockey reporter and analyst Stan Fischler will write a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com this season. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," will share his knowledge, brand of humor and insight with readers each Wednesday.