Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin was checked hard by the Flyers’ Wayne Simmonds, then Kris Letang was hurt during the ensuing scrum.
Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY
Penguins star Evgeni Malkin ejected for swinging stick at head of Flyers’ Michael Raffl
Evgeni Malkin was being worked over by Flyers forward Michael Raffl, and swung his stick one-handed with some force, landing a match penalty.
Calgary Flames’ James Neal has teeth fly out of mouth after he’s high-sticked
Calgary Flames forward James Neal catches a wayward high stick in his mouth, and his dental work is scattered on the ice.
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alex Edler carted off after his face smashes onto the ice
Canucks defenseman Alex Edler’s stick got caught in skate of Flyers’ Jakub Voracek, causing him to lose his balanceand smash his face onto the ice.
Spurs arena has a bat problem again, but Coyote mascot prevails in capturing it
For the second consecutive game, bat invades court at San Antonio’s AT&T Center, but this time, the Spurs’ mascot, The Coyote, was ready.
Red-hot Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask leaves after nasty collision with Rangers’ Filip Chytil
Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask had given up a goal to Filip Chytil and hit his head on the ice after a collision with the New York Rangers center.
Coyotes’ Conor Garland bloodied when goal is scored off face, returns, gets game-winner
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.
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.
Thunder’s Nerlens Noel taken off on stretcher after hard fall against Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder player Nerlens Noel’s head hit the court hard after he tried to block a dunk from the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Andrew Wiggins.