I’m back after an absolute sequence of events with fresh links for your Mondays! Let’s get started:
NHL Roundup: Winless Sharks drop ninth in a row; Sabres blank Avs
Tom Wilson scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Sunday for their third straight win.
It’s been a rough month to be a Sharks fan.
Luukkonen earns 1st NHL shutout in Sabres win against Avalanche | NHL.com
Skinner has 2 assists, 4 players score for Buffalo; Colorado blanked for 2nd straight game
Some excellent news for Finnish goalie enjoyers.
Thornton officially retires after 24-year NHL career
Joe Thornton has officially announced his retirement from the NHL following a 24-year career as one of the game’s top playmakers.
It is astonishing to me that Thornton played in the NHL for this long. He’s been a fixture of the league, and he was incredible for most of his tenure.
Oilers’ McDavid makes winning return to lineup at Heritage Classic
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is set to make his return to the lineup for the Heritage Classic, according to the team.
McDavid is back…
Flames vow to turn season around after Heritage Classic loss to Oilers | NHL.com
‘Got to keep believing’ despite 5th straight defeat in regulation
…and the Flames probably wish he weren’t.
Bruins put Lucic on IR after taking puck to ankle
Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday.
Rough luck for Lucic.
Dermott: NHL-defying show of Pride was needed
Coyotes defenseman Travis Dermott says choosing to defy the NHL by using rainbow-colored Pride stick tape was something that “had to be done.”
This took a lot of courage for Dermott, a player on a two-way deal barely above the league minimum.
After Pinto meets with Senators, NHL players reminded of gambling rules
In the wake of Shane Pinto’s 41-game suspension for a violation of the NHL’s gambling policy, players around the league are being reminded of the restrictions by the league.
Welp.