Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY

Tucker Tynan, a goalie for the Ontario Hockey League’s Niagara IceDogs, needed surgery after a collision in the crease from a London Knights player.

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Petr Mrazek went down like a shot after being punched by San Jose Sharks star Joe Thornton. The team had a fun response.

Bobby Orr says of friend and former coach Don Cherry: “He’s not a bigot and he’s not a racist. This guy is the most generous caring guy that I know.”

The Buffalo Sabres’ Vladimir Sobotka will be out 4-6 weeks after being injured on a hit by Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov.

Sidney Crosby, the Penguins’ leading scorer, blocked a shot with his ankle and also caught his skate awkwardly in a win against the Blackhawks.

Washington Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov, who tested positive for cocaine at world championships, scores on first shot after three-game suspension.

Dallas Stars lose Blake Comeau when deflected puck bloodies his face; Roman Polak leaves on a stretcher after hitting boards while attempting check.

Announcer Jim Hughson, referring to Auston Matthews ‘alleged indiscretion,’ noted Patrick Kane overcame a ‘little problem’ in 2012 by winning Cup.

The St. Louis Blues inscribed Laila Anderson’s name on their Stanley Cup championship ring. Then they went to her house and gave her one.