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One possible reason the Washington Capitals may like their chances of finally winning a Stanley Cup is that they added a pair of players who have lifted it. The receptions for Williams and Richards could be very different, even though both helped Los Angeles (39-22-4) capture Stanley Cups in 2012 and 1014. Williams, who also won the Cup with Carolina in 2006, developed into one of the Kings' most beloved players in his six seasons with them between 2009-15. Continue to Article

March 08, 2016 3:50:pm EST

Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at  puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com . First Look: @ExtraButter collaborates w/ @Reebok for @NYIslanders sneaker. My @SI_NHL post https://t.co/eUy3LVfCXd pic.twitter.com/xyHQddRkq4 — Tim Newcomb (@tdnewcomb) March 7, 2016 • Sneaker heads and puck heads UNITE! Reebok and Extra Butter team up for these New York Islanders themed kicks. [ @tdnewcomb ] • Evander Kane on missing practice due after NBA All-Star Game: "That was all on me, that was my fault. It's my responsibility. I messed up. And what I said was true, it's not going to happen again. I know it's about me going out and walking the walk. That's what I've tried to do since that incident and that's what I'm going to try to do." [ ESPN ] • The weak Canadian dollar is playing against the expansion plans for a Quebec City team. [ National Post ] • At Trevor Linden's insistence, keeping Willie Desjardins is the right move for the Vancouver Canucks. [ Sportsnet ] • Could the Calgary Flames be a good fit for UFA-to-be James Reimer? [ Calgary Sun ] • Vincent Lecavalier is reveling in his final year of hockey as he's found new life in the third line ranks of the Los Angeles Kings. [ NYT ] • How hockey is helping the players of the Czech Republic rise in the  baseball ranks. [ Fox Sports ] • Check out NHL History Girl's timeline as she celebrates International Women's Day with a hockey twist. [ @NHLhistorygirl ] • Making a case for Corey Crawford to win the Hart Trophy. [ Committed Indian ] • Nikita Soshnikov is a rookie with the Toronto Maple Leafs who is shining under the radar. [ CP ] [ Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey contest today ] • Claude Julien passes Art Ross for most wins behind the Boston Bruins bench, silencing the critics who felt he should have been gone long ago. [ Bruins Daily ] • Meghan Duggan went directly from coaching a ECAC Championship game to leading the Buffalo Beauts to the Isobel Cup. [ Today's Slapshot ] • After losing to Les Canadiennes de Montreal, the Toronto Furies season is analyzed. [ Victory Press ]  • Looking ahead to this summer's possible trade frenzy. [ Spector's Hockey ] • Meet Dante Fabbro, a 2016 NHL entry draft hopeful with the Penticton Vees. [ Buzzing the Net ] • Fantasy hockey impact of the trade deadline in the Western Conference. [ Dobber ] • Interesting stats analysis of the stretch pass in the NHL and who has used it to their advantage (and disadvantage). [ McKeen's Hockey ] • Ryan Johansen's recent slump shouldn't be a huge concern for Nashville Predators fans. The budding center is putting up numbers that show he's headed where he needs to be. [ On The Forecheck ] • Travis Yost gives his defense of how Henrik Lundqvist "quietly continues run of excellence." [ TSN ] •  When it comes to hockey hair, even players of color go with the flow. [ Color of Hockey ] • A long-lost set of hockey cards recently unearthed feature a beautifully mulleted Wayne Gretzky. [ CBC ] • Finally, Sven Baertschi talks about his background, learning English from kids books, and the Vancouver Canucks while driving. - - - - - - - Jen Neale is an editor for Puck Daddy on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email her at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com or follow her on Twitter! Follow @MsJenNeale_PD . MORE FROM YAHOO HOCKEY: Continue to Article

March 08, 2016 2:32:pm EST

San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns cuts an intimidating figure, but he’s never been a fighter in his career.  In fact before Monday’s game against the Calgary Flames, Burns had only been in six regular season fights. But against the Flames, things got feisty for the 6-foot-5, 225-pound Burns. He got into a fight with 6-foot-2, 207-pound Flames forward Garnet Hathaway after a scrum in front of his own net. [ Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey contest today ]   According to the above video, a lot of it was more holding and spinning, but luckily for Burns there was no accidental grabbing of his beard. Burns bloodied Hathaway in the fight.  Burns ended up with a Gordie Howe Hat Trick scoring his 24th goal, which leads all NHL defensemen, and notching the game-winning assist in a 2-1 overtime victory. "We're creatures of routine, I think," Burns said after the game . "We do the same thing every night. I think I went 19 games without a goal. You just kind of ride that roller coaster. The guys have been playing well. They've been making good plays and a lot of times I've been the recipient of a lot of good plays." Below is the goal: Here is the assist on Joe Pavelski's OT winner: "(Burns) had some good speed. I saw he was getting by his guy. I was hoping he saw me out in front."  Pavelski said. With the win, the Sharks moved to 78 points, just two behind the Los Angeles Kings for second place in the Pacific Division. The Sharks are 15-0-0 in games where the team's had a Gordie Howe Hat Trick.  MORE FROM YAHOO HOCKEY - - - - - - - Josh Cooper is an editor for Puck Daddy on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter! Follow @joshuacooper Continue to Article

March 07, 2016 11:56:pm EST

The Los Angeles Kings have finally ceded the top spot in the Pacific Division to a rampaging opponent that has dominated them of late. The Kings (38-22-4) saw what was once a 16-point lead over Anaheim fully erased Saturday, losing 3-2 to the visiting Ducks as their city-area rivals moved two points ahead in the Pacific. Anaheim has gone 18-1-1 since being 16 back Jan. 20, while Los Angeles is 9-9-1 in that span. Continue to Article

March 06, 2016 3:31:pm EST

The Anaheim Ducks are back in a familiar spot - alone in first place in the Pacific Division for the first time this season after winning three straight division titles. Two victories over the Los Angeles Kings six days apart helped them complete their remarkable comeback. David Perron scored the go-ahead goal on a power play in the second period and the Ducks broke a franchise record with their 11th consecutive victory, beating their Southern California rivals 3-2 on Saturday. Continue to Article

March 05, 2016 8:37:pm EST