AP PHT’s Morning Skate takes a look around the world of hockey to see what’s happening and what we’ll be talking about around the NHL world and beyond.
Thomas Vanek‘s explanation for his hot start? A return trip home to Austria during the lockout. (AP via Sportsnet)
Ondrej Pavelec has had a less-than great start to the season and now he’s got the flu. (Winnipeg Sun)
It’s a good thing the Edmonton Oilers signed Justin Schultz in the offseason because Ryan Whitney has really struggled. (Edmonton Journal)
After one whole game off, Jimmy Howard is back in goal today for the Red Wings. (Detroit Free Press)
Things are getting weird in Columbus. Derick Brassard has a four-game point streak and was benched during their last game. Meanwhile, R.J. Umberger is pointless in 11 games and played on. This is where Yoda says, “This is why you fail.” (Columbus Dispatch)
Good news goal-lovers, penalties are on the rise in the new season. Power plays for all! (New York Times)
The Wild didn’t think they’d struggle with scoring goals but boy are they ever. (Star-Tribune)
Trade rumors are swirling, swirling, swirling around Phil Kessel in Toronto. (Globe & Mail)
David Krejci‘s search for consistency is paying off. (CSNNE.com)
Milan Michalek is under the gun to score goals with Jason Spezza out. (Ottawa Sun)
Oilers prospect Brandon Davidson is back playing hockey in the AHL after battling cancer. (Oilers)
While Team USA and Canada are dreaming up their rosters for the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Slovenia has qualified in hockey for the first time. Anze Kopitar and Jan Mursak are heading for Sochi. (L.A. Kings Insider)
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Penner blasts refs for having ‘gall to guess’ on goalie interference call
May 19, 2013, 12:44 AM EDT
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Trevor Lewis doesn’t think it was a penalty.
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Logan Couture goes from injured to game-winner.
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His Halifax Mooseheads topped Seth Jones’ Portland Winterhawks.
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Ouch.
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At least Scott Hannan’s OK?
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These moments hurt in games with small margins of error.
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After falling to it in Game 2.
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Matt Greene isn’t playing in Game 3, either.
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Dennis Seidenberg likely out, Wade Redden’s a game-time decision.
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His club’s down 0-2 to the Kings…
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Their critical press release fund must be dry.
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Is that “grossly unfair,” too?
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The captain cares not for the rough stuff.
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Video: Valtteri Filppula’s highlight reel goal ices Detroit’s victory
May 18, 2013, 4:22 PM EDT
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Flying through the air going five-hole? Yes.
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Switzerland shuts out Team USA, faces Sweden in gold medal game
May 18, 2013, 4:00 PM EDT
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It’s their first finals appearance since 1935.
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The comments are now open.
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Havlat returns for Sharks, Kings’ Pearson could make NHL debut for Game 3
May 18, 2013, 2:44 PM EDT
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Lineup shuffles are on the way.
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It’s his call whether to go or not.
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On-ice chatter at its best.
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He missed 12 games with a broken thumb.
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Video: Highlights: Sharks take critical Game 3 in OT
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Video: Stuart lands huge hit on Williams
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Video: Toffoli gets Kings on the board
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Video: Sharks take advantage of early penalty
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Video: Highlights: Red Wings even series, thump Blackhawks
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Video: Filppula scores impressive, unbalanced goal
