Hat tricks for Malkin and Powell

Paris 5, Milan 3 – Evgeny Malkin scored three even-strength goals and assisted on an Alex Pietrangelo goal to lead Paris to another home win. Malkin is now third in the league in goals and he and Steven Stamkos are tied for the all-time lead with 287 each. Malkin linemate Corey Perry had four assists…

How much longer can the EURO’s oldest players go?

Seeing Vincent Lecavalier’s contract being bought out by Moscow this afternoon made us think about the players in the league who are approaching the end of their careers. Lecavalier is 37,  he’s only played 9 games over the last three seasons, and his body is slowing down rapidly. If he gets onto another team, it…

Zurich Lions stalking last playoff spot

Zurich 7, Oslo 4 – The Lions are climbing back into the playoff picture after a disappointing start to the season and they prevailed Tuesday in a game with Oslo that featured 11 goals. Jakub Voracek scored twice to lead a four-goal explosion by Zurich in the first period and he was one of five Lions with…