There was no 'October surprise' in presidential campaigns, but there were many in the NHL. Wes Goldstein list 'em, from hot Rangers to D.C.'s other Alex to ... Alice Cooper?
Playing its first games of the season near its home on the West Coast should have been an advantage for Anaheim, but in his NHL notebook, Wes Goldstein says it was only after the Ducks hit the road that they were able to fashion a remarkable turnaround from a disastrous start.
Thomas Vanek scored 36 goals last season -- not too shabby. But the mark was a personal drop-off, so Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff challenged Vanek to become a more complete player. Mission accomplished for the hot-starting Sabres, Wes Goldstein says.
The Flyers are getting beat in every way and are the league's only winless team. Is it time to panic? Depends who you ask. Wes Goldstein says it could be scary in Philly by Halloween.
Dan Boyle was an intricate cog of the Tampa Bay machine that won the 2004 Stanley Cup. Last season, however, new Lightning management forced Boyle into a trade to San Jose. The defenseman says he's no longer angry and is looking forward to Saturday's showdown, Wes Goldstein says.
Things were looking bad for Peter Budaj and Colorado just a few games in. Then something clicked and the goalie and the Avalanche have picked up steam, Wes Goldstein says in Power Rankings.
A win over a quality opponent and just like that, the Senators have better karma. Is Ottawa turning the corner? It's too soon to say, but it couldn't have come at a better time, Wes Goldstein says.
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