Maple Leafs put on show for dads

The Toronto Maple Leafs started their dads trip with a bang.
Keyed by Travis Dermott and Justin Holl's first NHL goals, the Maple Leafs defeated the New York Islanders 5-0 at Air Canada Centre on Wednesday.
"Good for those kids," Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said. "You don't get to score your first NHL goal very often -- one time."

Dermott's dad Jim was in attendance
and welled up
after Travis made it 4-0 late in the second period, then assisted on
Holl's first NHL goal
in the third that made it 5-0.
Holl, who was recalled on an emergency basis Wednesday, did not have his dad in attendance; however, according to Sportsnet, he became the first Maple Leafs defenseman to score in his first NHL game since Ron Wilson in 1978.
"It's great if your dad's here to see it," Babcock said. "It's not just an individual accomplishment; it's a family accomplishment, so they should be proud."
The dads trip will continue Thursday when the Maple Leafs play the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. We'll see if they find a way to top their performances from Wednesday.

Super 16: Penguins soaring

The Pittsburgh Penguins jumped seven spots to No. 8 in NHL.com's
Super 16 power rankings
this week. The Tampa Bay Lightning continued to sit atop the list, with the Vegas Golden Knights and Boston Bruins following then at Nos. 2 and 3.

Hockey Is For Everyone month begins

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kicks off Thursday, and the New Jersey Devils are celebrating with their second annual Pride Night.

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a special guest drop in
on his morning skating session last month: Sidney Crosby.

Andersen robs Tavares

Frederik Andersen stopped 28 shots in the Maple Leafs' 5-0 win against the Islanders.
None was better
than his glove save that robbed John Tavares of a sure goal in the third period.

Lost specs

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best way to try and find them
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come out of retirement
and rejoin the Nashville Predators. NHL.com columnist Nicholas J. Cotsonika explores what went into his decision to come back for one more potential run at the Stanley Cup.

Tricky Tatar

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a highlight-reel goal
during the sixth round of the shootout in the Detroit Red Wings' 2-1 win against the San Jose Sharks.

Stephenson's strikes

Rookie Chandler Stephenson scored twice in 47 seconds, helping the Washington Capitals rally for
a 5-3 win
against the Philadelphia Flyers.