Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville also made history with his 723rd coaching win, passing Al Arbour for second-most all-time.
NHL Roundup: Jets survive an OT thrill ride
Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY SportsWhat an awesomely bizarre game in Winnipeg on Thursday.
Earlier that afternoon, a few of our bloggers argued that Jets fans should embrace the tank for a better draft pick. After all, they’re almost 10 points back of a playoff spot in the toughest division in the NHL. It’s probably over. Time to go home.
Read Article >Paul Gaustad boards Andrew Ladd on scary play
Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY SportsThe incident occurred late in the second period with the Jets up 3-1. Ladd retrieved the puck at the opposing blue line near the benches but sensed Gaustad bearing down on him. Before Ladd could chip the puck in, Gaustad shoved him in the back and sent him flying into the boards head-first.
Ladd looked shaken up but managed to get up under his own power and retreat to the locker room. He appeared none the worse for wear. Gaustad was assessed a two-minute minor for boarding but remained in the game.
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