NY Rangers 2, New Jersey 1
There stood defenseman Kevin Klein in the New York Rangers' locker room, his broken right thumb heavily taped as he talked to about a dozen reporters.
Pittsburgh 6, Anaheim 2
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang laughed at the question. Not because it was silly to be asked again to describe the stratosphere where center Sidney Crosby's game resides lately, but because just about everyone around the team is giddy over Crosby's turnaround.
Ottawa 5, Tampa Bay 1
Winger Mark Stone is starting to resemble the dominant player he was in the second half of last season.
Detroit 3, Florida 0
Goaltender Petr Mrazek was outstanding for the entire game and the Detroit Red Wings got more than enough offense in less than an eight-and-a-half minute span.