PHT’s Morning Skate takes a look around the world of hockey to see what’s happening and what we’ll be talking about around the NHL world and beyond.
Bob McKenzie pumps Jonathan Quick’s tires after his stellar Game 1 performance. (TSN)
The Blues, meanwhile, aren’t exactly glowing about the NHL’s official explanation as to why Dwight King wasn’t given a major penalty for boarding Alex Pietrangelo. (Post-Dispatch)
Not-so stunning headline: The Capitals’ four best players need to play better if they’re going to beat the Rangers. (CSNWashington.com)
Braden Holtby says he had a hard time getting into the game thanks to a lack of shots faced. Goalies: Can’t live with ‘em... (Capitals Insider)
Patrik Elias and Zach Parise are marveling at what Jaromir Jagr is doing at nearly 40-years-old. (Star-Ledger)
Legendary goalie Ken Dryden opines on how body checking has changed over the years, and not for the better. (Globe And Mail)
The Florida Panthers vow they’ll return to the playoffs next year and go deeper, too. (Sun-Sentinel)
Erik Erlendsson talks about how the Lightning need a long-term answer in goal. (Tampa Tribune)