Pens' Staal Takes Postseason Scoring Lead: Jordan Staal leads the NHL in playoff scoring with six goals after collecting a goal Friday night in Game 5. (Updated 04/22/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/27/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Jordan Staal's more than just a Selke-caliber defenseman -- not that there's anything wrong with that -- and he's proving it in the playoffs. He's a big reason why the Penguins aren't already teeing them up. (Updated 04/22/2012).
05/17/2012 09:58 Pregame Skate: Coyotes running out of time, need Game 3 in L.A.
The Phoenix Coyotes simply can't afford to go down 3-0 with Game 4 in L.A. So they need to find a way to somehow get a win and get back in the series vs. the Kings in Thursday night's Game 3.
05/06/2012 10:14 Pregame Skate: Kings look to secure spot in conference final
The Los Angeles Kings can be the first team in the NHL this season to advance to the conference final with a win on Sunday afternoon. Also: a look at Philadelphia's struggles when scoring first this postseason.
Staal made his 2010-11 debut in the Winter Classic last year after suffering a foot infection and a broken wrist. When he returned, the big center scored 11 goals and picked up 19 helpers in 42 contests, representing his highest scoring rate in five NHL seasons. There remains debate as to whether Staal is a top-six player or a strong No. 3 center at this stage of his career, but the Pens may experiment with Staal alongside Evgeni Malkin in 2011-12. The team wanted to pair up the two last year, but injuries to both players prevented such a development. It's hard to believe that Staal is still only 22 years of age, but that youthfulness could mean there is still room for improvement. (Updated 10/4/11)
