The New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins made coaching changes this offseason. It is no surprise Mike Sullivan will faceoff against his former squad on opening night.

At 29-34-11, the Penguins have just 69 points, good for seventh-most in the Metropolitan Division. Things haven't gone how the Penguins had envisioned in the twilight of Sidney Crosby's career.

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella clarified his leave of absence from Thursday's game and All-Star Weekend, revealing he needs to take care of his deployed son's sick dog.

TAMPA, Fla. John Tortorella was fired Tuesday as coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, four years after leading the team to its only Stanley Cup championship. He had one season remaining on his contract.