The 2017-18 NHL season reached its halfway point on Saturday, and certainly plenty has already happened. But what will take place in the second half of what has been an unpredictable season.
NHL.com columnist Nick Cotsonika looks at five important questions heading into the second half of the NHL season, including how far the Vegas Golden Knights can go, what players could be moved before the trade deadline and the fate of the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins.
Boston barrage
Watch the Boston Bruins score five times in the first period on their way to a 7-1 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes. Four of the goals were scored by Patrice Bergeron.
The Calgary Flames and Anaheim Ducks were locked in a 2-2 tie and appeared headed for overtime, but Calgary defenseman Dougie Hamilton had other ideas, beating the clock to win the game in regulation .
There are several good candidates for the Jack Adams Award, but our NHL.com panel has made its pick for the leader in the race at the midway point of the season.
Gin and Juice and Ice
The Springfield Thunderbirds of the American Hockey League turned back the clock to the early days of West Coast rap wearing a jersey that was a nod to Snoop Dogg .
