NHL

Whether they are frequent visitors to a ballpark or stadium, or just enjoy a game on TV, this is a hit to one of the greatest recreations that people have in life.

Gritty, the mascot for the Philadelphia Flyers that everyone loves to talk about, just won a big award.

Last week, Carter Hart was named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for January. On Monday, another honor came in.

Brian Elliott was named the NHL's third star of the week for the week ending Dec. 10, posting a 3-0-0 record and a .954 save percentage in the Flyers three-game winning streak on the Western Canada road trip.

Patric Hornqvist beat Pekka Rinne from alongside the net with 1:35 to play, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Nashville Predators, 2-0, to win their second consecutive Stanley Cup in a controversial Game 6 on Sunday.

The upstart Nashville Predators will face the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals beginning on Monday night in Pittsburgh.

While it's been almost four decades since the Philadelphia Flyers have brought the Stanley Cup to our area for its intended purpose, you'll have a chance to see it in Atlantic City next week.

The New York Rangers face the Los Angeles Kings in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals beginning on Wednesday night in California. Here's a preview of the series that will decide which team wins the NHL championship:

As NHL players prepare to ratify a new agreement with owners, the league will embark on a campaign to win back fans to a lockout shortened season.

Hockey fans will take hockey any way they can get it these days. Luckily, ice hockey will be in Atlantic City later this month!