News about Brock Nelson

After surviving a dramatic third period to defeat the Boston Bruins, 7-5 in Friday's Game 6, the Florida Panthers are still alive in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The game now shifts back to Boston, where the highly favored Bruins will try to prevent elimination - and embarrassment - in Game 7 on Sunday. The two teams combined for seven third-period goals, three of which occurred in a four-minute span in the middle of the game.

As center Martin Necas was seen punching New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson in the chest unprovoked, moments after he was escorted to the bench, a night of rage for the Carolina Hurricanes erupted. As his Hurricanes were down 3-1 in the third period, Necas was fighting for the puck around center ice. He was chastising him as a result of Necas' flawless shoulder check, which led him to the Islanders bench over the boards head over heels.

During Tuesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders center Brock Nelson pulled his own tooth out while sitting on the bench. Nelson was stumbling and clutching his face momentarily before laying still and clutching his face. As he realized his tooth was barely sticking around, he blasted him on the bench cameras. He used his hands to pull the tooth out of his mouth and gave it to an Islanders employee.

The NHL has revealed a list of the first 32 names to be chosen for the 2023 All-Star Game, which will be hosted in South Florida. One player from each squad has been chosen to compete in this year's festivities, which have traditionally featured a skills competition and games between divisions. During the next 12 days, the NHL also revealed that three new players (two skaters and a goalie) would be voted by a fan vote.