Eric Staal

Eric Staal

#12, C,
Buffalo Sabres
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Bio
Height/Weight: 6' 4"/195 lbs
Born: Thunder Bay, Canada
Draft: 2003 1st round (2nd pick) by the
Carolina Hurricanes
Shoots: L
  • Couturier injured in Philadelphia victory
    Rotoworld

    Couturier injured in Philadelphia victory

    Sean Couturier was injured in Philadelphia's win over Pittsburgh on Friday. That and much more are discussed in the latest Hockey Daily Dose. (Getty Images)

  • Vanecek makes 30 saves in NHL debut, Capitals sweep Sabres
    The Associated Press

    Vanecek makes 30 saves in NHL debut, Capitals sweep Sabres

    Vitek Vanecek made 30 saves in his NHL debut, Tom Wilson had a goal and an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Friday night to sweep the season-opening series. ''The dream came true,'' Vitek said before Wilson threw a towel full of shaving cream in his face during the goalie's postgame interview. The 25-year-old Vitek, a second-round draft pick of the Capitals in 2014, made his first NHL start after five seasons in the minor leagues.

  • The Buzzer: Vanecek shines in debut for Capitals; Avalanche rout Blues
    NBC Sports

    The Buzzer: Vanecek shines in debut for Capitals; Avalanche rout Blues

    The Washington Capitals needed a great goaltending performance and they got exactly that.