2013: Best of NHL (20 images)

New Jersey Devils Andy Greene slams New York Rangers Mats Zuccarello to the ice in the first period at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on October 19, 2013. UPI/John Angelillo

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8) warms up prior to the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on October 19, 2013. UPI/Mark Goldman

New York Rangers right wing Derek Dorsett (15) hits Washington Capitals defenseman Steven Oleksy (61) in the first period at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on October 16, 2013. UPI/Mark Goldman

San Jose Sharks Matt Irwin is checked into the boards by St. Louis Blues David Backes in the first period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on October 15, 2013. UPI/Bill Greenblatt