Former Penguins' Defenseman Lyle Odelein Dead At 58

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He won a Stanley Cup with the Canadiens and was the Blue Jackets' first captain.USA TODAY SportsTragedy Strikes Canadiens With Passing of 1993 Stanley Cup WinnerThe extended family of the Montreal Canadiens has suffered a tragic loss with the news of the passing of former Stanley Cup-winning defenseman Lyle Odelein at just 58 years of age.As confirmed by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein passed away of a heart attack late on Friday evening. He was part of Montreal’s most recent Stanley […] The post Tragedy Strikes Canadiens With Passing of 1993 Stanley Cup Winner appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFormer NHL Stanley Cup Champion Lyle Odelein Dies at 58Hockey fans are devastated.The SpunLyle Odelein, Stanley Cup-winning defenseman and historic captain, dead at 58He played 1,056 games across his 16-year NHL career.NY Post SportsFormer Blue Jackets’ Captain & Stanley Cup Champion Passes AwayThe Columbus Blue Jackets announced the loss of their first captain Lyle Odelein who has passed away at 58. Odelein made a major mark on the franchise, leaving the community in mourning. Blue Jackets Mourn Loss of Lyle Odelein As announced by the franchise, “The Columbus Blue Jackets are deeply saddened by the passing of […] The post Former Blue Jackets’ Captain & Stanley Cup Champion Passes Away appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFirst Captain Of The Columbus Blue Jackets Passes Away At 58The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has reported that former Columbus Blue Jackets captain Lyle Odelein has passed away at the age of 58.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsPenguins surge then swoon then celebrate OT winner over CanadiensThe Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0) were being outshot 7-1 in the first period and trailed 1-0 before the game turned. And it turned in a big way as the Penguins then outshot the Montreal Canadiens (1-0-1) 21-5 over the next 30 minutes, racing to a 5-1 lead later in the second period.WPXIPenguins/Canadiens Highlights: Overtime winThe Penguins built a 5-1 lead last night in their home opener against Montreal, which they squandered away but managed to win the game in overtime. Here’s the higlights. “I think the fact that we found a way to get the extra point in overtime, especially with those last couple of minutes, you’re not going […]SB NationPenguins Surge Then Swoon Then Celebrate OT Winner Over CanadiensThe Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0) were being outshot 7-1 in the first period and trailed 1-0 before the game turned. 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Kindel, 19, […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowNovak scores 2 goals, including OT winner, to help the Penguins beat the Canadiens 6-5PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tommy Novak scored his second goal of the game in overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 6-5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.Novak converted a 2-on-1 from Evgeni Malkin at 1:33 of overtime, as Pittsburgh recovered after allowing a four-goal lead in the second period slip away.Associated PressPenguins Cut Veteran Forward Before Home OpenerThe Pittsburgh Penguins are back in action on Saturday evening against the Montreal Canadiens, who make their first trip of the season to PPG Paints Arena in downtown Pittsburgh.It marks the return of hockey for the Penguins in front of their home fans for the first time since Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal […] The post Penguins Cut Veteran Forward Before Home Opener appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPittsburgh Penguins’ Egor Chinakhov Continuing to ImpressWhen the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Egor Chinakhov from their divisional rivals, the Columbus Blue Jackets, right before the New Year, it was a move that could’ve easily flown somewhat under the radar. Chinakhov, an underperforming former late first-round pick, was traded for Danton Heinen and draft picks. At the time, it didn’t seem like an […] The post Pittsburgh Penguins’ Egor Chinakhov Continuing to Impress appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPreview: Penguins take on Canadiens during home openerThe Penguins have won seven of their last nine games against Montreal.WPXI