Top 5: Best NHL photos from the week

NHL: Predators v Capitals


STOP IN THE BUCKET Nashville goalie Marek Mazanec goes low to steal a Capitals goal in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night. The Caps won 5–2.  Chuck Myers/MCT/Getty


Detroit Red Wings v New Jersey Devils


DE-WINGED The Devils’ Patrik Elias boards Daniel Alfredsson in the first period of Friday night’s game at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Alfie’s Red Wings got the last laugh, winning 3–1. Bruce Bennett/Getty


New York Islanders v Los Angeles Kings


RETRO KITTED The L.A. Kings celebrate in throwback unis after a goal against the New York Islanders, en route to a 3–0 shutout. Noah Graham/NHLI/Getty


Colorado Avalanche v Vancouver Canucks


YEARNING RUBBER Canucks Kevin Bieksa, Brad Richardson and Roberto Luongo track the puck after a Luongo stick save on a shot by Colorado’s Jamie McGinn. Vancouver won 3–1. Jeff Vinnick/NHLI/Getty


Nashville Predators v Washington Capitals


I GLOVE YOU, MAN Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (right) celebrates his team’s win over the Predators with a bear hug of defenceman Mike Green. Holtby stopped 34 shots. Patrick McDermott/NHLI/Getty