In his eighth season, Smith wants to share this achievement with everyone who has ever been part of Canisius hockey: from Tampa Bay Lightning center Cory Conacher, an NHL rookie of the year candidate this season, to David Dietz, the classics professor who established the first club team in 1971.

WSJ: Canisius enjoys breakout season as NCAA awaits

Evgeni Nabokov made 18 saves for second shutout this season and 54th overall in the NHL, John Tavares scored his 17th goal, and the Islanders beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Thursday night.

WSJ: Isles' Nabokov earns 54th shutout in win over TB

The NHL's Boston Bruins pushed back the start of Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning by six hours because of the blizzard.

WSJ: Northeast storm disrupts travel for sports teams