I may or may not have just woken up after playing hockey until 3 am and drinking until dawn.

Blues News

• Also, the Blues lost night? In Colorado? Again? Ffff... [P-D]
• Prior to last night's game, T.J. Oshie, who has been playing spectacular lately, said that he could play better. [P-D]

NHL/Hockey News

• Gordo talks NHL animosity. [P-D]
• Claude Giroux returned from a concussion and netted 4 points for the Flyers and the Predators had their 5-game winning streak snapped. Other scores and storylines from last night can be found here. [SBN]
• The Ducks and Kings will clash tonight in the battle of SoCal/New Head Coaches/Underachieving Teams. [USA Today]
• The NHL Network will be shaking up its line-up in 2012. Check out the new shows and times here. [NHL]
• The 10 worst hockey bloopers of 2011! [Puck Daddy]
• Montreal fans are planning to protest the hiring of Randy Cunneyworth as head coach because he only speaks English. How fucking insane is Quebec? Seriously. [Puck Daddy]

Other Stuff

• Stupid NHL merchandise: NHL Pillow Pets. [Amazon]
• The NFL's widest necks. [Slate]
• Call the Hall & Oates hotline this Christmas. [NPR]

Thursday Video

It's the Drunk History Christmas Special, starring Jim Carrey and Ryan Gosling.

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