All it took was Sidney Crosby and a very powerful power play to do the trick.

WSJ: Kunitz's 2nd PP goal gives Pens OT win over Isles

For professional goalkeepers, who often have to play through minor sprains and bruised hands, it's a common trick for adding a little protection just as long as the manufacturers have enough time to produce them.

WSJ: Manchester United Could Meet Chelsea in FA Cup

Spain's Villarreal edged out Bulgarian visitors Levski Sofia with a 1-0 victory as striker Nilmar added to his recent hat-trick for Brazil with a 72nd-minute winner after good play out wide by substitute Giuseppe Rossi.

CNN: Champions Shakhtar stroll to Europa victory

He jammed home a couple of power-play goals to help Pittsburgh bolt to a 3-0 lead and then capped his fourth career hat trick on a rebound midway through the second period to turn away a mild New York surge.

WSJ: Penguins crush Islanders 6-1 for 5th straight win

Francisco Leonelli grabbed a 15-minute hat-trick in the first half as Sarries ran riot to boost their play-off hopes.

BBC: Saracens 66-7 Leeds

Leroy Cudjoe scored a hat-trick and Shaun Lunt crossed twice as the Giants put in a strong display to give themselves a play-off boost.

BBC: Huddersfield 48-16 Wigan

Pool enjoyed a period of dominance as the Bluebirds tried to come to terms with their double blow, but Stephen Crainey shot wide and DJ Campbell, who scored a hat-trick in the play-off semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest, failed to connect with a precise low cross.

BBC: Blackpool 3-2 Cardiff