NHL Goalie Famous for Slashed Jugular Shoots Self in Chin

Former NHL goalie Clint Malarchuck is recovering in hospital after he accidentally shot himself in the chin while hunting rabbits. Malarchuk is perhaps most famous for having his throat cut by a skate during a game in 1989.

Malarchuk's wife, Christy, said that the accident happened when he put the gun between his legs, butt first. He was flown to Reno and the Blue Jackets, where he coaches, said: "We are optimistic that will have a full recovery very soon."

Detroit Seal Stanley Cup Title Win

The Detroit Red Wings celebrated overnight after taking their 11th Stanley Cup title, winning game six on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Detroit won 3-2, clinching the club's fourth Stanley Cup win in 11 seasons.

Detroit is the first team in NHL history to have made a European captain. Niklas Lidstrom, of Sweden, said: "I've been over here for a long time and I watched Steve Yzerman hoist it for three times in the past."

He added: "I'm very proud of being the first European. I'm very proud of being a captain of the Red Wings."

Source: ESPN