The top stories from this week in hockey.. Rick DiPietro made a victorious return on Friday night after missing two months due to knee surgery. DiPietro looked sharp, stopping 28 of 29 Maple Leaf shots. DiPietro contributed offensively as well, assisting on Kyle Okposo?s first period goal. The win was the first for the Islanders since November 29th. The Bruins are 13-1-1 at home this season thanks to a home power play that is connecting at 36.1% The Blackhawks have not lost in regulation since November 29th against the Anaheim Ducks. The Blackhawks are 10-0-1 since. Eric Staal scored three goals in a span of four minutes, 31 seconds last Friday against Atlanta. The hat trick was Staal?s second of the season and helped the Hurricanes defeat the Thrashers 5-4. Could Jonathan Quick be the answer in goal for the Kings? The rookie goaltender has recorded two shutouts in four starts and has posted a miniscule 1.88 GAA. Team USA has had a nice start to the World Junior Championship, beating Germany 8-2 and edging the Czech Rep. 4-3. Jordan Schroeder leads team USA in scoring with 3 goals and 4 assists. The Canadian junior team dismantled Kazakhstan 15-0 on Sunday. Jamie Benn, a Dallas Stars draftee, scored three goals and added two assists in the blowout. Canada is looking to win their fifth straight World Junior Championship. Scores from the World Junior Championship - Tournament concludes on Monday, January 5th Friday, November 26th Russia 4 Latvia 1 USA 8 Germany 2 Sweden 3 Finland 1 Canada 8 Czech Rep. 1 Saturday, November 27th Slovakia 7 Latvia 2 Germany 9 Kazakhstan 0 Sunday, November 28th Canada 15 Kazakhstan 0 USA 4 Czech Rep. 3 Sweden 3 Slovakia 1 Russia 5 Finland 2 Game to watch this week - The Winter Classic, New Year?s Day: Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks @ Wrigley field