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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wayne Gretzky's Daughter Paulina Solidifies Style Icon Status With a Springtime Version of an LBD
Little black dresses? It's time to shake things up with a springtime version of the LBD trend: the little white dress. While we know summertime is almost here, it's still technically spring, so we're still bringing out all the florals and light mini-dresses. And no one is rocking springtime fashion more than Wayne Gretzky's daughter, Paulina Gretzky. In case you missed it, Paulina shared a snapshot of herself and her husband, Dustin Johnson, on her Instagram stories, showing off her latest look. More from SheKnows Boy Mom Melissa Joan Hart & Her Two Sons Took 'Cold Plunging to the Next Level' in Rare Family Photo They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and while there's no caption here, we don't need one to see what's going on in this pic. Check out the Instagram stories photo HERE before time runs out! (Stories are only 24 hours, so tick tock!) As you can see in the photo, Paulina is rocking a white mini-dress that features a puffy skirt and a tight, form-fitting top half. Paulina is no stranger to daring mini-dresses, with her most well-known being the pink one she donned while out in Portofino, Italy, back on July 30, 2024. And now, as you can see, she's solidifying her fun fashion icon status even more; and we're obsessed with all the inspo she's been giving us. We've seen the mother-of-two rock Barbiecore to summer chic, all of which she knows how to turn heads in. In an interview with Kind Magazine, she talked about how she realized the power of self-love. 'I was stuck in this, 'What is Paulina Gretzky going to do?' But like, I don't always know and it's OK to not know—not many of us do—but at the same time, I like who I am—I love who I am—and I'm ready to venture out now,' she said. 'Positive energy, surmounting roadblocks and just thinking about How to Be Happy, especially for women. I feel like women can be our own harshest critics and everyone wants to tear us apart, but sometimes we do it to each other. I've learned over time that it's OK to be upset. Let's just process it in a healthy way.'Best of SheKnows 30 Photos of Marilyn Monroe's Too-Short Life, From 1947-1962 Every Time Heidi Klum's Gorgeous, Colorful Fashion Choices Stopped Us in Our Tracks Elizabeth Hurley & Billy Ray Cyrus, & More of the Best Red Carpet Debuts From Celebrity Couples Over the Years
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wayne Gretzky's daughter Paulina Gretzky steals the spotlight as she poses with husband Dustin Johnson
Image via Ethan Miller/National. Wayne Gretzky's older daughter, Paulina Gretzky , has been married to her husband, Dustin Johnson, for a couple of years now. The two have been together for more than a decade, though and also had two children before they decided to tie the knot. While Paulina Gretzky now spends her time cheering on her husband, she keeps her personal life pretty private. Wayne Gretzky's daughter, Paulina Gretzky, keeps things simple as she poses with her husband Image via Paulina Gretzky/Instagram Recently, Wayne Gretzky's daughter, Paulina Gretzky, posted a beautiful picture as she posed alongside her husband, Dustin Johnson. Paulina Gretzky looked beautiful in a white coloured mini dress as her husband, pro golfer Dustin Johnson, complemented her outfit by wearing a blue coloured shirt along with matching pants and black and white sneakers. It seems like Paulina Gretzky kept her look pretty simple for the day as she put her hair up in a sleek bun, and opted for gold earrings and a gold bracelet. Paulina Gretzky also opted for nude coloured heels to complete her look. A few hours ago, Wayne Gretzky's daughter, Paulina Gretzky, also posted about being with a close friend who is about to get married and a few weeks ago, she was on a bachelorette trip for the same friend. While Paulina Gretzky stays pretty busy managing her life with her husband and children, she also makes sure to spend time with her parents. A couple of weeks ago, Paulina Gretzky posted several pictures of the Florida Panthers' game that she was spotted attending alongside her father, Wayne Gretzky and her husband and children. For Wayne Gretzky, things became rocky back in February when he found himself in a huge controversy as fans accused him of supporting Team USA in the 4 Nations' Final match against Team Canada. Since then, the NHL legend has kept a low profile but he recently appeared on the New Heights podcast which is hosted by NFL player, Travis Kelce and ex NFL star, Jason Kelce. On the recent episode of New Heights, Wayne Gretzky said, "I want you to know, I am the only guy in the TNT panel that picked Edmonton to get to the finals. I picked Tampa Bay in the East. Part of my pick then was Matthew Tkachuk, who was hurt.' The NHL legend added, 'He was such a big part of the success of the Panthers, and I wasn't sure he was coming back.' Also Read: 'We are going to the finals baby': Connor McDavid's wife Lauren Kyle reacts to Oilers' Game 5 win as she posts a wholesome life update
Car and Driver
a day ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Wayne Gretzky's 2006 Ford GT Is up for Auction on Bring a Trailer
A first-gen Ford GT is already desirable, and this one has celebrity provenance. With a supercharged V-8 and a manual transmission, this era of Ford GT is more old-school than the high-tech 2020s edition. This car has ultralow mileage and is a Heritage Edition with great livery. How much value celebrity ownership adds to a car can vary wildly (see: Jon Voight's Chrysler LeBaron from that Seinfeld episode). But park a supercharged-V8 Ford GT in an ice rink and you're going to get a lot more attention than the post-second-period Zamboni. The photo location highlights the fact that this 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos) was once owned by hockey's Great One: Wayne Gretzky. Bring a Trailer Gulf-racing orange over pale blue, an homage to the GT40s that raced and won at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, really works on this era of Ford GT. And those "99" racing decals are an obvious reference to Gretzky's longtime jersey number. Bring a Trailer Although the later, second-generation Ford GT is a technical tour de force, this first generation provides a closer experience of what driving around in a GT40 actually feels like. As such, values have been skyrocketing of late, so you might as well go for one with a great history and cool colors. It also helps that this example has just 1200 miles on the odometer. Bring a Trailer Powered by a mid-mounted 5.4-liter V-8 fitted with a supercharger, the GT packs a still-respectable 550 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. Those twin exhausts emit a roar like a hometown crowd celebrating an overtime-winning goal when you goose the throttle. Add in a six-speed manual and a limited-slip diff out back, and this is some old-time rock 'em sock 'em performance. Bring a Trailer Speaking of performance, while Gretzky made his name as a playmaker and goal scorer, the GT finishes its checks like his old teammate and enforcer Dave Semenko. As tested by Car and Driver back when it was new, the 2006 Ford GT clocked off a 3.3-second 0-to-60-mph run, leaving a Ferrari 430 Challenge Stradale and a Porsche 911 GT3 in its dust. It pulled nearly 1.0 g on the skidpad, had fade-free brakes, and generally knocked the European competition off their skates. It's a bruiser. Not to the driver though. The GT comes with air conditioning and a CD player. The ride is pretty firm, but beyond that, there is no excuse for only having 1200 miles on the odometer. As number 99 famously said, "You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take." So get in there and place your bid. Don't leave this Ford GT on ice. The auction ends on June 6. Brendan McAleer Contributing Editor Brendan McAleer is a freelance writer and photographer based in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He grew up splitting his knuckles on British automobiles, came of age in the golden era of Japanese sport-compact performance, and began writing about cars and people in 2008. His particular interest is the intersection between humanity and machinery, whether it is the racing career of Walter Cronkite or Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki's half-century obsession with the Citroën 2CV. He has taught both of his young daughters how to shift a manual transmission and is grateful for the excuse they provide to be perpetually buying Hot Wheels. Read full bio
New York Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers
By Shayna Goldman, Sean Gentille and Dom Luszczyszyn In 1983, Wayne Gretzky went to his first Stanley Cup Final and lost to the New York Islanders. One year later, he got his revenge in a rematch. In 2008, Sidney Crosby went to his first Stanley Cup Final and lost to the Detroit Red Wings. One year later, he got his revenge in a rematch. Advertisement History has a way of repeating itself; the greats tend to follow similar paths. It's fitting, then, that the first final rematch in 16 years offers Connor McDavid the same opportunity that Gretzky had in 1984 and Crosby had in 2009: Revenge. It's his Edmonton Oilers facing off against the very Florida Panthers that beat them in the final last year. In order to be the best, you have to beat the best. Gretzky and Crosby did it. Is it McDavid's turn to do the same? Well, the odds are against him. The Oilers are an elite team, saving their best hockey of the season for the right time of year. They've earned their spot with relative ease, especially from Game 3 of the first round onward. The Oilers started the season as the Stanley Cup favorite and look more than ready to make good on that promise. The only problem is what's standing in their way: An arguably stronger version of the team that beat them last spring. The Panthers are a terrifying group right now, a juggernaut that can do it all at both ends of the ice. As strong as the Oilers have been in these playoffs, the Panthers have arguably been stronger. Even without home-ice advantage, the Panthers start with an edge in this series, one that grew further with an injury to Zach Hyman. With him in the lineup, the Oilers would've had a 49 percent chance — not far off from last year's 50-50 series. Without him, the mountain ahead looks a little steeper. This is still projected to be a very tight series, as expected from the best of the East and West. But at the outset, the Panthers look slightly more formidable. The Panthers were one of the strongest teams heading into the playoffs, with a plus-51 Net Rating. But over the last three rounds, that's bumped up to a plus-68. The Oilers' glow up took them from a plus-46 to a plus-61 (with the return of Mattias Ekholm mostly canceling out the loss of Hyman). Now they're the final two left standing, ready for another best-on-best matchup in the Final. Advertisement These were two of the top five-on-five teams in the regular season. Edmonton generated more quality offense and a higher scoring rate, while Florida suppressed more chances and allowed fewer goals against. The Panthers were one of the better offensive creators of the regular season, despite not having the scoring to show for it. That hasn't been a problem this postseason, though. Florida's xGF/60 of 2.77 is pretty consistent with its regular season numbers; it's just materialized in a much higher goal rate of 3.62 per 60 that leads the 16-team playoff field. That offense hasn't come at the expense of their defense, making them an all-around threat that challenged each Eastern Conference foe they've faced. The Oilers have kicked their offense up a notch, too; they generate more than Florida has with 3.15 xGF/60, but their actual scoring pace is a shade below that. The real difference in Edmonton is their commitment to team defense and steadier goaltending, which has only coughed up 1.90 GA/60. That even-strength defense will have to be tight against the Panthers, and ideally will trickle more into short-handed situations. That's where Florida has a clear edge, especially in the playoffs. The Oilers' power play is more high-octane, though, and will test Florida's penalty kill. Can Edmonton's mobile blue line solve Florida's forecheck? Ekholm's numbers for Game 5 of the Western Conference final didn't jump off the page. He played 15:52 overall and saw a bit of time on the penalty kill; the Oilers chased the puck more than they usually do with him on the ice but scored twice, with an Ekholm assist on one of them, and they didn't allow a goal. Nothing spectacular. Doesn't matter. It was a big enough deal, of course, that Ekholm was in the lineup at all. He hadn't played since April 11, when he made his second attempt at returning from the injury that initially sidelined him on March 6. At the time, the injury was expected to sideline him for the entire postseason, but there he was against Dallas, spending most of his five-on-five time on a pair with Evan Bouchard (10:07) and also seeing a bit with John Klingberg (3:16). Troy Stecher, Darnell Nurse's main partner against Dallas, came out of the lineup. Brett Kulak moved up with Nurse. Advertisement Ekholm's return is an undeniably positive development for Edmonton. Toward the top of the list is what his presence will mean for their defense of Florida's relentless forecheck, a difference-making element both in their Cup run last season and their work getting through the Eastern Conference. Ekholm is solid all around, but at his best, he has the frame (6-foot-5, 225 pounds) and puck-retrieval ability necessary to both withstand punishment from players such as Bennett and Tkachuk and the skill necessary to start the possession-flipping process. Putting Ekholm back with Bouchard on a full-time basis would give Edmonton a top pair with a strong record of dealing with the forecheck. Bouchard, prone to the big mistake as he can be, has been the Oilers' best defenseman in terms of turning retrievals into zone exits, with about 11 per 60 minutes across the regular season and playoffs. We know Edmonton's forwards are lethal, but they can't do their jobs if they don't have the puck. Keeping Klingberg on a pair with Jake Walman, regardless of where Ekholm lands, also seems like the right move. Last season, Edmonton didn't have any great option beyond Ekholm-Bouchard when it came to getting the puck from the boards to the forwards. In the playoffs, Klingberg and Walman have both been terrific in that area, ranking among the league's best in terms of generating zone exits. More generally, the Oilers are going to have the option to zig where the Eastern Conference zagged. Tampa Bay and Toronto came into their series against the Panthers with defensive lineups that leaned a little more heavily on size than on puck-moving, at least along the top two pairs. We saw how that worked out for them. Ditto for Carolina, whose blue line lacked size, but still preferred to chip pucks out. Edmonton, even with a tank like Ekholm back in the lineup, focuses more on true puck-moving ability as a means of flipping the zone. Whether it works remains to be seen, but they're certainly situated more for success now than they were in 2024, and they're going to give the Panthers a different look than the ones they've seen thus far this spring. Can the Panthers keep up their road-ice advantage? Home ice was a big deal this season and has been an even bigger deal during the playoffs. During the regular season, home teams won 56.3 percent of games, up from 53.4 percent the previous three seasons. In the playoffs, home teams have won 61.3 percent of games, up from 51.7 percent in 2021-24. Both marks are the highest since 2012-13. Advertisement Here's what's even wilder: home teams that haven't played the Panthers have actually won 67.1 percent of games. The unlucky few that have are a combined 2-8. The Panthers have been dominant on the road. What makes that even scarier is that Florida's road record — an .800 win percentage matched by only 17 other teams in the modern era — actually undersells the destruction. The Panthers have outscored opponents by 27 goals (!) on the road, the most in the modern era. It hasn't even been close with seven of their eight wins being by three or more goals — all against the other best teams in the East. These Panthers thrive off the eerie silence that comes after a road goal, often doubling and tripling up on the pain in quick succession. One of Edmonton's many tough tasks in this series is limiting the damage when these Panthers smell blood. That's easier said than done, but the Oilers look well-equipped to handle the heat. As strong as the Panthers have been on the road, the Oilers have been equal to the task with a 6-1 record at home. Keeping that up will be vital. Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart are elite two-way threats at the top of the Panthers' lineup, taking on matchup minutes against the opponents' best. Already this postseason, that has meant a lot of time against Nikita Kucherov, Auston Matthews and Sebastian Aho — but Barkov and Reinhart are the ones left standing. This round, though, poses their biggest challenge yet: McDavid and Draisaitl. Last year, McDavid controlled play in his head-to-head minutes against Barkov in the Stanley Cup Final — but at the end of the day, Florida and Edmonton broke even in five-on-five scoring with a goal a piece. Against Draisaitl, the Panthers outscored the Oilers 3-1. That's the level Barkov (and Reinhart) have to at least match to be back-to-back champs; Barkov is playing close to his projected value, while Reinhart can still take it up a notch. The added wrinkle this time around is that the series will start in Edmonton, so Kris Knoblauch will have a bit more control over the matchup game to free up his big guns. Advertisement Those big guns get thrown together on a top line when the Oilers need a spark, but have generally been split across the top-six over the last two rounds. That forms a one-two punch that few can counter. McDavid's postseason was just fine (by his lofty standards) through two rounds, but he hit that next gear against the Stars. He put up a multi-point game in four of five Western Conference final games, and is up to a Net Rating pace of 31.3, which is a lot closer to the game-breaking level that's expected of him. Last year, he won the Conn Smythe in a losing effort — and now he's on a mission to change that. The challenge is maintaining that level with a little less help around him, now that Hyman is out for the series. Corey Perry has big skates to fill on that top line, but he's having a great postseason so far. So is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins after a down year; he has scored at a rate of 3.53 points per 60 through 16 playoff games, after only mustering 1.99 per 60 in the regular season. While that's likely the top line the Oilers use in this series, the second is a bit more in flux around Draisaitl. The key is that, unlike years past, it's not just McDavid and Draisaitl against the world — the Oilers have a lot more bottom-six support, from Connor Brown, Adam Henrique and even Jeff Skinner, who returned to the fold for Game 5 against the Stars. If McDavid and Draisaitl can keep driving their own lines, the Panthers need to respond with their second line. In Round 2, Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett earned a 56 percent expected goal rate, but were outscored 5-3 at five-on-five. The mid-series addition of Carter Verhaeghe to that combination helped turn things around. That new-look second line did some damage against the Hurricanes, with a 4-0 scoring edge in their minutes. What makes Florida so dangerous is that the offense doesn't stop below the top six — the third line of Eetu Luostarinen, Anton Lundell and Brad Marchand solidifies their deep attack. That line has been pesky all postseason, outscoring opponents 10-2, with a 58 percent expected goal rate. This line created plenty of problems for Tampa Bay and Toronto, but was held off the board against the Hurricanes. If they get back to their scoring ways from earlier this postseason, the Oilers will have to find a way to counter that. Those three lines will keep the Oilers' defense pairs busy; the Panthers' blue line will have their hands full, too. Advertisement What Florida's blue line lacks offensively compared to Edmonton's, they make up for in shutdown talent. It starts with Gustav Forsling, who has emerged as one of the best shutdown defensemen in the league. He plays a quietly effective game against the league's best forwards, while his partner, Aaron Ekblad, has added some more scoring and bite to his game this postseason. Niko Mikkola and Seth Jones help shoulder the burden of tough minutes on the second pair, and they have put up sparkling numbers despite their workload. They're extremely stingy, only giving up 1.48 xGA/60 in their minutes, which is one of the best marks of the playoffs. With the top four playing at this level, the third pair of Dmitry Kulikov and Nate Schmidt is maximized in sheltered minutes. That all gives Sergei Bobrovsky a lot of two-way support in net, which he needed earlier this postseason. But after falling below expectations in six of his first eight starts, he completely turned it around. Since then, he has earned quality starts in eight of his next nine games to bring him up to 9.46 goals saved above expected this postseason. Over the last couple of postseasons, Playoff Bob has taken on a new meaning — and Bobrovsky is back to embracing it. But his turnaround isn't as dramatic as Stuart Skinner's. Skinner lost his net to Calvin Pickard after two disastrous starts against the Kings. But an injury to Pickard gave him another chance at redemption. After a shaky first game against Vegas, he has found his footing with five quality starts in his next six games, where he's saved a collective 10.3 goals above expected. That's the Skinner that has to lock in for Game 1, unlike last year when he struggled until an outstanding Game 4. But if he struggles again, Pickard at least is healthy enough to take back over when or if needed. Advertisement Leon Draisaitl vs. Aleksander Barkov If Draisaitl takes home his second Hart Trophy — and he has the best case of any skater — his dramatically improved defensive play will have plenty to do with it. Edmonton earned nearly 60 percent of the goals with him on the ice, real and expected, and both numbers were the best of his career. Does he belong on the Selke shortlist? Nope. Still, if you're holding onto the notion of him as a superstar with some shaky five-on-five play, it's time to reassess. Nothing of the sort is necessary for Barkov, whose reputation as the best two-way center in the league (at least based on Selke voting) is deserved. Against the Hurricanes, his line had solid results against their shutdown line centered by Jordan Staal; their time against the top line, centered by Sebastian Aho, was a bit more of a mixed bag. In Game 3, when Paul Maurice had the last change, he sent Barkov's line out primarily against Staal's. In Game 4, it was more Aho. It'll be interesting to see where Maurice goes this time. Edmonton has the best player on Earth, another who's a Hart finalist, a goalie who might be peaking and a supporting cast that spent the playoffs proving its worth. All that, and they're still the underdog. So it goes when your opponent has championship pedigree and no real weaknesses. Florida's edge is real and earned. References How these projections work Understanding projection uncertainty Resources Evolving Hockey Natural Stat Trick Hockey Reference NHL All Three Zones Tracking by Corey Sznajder (Photo of Connor McDavid and Aleksander Barkov: Sam Navarro / Imagn Images)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wayne Gretzky reveals the NHL record he believes will never be broken during New Heights podcast appearance
Wayne Gretzky reflects on his most cherished and potentially unbreakable record (Getty Images) H ockey legend Wayne Gretzky, often referred to as "The Great One," recently made a guest appearance on New Heights, the popular podcast hosted by NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce. During the episode, Gretzky reflected on the storied milestones of his illustrious NHL career and shared which of his records he believes is truly untouchable: scoring 50 goals in just 39 games. Wayne Gretzky's 50-in-39 feat is the one he cherishes most When asked about the most cherished record of his career, Gretzky didn't hesitate to point to the one that still amazes hockey fans over four decades later. 'If I had one record that I cherish the most. I think it's going to be hardest to break and what was I scored 50 goals in 39 games,' he told the Kelce brothers. — newheightshow (@newheightshow) That remarkable achievement came on December 30, 1981, when Gretzky scored five goals in a single game against the Philadelphia Flyers. It capped off a blazing start to his 1981-82 season, in which he went on to set an NHL record with 92 goals — still the highest total in a single season. Gretzky opened up about the emotional weight of that record-breaking night, recalling a candid moment with his roommate while heading to the arena. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 'So, I was driving to the rink with my roommate. I had 45 goals in 38 games. I was a little more edgy than normal heading into the arena and my buddy turned to me and he said 'Are you okay?'And I said, 'You know, I just thought of this, If I don't get 50 in 50 now, people are going to say I choked.'' What followed was a masterclass in goal scoring as Gretzky netted five in a single night, not only reaching but obliterating the revered 50-in-50 mark. Also Read: 'She's just taken over the country': Wayne Gretzky applauds Caitlin Clark's worldwide influence and growing legacy in women's sports The likes of Mario Lemieux, Brett Hull, and Mike Bossy flirted with the 50-in-50 milestone, but only Gretzky managed to do it in fewer than 50 games — and he did it three times. Even as modern legends like Alex Ovechkin rewrite the record books, Gretzky's 50-in-39 stands as a towering benchmark, and in his own words, it may remain 'the hardest to break' in NHL history.
