John Scott is a goofball. Make that a 6-foot-8 goofball that can pound your face into oatmeal with his fists. But a goofball nonetheless, as evidenced by his propensity for photo and "video-bombing" Buffalo Sabres teammates.

The latest and greatest victim? Rookie Chad Ruhwedel, who played his second NHL game on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was given the postgame interview treatment on MSG Network and … well, there was a John Scott cameo that has to be seen to be believed.

Not just John Scott dancing. Nope, it’s John Scott dancing shirtless in a Buffalo Sabres logo fur coat, looking a little Dan Harmon meets John C. Reiley.

As Die By The Blade writes:

“Ruhwedel is totally oblivious, and kudos to Brian Duff, ever the professional, who somehow manages to hold his reaction down to a smirk.”

Oh, but Scott's interview invasions don't end there.

The National Hockey League’s response to the Boston Marathon bombings on Monday ranged from canceling the Bruins’ game vs. the Ottawa Senators to personal tributes from players like Keith Yandle of the Phoenix Coyotes, a Boston native who honored victims with a message on his skate.

But the most prevalent tributes around the League on the night after the attack were moments of silence in various American and Canadian cities. Here’s the scene from Nashville before the Predators’ game vs. the Vancouver Canucks:

There were many more moments of tribute to Boston and its citizens in the NHL on Monday night.

@marahk12Uh … Oliver Ekman-Larsson, ladies and gents. [@marahk12]

No. 1 Star: James Reimer, Toronto Maple Leafs

Reimer was incredible in a 2-0 win over the New Jersey Devils, as the Leafs managed just 12 shots against Marty Brodeur. He made 32 saves. He was their best penalty killer in the Leafs thwarting four power plays. He stopped 16 shots in the third to make Phil Kessel’s goal stand up until a Jay McClement empty netter – a goal that, naturally, Reimer assisted on.

No. 2 Star: Nick Foligno, Columbus Blue Jackets

After Sergei Bobrovsky kept the game knotted with some spectacular OT saves, Foligno kept the Blue Jackets’ playoff hopes alive with a 4-3 win at the Colorado Avalanche. R.J. Umberger sent the game into OT with a goal at 18:33 of the third.

The NHL reacted to Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings with increased security at its arenas and moments of silence in Nashville, Chicago and Montreal in honor of the victims and the shaken city.

Keith Yandle of the Phoenix Coyotes, meanwhile, had a personal statement to make about the tragedy:

@HKYLifestyleWhen Yandle’s Coyotes hosted the San Jose Sharks on Monday, the defenseman taking the ice with “pray for Boston” written on his skate and on his glove.

Yandle is a native of Milton, Mass., and has had rumored interest in playing for the Bruins one day.

As for the NHL, deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the League is increasing security at games in the wake of the attack, according to QMI:

“We have coordinated with all of the buildings in which NHL games are being played and appropriate steps are being taken to ensure the buildings are secure and safe,” wrote Daly.

Fans should probably plan to arrive a little earlier for games in case additional security measures increase the time it takes to enter NHL rinks.

The Boston Bruins postponed their game against the Ottawa Senators on Monday due to safety concerns.

s/t @HKYLifestyle

The Montreal Canadiens have been more physical under coach Michel Therrien, it’s been one of the factors in their surprising success. But against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, a couple of Habs got a little too physical against their foes.

Here’s Ryan White at 6:11 of the first period, destroying Flyers defenseman Kent Huskins with what officials deemed to be an elbow.

Kurtis Foster jumped White after the incident, earning a double-minor that include an instigator for being the aggressor in a fight while wearing a face shield. White was given 5 minutes for elbowing, 5 for fighting and a match penalty. Huskins didn’t return.

It wasn’t an elbow – it was a shoulder. But it was a head shot, so it’s just a matter of whether the NHL felt White targeted Huskins’ noggin on the hit in thinking about supplemental discipline.

Meanwhile, rookie Alex Galchenyuk was making friends.

Getty ImagesThe Boston Bruins have postponed their game against the Ottawa Senators scheduled for Monday night at TD Garden, after multiple explosions at the Boston Marathon killed at least two individuals and injured over 100 more according to the Boston Globe.

Defenseman Andrew Ference tweeted that the “game is off. Our best to everyone affected, please be safe.” That followed a report by Joe McDonald of ESPN Boston that “Bruins players have been told there's no game and are now leaving.”

The NHL later made it official:

The game between the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins scheduled for tonight at TD Garden has been postponed, the National Hockey League announced today.

The game will be rescheduled. The date and time will be announced at a later date.

The National Hockey League wishes to express its sympathy to all affected by the tragic events that took place in Boston earlier this afternoon.

And Bruins president Cam Neely also released a statement:

After consultation with City, State and NHL

Getty ImagesHockey fans around North America were tracking the progress of Patrick Burke, the founder of the player equality “You Can Play” campaign, as he competed in the 2013 Boston Marathon. The son of former Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke, he was using the race as a way to raise awareness and funds for the organization.

We all have our entry points for a story of tragedy, and many hockey fans immediately thought of Burke after multiple explosions went off around the finish line of the race on Monday afternoon. Police confirmed that two people were dead and over 20 were injured after the blast.

Burke took to social media to let his followers know that he wasn’t affected by the blast, and offered concern for those that were.

Folks I am ok. Mom and sisters too. Was no where near finish line at time. Working on friends and family now.

— Patrick Burke (@BurkieYCP) April 15, 2013

Holy crap, media people. even if I did have an interesting story here the idea that I would do an interview when people are dead is appaling

— Patrick Burke (@BurkieYCP) April 15, 2013

Previously, Burke sent out a tongue-in-cheek message about his running in the Marathon that’s flat out eerie in context:

In case I don't make it, I want my last words to be- I love my family. I love hockey. And I hate the instigator rule.

— Patrick Burke (@BurkieYCP) April 15, 2013

Dylan McIlrath, a New York Rangers prospect who skates for the Connecticut Whale, was at the Marathon when the explosions went off:

Wow scary moment. Was walking towards Boston marathon finish line. 10mins away from where bomb went off

— Dylan McIlrath (@dylan_mcilrath) April 15, 2013

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media.

ESPN• Here’s Tampa Bay Lightning star Marty St. Louis from the April 15 ESPN Magazine, in all his chiseled glory. Click the link to see the full image. (FYI: St. Louis is shown to scale.) [Lightning]

• For Boston Marathon explosion coverage, head here. [Y! News]

• Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has been named the National Hockey League’s First Star for the week ending April 14, the League and club announced today. Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel was named the NHL’s Second Star, while Dallas Stars goaltender Richard Bachman is the Third Star selection. [Jackets]

• It appears that Peter Laviolette will return as the Philadelphia Flyers’ head coach next season. As Paul Holmgren told Broad Street Bull: “I think it’s been a difficult year because of the (injury) situation. We haven’t had our whole team all year. I don’t blame the coaches.” [BSB]

• Interesting move in the ESPN power rankings: The Los Angeles Kings are higher than the Anaheim Ducks, Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins. [ESPN]

• Scott Burnside thinks the Craig MacTavish hiring is more of the same for the Edmonton Oilers: “No one knows whether MacTavish has the goods to turn this team around. He acknowledged as much Monday, saying that it doesn’t matter what gets said today but rather the actions that will take place down the road will represent the true test of where this team is headed. But the fact is MacTavish is yet another link to a past whose light continues to shine white hot on the present. Until he produces a winner or at least a team that looks like a team, he will be just another buddy getting a promotion, especially given the number of quality hockey minds toiling in other organizations, such as Paul Fenton, Tom Kurvers, Claude Loiselle, Jim Nill et al. who have more impressive credentials.” [ESPN]

• Um, it’s been a while since the Detroit Red Wings missed the playoffs. Like a “first episode of ‘The Simpsons’ aired” while. [The Farm, via Malik]

• James Neal, Paul Martin and Sidney Crosby return to individual on-ice workouts for the Pittsburgh Penguins, with Crosby wearing a full face shield. [Tribune Review]