Hockey Badgers in the NHL

Steven Bisig-USA TODAY SportsAs another season winds down toward the playoffs, it’s a great time to take stock of all of the Wisconsin Badgers in the NHL. A robust 13 former Wisconsin players have seen ice time this season, and several of them have been key contributors to their squads.

Joe Pavelski: The elder statesman of this group at 39, Pavelski has been an Energizer Bunny in the league, and is having yet another outstanding season in ‘23-24, his 18th. 26 goals, 37 assists, 63 points, and 11 power-play goals for a player just short of 40 years old is incredible.

But, a notable hole in his resume is a Stanley Cup, which his Dallas Stars might soon remedy as they currently sit tied for the…