
Dec 27 - By Associated Press
Patrick Kane said his last-minute goal came on "one of those close-your-eyes-and-shoot plays." John Madden called his second goal "lucky." Chicago coach Joel Quenneville said his team was fortunate to win after a "crazy" third period.

Dec 1 - By Associated Press
Slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk, "Star Wars" creator George Lucas and feisty football commentator John Madden are among those entering the California Hall of Fame.
Sep 10 - By Associated Press
Hall of Fame coach John Madden will serve as a special adviser to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Aug 25 - By Associated Press
Slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk, "Star Wars" creator George Lucas and feisty football commentator John Madden will be among the newest inductees to the California Hall of Fame.

Aug 21 - By LOU KESTEN, Associated Press Writer
It's been a busy week in professional football, with a couple of big, controversial stars — Brett Favre and Michael Vick — joining NFL rosters. No worries, though, for John Madden, because both men are already set to take the field in "Madden NFL 10," his namesake video game.
Apr 16 - By The Associated Press, HO
"There is one thing football fans have agreed on for decades: they all love John Madden.

Apr 16 - By Tom E. Curran, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
“Boom!” will never be the same.

Apr 16 - By Rachel Cohen, AP Sports Writer
John Madden's last game as a football announcer was a thrilling Super Bowl decided in the final seconds.

Jan 16 - By Rusty Miller, AP Sports Writer
John Madden scored a controversial goal to help the New Jersey Devils overcome a third-period deficit and beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Friday night.
Oct 13 - By Associated Press
John Madden will miss calling an NFL game this weekend after working 476 in a row.

Apr 13 - By Ira Podell, AP Hockey Writer
Jaromir Jagr warned time and again that the New York Rangers' two wins in New Jersey were rooted more in good fortune than stellar play.

Feb 24 - By Associated Press
John Madden backhanded a rebound under goalie Brent Johnson's left leg pad with 50 seconds remaining in overtime, and the New Jersey Devils moved into the first place in the Eastern Conference with a 2-1 victory Sunday over the Washington Capitals.

Feb 20 - By Associated Press
John Madden and Sergei Brylin scored 1:10 apart during New Jersey's three-goal second period, and the Devils took advantage of backup goalie Thomas Greiss and beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 Wednesday night.

Jan 20 - By Associated Press
John Madden scored two goals and goalie Martin Brodeur did just enough, helping the New Jersey Devils beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Sunday.

Dec 16 - By Associated Press
John Madden scored two goals and Martin Brodeur made 29 saves, including a game-turning penalty shot stop, to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday.

Nov 2 - By Tom Canavan, AP Sports Writer
John Madden scored a short-handed goal to break a tie with 4:12 to play and Zach Parise added what proved to be a much-needed insurance tally minutes later to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over Toronto on Friday night.

Oct 6 - By Associated Press
John Madden scored twice in the New Jersey Devils' 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, giving Brent Sutter his first NHL coaching victory.

Apr 1 - By Tom Canavan, AP Sports Writer
First it was Patrik Elias, then John Madden and now Brian Gionta. The injured stars have returned to the New Jersey Devils' lineup in the past week and have given them a chance to win the Atlantic Division and to make a big postseason run.

Aug 5 - By Barry Wilner, AP Football Writer
The glory of the newest Hall of Famers' achievements was punctuated by a steady stream of tears and a singular chant:

Aug 1 - By Connor Ennis, AP Sports Writer
Before the video games, the athlete's foot commercials, the announcing booth and the six-legged Thanksgiving turkeys, John Madden was a football coach. And, as Madden the announcer might put it, he was a pretty darn good one.