May 23, 2013

NHL Capsules

NHL Capsules

by The Canadian Press - May 23, 2013 11:17 PM EDT

DETROIT - Jakub Kindl scored on a power play in the second period, Daniel Cleary had an empty-net goal and Jimmy Howard made 27 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings hold on for a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night, putting the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.


Red Wings beat Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead with 3rd straight victory

Red Wings beat Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead with 3rd straight victory

by The Canadian Press - May 23, 2013 10:57 PM EDT

DETROIT - Jimmy Howard kept Jonathan Toews in his misery, making three saves against the struggling star to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.


Kreider's OT goal keeps Rangers alive with 4-3 win over Bruins

Kreider's OT goal keeps Rangers alive with 4-3 win over Bruins

by The Canadian Press - May 23, 2013 10:06 PM EDT

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Chris Kreider proudly wore the Broadway Hat in the victorious New York Rangers dressing room as he tried to describe the feeling of saving his team's season.


Dallas among possible destinations for former Canucks coach Alain Vigneault

by The Canadian Press - May 23, 2013 9:20 PM EDT

VANCOUVER - Former Vancouver Canucks coach Alain Vigneault appears to have some interesting opportunities as he pursues a new job.Given his experience and success with the Canucks, Vigneault should get some consideration for the vacant Dallas Stars job.


Avalanche hire former goalie, Hall of Famer Patrick Roy as coach

Avalanche hire former goalie, Hall of Famer Patrick Roy as coach

by The Canadian Press - May 23, 2013 4:51 PM EDT

DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche are rounding up the old crew to restore the downtrodden franchise.First, Joe Sakic was given more responsibility in the front office.


Desperate Ottawa Senators try to keep season alive against Penguins

Desperate Ottawa Senators try to keep season alive against Penguins

by The Canadian Press - May 23, 2013 3:35 PM EDT

OTTAWA - Daniel Alfredsson has no doubt that he and the Ottawa Senators will bring their best game to Pittsburgh and doesn't care if anyone thinks otherwise.


Struggling C Brad Richards scratched by Rangers for potential elimination game vs Bruins

Struggling C Brad Richards scratched by Rangers for potential elimination game vs Bruins

by The Canadian Press - May 23, 2013 12:13 PM EDT

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Struggling Rangers centre Brad Richards was a healthy scratch Thursday night when New York stayed alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-3 overtime victory in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Bruins.


Ottawa coach MacLean mute after Senators routed 7-3 by Pittsburgh in Game 4

Ottawa coach MacLean mute after Senators routed 7-3 by Pittsburgh in Game 4

by The Canadian Press - May 23, 2013 12:05 AM EDT

OTTAWA - Paul MacLean's few words spoke volumes about what he thought of his team's performance in their 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 Wednesday night.

May 22, 2013

Pittsburgh Penguins take Game 4 with 7-3 romp over Ottawa Senators

Pittsburgh Penguins take Game 4 with 7-3 romp over Ottawa Senators

by The Canadian Press - May 22, 2013 10:18 PM EDT

OTTAWA - It's textbook media training for hockey players: don't utter a word about the next round of the playoffs until you have all four games of your current series in the bag.


Don Cherry criticizes Canucks general manager Gillis on Coach's Corner

Don Cherry criticizes Canucks general manager Gillis on Coach's Corner

by The Canadian Press - May 22, 2013 9:24 PM EDT

TORONTO - Don Cherry says the wrong man has been removed from the Vancouver Canucks organization.Hours after it was announced that head coach Alain Vigneault was fired, Cherry said Wednesday during the Coach's Corner segment on "Hockey Night in Canada" that Vancouver's general manager Mike Gillis is the reason for the team's struggles and early exit from the post-season.


Taking the fall: Sharks' Galiardi accuses Kings' Quick of flopping before pivotal Game 5

Taking the fall: Sharks' Galiardi accuses Kings' Quick of flopping before pivotal Game 5

by The Canadian Press - May 22, 2013 7:42 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Kings goalie Jonathan Quick sometimes seems to be the only obstacle between San Jose and the Western Conference finals while the Sharks dominate much of their 2-2 series with the defending Stanley Cup champions.


Bruins enjoy easy day off as they prepare for first chance to finish off Rangers in Game 4

Bruins enjoy easy day off as they prepare for first chance to finish off Rangers in Game 4

by The Canadian Press - May 22, 2013 6:42 PM EDT

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Boston Bruins are on the brink of the Eastern Conference finals, and they got there on the backs of their suddenly offensive defencemen and a potent fourth line of forwards.

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"Probably not. Their depth and our play right now...it doesn't look too good."

- Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, when asked if his team could come back from a 3-1 series deficit against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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