May 18, 2013

Sharks fined $100,000 for GM Doug Wilson's comments about Raffi Torres' suspension

Sharks fined $100,000 for GM Doug Wilson's comments about Raffi Torres' suspension

by The Canadian Press - May 18, 2013 5:59 PM EDT

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's comments criticizing the league for forward Raffi Torres' suspension for the rest of the second round of the playoffs.


Brunner, Smith lead charge as Red Wings beat Blackhawks 4-1 in Game 2 to tie Western semifinal

Brunner, Smith lead charge as Red Wings beat Blackhawks 4-1 in Game 2 to tie Western semifinal

by The Canadian Press - May 18, 2013 3:45 PM EDT

CHICAGO - In case they weren't aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they're going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit.


Timely return: Jason Spezza will be back in Ottawa Senators lineup for Game 3

Timely return: Jason Spezza will be back in Ottawa Senators lineup for Game 3

by The Canadian Press - May 18, 2013 2:51 PM EDT

OTTAWA - It might be a lot to ask, but the Ottawa Senators are hopeful Jason Spezza will be just what they need to get back into their playoff series with Pittsburgh.


Rangers (the other kind) help motivate Boston Bruins as they push toward Stanley Cup

Rangers (the other kind) help motivate Boston Bruins as they push toward Stanley Cup

by The Canadian Press - May 18, 2013 1:34 PM EDT

BOSTON - In the corner of the Boston Bruins' locker room, hanging from the hooks in Andrew Ference's stall, is a yellow running singlet with the team's "Spoked B" logo on the front.


Carolina captain Eric Staal to miss 3 months of off-season with sprained MCL

Carolina captain Eric Staal to miss 3 months of off-season with sprained MCL

by The Canadian Press - May 18, 2013 11:45 AM EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes say they expect captain Eric Staal to be ready to start next season after suffering a scary-looking knee injury during an international tournament.


Crosby's hat trick puts Penguins firmly in control of series with Senators

by The Canadian Press - May 18, 2013 3:18 AM EDT

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Dan Bylsma has spent more than four years watching Sidney Crosby be Sidney Crosby.The Pittsburgh Penguins coach doesn't think his captain has ever been better than he was during a 4-3 victory over Ottawa on Friday night that put Pittsburgh in firm control of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

May 17, 2013

Tale of two stars as Crosby outshines Karlsson in Penguins 4-3 win over Senators

Tale of two stars as Crosby outshines Karlsson in Penguins 4-3 win over Senators

by The Canadian Press - May 17, 2013 10:26 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Ottawa's star is playing anything like one.Pittsburgh's star is being The Star, and Sidney Crosby is a big reason why the Penguins already have the Senators in a very precarious playoff position.


Sharks GM Doug Wilson disagrees with NHL's suspension of Raffi Torres

by The Canadian Press - May 17, 2013 9:24 PM EDT

SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson said Friday that the organization strongly disagrees with the NHL's decision to suspend forward Raffi Torres for a hit that knocked out Los Angeles forward Jarret Stoll.


Sharks look to bounce back from late collapse in Game 2 that left them in 0-2 hole vs. Kings

Sharks look to bounce back from late collapse in Game 2 that left them in 0-2 hole vs. Kings

by The Canadian Press - May 17, 2013 6:44 PM EDT

SAN JOSE, Calif. - A dizzying 22-second span that led to a pair of Los Angeles power play goals turned what appeared to be destined to be a tied series into an 0-2 hole for the San Jose Sharks.


In stitches: Anze Kopitar will gladly sacrifice modeling career for LA Kings' playoff success

In stitches: Anze Kopitar will gladly sacrifice modeling career for LA Kings' playoff success

by The Canadian Press - May 17, 2013 6:12 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Anze Kopitar won't allow a puck to the face to keep him out of the Los Angeles Kings' title defence.Kopitar returned to practice at the Kings' training complex on Friday, and he's ready to play in Game 3 on Saturday night at the Shark Tank after surviving a scary moment in the third period of Game 2 against the San Jose Sharks.


Islanders re-sign forward Eric Boulton to 1-year deal

by The Canadian Press - May 17, 2013 6:01 PM EDT

UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Forward Eric Boulton re-signed with the New York Islanders on Friday, agreeing to a one-year contract.The 36-year-old Boulton had 36 penalty minutes in 15 games this season for New York.


Chicago Blackhawks practice without D Keith, F Handzus ahead of Game 2 against Detroit

by The Canadian Press - May 17, 2013 4:39 PM EDT

CHICAGO - Chicago defenceman Duncan Keith and forward Michal Handzus missed practice Friday, though coach Joel Quenneville said both players are fine and will play in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series against Detroit on Saturday.

Was Raffi Torres' hit on Jarret Stoll worthy of a suspension?




"That hockey game will haunt me until the day I die…"

- Toronto's Joffrey Lupul reacting on Twitter to his team's meltdown loss in Game 7 to the Boston Bruins.

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