May 14, 2013

Penguins give Tomas Vokoun start in goal for Game 1 of playoff series with Senators

Penguins give Tomas Vokoun start in goal for Game 1 of playoff series with Senators

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 1:06 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Pittsburgh Penguins are sticking with goaltender Tomas Vokoun for Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against Ottawa on Tuesday.


New Stars GM fires Gulutzan as expected after coach fails to end playoff drought in 2 seasons

New Stars GM fires Gulutzan as expected after coach fails to end playoff drought in 2 seasons

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 12:52 PM EDT

FRISCO, Texas - Glen Gulutzan couldn't end the longest playoff drought in franchise history for the Dallas Stars and the second-year coach didn't hold the option on the remaining season in his contract.


Leafs' post-mortem to wait while pain subsides in wake of historic loss in Boston

Leafs' post-mortem to wait while pain subsides in wake of historic loss in Boston

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 11:03 AM EDT

BOSTON - For the Bruins, it was a defining moment. For the Maple Leafs, it was a shocking step into a playoff abyss that one day will go down as a learning experience.


Sidney Crosby, Josh Harding and Adam McQuaid nominated for Masterton Trophy

Sidney Crosby, Josh Harding and Adam McQuaid nominated for Masterton Trophy

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 10:42 AM EDT

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Penguins star Sidney Crosby, Wild goaltender Josh Harding and Bruins defenceman Adam McQuaid are this season's nominees for the NHL's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.


4 of the NHL's Original 6 - Chicago, Detroit, Boston, NY Rangers - among 8 still in playoffs

4 of the NHL's Original 6 - Chicago, Detroit, Boston, NY Rangers - among 8 still in playoffs

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 4:24 AM EDT

The NHL playoffs are off to a heart-pounding start with a record 17 games going to overtime in the first round.The end-to-end, hard-hitting action with storied franchises and superstars might become intriguing enough to attract some casual fans for the conference semifinals.


Boogaard suit points out the bizarre and dangerous culture of hockey goons

Boogaard suit points out the bizarre and dangerous culture of hockey goons

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 3:15 AM EDT

The lawsuit doesn't read nearly as well as the story, which laid bare the life of an NHL enforcer for all to see. The way John Branch wrote about Derek Boogaard in the New York Times should have been enough to cause even the most hardcore hockey fan to reconsider the peculiar role that goons play in the sport.


Chicago Blackhawks resume rivalry with Detroit Red Wings in Western Conference semifinals

Chicago Blackhawks resume rivalry with Detroit Red Wings in Western Conference semifinals

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 3:13 AM EDT

CHICAGO - Jonathan Toews and the Chicago Blackhawks got to watch all the action in the NHL playoffs while they waited for an opponent to emerge for the second round.


King Henrik: Lundqvist's 2nd consecutive shutout helps Rangers beat Capitals 5-0 in Game 7

King Henrik: Lundqvist's 2nd consecutive shutout helps Rangers beat Capitals 5-0 in Game 7

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 3:13 AM EDT

WASHINGTON - Midway through the third period of an anticlimactic—and unprecedented—Game 7 road victory for his New York Rangers, goalie Henrik Lundqvist fell forward while smothering a puck to stifle yet another chance for the Washington Capitals.


Bergeron, Bruins rally from 3-goal deficit to stun Maple Leafs 5-4 in OT of Game 7

Bergeron, Bruins rally from 3-goal deficit to stun Maple Leafs 5-4 in OT of Game 7

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 3:11 AM EDT

BOSTON - Patrice Bergeron put the winning touch on an extraordinary comeback, then raced into the arms of smiling teammate Zdeno Chara."It's about finding a way and showing some character," the Bruins' best all-around player said.


Leaf fans dismayed at tense Game 7 loss to Boston, but vow to stay faithful

Leaf fans dismayed at tense Game 7 loss to Boston, but vow to stay faithful

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 12:44 AM EDT

TORONTO - Dismay mingled with disbelief in Toronto late Monday night as Maple Leaf fans watched their team suffer a stomach-churning Game 7 loss to the Boston Bruins, dashing any dreams of getting closer to the Stanley Cup.

May 13, 2013

NHL Playoff Capsules

NHL Playoff Capsules

by The Canadian Press - May 13, 2013 11:58 PM EDT

BOSTON - Patrice Bergeron tied it with 51 seconds left in regulation then scored the game-winner 6:05 into overtime on Monday night to give Boston a 5-4 victory over the Maple Leafs in Game 7 as the Bruins turned back Toronto's comeback with a rally of their own.


Lundqvist's 2nd consecutive shutout helps Rangers beat Capitals 5-0 in Game 7 of 1st round

Lundqvist's 2nd consecutive shutout helps Rangers beat Capitals 5-0 in Game 7 of 1st round

by The Canadian Press - May 13, 2013 10:38 PM EDT

WASHINGTON - It's been more than a decade since a goalie was as perfect over Games 6 and 7 of a playoff series as Henrik Lundqvist was for the New York Rangers against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.

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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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