June 6, 2013

Hossa puts Chicago Blackhawks on brink of Stanley Cup finals with 3-2 win over champion Kings

Hossa puts Chicago Blackhawks on brink of Stanley Cup finals with 3-2 win over champion Kings

by The Canadian Press - June 6, 2013 11:45 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - When Bryan Bickell's shot slipped out of Jonathan Quick's usually inescapable glove and trickled into the Los Angeles net early, the Chicago Blackhawks figured Game 4 might be their chance to snap the Kings' daunting streak of home dominance.


High-powered Penguins getting more offence, but need more goals to avoid East finals sweep

High-powered Penguins getting more offence, but need more goals to avoid East finals sweep

by The Canadian Press - June 6, 2013 5:08 PM EDT

BOSTON - The Penguins are improving at putting more shots on net. They just need to put more into the net.And they're running out of time.Pittsburgh forced Boston goalie Tuukka Rask to make 53 saves, but the Bruins won 2-1 in double overtime on Wednesday night for a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.


Bruins fourth-line C Gregory Campbell to miss rest of playoffs with broken leg

Bruins fourth-line C Gregory Campbell to miss rest of playoffs with broken leg

by The Canadian Press - June 6, 2013 11:04 AM EDT

BOSTON - For one minute, the last minute of his season, Bruins centre Gregory Campbell helped kill a penalty while skating on a broken right leg.


Jagr sets up Bergeron in 2nd OT to give Bruins 2-1 win over Pens, 1 win from Cup finals

Jagr sets up Bergeron in 2nd OT to give Bruins 2-1 win over Pens, 1 win from Cup finals

by The Canadian Press - June 6, 2013 12:28 AM EDT

BOSTON - A future Hall of Famer who established his credentials in the open ice, there was Jaromir Jagr along the boards, mucking it up for a loose puck.

June 5, 2013

Boston Bruins honour police officer injured during marathon bomber manhunt

by The Canadian Press - June 5, 2013 8:24 PM EDT

BOSTON - The Boston Bruins are honouring a police officer who was injured in the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bomber.Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Officer Richard "Dic" Donohue left the hospital for the night to serve as honorary banner captain before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.


Vokoun back in goal for Penguins in Game 3 vs Bruins

Vokoun back in goal for Penguins in Game 3 vs Bruins

by The Canadian Press - June 5, 2013 8:23 PM EDT

BOSTON - Tomas Vokoun is back in goal for the Pittsburgh Penguins for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.


Blackhawks' Duncan Keith suspended one game for high-sticking Jeff Carter

Blackhawks' Duncan Keith suspended one game for high-sticking Jeff Carter

by The Canadian Press - June 5, 2013 7:10 PM EDT

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith was suspended for Game 4 of the Western Conference final for high-sticking Los Angeles Kings forward Jeff Carter in the face in Game 3 Tuesday.


Chicago's Duncan Keith suspended for Game 4 of West finals after high-stick on Kings' Carter

Chicago's Duncan Keith suspended for Game 4 of West finals after high-stick on Kings' Carter

by The Canadian Press - June 5, 2013 5:52 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - If the Chicago Blackhawks are going to end the Los Angeles Kings' perfect post-season on home ice in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, they'll have to do it without their top defenceman.


Questions must be answered before NHL mandates visors for incoming players

Questions must be answered before NHL mandates visors for incoming players

by The Canadian Press - June 5, 2013 5:47 PM EDT

TORONTO - Only two NHL players fought more than Jared Boll this season, so when the Columbus Blue Jackets tough guy heard mandatory visors had been approved by the league's competition committee, he wondered how the decision would change fighting.


Avalanche sign F Patrick Bordeleau to 3-year contract

Avalanche sign F Patrick Bordeleau to 3-year contract

by The Canadian Press - June 5, 2013 5:17 PM EDT

DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche signed left winger Patrick Bordeleau to a three-year deal on Wednesday.The 27-year-old enforcer led the team in hits (116) and finished second in penalty minutes (70).


Column: Who knew NHL playoffs would score so big with fans after lockout-shortened season?

Column: Who knew NHL playoffs would score so big with fans after lockout-shortened season?

by The Canadian Press - June 5, 2013 4:46 AM EDT

The season that almost wasn't has turned out better than anyone dared expect.The NHL still ranks fourth among North America's five major professional sports leagues, but don't look now—hockey is gaining ground again.


Voynov scores, Quick stops 19 shots as Kings beat Blackhawks 3-1 to trim series deficit to 2-1

Voynov scores, Quick stops 19 shots as Kings beat Blackhawks 3-1 to trim series deficit to 2-1

by The Canadian Press - June 5, 2013 3:35 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Slava Voynov broke his stick in two with a vicious swing at the puck during the second period. The Los Angeles Kings defenceman's slower shot stayed on course anyway, sliding past Corey Crawford into Chicago's net.

Will the Blackhawks come back from a 2-1 series deficit to win the Stanley Cup?




“I think when you’re at home the first two games, sometimes you get a little bit too comfortable at home. Then you come on the road, maybe it’s like a rude awakening…We’ve had three series to figure that out, learn it. We definitely want to be better (Monday), especially in the first game on the road.”

- Chicago's Patrick Kane. The Blackhawks are 0-3 in Game 3s this playoff.
 

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