June 8, 2013

Bruins return to Stanley Cup finals with virtually same team that won championship in 2011

Bruins return to Stanley Cup finals with virtually same team that won championship in 2011

by The Canadian Press - June 8, 2013 3:17 PM EDT

BOSTON - Same coach. Same players. Same berth in the Stanley Cup finals that they earned two years ago.And, the Boston Bruins hope, same result.


McQuaid, Rask lift Bruins to sweep of Penguins and spot in Stanley Cup finals

by The Canadian Press - June 8, 2013 3:15 AM EDT

BOSTON - Tuukka Rask knew how potent the Penguins offence was. He also knew he could shut them out. "Every game starts with zero," the Bruins poised goalie said, "so you have a chance.


No points from Crosby and Malkin leads to Penguins sweep by Bruins in East finals

No points from Crosby and Malkin leads to Penguins sweep by Bruins in East finals

by The Canadian Press - June 8, 2013 1:15 AM EDT

BOSTON - Penguins captain Sidney Crosby had a much easier time explaining what went wrong for Pittsburgh in the Eastern Conference finals than he did in breaking through against the Boston Bruins' stingy defence.

June 7, 2013

McQuaid, Rask lift Bruins to sweep of Penguins and spot in Stanley Cup finals

McQuaid, Rask lift Bruins to sweep of Penguins and spot in Stanley Cup finals

by The Canadian Press - June 7, 2013 10:57 PM EDT

BOSTON - Tuukka Rask grabbed the final shot in his big glove as the buzzer sounded, sealing the Boston Bruins' stunning sweep of the suddenly powerless Pittsburgh Penguins.


Kaspars Daugavins in lineup for Bruins in place of Gregory Campbell, sidelined with broken leg

Kaspars Daugavins in lineup for Bruins in place of Gregory Campbell, sidelined with broken leg

by The Canadian Press - June 7, 2013 8:36 PM EDT

BOSTON - Kaspars Daugavins is replacing injured forward Gregory Campbell for the Boston Bruins on Friday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins.


Chicago Blackhawks hope to close out Los Angeles Kings at home in Game 5 of Western finals

Chicago Blackhawks hope to close out Los Angeles Kings at home in Game 5 of Western finals

by The Canadian Press - June 7, 2013 7:21 PM EDT

CHICAGO - When the Chicago Blackhawks were in deep trouble in the second round of the playoffs, they used desperation to their advantage and pulled off a big comeback in an already impressive season.


Senators trade D Sergei Gonchar's rights to Dallas for conditional pick

by The Canadian Press - June 7, 2013 6:16 PM EDT

OTTAWA - If Sergei Gonchar continues his NHL career next season, it won't be in Ottawa after the Senators traded the defenceman's rights to the Dallas Stars on Friday for a conditional sixth-round pick in this year's draft.


Chicago Blackhawks surge to brink of Stanley Cup finals with 3-2 win over champion LA Kings

Chicago Blackhawks surge to brink of Stanley Cup finals with 3-2 win over champion LA Kings

by The Canadian Press - June 7, 2013 3:41 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Chicago Blackhawks were suitably impressed by the Los Angeles Kings' 15-game home winning streak. They also respected the defending Stanley Cup champions' ability to win eight straight playoff games at Staples Center.

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.

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"If we do pick first, we're leaning more toward one of those three forwards."

- Colorado's executive vice president of hockey operations, Joe Sakic, on what the Avalanche plan to do with the first overall pick at the June 30 entry draft. Many were expecting Colorado to take defenseman Seth Jones.
 

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