June 3, 2013

Bruins dismantle listless Penguins 6-1 to take 2-0 lead in Eastern Conference finals

Bruins dismantle listless Penguins 6-1 to take 2-0 lead in Eastern Conference finals

by The Canadian Press - June 3, 2013 10:46 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Boston Bruins keep talking about fortunate bounces and a dash of luck, insisting the margin between themselves and the Pittsburgh Penguins is thin.


Champs staggered: LA Kings return home in 0-2 hole to surging Chicago Blackhawks

Champs staggered: LA Kings return home in 0-2 hole to surging Chicago Blackhawks

by The Canadian Press - June 3, 2013 4:54 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - The Los Angeles Kings have been in all types of jams during the past two postseasons. Just a few weeks ago, they even escaped the same 0-2 deficit they're now facing in the Western Conference finals.


Mandatory visor use set to be discussed at NHL competition committee meeting

Mandatory visor use set to be discussed at NHL competition committee meeting

by The Canadian Press - June 3, 2013 4:34 PM EDT

TORONTO - Almost three months after New York Rangers defenceman Marc Staal suffered a career-threatening eye injury, mandatory visor use will take centre stage at Tuesday's NHL competition committee meeting.


Canadiens decide not to bring back goaltender coach Pierre Groulx

Canadiens decide not to bring back goaltender coach Pierre Groulx

by The Canadian Press - June 3, 2013 4:05 PM EDT

MONTREAL - Goaltender coach Pierre Groulx will not return to the Montreal Canadiens next season.The NHL club announced Monday it will not renew Groulx's contract, but gave no reason for the move.


Blackhawks agree to terms on 1-year deal with G Raanta

Blackhawks agree to terms on 1-year deal with G Raanta

by The Canadian Press - June 3, 2013 3:33 PM EDT

CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with goaltender Antti Raanta on a one-year contract.The 24-year-old Raanta was 21-10-11 with five shutouts, a 1.

June 2, 2013

Blackhawks chase Quick in 2nd period, top Kings 4-2 to take 2-0 lead in West finals

Blackhawks chase Quick in 2nd period, top Kings 4-2 to take 2-0 lead in West finals

by The Canadian Press - June 2, 2013 10:52 PM EDT

CHICAGO - It was a wrist shot for Andrew Shaw, who leaned back and yelled after his first-period score. Brent Seabrook got in on the action, and Bryan Bickell and Michal Handzus added two more goals on consecutive shots in the second.


Kings C Mike Richards, D Jake Muzzin out for Game 2 of playoff series against Blackhawks

Kings C Mike Richards, D Jake Muzzin out for Game 2 of playoff series against Blackhawks

by The Canadian Press - June 2, 2013 8:26 PM EDT

CHICAGO - Los Angeles Kings centre Mike Richards is out of Game 2 of the Western Conference finals due to an undisclosed upper body injury sustained when he took a big hit from Chicago Blackhawks centre Dave Bolland in the series opener.


Bruins expecting Penguins to bounce back after Boston romp in series opener

Bruins expecting Penguins to bounce back after Boston romp in series opener

by The Canadian Press - June 2, 2013 4:51 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - There's a dry erase board in the Pittsburgh Penguins' dressing room coach Dan Bylsma uses to remind his players about where they stand in their bid for a Stanley Cup.

June 1, 2013

NHL Playoff Capsules

by The Canadian Press - June 1, 2013 11:15 PM EDT

CHICAGO - Patrick Sharp and Marian Hossa scored in the second period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Saturday in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.


David Krejci scores twice, Bruins take early lead in East finals with 3-0 victory

David Krejci scores twice, Bruins take early lead in East finals with 3-0 victory

by The Canadian Press - June 1, 2013 10:59 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Boston Bruins insist they aren't trying to draw the high-flying Pittsburgh Penguins into a street fight.However, if one breaks out during the Eastern Conference finals, all the better.


Blackhawks hold on for 2-1 victory over Kings in Game 1 of Western Conference finals

Blackhawks hold on for 2-1 victory over Kings in Game 1 of Western Conference finals

by The Canadian Press - June 1, 2013 7:58 PM EDT

CHICAGO - Marian Hossa winked when the television camera focused on him during the national anthem, a signal to his friends watching the game back home in Slovakia.


Rangers captain Callahan, fellow forward Hagelin undergo shoulder operations

by The Canadian Press - June 1, 2013 5:50 PM EDT

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Rangers captain Ryan Callahan and fellow forward Carl Hagelin underwent surgery to repair torn labrums in their left shoulders.

All things considered, how would you rate this NHL season?












“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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