May 4, 2013

Canucks hope to find their way in San Jose and close gap on 2-0 series deficit

by The Canadian Press - May 4, 2013 6:20 PM EDT

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks are looking for heroes—unsung or otherwise—as they prepare for Game 3 of their Western Conference quarter-final with the San Jose Sharks.


Rookie defenceman Tinordi making the most of his opportunity with Canadiens

Rookie defenceman Tinordi making the most of his opportunity with Canadiens

by The Canadian Press - May 4, 2013 6:11 PM EDT

MONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens rookie defenceman Jarred Tinordi was told the opportunity was his for the taking.He's certainly made the most of it.


After surprising split in Pittsburgh, Isles welcome Penguins to long-awaited home playoff game

After surprising split in Pittsburgh, Isles welcome Penguins to long-awaited home playoff game

by The Canadian Press - May 4, 2013 5:51 PM EDT

UNIONDALE, N.Y. - The New York Islanders said all the right things in the days leading up to their first-round playoff matchup against the top-seeded Pittsburgh Penguins.


Down 2-0, Wild hope to rally against Blackhawks, a decade after conference finals run

Down 2-0, Wild hope to rally against Blackhawks, a decade after conference finals run

by The Canadian Press - May 4, 2013 4:48 PM EDT

ST. PAUL, Minn. - NHL hockey was absent from Minnesota for seven years, and the upstart Wild stumbled through two rough seasons in their debut.


Ottawa Senators disappointed to not be up 2-0, look to rebound in Game 3

Ottawa Senators disappointed to not be up 2-0, look to rebound in Game 3

by The Canadian Press - May 4, 2013 4:36 PM EDT

OTTAWA - Despite snatching home-ice advantage from the Montreal Canadiens in the opener of their Eastern Conference quarter-final, the Ottawa Senators know they missed a big opportunity with a poor effort in Game 2.


'Casual Mike' scores in overtime; Capitals beat Rangers 1-0 in OT to take 2-0 series lead

'Casual Mike' scores in overtime; Capitals beat Rangers 1-0 in OT to take 2-0 series lead

by The Canadian Press - May 4, 2013 3:48 PM EDT

WASHINGTON - Puck over glass. The New York Rangers don't score.Puck over glass. "Casual Mike" does.The NHL's black-and-white delay-of-game rule found a grey area late in regulation, then tipped the balance of the game twice in overtime.


Dorsett returns from broken collarbone to make Rangers debut; Boyle also back for Game 2

by The Canadian Press - May 4, 2013 12:49 PM EDT

WASHINGTON - Forward Derek Dorsett has made his debut with the New York Rangers, dressing for Game 2 of their playoff series against the Washington Capitals after recovering from a broken collarbone.


Leafs, Bruins look to their depth ahead of Game 2, with Toronto after a split

by The Canadian Press - May 4, 2013 11:40 AM EDT

BOSTON - The NHL playoffs are a test of depth and both Toronto and Boston have been forced to go to their bench early.Boston coach Claude Julien says either Dougie Hamilton or Matt Bartkowski will fill in for suspended defenceman Andrew Ference in Game 2 of the Bruins' series against the Leafs.


Penguins tripped up by Islanders in Crosby's return as New York evens series with 4-3 win

by The Canadian Press - May 4, 2013 2:50 AM EDT

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Sidney Crosby's return was supposed to provide the knockout punch that would make the New York Islanders' return to the playoffs a brief cameo.


Veteran Sharks show playoff experience in 3-2 overtime win against Canucks

by The Canadian Press - May 4, 2013 2:46 AM EDT

VANCOUVER - Instead of panic there was patience.The San Jose Sharks relied on some veteran composure to score the tying goal in the last minute of the third period, then beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in overtime Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in their NHL Western Conference quarter-final series.


Torres scores in OT to give Sharks a 3-2 win and 2-0 series lead over Canucks

by The Canadian Press - May 4, 2013 1:19 AM EDT

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks came close to evening their first-round playoff series with the San Jose Sharks on Friday night—but couldn't seal the deal.


Sharp, Frolik help Chicago Blackhawks top Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 2

Sharp, Frolik help Chicago Blackhawks top Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 2

by The Canadian Press - May 4, 2013 12:14 AM EDT

CHICAGO - Patrick Sharp provided the big finish after Michael Frolik stepped up during a strong start. Corey Crawford was right there when the defence collapsed.

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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