May 3, 2013

Champions tested: LA Kings must get more goals to keep title defence alive vs. St. Louis

Champions tested: LA Kings must get more goals to keep title defence alive vs. St. Louis

by The Canadian Press - May 3, 2013 5:47 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - The Los Angeles Kings made playoff hockey look almost easy last season, steamrolling four straight opponents on the way to their first Stanley Cup title.


Ducks-Red Wings series shifts to Motor City tied at 1 after Detroit won OT after blowing lead

Ducks-Red Wings series shifts to Motor City tied at 1 after Detroit won OT after blowing lead

by The Canadian Press - May 3, 2013 5:29 PM EDT

ROMULUS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings had a setback during their series-evening victory at Anaheim.Detroit defenceman Danny DeKeyser broke his right thumb in the third period of the 5-4 overtime win in Game 2 on Thursday night, and is out for rest of the playoffs.


VIDEO: Brendan Shanahan explains Eric Gryba's two-game suspension

by The Hockey News - May 3, 2013 5:23 PM EDT

NHL chief disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan explains the reasoning behind the two-game suspension given to Eric Gryba for his it on Lars Eller in Game 1 of the Ottawa-Montreal series.
NHL chief disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan explains the reasoning behind the two-game suspension given to Eric Gryba for his it on Lars Eller in Game 1 of the Ottawa-Montreal series.


Vigneault moves Kesler to the wing in bid to spark Canucks' offence

by The Canadian Press - May 3, 2013 4:25 PM EDT

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks changed their bottom three forward lines Friday in a bid to draw even with the San Jose Sharks in their Western Conference quarter-final.


'Ugly face, nobody wants to see that': Capitals' 27-year-old rookie has stories and scars

by The Canadian Press - May 3, 2013 3:50 PM EDT

WASHINGTON - Want to find out more about the 27-year-old Washington Capitals rookie? The one who took the never-give-up, roundabout route to the NHL?The one who delivered a spot-on pass that travelled some 80 feet to set up the winning goal, then blocked a shot with his right cheek and kept on playing in the Game 1 playoff win over the New York Rangers?You know, the one who's Michigan-born-and-red? Even though his last name surely implies he's a European import? The one who says he's never had a sip of alcohol?You could start by going to the Capitals' website.


Down 1-0 in playoffs, Leafs say a win Saturday can put pressure on Bruins

Down 1-0 in playoffs, Leafs say a win Saturday can put pressure on Bruins

by The Canadian Press - May 3, 2013 1:29 PM EDT

BOSTON - The Leafs may have stumbled badly in their return to the playoffs but the way Joffrey Lupul sees it, they are just a win away from putting the heat on the Boston Bruins.


Sens-Habs series gets ugly:Eric Gryba suspended two games for Lars Eller hit

Sens-Habs series gets ugly:Eric Gryba suspended two games for Lars Eller hit

by The Canadian Press - May 3, 2013 12:57 PM EDT

BROSSARD, Que. - It didn't take long for the first NHL playoff series between Canadian teams since 2004 to turn into a war both on and off the ice.


Marlies goalie becomes Internet sensation, has short stint with Leafs

by The Canadian Press - May 3, 2013 12:41 PM EDT

BOSTON - It's been quite a week for Drew MacIntyre.The well-travelled Toronto Marlies goalie has become a YouTube sensation. And, on Friday, he filled in for Ben Scrivens at Leafs practice while the Toronto backup attended his grandfather's funeral in Alberta.


Pittsburgh Penguins say Sidney Crosby back in lineup tonight

Pittsburgh Penguins say Sidney Crosby back in lineup tonight

by The Canadian Press - May 3, 2013 11:13 AM EDT

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - It's game on for Sidney Crosby.The Penguins' star says he will play Friday night in Game 2 of the playoff series with the New York Islanders after missing more than a month with a broken jaw.


Ovechkin, Holtby help new-look Capitals start playoff rematch against Rangers with 3-1 victory

Ovechkin, Holtby help new-look Capitals start playoff rematch against Rangers with 3-1 victory

by The Canadian Press - May 3, 2013 3:55 AM EDT

WASHINGTON - A year ago, the Washington Capitals played a defence-first brand of hockey under coach Dale Hunter.Nearly all of their playoff games were decided by one goal.


Red Wings blow 3-goal lead in 3rd, but Nyquist beats Ducks 5-4 in overtime to even series

Red Wings blow 3-goal lead in 3rd, but Nyquist beats Ducks 5-4 in overtime to even series

by The Canadian Press - May 3, 2013 1:14 AM EDT

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Detroit coach Mike Babcock didn't call a timeout while the Anaheim Ducks obliterated the Red Wings' three-goal lead in the third period, believing a break would only make his younger players even more nervous.


Late goal by defenceman Barret Jackman gives Blues 2-1 win over Kings, 2-0 series lead

Late goal by defenceman Barret Jackman gives Blues 2-1 win over Kings, 2-0 series lead

by The Canadian Press - May 3, 2013 12:33 AM EDT

ST. LOUIS - For the second straight time, the St. Louis Blues stunned the goalie that stoned everyone last spring.Barret Jackman said his eyes were closed when his first career playoff goal sailed past Jonathan Quick and into the net with 50.

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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