May 15, 2013

Playoff poise: Jonathan Quick flawlessly leads LA Kings past Sharks 2-0 in series opener

Playoff poise: Jonathan Quick flawlessly leads LA Kings past Sharks 2-0 in series opener

by The Canadian Press - May 15, 2013 12:53 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Los Angeles Kings hadn't held a two-goal lead in the entire post-season until Slava Voynov's shot fortunately caromed off Mike Richards' body and into San Jose's net midway through their second-round series opener.

May 14, 2013

Power play lifts Penguins to 4-1 victory over Senators in series opener

Power play lifts Penguins to 4-1 victory over Senators in series opener

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 10:19 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Ottawa Senators know there is little margin for error if they want to upset the Pittsburgh Penguins.If they don't slow down Pittsburgh's potent power play, they'll have a difficult time against Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Penguins.


Edmonton city council to hold special meeting on updates to arena funding

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 7:30 PM EDT

EDMONTON - Edmonton's mayor says he's optimistic about a special council meeting on the proposed downtown arena.Stephen Mandel won't give any details, saying councillors need to hear about and discuss the issues at the meeting Wednesday afternoon.


Pens and Bruins look like teams to beat in East; Sharks tough to beat in West

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 5:44 PM EDT

VANCOUVER - The Pittsburgh Penguins still look like the team to beat in the Eastern Conference as Stanley Cup playoff second-round series get under way.


Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli ready for disappointment before Bergeron led unprecedented comeback

Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli ready for disappointment before Bergeron led unprecedented comeback

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 5:04 PM EDT

BOSTON - From his perch on the ninth floor, Peter Chiarelli looked down on the ice at what he feared were the last few minutes of the Bruins' season.


Cruel summer: Anaheim Ducks still crushed by early end to their post-season plans

Cruel summer: Anaheim Ducks still crushed by early end to their post-season plans

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 4:44 PM EDT

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Two days after Detroit abruptly ended Anaheim's season, the Ducks were still in disbelief.Even after they were forced to Game 7 against the Red Wings on Sunday night, the Ducks expected to spend Tuesday opening their first post-season matchup with the Los Angeles Kings, not packing boxes and bidding summer farewells after one of the best regular seasons in club history.


'Doesn't matter if you score': Capitals' Ovechkin exits playoffs early after 1 goal in 7 games

'Doesn't matter if you score': Capitals' Ovechkin exits playoffs early after 1 goal in 7 games

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 3:42 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Va. - Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin knows full well that his playoff failures are adding up.The two-time NHL MVP also knows what that means for the way people think about his career.


Deep Chicago Blackhawks present giant playoff challenge for Detroit Red Wings' defence

Deep Chicago Blackhawks present giant playoff challenge for Detroit Red Wings' defence

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 2:09 PM EDT

CHICAGO - The top of the list includes Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa. Patrick Sharp is coming off another great playoff series, and Bryan Bickell and Dave Bolland have come up with big post-season goals in the past.


Hart Trophy finalist Ovechkin to join Russia at world championships

Hart Trophy finalist Ovechkin to join Russia at world championships

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 2:03 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Va. - Russia is getting some major help for its bid to win a second straight world hockey championship.Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin will join the team for its quarter-final match on Thursday.


Rangers, Bruins riding waves of momentum into 2nd-round playoff matchup of Original Six teams

Rangers, Bruins riding waves of momentum into 2nd-round playoff matchup of Original Six teams

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 1:44 PM EDT

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Nearly everything about the New York Rangers' Game 7 victory over the Washington Capitals was improbable, and yet the 5-0 drubbing they authored wasn't even the most surprising result of the night.


Penguins give Tomas Vokoun start in goal for Game 1 of playoff series with Senators

Penguins give Tomas Vokoun start in goal for Game 1 of playoff series with Senators

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 1:06 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Pittsburgh Penguins are sticking with goaltender Tomas Vokoun for Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against Ottawa on Tuesday.


New Stars GM fires Gulutzan as expected after coach fails to end playoff drought in 2 seasons

New Stars GM fires Gulutzan as expected after coach fails to end playoff drought in 2 seasons

by The Canadian Press - May 14, 2013 12:52 PM EDT

FRISCO, Texas - Glen Gulutzan couldn't end the longest playoff drought in franchise history for the Dallas Stars and the second-year coach didn't hold the option on the remaining season in his contract.

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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