May 13, 2013

California collision: LA Kings, SJ Sharks have contrasting styles, but same playoff goals

California collision: LA Kings, SJ Sharks have contrasting styles, but same playoff goals

by The Canadian Press - May 13, 2013 6:10 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Although Joe Thornton and Dustin Brown might not agree on much else over the next two weeks, both captains believe hockey has never been bigger or better in California, from the thriving youth game all the way to their state's three winning NHL clubs.


Toronto restaurant earns thanks and game tickets from Boston Bruins

by The Canadian Press - May 13, 2013 5:49 PM EDT

BOSTON - Stranded in Toronto because of a plane malfunction, the Boston Bruins suddenly found themselves in need of a place to eat late Sunday.


Senators are loaded with confidence entering second-round series with Pens

Senators are loaded with confidence entering second-round series with Pens

by The Canadian Press - May 13, 2013 4:28 PM EDT

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have proven they can get results as an underdog. They have overcome long odds this season and are coming off an impressive series victory over Montreal.


Red Wings' reward for advancing is Blackhawks

Red Wings' reward for advancing is Blackhawks

by The Canadian Press - May 13, 2013 2:50 PM EDT

DETROIT - Detroit needed to win each of its last four games of the regular season just to get into the NHL playoffs for the 22nd straight season.


Boogaard family sues NHL for son's death, says it is to blame for brain damage

Boogaard family sues NHL for son's death, says it is to blame for brain damage

by The Canadian Press - May 13, 2013 12:20 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS - Joanne Boogaard watched her son Derek duke it out on the ice with other NHL tough guys for six seasons as one of the most feared enforcers in the game, a six-foot-seven brawler who was not there to skate or score, but to defend his teammates when it was called for.


Bergevin, Murray and Shero up for NHL general manager of the year award

Bergevin, Murray and Shero up for NHL general manager of the year award

by The Canadian Press - May 13, 2013 11:17 AM EDT

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Marc Bergevin of the Montreal Canadiens, Bob Murray of the Anaheim Ducks and Ray Shero of the Pittsburgh Penguins were finalists for the NHL general manager of the year on Monday.


Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner skates into the limelight in the playoffs

Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner skates into the limelight in the playoffs

by The Canadian Press - May 13, 2013 10:01 AM EDT

BOSTON - After a season slowed by a concussion and concerns about the defensive part of his game, Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner has found his groove.


Veteran NHL coach Mike Keenan hired by KHL's Metallurg Magnitogorsk

Veteran NHL coach Mike Keenan hired by KHL's Metallurg Magnitogorsk

by The Canadian Press - May 13, 2013 9:27 AM EDT

MAGNITOGORSK, Russia - Mike Keenan has signed a two-year coaching contract with the KHL club Metallurg Magnitogorsk.The team made the announcement on its website Monday.


Henrik Lundqvist makes 27 saves to lead Rangers to 1-0 win over Capitals, forcing a Game 7

Henrik Lundqvist makes 27 saves to lead Rangers to 1-0 win over Capitals, forcing a Game 7

by The Canadian Press - May 13, 2013 3:15 AM EDT

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Home-ice advantage has held up for six games between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers.The Southeast Division champions hope it lasts one more night.


Zetterberg, Filppula score as Red Wings beat Ducks 3-2 in Game 7, set up date with Blackhawks

Zetterberg, Filppula score as Red Wings beat Ducks 3-2 in Game 7, set up date with Blackhawks

by The Canadian Press - May 13, 2013 3:15 AM EDT

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Henrik Zetterberg took a few well-deserved deep breaths before he packed his bags in the Detroit Red Wings' dressing room.After seven games, four overtimes, three trips to California, countless momentum swings and a few frantic minutes at the close of Game 7, the Red Wings finally finished off Anaheim.


Bruins need more than one line to close out series against Maple Leafs

by The Canadian Press - May 13, 2013 12:19 AM EDT

TORONTO - The Boston Bruins are learning that one line can't win a playoff series by itself.Boston failed to close out its series with Toronto again, managing only one goal for the second straight game in a 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs, who have now tied the best-of-seven matchup 3-3.

May 12, 2013

NHL Playoff Capsules

by The Canadian Press - May 12, 2013 11:14 PM EDT

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Henrik Zetterberg and Valtteri Filppula each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings finished off the Anaheim Ducks with a 3-2 victory in Game 7 on Sunday night.

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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