1. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Ottawa Senators: NHL Playoff Preview and Prediction

    The Pittsburgh Penguins have mopped their brow and breathed a sigh of relief after they disposed of the New York Islanders ...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 7 days ago 8,605 reads 41 comments

  2. Zetterberg's Determination, Babcock's Moves Help Wings Advance

    Detroit — With one-third of their roster playing in their first Stanley Cup playoffs, the Red Wings accomplished Sunday what eluded them last season, when the great Nicklas Lidstrom still dominated their blue line: They won a playoff series...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 7 days ago 6 reads 0 comments

  3. Washington Capitals to Face NY Rangers, History in Game 7

    The Washington Capitals ’ 1-0 loss to the New York Rangers Sunday set up a Game 7 in D.C. Monday night, in which the Caps will not only be fighting against the Blueshirts but against a spectacularly dubious playoff history...

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  4. Simmonds Scores in Canada's Win

    Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds scored his first goal of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship tournament and helped Canada to a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic on Sunday...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 7 days ago 172 reads 0 comments

  5. Where Will Flyers Turn to in the NHL Draft?

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 7 days ago 155 reads 0 comments

  6. Mirtle: Leafs Becoming the NHL's Lovable Underdogs

    So the youngest team in hockey is playing in a Game 7 for the right to move on to the NHL 's final eight.....

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 7 days ago 59 reads 0 comments

  7. How the Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks Can Salvage the NHL Season

    You need to cut Detroit Red Wings fans a little slack this morning. Multitudes stayed up into the wee hours to see their team take Game 7 of their series with the Anaheim Ducks , ...

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 7 days ago 82 reads 0 comments

  8. Bickell Excelling in Fast, Physical Postseason

    Bryan Bickell lowered his shoulder and drove it into the chest of Minnesota 's Tom Gilbert, sending the defenseman sprawling and the crowd into a boisterous frenzy.....

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 7 days ago 94 reads 0 comments

  9. Blackhawks vs. Red Wings Series Preview

    The Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks have had one of the best rivalries in the NHL , dating back nearly to the dawn of the League. They'll get to renew that rivalry one more time in the Western Conference Semifinals...

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 7 days ago 8 reads 0 comments

  10. Debate: Should Julien Be Fired If the Bruins Lose Game 7?

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  11. Report Card for Los Angeles Kings' 1st-Round Playoff Victory

    The Los Angeles Kings wrapped up a brutal and hard-fought series against the fourth-seeded St. Louis Blues Friday night to prevail in six games...

    Jason Lewis Written by Jason Lewis about 7 days ago 825 reads 0 comments

  12. Is Claude Julien's Job on the Line in Game 7?

    Claude Julien has brought the Bruins to the postseason over the years, and even won a Stanley Cup with the team.....

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 7 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  13. Is Rick Nash Playing Hurt?

    In the Rangers win over the Capitals yesterday, Rick Nash played 17:48, was screening Braden Holtby on the game winning goal, and had one shot on goal, one shot blocked and two hits...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 7 days ago 64 reads 0 comments

  14. Rask Not Worried About 2010 Flashbacks

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  15. Airplane Issue Forces Bruins to Travel to Boston on Morning of Game 7

    As if losing Game 6 to the Maple Leafs didn't make Sunday night a tough enough experience for the Boston Bruins , they learned shortly after the loss that they wouldn't be able to make it home...

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 7 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  16. Julien Flustered by 'Jekyll and Hyde' Bruins

    After the Boston Bruins captured Game 4 against the Toronto Maple Leafs in exciting overtime fashion, it looked as if it securing that fourth, series-clinching victory was a formality...

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 7 days ago 1 reads 0 comments

  17. Henrik Lundqvist Assures New York Rangers of a Game 7 vs. Washington Capitals

    It was less than 24 hours after losing Game 5 in Washington when Henrik Lundqvist started talking about trying to enjoy the moment. He said that would be key for him to be successful in Game 6 Sunday...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 7 days ago 13 reads 0 comments

  18. Daniel Alfredsson's Leadership as Valuable as Ever to Ottawa Senators

    The renaissance of Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson continues, from the blades of his skates to his unruly mop of blonde curls -- which, until now, hadn't made an appearance since his prime...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 7 days ago 198 reads 0 comments

  19. Under-the-Radar Keith Not Unappreciated in Chicago

    Patrick Kane was nearly done talking with reporters after a practice on Saturday afternoon when he was asked about Duncan Keith, the Chicago Blackhawks ' top defenseman...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 7 days ago 18 reads 0 comments

  20. San Jose Sharks' Rivals Find There's No Slowing Patrick Marleau

    Growing up in the small town of Aneroid, Saskatchewan, Patrick Marleau always was the fastest kid on the ice. Now that he's four months shy of his 34th birthday and in his 15th NHL season with the San Jose Sharks , not much has changed for Marleau..

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 7 days ago 67 reads 0 comments

  21. Filppula Earns Redemption, Must Be 'Huge Factor' vs. CHI

    Valtteri Filppula's blunder during the third period of Game 6 did not cost his club the game, but the Detroit Red Wings forward still felt lousy about falling for an old trick...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 7 days ago 121 reads 0 comments

  22. 5 Moves That Saved the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1

    The Pittsburgh Penguins found themselves in a difficult position following a Game 4 loss to the New York Islanders ...

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  23. NHL Playoff Schedule 2013: Complete TV Guide to Elimination Monday

    The 2013 NHL playoffs have featured some of the wildest postseason games imaginable, and Monday’s action represents the madness thus far perfectly. With both remaining Eastern Conference matchups (Toronto vs...

    Donald Wood Written by Donald Wood about 7 days ago 4,225 reads 1 comments

  24. Matt Cooke Barred from Ottawa Senators Kitchen

    Erik Karlsson is pretty quick moving the puck. On Sunday, he was just as slick at dismissing any talk about the Senators second-round matchup against Matt Cooke and Pittsburgh Penguins ...

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  25. NHL Playoffs Scouting Report: Penguins vs. Senators

    Erik Karlsson is back, and that changes everything about the Ottawa Senators . “The dynamic of him as a player on the ice – his up-ice ability, his ability behind the blue line, his skating, his shot,” coach Dan Bylsma said...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 7 days ago 47 reads 0 comments