1. New Penguins Acquisitions Embracing Stanley Cup Run

    To understand how much forward Jussi Jokinen appreciates the chance to join the Penguins as they head into the Stanley Cup playoffs, it's beneficial to look at the previous time he played in the postseason...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 21 days ago 7 reads 0 comments

  2. Much of Playoff Pressure for Penguins Focused on Fleury

    There was a time when a significant slice of the Penguins ' fan base believed -- and wasn't shy about saying -- that the team never would win a Stanley Cup with Marc-Andre Fleury as its go-to goalie...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 21 days ago 1 reads 0 comments

  3. Nash Ready to Lead NYR in Playoffs

    Most NHL players readily praise teammates with typically clichéd answers, but Carl Hagelin's comment about Rick Nash on March 12 was different...

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  4. Revenge-Seeking Capitals Say They Have 'a Little Extra Fire' for the Rangers

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 21 days ago 1 reads 0 comments

  5. Rangers' Injuries Mean More Playing Time for Kreider

    Coach John Tortorella has cited the moves preceding the trade deadline in which the Rangers rebuilt the middle of the lineup by adding Mats Zuccarello, Ryane Clowe and Derick Brassard up front as a major factor in the club's 10-3-1 finishing kick...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 21 days ago 4 reads 0 comments

  6. Rangers' Tortorella Defends Relationship with Gaborik

    Rangers coach John Tortorella launched into an unprompted defense of his relationship with Marian Gaborik when talking about the deadline trade that sent No. 10 to the Blue Jackets for Derick Brassard, Derek Dorsett and John Moore...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 21 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  7. EA's NHL 13 Predicts Stanley Cup Glory for New York Rangers

    In a simulation of the 2013 NHL playoffs, EA's popular NHL 13 game predicts Stanley Cup glory for the New York Rangers ...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 21 days ago 767 reads 0 comments

  8. Flyers Awarded 11th Pick in the NHL Draft

    Nothing changes for the Flyers in the NHL draft. They entered Monday's lottery at No. 11 and stayed there.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 22 days ago 85 reads 0 comments

  9. Holmgren Likes Flyers' Roster, but Changes Are Likely

    Paul Holmgren is fond of saying how much he “likes” his roster. He'll say it three or four times a season.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 22 days ago 381 reads 0 comments

  10. Laviolette: Giroux Did 'terrific Job' in 1st Year as Captain

    VOORHEES, N.J. -- Almost exactly a year ago, Flyers coach Peter Laviolette proclaimed Claude Giroux the "best player in the world...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 22 days ago 104 reads 0 comments

  11. The Rangers Are Wary of Washington's Potent Power Play

    For center Mike Ribeiro, the potency of Washington 's league-leading power play is all about options. He and fellow center Nicklas Backstrom can pass to captain Alex Ovechkin for a devastating one timer near one of the faceoff circles...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 22 days ago 42 reads 0 comments

  12. Derek Stepan Elevating His Play

    Derek Stepan takes the praise for what it's worth right now. It's nice knowing Rangers coach John Tortorella considers him the team's most consistent skater and top center...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 22 days ago 47 reads 0 comments

  13. Crosby: 'I'll Make Sure I'm Ready When Time Comes'

    Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said he will not play in tonight's Game 1 of the Pittsburgh's first-round series against the New York Islanders . Crosby saw the doctor on Tuesday...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 22 days ago 285 reads 0 comments

  14. With or Without Bryz as Partner, Mason's Future with Flyers Looks Bright

    A half hour into a good finish to a bad Flyers season, their team president seemed to be in a hurry speed-walking past his club's dressing room last Saturday night in Ottawa ...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 22 days ago 250 reads 0 comments

  15. Final Report Card Grades for New Jersey Devils' 2013 Season

    The New Jersey Devils are officially done for the season. The team's painful campaign came to a painful end Saturday against the New York Rangers , when the team got shut out 4-0...

    Peter Mills Written by Peter Mills about 22 days ago 1,735 reads 10 comments

  16. New York Rangers' Complete Blueprint to Win the 2013 Stanley Cup

    The roller coaster ride that was the New York Rangers ’ 2013 regular season has finally come to an end, and although it didn't seem likely a month and a half ago, there will be playoff hockey in the big city for the eighth time in nine years...

    Andrew Capitelli Written by Andrew Capitelli about 22 days ago 1,761 reads 2 comments

  17. Penguins' Orpik Skates, Game-Time Decision for Game 1

    Pittsburgh could be looking at a healthy defensive unit for Game 1 if all goes well. The team reported defenseman Brooks Orpik skated this morning and would be a game-time decision for Game 1 against the Islanders tomorrow night...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 22 days ago 46 reads 0 comments

  18. Predicting the Top 5 Players on the Philadelphia Flyers' Draft Board

    The Philadelphia Flyers —for now—hold the 11th pick in the 2013 NHL draft and will be searching to fill some large holes on their roster...

    Michael Pizzutillo Written by Michael Pizzutillo about 22 days ago 5,592 reads 7 comments

  19. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. NY Islanders: 5 Keys for Pens to Win NHL Playoff Series

    With the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs having finally arrived, the Pittsburgh Penguins are poised to capture hockey’s grandest prize...

    Michael Prunka Written by Michael Prunka about 23 days ago 4,205 reads 17 comments

  20. Preview and Prediction for New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals

    Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers will take on Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in the first round of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and it is a series that will be chock full of action and excitement...

    Tom Urtz Jr. Written by Tom Urtz Jr. about 23 days ago 2,801 reads 3 comments

  21. Pens' Crosby Hopes Doctor Gives Him Green Light for Game 1

    A visit to the doctor Tuesday should confirm whether Sidney Crosby has the green light to play in Game 1 of the Penguins ' Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the New York Islanders ...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 23 days ago 199 reads 0 comments

  22. Update: How the 5 Most Important Pittsburgh Penguins Have Peformed In Round 1

    Preview before Game 1: After a flurry of trade-deadline deals, the Pittsburgh Penguins enter the 2013 NHL playoffs looking to end a three-year streak of postseason disappointment and win the Stanley Cup...

    Steve Rodenbaugh Written by Steve Rodenbaugh about 23 days ago 1,115 reads 1 comments

  23. Who's the Top Stanley Cup Contender: Chicago Blackhawks or Pittsburgh Penguins?

    There's something dramatic about the Stanley Cup playoffs that the other sports don't have. It's the unpredictability factor. The NHL has it by the boatload, while the other sports have it in small doses...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 23 days ago 6,371 reads 38 comments

  24. Neal Scores Hat Trick in Return

    After missing eight games with a concussion, Penguins winger James Neal returned to the lineup on Saturday in Pittsburgh's regular season finale vs. Carolina at CONSOL Energy Center...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 23 days ago 1 reads 0 comments

  25. Trade to Pittsburgh Penguins Has Rejuvenated Jarome Iginla

    "The first morning he got here, I looked across the room and it was like, 'Holy hell, that's Jarome Iginla,' " Niskanen, the Pittsburgh Penguins ' 26-year old defenseman, told NHL ...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 23 days ago 7 reads 0 comments