1. New York Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: Live Score, Updates and Analysis

    Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby is back on the ice for Game 2 of his team's first-round playoff series against the Atlantic Division rival New York Islanders ...

    Tyler Donohue Written by Tyler Donohue about 17 days ago 4,116 reads 8 comments

  2. Breaking Down the Rangers' Game 1 Loss to the Capitals

    Thursday night's 3-1 loss in Game 1 boiled down to several individual Rangers mistakes, rolled all into one big ball of momentum for the Capitals ...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 17 days ago 4 reads 0 comments

  3. Rangers' Zuccarello Now Restricted Free Agent

    Mats Zuccarello, who has become an important part of the Rangers ' rotation since re-signing with the organization on March 28, became an impending Group II restricted free agent rather ...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 17 days ago 6 reads 0 comments

  4. Penguins Expected to Be Without Neal, Orpik

    Neal was injured early in the second period of Game 1 on Wednesday. He appeared to injure his ankle after a heavy hit by defenseman Travis Hamonic along the side wall during a Pittsburgh power play...

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 17 days ago 9,012 reads 0 comments

  5. Discipline Key for Rangers

    Amidst the excitement and nerves of Game 1 Thursday night, Rangers forward Mats Zuccarello hopped over the boards prematurely and incurred a bench minor for too many men on the ice just 34 seconds into play...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 17 days ago 31 reads 0 comments

  6. Flyers Return to London, Ont. in Preseason Action

    The Philadelphia Flyers will once again resume their London rivalry when they face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in a preseason game at Budweiser Gardens on Sunday, September 15 at 6:00pm, presented by Scotiabank...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 17 days ago 96 reads 0 comments

  7. Who Stays and Who Goes: Flyers Free Agent Forwards

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  8. Who Gets the Blame for Flyers' Sorry Season?

    The NHL managed to start its postseason Tuesday night without any help from the Flyers for just the second time in the last 18 seasons.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 17 days ago 176 reads 0 comments

  9. Steve Mason Ready to Challenge Ilya Bryzgalov in Flyers Camp

    Ilya Bryzgalov, the wannabe cosmonaut who enjoys critiquing journalists in his spare time, cannot be blamed for the Flyers ' failure to make the playoffs this season.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 17 days ago 362 reads 0 comments

  10. John Tortorella Wonders If Washington Capitals Have Overhead Review Cameras

    Even when John Tortorella is on his best behavior, soundbytes tend to slip out. The Rangers ' coach talked fairly extensively Friday afternoon following practice at the Verizon Center about his team's 3-1 Game 1 loss to the Capitals ...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 17 days ago 46 reads 0 comments

  11. Injured Rangers Forward Ryane Clowe 'not Going to Rule out Playing in Game 2

    There could be a shake-up in the Rangers lineup for Game 2. Forward Ryane Clowe, believed to be dealing with symptoms of a concussion sustained April 25 at Carolina , skated for the first time at Friday afternoon's practice at the Verizon Center...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 17 days ago 4,044 reads 0 comments

  12. Crosby's Comments

    Here's what Sidney Crosby had to say today in his interview session following the Penguins ' game-day skate when he announced that he is returning to the lineup tonight. It's believed the doctor who cleared him is surgeon Bernard Costello...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 17 days ago 593 reads 0 comments

  13. Jack Capuano: John Tavares Needs Help from Teammates

    Saying that the Islanders flourish when John Tavares plays well is brutally obvious, and only half of the story. Coach Jack Capuano pointed out that there is a vice versa involved...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 17 days ago 4 reads 0 comments

  14. Penguins Among Top-Rated Sports Teams Since '97

    Heading into their final regular-season games last week, the Penguins were on pace to post the highest average RSN rating for any U.S.-based MLB, NBA or NHL team since 2002. Penguins games on Root Sports were averaging a 12...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 17 days ago 5 reads 0 comments

  15. Neal Unlikely to Play Game 2

    Right winger James Neal did not practice Thursday and is unlikely to play for the Penguins in Game 2 on Friday...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 17 days ago 1 reads 0 comments

  16. No. 3 Line Reflects Coach Bylsma

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  17. For Penguins, Murray Brings Pain

    It's only one game, Douglas Murray reminds you, so temper the temptation to treat Game 1 of this first-round Stanley Cup playoff series as anything but...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 17 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  18. Final Report Card Grades for Philadelphia Flyers' 2013 Season

    The Philadelphia Flyers finished the season with a 23-22-3 record and missed the playoffs for only the second time in 18 seasons. An extremely slow start combined with crippling injuries proved too costly during the lockout-shortened season...

    Michael Pizzutillo Written by Michael Pizzutillo about 18 days ago 2,921 reads 13 comments

  19. 5 Reasons to Believe New Jersey Devils' GM Lou Lamoriello Is Losing His Touch

    Lou Lamoriello is something of a beloved figure in New Jersey , and for good reason. The man is responsible for much of what the franchise has managed since he took over as president ...

    Peter Mills Written by Peter Mills about 18 days ago 1,674 reads 7 comments

  20. New York Rangers' 5 Most Important Players in Playoff Series vs. Washington

    Thursday night, the New York Rangers opened up their first-round series with the Washington Capitals , who came into the playoffs as the hottest team in the league...

    Andrew Capitelli Written by Andrew Capitelli about 18 days ago 867 reads 18 comments

  21. 5 Prospects That Should Get New Jersey Devils Fans Excited

    Devils fans could use a pick me up. As local rivals on Broadway and Long Island begin first-round playoff series, New Jersey is excavating its locker room in preparations for a long offseason of head scratching...

    Terence McGinley Written by Terence McGinley about 18 days ago 931 reads 3 comments

  22. 3 Biggest Holes Philadelpia Flyers Must Fill This Offseason

    For more than half of the league, the NHL 's second season is just getting under way. Playoff hopes abound for the 16 remaining teams, which all believe it's their turn to make that magical run for Lord Stanley's cup...

    Dan Fremuth Written by Dan Fremuth about 18 days ago 6,427 reads 5 comments

  23. Penguins' Crosby Looks Almost Back to Normal at Practice

    Crosby skated with his regular wingers, Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis. He also worked with the first power-play unit at his usual spot near the right half-wall. Those were firsts for Crosby since he resumed practicing last Friday...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 18 days ago 2,137 reads 0 comments

  24. NHL.com: Staal Practices, but Isn't Ready to Return Yet

    The New York Rangers will open the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday against the Washington Capitals without their four injured players...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 18 days ago 53 reads 0 comments

  25. NHL: No Hearing for Isles' Reasoner After Kneeing Jokinen

    New York Islanders forward Marty Reasoner won't face any supplemental discipline after kneeing Pittsburgh 's Jussi Jokinen during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, an NHL spokesman confirmed...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 18 days ago 5 reads 0 comments