1. NY Rangers Goalie Henrik Lundqvist Puts Up 'help Wanted' Sign

    BOSTON — John Tortorella heard after Thursday night's game that Henrik Lundqvist was back in the visitors' locker room, beating himself up for allowing the Bruins ' game-winning ...

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  2. Ideal Draft Picks to Fill Edmonton Oilers' 5 Biggest Needs

    The future appears bright for the Edmonton Oilers, but despite having the three most recent first overall NHL draft picks, the club still has some pressing roster needs...

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  3. Chicago Blackhawks: Leave Patrick Kane's Off-Ice Antics Out of Lady Byng Talk

    The Chicago Blackhawks had another player announced as a finalist for an end-of-the-year award Thursday. Patrick Kane was named a finalist for the Lady Byng trophy, the prize awarded to the league's most sportsmanlike player...

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  4. Instagram: Sens' Volleyball Court

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  5. Torts: 'We Got Spanked in Overtime'

    John Tortorella may not be the most diplomatic, charming or verbose -- especially come playoff time -- but he has a true knack for diagnosing the team's shortcomings and he spelled ...

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  6. Perfect Penalty Kill Big Part of Blackhawks' Success

    CHICAGO -- Marian Hossa scored on a one-timer from the slot on the power play in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals for the Chicago Blackhawks ...

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  7. Morrow Finding Another Level Against Ottawa

    Left wing Brenden Morrow, acquired in March to give the Penguins a postseason boost, was not effective against the New York Islanders in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs...

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  8. Penguins' Depth Allows for Fine-Tuned, Strategic Lineups in Playoffs

    Penguins coach Dan Bylsma has been clear about refusing to discuss his lineup this postseason. Perhaps there is wisdom in this decision...

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  9. Penguins' Dupuis Scores More Even-Strength Goals Than Most NHL Stars

    He was that throw-in in the Marian Hossa trade, remember? Not necessarily an afterthought, maybe, but not a whole lot more, either...

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  10. Bylsma Doesn't Hide Respect for Gonchar

    Having defenseman Sergei Gonchar back at Consol Energy Center -- even if he is playing for Ottawa against the Penguins in the second round of the playoffs -- reminded coach Dan ...

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  11. Kunitz Back on Line with Crosby, Dupuis

    Breaking up is hard to do. And so, Chris Kunitz, Sidney Crosby and Pascal Dupuis were back together Thursday as the Penguins top line at practice...

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  12. NHL Trade Talk: Playing Fact or Fiction with All the Latest Buzz

    The second round of the 2013 NHL playoffs is already underway, but that doesn't mean that it's too early to turn an eye towards the offseason and focus on some trade rumors and buyout possibilities...

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  13. Maple Leafs Want Tyler Bozak Back Next Season but Only at the Right Price

    Tyler Bozak is getting a haircut. Quite literally. And — if he wants to remain a Maple Leaf — figuratively. That long hair Bozak was growing all season was the result of a bet with a college friend — who can go longest without a cut...

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  14. Will Corey Crawford Stay Hot in Chicago Blackhawks' 2nd-Round Playoff Series?

    Corey Crawford 's 2012 playoff performance left Chicago Blackhawks fans booing. But only cheering for Crawford coming up huge in net is heard at the United Center these days...

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  15. 5 NHL Players Who Have Made the Most of Their Stanley Cup Playoffs Debuts

    As we continue progressing through the NHL 's Eastern and Western Conference semifinals, a number of players are making some big names for themselves...

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  16. Stock Watch for Superstars in 2013 NHL Playoffs

    The quest for a Stanley Cup centers on team cohesion and consistency. Each squad is only as good as the sum of its parts. But when the outcome of a momentum-swinging game is hanging in the balance, superstars must rise to the occasion...

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  17. Biggest Takeaways from Thursday's NHL Playoff Action

    There were two second-round playoff matchups on the NHL schedule Thursday night and both of them provided hockey fans with thrilling late-game action...

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  18. 3 Adjustments Pittsburgh Penguins Must Make to Continue Stanley Cup Playoff Run

    Seeking to end their four-year run of postseason disappointments, the Pittsburgh Penguins entered the 2013 NHL Playoffs as the popular choice among many hockey experts to once again hoist the Stanley Cup...

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  19. Raffi Torres Suspended: Shanahan's Indeterminate Judgment Could Violate NHL CBA

    Raffi Torres is on the end of another arbitrary suspension by NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan as he was suspended for "the remainder of the second round of the playoffs," according to the NHL's Department of Player Safety...

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  20. VIDEO: Trevor Lewis Completes Wild Kings Comeback

    The San Jose Sharks were three minutes away from heading back home with what would have been a huge win in Los Angeles to tie their Western Conference semifinal series...

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  21. Kings 4, Sharks 3

    Captain Dustin Brown tied it with 1:43 left and Trevor Lewis scored the tiebreaking power-play goal 22 seconds later, propelling the Los Angeles Kings to a stunning 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night and a 2-0 series lead...

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  22. Grading NHL Teams Early in 2nd Round of 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs

    Each remaining NHL playoff team has played at least one game in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings deserve high marks for their performance so far...

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  23. Boston vs. New York: Rookie D-Men Power Bruins with Stout Game 1 Performance

    The Boston Bruins were without three veteran defensemen in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers on Thursday as Dennis Seidenberg, Andrew Ference and Wade Redden couldn't play because of injuries...

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  24. Predicting If Washington Capitals' Top Stars Will Improve or Decline in 2014

    Perhaps thinking about the 2014 NHL season will help Washington Capitals fans forget about the painful end to the 2013 season. Well, I will force you to do the former, but I can't guarantee the latter will occur...

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  25. Bruins Edge Rangers in OT to Take Opener

    Brad Marchand scored with 4:20 left in the first overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in the first playoff game in 40 years between the Original Six teams...

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