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Sharks building momentum against Quick's LA Kings

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:13:22 -0400

EL SEGUNDO, California - Kings goalie Jonathan Quick sometimes seems to be the only obstacle between San Jose and the Western Conference finals while the Sharks dominate much of their 2-2 series with the defending Stanley Cup champions.

Sharks hang on to beat Kings 2-1 and tie series

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:32:35 -0400

SAN JOSE, California - The San Jose Sharks barely held off the Los Angeles Kings at the end for a second straight home win.

Ducks' Beauchemin has reconstructive knee surgery

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:45:31 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin has undergone successful reconstructive surgery on a ligament in his right knee.

LA Kings return home between road playoff games

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:13:21 -0400

EL SEGUNDO, California - With two days off in an all-California series, the Los Angeles Kings seized the opportunity to fly home for two days of practice before Game 4.

Logan Couture emerges as leader on Sharks

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:18:19 -0400

SAN JOSE, California - When Logan Couture limped off the ice in the middle of a tied game San Jose desperately needed to win, it looked as if he was taking the Sharks' playoffs hopes with him.

Couture's OT goal gives Sharks 2-1 win over Kings

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:33:44 -0400

SAN JOSE, California - The Los Angeles Kings are now the team bemoaning a late penalty while the San Jose Sharks celebrate a dramatic win.

Sharks fined $100,000 for GM's comments

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:26:27 -0400

SAN JOSE, California - The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's comments criticizing the league for forward Raffi Torres' suspension for the rest of the second round of the playoffs.

Sharks GM disagrees with suspension of Torres

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:44:27 -0400

SAN JOSE, California - San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson said Friday that the organization strongly disagrees with the NHL's decision to suspend forward Raffi Torres for a hit that knocked out Los Angeles forward Jarret Stoll.

LA Kings' Kopitar ready to return after stitches

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:43:34 -0400

EL SEGUNDO, California - Anze Kopitar won't allow a puck to the face to keep him out of the Los Angeles Kings' title defense.

LA Kings shock Sharks with 2 late goals

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:53:57 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Although Trevor Lewis knows all about postseason heroics after scoring two goals in a Stanley Cup-clinching victory last season, even he was a bit overwhelmed by the Los Angeles Kings' latest spectacular playoff feat.

Coyotes re-sign Klinkhammer to 2-year deal

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:09:33 -0400

GLENDALE, Arizona - The Phoenix Coyotes re-signed forward Rob Klinkhammer to a two-year contract Thursday.

Blackhawks beat Red Wings 4-1 in series opener

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:34:59 -0400

CHICAGO - Two role players each came up with a big goal. The stars had a handful of key plays. The goalie made all the stops.

Ducks still crushed by early playoff elimination

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:56:44 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - Two days after Detroit abruptly ended Anaheim's season, the Ducks were still in disbelief.

Stars make expected move with firing of Gulutzan

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:11:51 -0400

FRISCO, Texas - Glen Gulutzan couldn't end the longest playoff drought in franchise history for the Dallas Stars and the second-year coach didn't hold the option on the remaining season in his contract.

4 of NHL's Original 6 among 8 still in playoffs

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:23:47 -0400

The NHL playoffs are off to a heart-pounding start with a record 17 games going to overtime in the first round.

Bergevin, Murray, Shero vie for top NHL GM honors

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:44:30 -0400

NEW YORK - Marc Bergevin of the Montreal Canadiens, Bob Murray of the Anaheim Ducks and Ray Shero of the Pittsburgh Penguins were all named Monday as first-time finalists to be the NHL's general manager of the year.

Red Wings finish off Ducks with 3-2 win in Game 7

Mon, 13 May 2013 03:18:21 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - Henrik Zetterberg took a few well-deserved deep breaths before he packed his bags in the Detroit Red Wings' dressing room.

Detroit Red Wings finish off Ducks 3-2 in Game 7

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:06:32 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - The Detroit Red Wings had firm control of Game 7 right up until Henrik Zetterberg accidentally shot the puck over the glass in the waning minutes.

Hitchcock says Halak flap 'everyday occurrence.'

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:32:13 -0400

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said it was no big deal that he and goalie Jaroslav Halak argued about playing time during the playoffs, calling it an "everyday occurrence."

LA Kings set sights higher after ditching Blues

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:56:10 -0400

LOS ANGELES - When the Los Angeles Kings stunned top-seeded Vancouver to win their first-round playoff series a year ago, they had to acknowledge the importance of their long-suffering franchise's first postseason advancement in 11 years.

Sharks rely on rookie D Matt Irwin

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:09:36 -0400

SAN JOSE, California - When the San Jose Sharks moved defenseman Brent Burns to forward in March it provided an immediate spark to what had been a lackluster season to that point.

Red Wings force Game 7 against Ducks

Sat, 11 May 2013 03:32:32 -0400

DETROIT - Three periods haven't been enough for the Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings to decide three straight games and four overall in their first-round series.

LA Kings finish off Blues with 4 straight wins

Sat, 11 May 2013 03:11:49 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Dustin Penner didn't exactly expect to score when he threw a 60-foot slap shot at the St. Louis net in the final second of the second period.

LA Kings finish off Blues with 4 straight wins

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:47:34 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Dustin Penner could have simply dumped the puck and allowed the clock to run out on the second period of yet another dead-even game.

Red Wings beat Ducks 4-3 in OT, setting up Game 7

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:20:32 -0400

DETROIT - Henrik Zetterberg took a big step as the leader of a storied franchise, snapping a scoring slump in a clutch way with his second goal in overtime.