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Red Wings beat Blackhawks to take 2-1 series lead

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:12:23 -0400

DETROIT - The Chicago Blackhawks were controlling the puck and dominating play early in the second period. It took all of a half-minute for the Detroit Red Wings to swing the momentum.

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.

Bruins, Rangers to carry on Boston-New York lore

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:21:47 -0400

BOSTON - After the marathon bombings, the cities of Boston and New York put aside their bitter rivalries and joined in their mutual love of sports and country.

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.

Cook: Fleury must get another chance to help Penguins win...

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:49:52 -0400

PITTSBURGH - By RON COOK

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.

Report: Boogaard family sues NHL for son's death

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:00:28 -0400

Derek Boogaard's family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the National Hockey League, The New York Times reported Sunday.

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.

Wild lament early exit but note improvement

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:08:43 -0400

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Making the playoffs for the first time in five years should count as progress. For the Minnesota Wild, that step forward wasn't firm enough.

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.

Blackhawks looking for more in NHL playoffs

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:41:16 -0400

CHICAGO - One bad-angle overtime goal was enough to grab the attention of the Chicago Blackhawks. Once that shot went in for Jason Zucker, it was all over for the Minnesota Wild.

Lokomotiv moves on from crash in Amish country

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:42:18 -0400

MANHEIM, Pennsylvania - Alex Kruchinin can step out the front door of his hotel and see nothing across the street but miles of farmland. Just down the road that weaves through the quiet countryside, there are farms and silos and enough wide-open spaces that it's almost impossible for a bunch of young hockey prospects thousands of miles from home to fall into trouble.

Predators goalie Pekka Rinne has hip surgery

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:41:24 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Predators goalie Pekka Rinne has had arthroscopic surgery on his left hip and will need approximately four months to recover.

Major changes loom for Canucks

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:22:28 -0400

VANCOUVER - Major changes loom after the Vancouver Canucks, who came within a victory of winning the Stanley Cup two years ago, bowed out early for the second consecutive spring.

Kings to play Ducks at Dodger Stadium in January

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:14:20 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Even sunny Southern California is getting in on the NHL's new slate of outdoor games.

NHL suspends Ottawa's Eric Gryba 2 games

Fri, 03 May 2013 18:27:08 -0400

MONTREAL - Ottawa Senators defenseman Eric Gryba was suspended for two games by the NHL on Friday for his crushing hit to head on Montreal Canadiens center Lars Eller in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

Rookies important contributors in NHL playoffs

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:38:10 -0400

CHICAGO - A year ago, Brandon Saad was just a footnote when he made his postseason debut for Chicago against the Phoenix Coyotes. He skated for just over 10 minutes in two games and picked up his first career NHL point on an assist, but the Blackhawks were eliminated in the first round.

Gordie Howe movie focuses on 1st season with sons

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:27:33 -0400

DETROIT - A fascinating part of Gordie Howe's life has been turned into a TV movie.

Brian Rolston retires after NHL 17 seasons

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:20:31 -0400

TORONTO - Brian Rolston has retired after a 17-year NHL career in which he played for five teams and helped the New Jersey Devils win their first Stanley Cup.

Avs win draft lottery, have No. 1 pick

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:38:08 -0400

TORONTO - The Colorado Avalanche won the NHL draft lottery on Monday.

New Stars GM talks culture - not coaching - change

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:01:46 -0400

DALLAS - New Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill talked a lot about culture change Monday. He wasn't ready to discuss a coaching change.

Pick 6: NHL playoffs full of intriguing storylines

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:15:24 -0400

The NHL's sprint of a season is over, ending a three-plus-month run that crammed 48 games into each team's schedule.

Senators beat Bruins 4-2 to grab No. 7 seed

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:29:17 -0400

BOSTON - Ottawa Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson said he's always wanted to face the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs.

NHL thriving despite short season after lockout

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:59:59 -0400

NEW YORK - Whatever damage was caused by the latest long NHL lockout, the league isn't feeling the fallout as it gets set to start this year's playoffs.