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Predators hire Phil Housley to replace Horachek

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:14:27 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - The Nashville Predators have hired Phil Housley as an assistant coach to fill the spot left open by the firing of associate coach Peter Horachek after nine seasons with the franchise.

With winning comes tickets boost for Blue Jackets

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:34:16 -0400

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Winning makes everything easier, particularly selling tickets.

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.

Red Wings top Blackhawks 3-1, take 2-1 series lead

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:23 -0400

DETROIT - The young Detroit Red Wings have made the mighty Chicago Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two straight times to gain an advantage in their last playoff matchup as Western Conference rivals.

Preds sign Van Guilder to two-year, two-way deal

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:07:03 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - The Nashville Predators have signed forward Mark Van Guilder to a two-year, two-way contract.

Red Wings beat Blackhawks 4-1, even series

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:38:24 -0400

CHICAGO - In case they weren't aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they're going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit.

Blackhawks practice without D Keith, F Handzus

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:46:29 -0400

CHICAGO - Chicago defenseman Duncan Keith and forward Michal Handzus missed practice Friday, though coach Joel Quenneville said both players are fine and will play in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series against Detroit on Saturday.

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.

Blackhawks LW Stalberg out vs Wings in Game 1

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:33:33 -0400

CHICAGO - Forward Viktor Stalberg will not play in Game 1 of the Chicago Blackhawks' second-round playoff series against the Detroit Red Wings.

Toews, Bergeron and Datsyuk nominated for Selke

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:57:37 -0400

NEW YORK - Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks, Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins and Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings are finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward.

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.

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.

Red Wings' reward for advancing is Blackhawks

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:27:12 -0400

DETROIT - Detroit needed to win each of its last four games of the regular season just to get into the NHL playoffs for the 22nd straight season.

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.

Blackhawks try to stay sharp during playoff break

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:32:25 -0400

CHICAGO - Practice was long over when Joel Quenneville was stopped by two young boys waiting to get on the ice. They asked if he would sign their sticks, and the former NHL defenseman happily obliged.

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.

Hitchcock calls for 'homegrown' Blues to step up

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:05:18 -0400

ST. LOUIS - Mouth agape, Ken Hitchcock struggled to process the buzzer-beater that crushed the St. Louis Blues' season. Goalie Brian Elliott sank to his knees in disbelief.

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.

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.