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MONTREAL - The air went out of the Montreal Canadiens after they clinched a playoff spot almost two weeks ago. Centre Lars Eller hopes they get some energy back as they close the NHL regular season with three games on th...

Only the most optimistic souls expected much from the Islanders, but like the Blue Jackets, they hung tough and didn't fold. Stu Hackel looks at their surprising feel-good success.

Canada defenseman Joshua Morrissey, a top prospect for the 2013 NHL Draft, scored twice in a six-goal second period as Canada routed Switzerland 10-1 on Monday in Group B play at Shayba Arena on Day 5 of the 2013 IIHF Wo...

The Ottawa Senators may still be angry at Matt Cooke for his role in the Achilles injury sustained by Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Erik Karlsson, but the players realize it's far more important to win their hockey ga...

Ken Campbell calls in to talk about the Islanders and Jarmo Kekalainen talks Blue Jackets and being the NHL's first European GM. -

Our fantasy guru gives you general tips on how to attack your playoff draft - and stay tuned for playoff analysis. -

BOISBRIAND, Que. - The Blainville-Boisbriand Armada released New Jersey Devils prospect Stefan Matteau on Monday for deserting the team following a playoff game. General manager Joel Bouchard said the club had to uphold ...

Most pundits predicted the New York Islanders would miss the post-season once again in 2013. But as April draws to a close, they are on the verge of clinching a playoff berth for the first time since 2007

Looking at trade and free agent talk from around the league and how it may play out this summer. -

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Winnipeg Jets forward Andrew Ladd was named NHL first star of the week Monday after recording eight points in three games. New York Rangers centre Brad Richards was the second star and San Jose Sharks ce...

Ottawa put together a strong season despite losing key players to injuries, and did it because of strong organizational depth. -

NEW YORK - Winnipeg Jets left wing Andrew Ladd, New York Rangers center Brad Richards and San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture have been named the NHL's "Three Stars" for the week ending April 21. FIRST STAR - ANDREW LAD...

Craig Custance writes that the unlikely playoff charge of the Columbus Blue Jackets has created a new challenger in the Hart Trophy race.

Tony Amonte tries to catch most every Minnesota Wild game on television.

It's starting to feel a lot like last season for the Los Angeles Kings.

Before Sunday's game against Calgary, Wild coach Mike Yeo spoke of the need to continue getting better as the playoffs approach. If his team put out a solid effort in each game, he said, then securing a playoff berth wou...

Getting away from the ice rink as a team got the Anaheim Ducks back on their game and closer to clinching their long-anticipated Pacific Division title.

Before the Minnesota Wild's game against Calgary on Sunday, coach Mike Yeo spoke about the tension that can grip a team at this time of year. With the pressure running high to make the playoffs, he said, players must rem...

The New Jersey Devils exited the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference way earlier than they hoped and expected.

The New Jersey Devils exited the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference way earlier than they hoped and expected.

This month it has seemed as if a Blackhawks defenseman was reaching a milestone for career games played every other day.

Teams around the league show support for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. The Ducks, unlike past seasons, have followed a fast start with a slow finish.Pluses