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CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Sidney Crosby's smile betrays a jagged ridgeline of enamel along his bottom row of teeth, evidence of the extensive damage inflicted to Crosby's jaw by a wayward shot a month ago.

Tuukka Rask stopped 30 shots for his second shutout in as many starts and Boston beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 Thursday night, keeping the Bruins in control of the tight race for the Northeast Division title.

TORONTO -- There is no question the physical contribution of tough guys Colton Orr and Frazer McLaren played a significant role in the Toronto Maple Leafs making the playoffs this season. The hulking Winnipeg natives mad...

NEW YORK (AP) -- 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.

TORONTO - Goalie James Reimer, whose play has won over fans and seemingly Maple Leafs management, has been chosen Toronto's nominee for the 2013 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The award recognizes "perseverance, sportsm...

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby has returned to practice, but his status for next week's playoff opener remains uncertain.

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.

PITTSBURGH -- It was only a practice at a suburban rink with a couple hundred people watching. But for all involved with the Pittsburgh Penguins, it was a much-welcomed sight Friday afternoon. Sidney Crosby practiced wit...

Emotions will be high Sunday in Sochi, Russia, when the United States faces Canada in the gold-medal game of the 2013 IIHF World Under-18 Championship, at Bolshoy Ice Dome. Both teams advanced to the title game after win...

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby participated in his first team practice in nearly a month Friday, but there is no timetable for his return.

Erik Karlsson's return form injury a few months early was an amazing achievement, but these things are becoming less and less of a surprise.

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.

CANONSBURG, Pa. - Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby has returned to practice, but his status for next week's playoff opener remains uncertain. Crosby hasn't played since breaking his jaw last month. He took part in ...

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby has returned to practice, but his status for next week's playoff opener remains uncertain.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - It might be the most important regular-season game in Columbus Blue Jackets history -- or an ultimately meaningless one. When they host the Nashville Predators on Saturday night, they still hold out hope...

A dejected Blake Wheeler looked like the Winnipeg Jets felt. -

The Columbus Blue Jackets still have something to play for this season. -

The Toronto Maple Leafs believe they are breaking out of their slump just in time for the playoffs. -

The Detroit Red Wings are playing as though they have no intention of their long streak of playoff appearances ending this year. -

With time slipping away, the New York Rangers appeared destined for a long night by the television, hoping some other team would put them into the post-season

Erik Karlsson stood outside the visiting locker room, munching on a celebratory slice of pizza. -

A year after making the final, New Jersey missed the playoffs and have plenty of uncertainty in the future. -