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BOSTON - There is plenty of playoff history between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs. But not much of it is recent. The two Original Six teams last met in the post-season in 1974, when Boston swept the Maple Lea...

Penguins star Sidney Crosby practiced Monday but his status remains uncertain for Wednesday's playoff opener against the New York Islanders.

BROSSARD, Que. - A tough battle awaits Montreal against the Ottawa Senators in the NHL playoffs, but the Canadiens will gladly take it after what happened last year. The Canadiens were dead last in the Eastern Conference...

For all their accomplishments so far - the record-breaking start, the Presidents' Trophy, the individual honors - the Chicago Blackhawks know this is the time of year that will define their season. They said the same thi...

For all their accomplishments so far -- the record-breaking start, the Presidents' Trophy, the individual honors -- the Chicago Blackhawks know this is the time of year that will define their season. They said the same t...

Brief profiles of the eight Eastern Conference teams, listed by seed, that have qualified for the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs:

Schedule of games for the opening round of the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs:

Brief profiles of the eight Western Conference teams, listed by seed, that have qualified for the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs:

The playoffs for a National Hockey League (NHL) season that nearly never was open on Tuesday with memories of a bitter labor dispute all but forgotten in favor of an intriguing race for the Stanley Cup.

Our fantasy expert gives you a list of late-round gems to keep an eye on when drafting your playoff pool. -

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

After a crazy, lockout-shortened season, the N.H.L. gets ready for a crazier playoff season.

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville has ruled out goaltender Ray Emery and center Dave Bolland for Tuesday's clash with the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.

After a truncated 48-game regular season, the NHL post-season has arrived. Here's a look at five storylines to watch as the quest for the Stanley Cup begins: CANADIAN TEAMS FACE OFF The Montreal Canadiens struggled down ...

CHICAGO - For all their accomplishments so far -- the record-breaking start, the Presidents' Trophy, the individual honours -- the Chicago Blackhawks know this is the time of year that will define their season. Jonathan ...

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard and forward Henrik Zetterberg were two of the NHL's 'Three Stars' for the final week of the regular season.

VANCOUVER -- Cory Schneider was back in the Vancouver Canucks' crease for practice on Monday after missing the final two games of the regular season with a mysterious injury. Schneider hasn't been seen on the ice since a...

NEW YORK - Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg and Edmonton Oilers right wing Nail Yakupov have been named the NHL's "Three Stars" for the week ending April 28. FIRST STA...

CANONSBURG, Pa. - Penguins star Sidney Crosby practiced Monday but his status remains uncertain for Wednesday's playoff opener against the New York Islanders. Crosby hasn't played since breaking his jaw a month ago, miss...

The playoff bracket is set and there are two clear favorites. Where do the other 14 teams stack up and what are their chances to win the Cup? Adrian Dater rates the field.

TAMPA, Fla. - Martin St. Louis had a remarkable year, leading the NHL in scoring at age 37. Still, the Tampa Bay Lightning forward would give up it all up to play in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Tampa Bay failed to make the...

Winnipeg faces tough roster decisions to satisfy a restless fan base. -