Hockey News
Knights face largely unfamiliar foe in Colts as they try for 2nd straight OHL title
NHL.com - 1 May 2013 23:14
LONDON, Ont. - The London Knights face a largely unfamiliar foe as they try to repeat as Ontario Hockey League champions. London hosts the Barrie Colts on Friday in the opening game of the best-of-seven OHL final. The tw...
Overwhelming depth on display by Blackhawks
Sports Illustrated - 1 May 2013 23:06
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Minnesota Wild got a terrific effort from Josh Harding in a tough spot. Ryan Suter helped Minnesota keep Chicago's high-powered attack in check, and the Wild still lost Game 1 to the Blackhawks.
Unlikely overtime heroes
The Hockey News - 1 May 2013 23:05
Counting down 10 unlikely players who scored more than one playoff overtime goal. -
Blackhawks show off depth in Game 1 against Wild
NHL.com - 1 May 2013 22:05
CHICAGO - The Minnesota Wild got a terrific effort from goaltender Josh Harding. Ryan Suter helped Minnesota keep Chicago's high-powered attack in check, and the Wild still lost Game 1 to the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks a...
There'll be no NHL playoff bet between the mayors of Boston and Toronto
NHL.com - 1 May 2013 22:05
TORONTO - There won't be an NHL playoff bet between the mayors of Boston and Toronto. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford had contacted the mayor of Boston, but in light of last month's marathon bombing, the request was turned down. ...
Something To Prove
Sports Illustrated - 1 May 2013 21:12
Spring can be very cruel to great players seeking to burnish their resumes with elusive playoff success. Brian Cazemeuve looks at this year's crop and some notables from the past.
Luongo to start Canucks' playoff opener
Miami Herald - 1 May 2013 21:02
Roberto Luongo will draw the start between the pipes for the Vancouver Canucks when the team begins its Western Conference quarterfinal series against San Jose on Wednesday, head coach Alain Vigneault told reporters foll...
Luongo gets nod to start for Canucks against Sharks in opening playoff game
NHL.com - 1 May 2013 20:35
VANCOUVER - Roberto Luongo will start in goal for the Vancouver Canucks tonight in the opening game of their first-round playoff series with the San Jose Sharks. Luongo got the call in place of Cory Schneider, who suffer...
Burnside: 5 reasons Pens are faves
ESPN - 1 May 2013 19:49
The Penguins are more than Sidney Crosby and a dynamic offense, and that is just one of five reasons Scott Burnside cites for Pittsburgh being the favorite going into the playoffs.
Doing Without Sid
Sports Illustrated - 1 May 2013 19:33
Sidney Crosby is out for Game 1 vs. the Islanders tonight. Allan Muir says the Penguins will be just fine without him, but his day-to-day status could become a lingering cloud.
Electric rookie Brendan Gallagher pumped for first playoff appearance
The Hockey News - 1 May 2013 19:16
Alex Galchenyuk was the most noteworthy rookie added to Montreal's roster, but Gallagher is the one getting Calder buzz. -
Leafs centre Nazem Kadri says Bruins playoff series is 'very winnable'
NHL.com - 1 May 2013 18:55
BOSTON - Leafs coach Randy Carlyle talked about showing the Bruins respect but not being in awe of them. Toronto centre Nazem Kadri went one better, calling the first-round playoff matchup a "very, very winnable series f...
Say What?!? - May 1
The Hockey News - 1 May 2013 18:55
Quote of the day. -
Stars shake it up with new GM
The Hockey News - 1 May 2013 18:46
Jim Nill brings a lot of experience from his time in the Detroit organization and a new vision to Dallas. -
Hawks, Penguins to play at Soldier Field in '14
ESPN - 1 May 2013 18:34
The NHL announced Wednesday the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins will play at Soldier Field on March 1, 2014.
Crosby out for Penguins playoff opener
Miami Herald - 1 May 2013 18:08
The Pittsburgh Penguins will begin their quest for a Stanley Cup without Sidney Crosby.
Broken jaw will keep Sidney Crosby out of Pittsburgh's playoff opener with Islanders
NHL.com - 1 May 2013 18:05
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Pittsburgh Penguins will begin their quest for a Stanley Cup without Sidney Crosby. Crosby said Wednesday his broken jaw will keep him out of Pittsburgh's playoff opener against the New York Islande...
Penguins, Blackhawks to play outdoor game at Soldier Field
Miami Herald - 1 May 2013 17:42
The NHL announced Wednesday that the Chicago Blackhawks will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 1, 2014, at Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears.
(5) Toronto Maple Leafs (0-0) at (4) Boston Bruins (0-0), 7 p.m. (ET)
Miami Herald - 1 May 2013 17:07
A pair of Original Six rivals will meet in the playoffs for the first time in nearly 40 years, as the Boston Bruins host the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals at TD Garden.
Blackhawks, Penguins announce plans for 2014 game at Chicago's Soldier Field
NHL.com - 1 May 2013 17:05
CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks will host the Pittsburgh Penguins in a regular-season outdoor game at Soldier Field next year. The NHL said Wednesday that the game will be played Saturday night, March 1. Other outdoor g...
NHL Playoff Game Day 2: Maple Leafs-Bruins, Islanders-Penguins, Sharks-Canucks
The Hockey News - 1 May 2013 16:50
Three more series get off to a start Wednesday night, including Kessel in Boston and the Islanders vs. Goliath. -
THN Puck Panel ? Previewing Leafs-Bruins, Isles-Pens and Sharks-Canucks
The Hockey News - 1 May 2013 16:47
The first playoff edition of the Puck Panel previews the Bruins-Maple Leafs, Penguins-Islanders and Canucks-Sharks. Host Matt Larkin is joined by writers Ryan Kennedy and Adam Proteau to discuss the matchups and offer th...