Hockey News
The last homestand: LA Kings must defend home ice once more in Game 7 vs surging Sharks
NHL.com - 27 May 2013 23:35
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Home ice meant little to the Los Angeles Kings last season when they stormed through the post-season as an eighth seed to win the Stanley Cup. They're hoping Staples Center means everything in Game 7...
LA Kings hope home is sweet in Game 7 vs Sharks
Miami Herald - 27 May 2013 23:33
Although Dustin Brown will always remember raising the Stanley Cup above his head last year, he also remembers the pain of a first-round playoff loss to San Jose one year before the Los Angeles Kings became champions.
Rangers say they weren't ready for Bruins series
Sports Illustrated - 27 May 2013 23:23
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) -- It seems the New York Rangers' first-round playoff win over the Washington Capitals took a lot more out them than it appeared.
Staal: Injured eye likely won't be 100 percent
ESPN - 27 May 2013 23:07
Marc Staal said he does not expect his injured right eye to ever make a full recovery, but he does expect to resume playing at the highest level possible.
Alfredsson needs time to 'freshen up' before making decision on future
NHL.com - 27 May 2013 22:35
OTTAWA - Daniel Alfredsson is confident he still has what it takes to compete in the NHL, but the Ottawa Senators captain doesn't want to rush into a decision about his future. Alfredsson says he won't even begin contemp...
Slap Shot: Lundqvist Calls Rangers' Season a 'Step Back'
The New York Times - 27 May 2013 21:49
Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist can become an unrestricted free agent next season, and after a disappointing end to the team's season, he sounded frustrated.
Will Henrik Lundqvist retire a Ranger, or end up elsewhere?
The Hockey News - 27 May 2013 21:41
A free agent after next season, will Henrik Lundqvist stay with the Rangers, or seek out a team he has a better chance to win a Stanley Cup
Not just 'The Crosby Show': Deep Penguins finding success throughout lineup
NHL.com - 27 May 2013 21:15
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Tanner Glass started every game for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the regular season, his grit providing the fourth line with a rugged presence to take some of the heat off superstars Sidney Crosby and Evg...
Off-season report - Ducks, Sabres
The Hockey News - 27 May 2013 20:48
Looking ahead to the summers for Anaheim and Buffalo and what it means to your fantasy team. -
Slap Shot: Bruins Excel Without Any of Hockey's Biggest Names
The New York Times - 27 May 2013 20:18
The franchise of Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito and Ray Bourque is making another run toward the Stanley Cup finals on the shoulders of lesser known but talented players.
Blackhawks F Mayers fined for puck-shooting stunt
Miami Herald - 27 May 2013 19:44
The National Hockey League fined Chicago Blackhawks forward Jamal Mayers a half-day's pay for shooting at Detroit's net during the warmups for Saturday's Game 5.
Bruins trying to figure out how to beat Penguins
Sports Illustrated - 27 May 2013 19:37
BOSTON (AP) -- The Bruins played Pittsburgh three times this season and lost all three by one goal. Now they await the top-seeded Penguins in the Eastern Conference finals, and the Bruins are trying to figure out what we...
Bruins mull playoff strategy after losing all 3 games by a goal to Penguins during season
NHL.com - 27 May 2013 19:05
BOSTON - The Bruins played Pittsburgh three times this season and lost all three by one goal. Now they await the top-seeded Penguins in the Eastern Conference finals, and the Bruins are trying to figure out what went wro...
Playoffs increasing Bickell's offseason price
ESPN - 27 May 2013 18:25
With big, offensively capable players in demand this summer, Chicago's Bryan Bickell is making himself some money with a solid playoff campaign. Will he end up pricing himself out of a financially constrained Blackhawks ...
Blackhawks need desperate effort vs. Red Wings in Game 6
Sports Illustrated - 27 May 2013 18:07
The Blackhawks' first test of the year continues in Detroit as they again try to avoid elimination. Stu Hackel previews an expected Game 6 chess game between the two coaches.
Senators' Spezza played through knee injury
NHL.com - 27 May 2013 17:14
Ottawa Senators center Jason Spezza told reporters Monday that he sustained a knee injury during his recovery from back surgery, which delayed his return to the lineup. Spezza said he tore the meniscus in his knee while ...
(1) Chicago Blackhawks (2-3) at (7) Detroit Red Wings (3-2), 8 p.m. (ET)
Miami Herald - 27 May 2013 16:53
The top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks have staved off elimination once in the Western Conference semifinals and they'll try to repeat the process again on Monday when they visit the Detroit Red Wings for Game 6 at Joe Louis ...
Kings' Stoll is taking it slow, return is not set
Miami Herald - 27 May 2013 10:00
Los Angeles Kings center Jarret Stoll, who suffered a concussion on a hit from San Jose Sharks winger Raffi Torres in Game 1 in the teams' Western Conference semifinal playoff series, said Sunday he feels good and will c...
Galiardi's second-period goal holds up as Sharks force Game 7
Miami Herald - 27 May 2013 10:00
TJ Galiardi scored on his shot at redemption, and the Sharks have kept their Stanley Cup playoff drive alive.
Mark Purdy: Another challenge awaits Sharks in Game 7
Miami Herald - 27 May 2013 10:00
The San Jose Sharks extended their season Sunday night by extending themselves even beyond the usual extending.
Sharks take advantage of Kings' penalties to force Game 7
Miami Herald - 27 May 2013 10:00
SAN JOSE, Calif. - This series has been scripted tighter than a bad reality show, but now comes the cliffhanger.
Helene Elliott: Line at penalty box leaves Kings' season on the line
Miami Herald - 27 May 2013 10:00
Darryl Sutter wasn't in a philosophical mood Sunday night, and he surely wasn't inclined to appreciate the finer points of the Los Angeles Kings' playoff history after what felt like their 20th 2-1 playoff loss this spri...