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Stars lose opening playoff game to Ducks
Miami Herald - 17 Apr 2014 10:00
The Dallas Stars showed their inexperience early, and their desire late, as they opened the playoffs with a 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night at Honda Center.
Los Angeles Kings (0-0) at San Jose Sharks (0-0), 10:30 p.m. (ET)
Miami Herald - 17 Apr 2014 17:02
The San Jose Sharks are out for revenge in the opening round of the playoffs, as they attempt to knock out the team that eliminated them from last spring's postseason.
Weise scores in OT, lifts Habs over Lightning
ESPN - 17 Apr 2014 07:29
Dale Weise scored 18:08 into overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the opening game of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff series on Wednesday night.
LIVE: Lightning, Canadiens kick off NHL playoffs
Sports Illustrated - 17 Apr 2014 00:40
After an entertaining, seesaw third period, the Lightning and Canadiens head to overtime in Tampa Bay tied at 4-4.
Canadiens say better defence will be key to continued success against Lightning
NHL.com - 17 Apr 2014 23:55
TAMPA, Fla. - Carey Price concedes that failing to protect a pair of third-period leads is not a formula for success in the NHL playoffs. The Montreal Canadiens won the opening game of their series against Tampa Bay with...
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Oshie ruled out, Tarasenko ready for Blues playoff opener against Blackhawk
NHL.com - 17 Apr 2014 23:25
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues have ruled out forward T.J. Oshie for their playoff opener against the Chicago Blackhawks, but Vladimir Tarasenko is set to return after missing 15 games with a broken thumb. Coach Ken Hit...
Oshie ruled out for Blues playoff opener
Miami Herald - 17 Apr 2014 23:24
The St. Louis Blues have ruled out forward T.J. Oshie for their playoff opener against the Chicago Blackhawks, but Vladimir Tarasenko is set to return after missing 15 games with a broken thumb.
Tarasenko back for Blues; Oshie sidelined
ESPN - 17 Apr 2014 23:08
St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko will play against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series on Thursday after missing the last 15 games with a hand injury, Blues coach Ken...
Jackets grab Penguins' attention for Game 2
Sports Illustrated - 17 Apr 2014 22:44
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The Columbus Blue Jackets don't feel they're doomed after blowing a two-goal lead in a Game 1 loss of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Now with Pens' attention, Jackets prep for Game 2
Miami Herald - 17 Apr 2014 22:33
The Columbus Blue Jackets don't feel they're doomed after blowing a two-goal lead in a Game 1 loss of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Off close loss in first game, young Blue Jackets fine-tune approach before Game 2 with Pens
NHL.com - 17 Apr 2014 22:25
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets don't feel they're doomed after blowing a two-goal lead in a Game 1 loss of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. "It's not about missed ...
Rangers take Game 1 vs. Flyers
Sports Illustrated - 17 Apr 2014 22:17
The Rangers took advantage of the power play and outshot the Flyers 36-15, earning a 4-1 win in Game 1.
This Week in The Hockey News magazine: May 5, 2014
The Hockey News - 17 Apr 2014 21:47
In the May 5th edition of The Hockey News: With the NHL playoffs underway, we take a look at hockey's past and present, examining the game's best playoff performers, as well as a few players still searching for their fir...
SI Now: What may doom Pens, Habs hopes
Sports Illustrated - 17 Apr 2014 21:45
On Thursday's SI Now, NHL Network senior reporter E.J. Hradek and SI senior writer Brian Cazeneuve discuss Marc-Andre Fleury's struggles, if Montreal can end Canada's cup drought and if Dale Weise is now an x-factor.
SI Now: Are the Bruins primed to be upset?
Sports Illustrated - 17 Apr 2014 21:31
On Thursday's SI Now, NHL Network senior reporter E.J. Hradek and SI senior writer Brian Cazeneuve discuss the Flyers goaltending situation, if they can beat the Rangers at MSG, if the Red Wings have the Bruins number.
Syracuse's Neilson wins AHL's Yanick Dupre Award
NHL.com - 17 Apr 2014 21:17
Syracuse Crunch right wing Eric Neilson on Thursday was selected as the winner of the Yanick Dupre Memorial Award as the 2013-14 IOA/American Specialty American Hockey League Man of the Year. This award has been presente...
SI Now: Stanley Cup tales you need to hear
Sports Illustrated - 17 Apr 2014 21:09
On Thursday's SI Now, NHL Network senior reporter E.J. Hradek and SI senior writer Brian Cazeneuve share their wildest stories of adventures with the Stanley Cup.
Canada opens under-18 men's hockey tournament with 3-1 win over Sweden
NHL.com - 17 Apr 2014 21:04
IMATRA, Finland - Jake Virtanen scored twice as Canada opened its defence of the under-18 men's hockey title with a 3-1 win over Sweden on Thursday. Virtanen opened the scoring at 6:45 of the first period, then gave Cana...
Avalanche F John Mitchell, D Cory Sarich out with injuries in Game 1 against Wild
NHL.com - 17 Apr 2014 20:45
DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche will be without forward John Mitchell and defenceman Cory Sarich in Game 1 of their playoff series against Minnesota on Thursday night. Coach Patrick Roy said after the morning practice th...
Chicago's Jake Allen named AHL's goaltender of the year
NHL.com - 17 Apr 2014 20:45
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Jake Allen of the Chicago Wolves has been named the American Hockey League's goaltender of the year. The 23-year-old native of Fredericton, N.B., has a record of 32-16-3 in 51 appearances for the Wol...
Mitchell, Sarich out for Avs vs. Wild
Miami Herald - 17 Apr 2014 20:44
The Colorado Avalanche will be without forward John Mitchell and defenseman Cory Sarich in Game 1 of their playoff series against Minnesota on Thursday night.