Hockey News
Sharks return home for Game 5 looking to close out rival Kings and advance to 2nd round
NHL.com - 25 Apr 2014 23:55
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Sharks have far too much respect for the Los Angeles Kings and all they have accomplished the past few years to think that knocking them out of the playoffs would be easy. After missing ou...
Sharks Look to Close Out Kings at Home in Game 5
The New York Times - 25 Apr 2014 23:47
The San Jose Sharks have far too much respect for the Los Angeles Kings and all they have accomplished the past few years to think that knocking them out of the playoffs would be easy.
Canadiens coach Therrien has lineup decisions to make for next round of playoffs
NHL.com - 25 Apr 2014 23:45
BROSSARD, Que. - Coach Michel Therrien doesn't want to talk about who may or may not play in the second round of the NHL playoffs. He has plenty of time to make those decisions as the Montreal Canadiens face what could b...
Penguins look to regain upper hand against surging Blue Jackets as Game 5 looms
NHL.com - 25 Apr 2014 22:05
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Pittsburgh Penguins say they have to ramp up the intensity as their first round playoff series against Columbus heads to Game 5 on Saturday night. The Blue Jackets tied the series at two games each ...
Blue Jackets, Penguins searching for momentum
Miami Herald - 25 Apr 2014 22:05
Marc-Andre Fleury woke up on Friday morning and went to work with a smile on his face.
SI Now: Cazeneuve on tonight's matchups
Sports Illustrated - 25 Apr 2014 21:28
On Friday's SI Now, Sports Illustrated senior writer Brian Cazeneuve previews tonight's matchups and discusses if the Los Angeles Kings can pull off a miracle comeback.
SI Now: Can the Pens win despite Fleury?
Sports Illustrated - 25 Apr 2014 21:03
On Friday's SI Now, Sports Illustrated senior writer Brian Cazeneuve discusses if Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury is in another playoff funk and how the Penguins can win despite his struggles.
Bruins hope lesson learned from Leafs series serves them well against Red Wings
NHL.com - 25 Apr 2014 20:45
Milan Lucic wasn't 15 minutes removed from celebrating an emotional overtime victory when he recalled what happened to the Boston Bruins against the Toronto Maple Leafs a year ago. "We were in this position last year, sa...
SI Now: Mason or Emory, Flyers are still at a disadvantage
Sports Illustrated - 25 Apr 2014 20:32
On SI Now, SI's Brian Cazeneuve discusses the Rangers-Flyers series and the impact of Steve Mason starting for Philly.
Handicapping the 2014 Vezina Trophy Finalists
Sports Illustrated - 25 Apr 2014 20:10
There are two miracle workers among the Vezina Trophy nominees. Who deserves to win?
Gustavsson will remain in goal for Red Wings
ESPN - 25 Apr 2014 20:06
With their season on the line, the Red Wings are turning to backup goalie Jonas Gustavsson for the second consecutive game.
Varlamov, Bishop, Rask finalists for Vezina
ESPN - 25 Apr 2014 19:32
Colorado's Semyon Varlamov, Tampa Bay's Ben Bishop, and Boston's Tuukka Rask are finalists for the Vezina Trophy, given to the NHL's top goalie.
Varlamov, Bishop, Rask finalists for Vezina Trophy
Miami Herald - 25 Apr 2014 19:26
Colorado's Semyon Varlamov, Tampa Bay's Ben Bishop, and Boston's Tuukka Rask are finalists for the Vezina Trophy, given to the NHL's top goalie.
Three First-Timers Named Finalists for Vezina Trophy
The New York Times - 25 Apr 2014 18:17
Ben Bishop of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuukka Rask of the Boston Bruins and Semyon Varlamov of the Colorado Avalanche were named finalists for the Vezina Trophy, given to the top goalie, the NHL said on Friday.
Varlamov, Bishop and Rask named as finalists for NHL's Vezina Trophy
NHL.com - 25 Apr 2014 17:45
NEW YORK, - Semyon Varlamov of the Colorado Avalanche, who posted a league-best 41 wins this season, was named a finalist for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender. Also nominated for the award were Ben Bishop of...
Mike Keenan Pursues Another Cup, This One in Russia
The New York Times - 25 Apr 2014 17:19
Two decades after winning the Stanley Cup with the Rangers, Mike Keenan is trying to become the first North American coach to win the K.H.L.'s Gagarin Cup, with Magnitogorsk Metallurg.
Bishop, Rask, Varlamov named Vezina Trophy finalists
NHL.com - 25 Apr 2014 17:00
NEW YORK -- Ben Bishop of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuukka Rask of the Boston Bruins and Semyon Varlamov of the Colorado Avalanche are the three finalists for the 2013-14 Vezina Trophy, which is awarded "to the goalkeeper...
New York Rangers (2-1) at Philadelphia Flyers (1-2), 7 p.m. (ET)
Miami Herald - 25 Apr 2014 16:41
The Philadelphia Flyers hope goaltender Steve Mason can be the difference between a 3-1 series deficit and tying the Eastern Conference quarterfinals at two games apiece.
Rich Hofmann: Gary Bettman's NHL setting the standard
Miami Herald - 25 Apr 2014 14:06
The coming of free agency was the single most important event in the lives of professional athletes because it gave them a vehicle to play where they wanted and to maximize their salaries.
Lightning goalie Bishop to have wrist surgery
ESPN - 25 Apr 2014 13:02
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop will have surgery next week to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist.
Latvian Hockey Player Caught Doping in Sochi
The New York Times - 25 Apr 2014 11:44
Latvian ice hockey player Ralfs Freibergs tested positive at the Sochi Olympics for a banned substance, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday, bringing the total number of positive tests to eight at the Game...
Jeff Seidel: It's hard to imagine how Red Wings have that sinking feeling
Miami Herald - 25 Apr 2014 10:00
It all melted away. The feel-good story of Henrik Zetterberg's return. The Red Wings' early lead over the Boston Bruins in Game 4.