Hockey News
NHL suspends Sabres' Konopka 20 games
ESPN - 15 May 2014 23:57
Sabres forward Zenon Konopka accepted responsibility for testing positive for a banned substance that led to the NHL's decision to suspend him for 20 games Thursday.
Crosby on Pens' collapse: Players fall short
ESPN - 15 May 2014 23:31
The way Sidney Crosby sees it, the Pittsburgh Penguins' playoff failings lie with the guys who pull the sweaters over their heads.
Despite NHL's Best Record, Bruins Done for Season
The New York Times - 15 May 2014 23:26
The Boston Bruins went to the TD Garden for Game 7 of their playoff series against Montreal knowing that someone's season would end.
Crosby: Players responsible for Pens' collapse
Sports Illustrated - 15 May 2014 23:05
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Sidney Crosby understands the price of disappointment.
Crosby: players are responsible for Pens' collapse
Miami Herald - 15 May 2014 23:02
Sidney Crosby understands the price of disappointment.
Sidney Crosby, Penguins eyeing change after another early post-season exit
NHL.com - 15 May 2014 22:55
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Sidney Crosby understands the price of disappointment. And while others -- namely Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma -- will likely face the consequences following another early playoff exit, the NHL'...
Rangers pumped up for Eastern Conference finals matchup with Montreal Canadiens
NHL.com - 15 May 2014 22:55
GREENBURGH, N.Y. - Coach Alain Vigneault, Brad Richards and the rest of the New York Rangers couldn't hide their excitement about facing the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference finals. They already knew their ne...
Val-d'Or Foreurs must top up their tanks quickly for Memorial Cup
NHL.com - 15 May 2014 22:54
LONDON, Ont. - The Val-d'Or Foreurs are riding a wave of adrenaline into the Memorial Cup. Less than 48 hours after winning the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League championship in Baie-Comeau, Que., the Foreurs were on the...
Proud, tenacious Canadiens await next challenge
Miami Herald - 15 May 2014 22:44
They are hardworking, proud and tenacious.
Eastern Conference finals: five things to watch
Sports Illustrated - 15 May 2014 22:33
The Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers are two of the NHL's storied franchises.
NHL's Eastern Conference finals 5 things to watch when Canadiens match up with Rangers
NHL.com - 15 May 2014 22:25
The Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers are two of the NHL's storied franchises. For two decades, their stories have not included a Stanley Cup. That might change this year for one of the Original Six franchises. Mon...
Latvia upsets U.S., Canada routs Denmark at Worlds
NHL.com - 15 May 2014 22:18
Zemgus Girgensons (Buffalo Sabres) scored the go-ahead goal with 5:25 remaining Thursday and Latvia pulled off a 6-5 upset of the United States in a preliminary-round game of the 2014 IIHF World Championship played at Mi...
SI Now: Are Ducks intimidated by the Kings?
Sports Illustrated - 15 May 2014 22:11
On Thursday's SI Now, NHL.com senior reporter E.J. Hradek and Sports Illustrated senior writer Brian Cazeneuve discuss the game 7 showdown between the LA Kings and the Anaheim Ducks.
Subban feeling the love as Habs advance while Canadiens celebrate special team
NHL.com - 15 May 2014 21:45
BOSTON - It started with a torrent of hate. But P.K. Subban was feeling the love after the Canadiens disposed of the Boston Bruins. The charismatic Montreal defenceman, the target of racial abuse after his winning goal i...
SI Now: How the New York Rangers best attack Montreal's Carey Price
Sports Illustrated - 15 May 2014 21:26
On SI Now, E.J. Hradek and Brian Cazeneuve talk Bruins' future and how the Rangers best attack Carey Price.
Sabres' Konopka Banned 20 Games for Positive Test
The New York Times - 15 May 2014 21:01
Buffalo Sabres forward Zenon Konopka has been suspended 20 games after testing positive for a banned substance, the National Hockey League said on Thursday.
Chicago Blackhawks hope to get C Andrew Shaw back in Western Conference final
NHL.com - 15 May 2014 20:59
CHICAGO - Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville says centre Andrew Shaw should be back on the ice this weekend and could return during the Western Conference finals. Shaw has been out with a lower-body injury since Game 1 of...
Bruins can't follow NHL's best regular-season record with another trip to Stanley Cup finals
NHL.com - 15 May 2014 20:58
BOSTON - For the first time in a while the Boston Bruins will have to think about whether major changes are needed in the off-season. Despite a regular season in which they led the NHL with 117 points, the defending East...
Blackhawks hope to get Shaw back in next series
Miami Herald - 15 May 2014 20:54
While Los Angeles and Anaheim prepare for Game 7 of their second-round series, the Chicago Blackhawks are resting and looking for ways they can play even better in the Western Conference final.
NHL suspends Sabres F Konopka 20 games
Miami Herald - 15 May 2014 20:54
The NHL has suspended Buffalo Sabres forward Zenon Konopka for 20 games after he tested positive for a banned substance.
Despite NHL's best record, Bruins done for season
Miami Herald - 15 May 2014 20:53
For the first time in a while the Boston Bruins will have to think about whether major changes are needed in the offseason.
United States Stunned by Latvia at Ice Hockey Worlds
The New York Times - 15 May 2014 20:49
The United States lost their second match at the ice hockey world championships in Belarus as they went down 6-5 to Latvia on Thursday.