Red Wings Trounce Blackhawks 4-1 To Even Series
Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images(CHICAGO) – Brendan Smith scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period as the Detroit Red Wings blitzed the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in Game 2 to tie their Western Conference semifinal series.
Detroit wa…
Bruins Outlast Rangers in Overtime
John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images(BOSTON) – The overtime magic continued for the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.
Brad Marchand scored a goal with 4:20 left in the extra period to give the Bruins a 3-2 win over the New York R…
Capitals’ Ovechkin Unhappy to Be Sent Packing
Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images(ARLINGTON, Va.) — Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin is a two-time NHL MVP, but hasn’t been able to bring home a Stanley Cup. The Capitals were eliminated from the playoffs on Monday after the New York Ra…
Penguins Eliminate Islanders With 4-3 Overtime Win
Paul Bereswill/Getty Images(UNIONDALE N.Y.) – Brooks Orpik scored the game-winning goal 7:49 into overtime as the Pittsburgh Penguins eliminated the New York Islanders with a 4-3 win Saturday night at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The Pengu…
Hart Memorial Trophy Finalist Announced
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin, and New York Islanders center John Tavares were announced as finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy on Friday.
All three ar…
Sharks Cap Off Sweep Of Canucks In OT Win
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(SAN JOSE, CA) – The San Jose Sharks are moving on to the next round of the NHL Playoffs.
Patrick Marleau’s power play goal in overtime gave the Sharks a 4-3 series-clinching victory over the Vancouver Canucks on T…
Rangers Edge Capitals for First Win of Series
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images(NEW YORK) – The New York Rangers scored two tiebreaking goals in the third period to defeat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Monday night at Madison Square Garden in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.
The Rangers w…
Scoreboard Roundup – 5/6/13
Christopher Trotman/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — NBA Playoffs – Semi-Finals: Chicago Bulls 93 – Miami Heat 86 (Bulls Lead Series, 1-0)
San Antonio Spurs 129 – Golden State Warriors 127 – Double Overtime (Spurs Lead Series, 1-0)
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – …
Penguins Edge Islanders 5-4 in Overtime
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images(UNIONDALE N.Y.) – Chris Kunitz scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-4 win over the New York Islanders in their first-round playoff series.
It was a tremendous bounce-back win …
Quick & Kings Blank Blues, 1-0
Noah Graham/NHLI via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Goaltender Jonathan Quick stopped all 30 shots he faced as the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings blanked the St. Louis Blues, 1-0 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. With t…
Capitals Down Rangers In Overtime For Game 2 Win
Greg Fiume/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — In a battle of goalies, Washington had the slightest of advantages.
Mike Green scored a power-play goal in overtime that helped give goalkeeper Braden Holtby a win, and the Washington Capitals defeated the New Yor…
Blackhawks, Penguins to Play at Soldier Field
Joel Auerbach/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Chicago Blackhawks will host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Soldier Field on March 1, 2014, the NHL announced on Wednesday.
“Our fans and our teams love outdoor games and we are thrilled the 2014 Coors Light NHL…
Bickell Lifts Blackhawks Over Wild in Playoff Opener
Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images(CHICAGO) – The first night of the NHL playoffs was an exciting one for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Bryan Bickell scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lift the Blackhawks over Minnesota 2-1 in their playoff ope…
Brian Rolston Announces Retirement from NHL
Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images(TORONTO) — After 17 years in the NHL, forward Brian Rolston announced that he is hanging up his skates for good on Tuesday.The 40-year-old Rolston played for five teams, last suiting up for the New York Islanders and B…
Colorado Avalanche Win NHL Draft Lottery
Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images (TORONTO) – After being one of the worst teams in the NHL this season, the Colorado Avalanche won the NHL draft lottery on Monday night.
The Avalanche had an 18.8 percent chance of winning the lottery after fin…
Stars Welcome GM Jim Nill to Dallas
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images(DALLAS) — The Dallas Stars introduced Jim Nill as their new general manager on Monday, replacing the fired Joe Nieuwendyk.The 55-year-old Nill spent the past 15 years as assistant general manager with Detroit. During his ten…
Flyers’ Head Coach Peter Laviolette to Return Next Season
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(PHILADELPHIA) — Despite a disappointing season without a showing in the playoffs, the Philadelphia Flyers have announced that head coach Peter Laviolette will return for the 2013-2014 season.While the team failed to liv…
Blackhawks Clinch Best Regular-Season Record
Bill Smith/National Hockey League(EDMONTON, Alberta) — Fresh off capturing their first Presidents’ Trophy in 22 years, the Chicago Blackhawks will look to continue their regular season momentum into the playoffs.
The Blackhawks clinched the best regul…
Scoreboard Roundup – 4/20/13
TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images(NEW YORK) – NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference First Round: New York Knicks 85 (1-0) – Boston Celtics 78 (0-1)
Brooklyn Nets 106 (1-0) – Chicago Bulls 89 (0-1)
Western Conference First Round: Denver …
Bruins Edged by Sabres in Emotional Return to Boston
Jim Rogash/Getty Images(BOSTON) – DrewStafford scored the game winner in the shootout, as the Buffalo Sabres edged the Boston Bruins in the first major professional sports game to be played in Boston since the tragic marathon bombings. …