
Krejci's 3rd goal lifts Bruins, 4-3 in OT
There's something about the playoffs that brings the best out of Boston Bruins forward David Krejci. Krejci, in his sixth year in the NHL with the ...

Penguins turning to backup Vokoun for Game 5
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma insists he still believes in Marc-Andre Fleury, that the issues for the reeling Penguins go far beyond the ...

Streit's 2 goals lift Isles into 2-2 series tie
Leads aren't safe in the wild first-round playoff matchup between the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh. Suddenly, neither are the top-seeded Penguins

Sabres' coach Rolston sheds interim tag
After the Buffalo Sabres fired Lindy Ruff in February, they planned on an extensive offseason coaching search. Once they saw Ron Rolston in charge, ...
Buffalo Sabres hire Rolston as head coach
The Buffalo Sabres hired Ron Rolston as head coach after he served the interim position following the firing of Lindy Ruff in February. Rolston and ...

Rangers trim series deficit to 2-1 against Caps
The New York Rangers got just the offensive lift they were looking for when they pulled off a big trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets. No, not the ...

Rangers hold off Caps, cut deficit to 2-1
After going nearly two full games without a goal, the New York Rangers were hardly expected to net four against Braden Holtby and the Washington ...

Isles' optimistic outlook takes hit with OT loss
The New York Islanders' rallying cry in their return to the postseason for the first time in six years is "Believe." Even the most ardent of ...

Senators pound Canadiens 6-1, take 2-1 series lead
After getting his first NHL hat trick, Jean-Gabriel Pageau was left with a bloody smile after the Senators' Game 3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens ...

Kunitz's 2nd PP goal gives Pens OT win over Isles
The Pittsburgh Penguins bounced back from their home disappointment and dished out their fair share to the suddenly shocked New York Islanders.

Lupul scores twice, Leafs tie series with 4-2 win
The Toronto Maple Leafs knew they had to play more aggressively after a weak performance in the opener. They wasted little time doing it. They outhit ...

Capitals top Rangers 1-0 in OT for 2-0 series lead
Puck over glass. The New York Rangers don't score. Puck over glass. "Casual Mike" does. The NHL's black-and-white delay-of-game rule found a gray area ...

Islanders rally , even series with Penguins
Sidney Crosby's return was supposed to provide the knockout punch that would make the New York Islanders' return to the playoffs a brief cameo.

Canadiens top Senators 3-1; series tied
After watching Lars Eller taken off the ice on a stretcher the previous night, the Montreal Canadiens, especially goaltender Carey Price, found some ...

Islanders rally past Penguins 4-3 to even series
Sidney Crosby did what he always seems to do in big moments, scoring two quick goals in his return from a broken jaw. He gave the Pittsburgh Penguins ...

Crosby to return for Game 2 against Islanders
It's game on for Sidney Crosby. The Penguins' star says he will play Friday night in Game 2 of the playoff series with the New York Islanders after ...

Canadiens' Lars Eller taken off on stretcher
The Montreal Canadiens are down a game and a key player early in their series with the Ottawa Senators. Center Lars Eller suffered a concussion and ...

New-look Capitals beat Rangers 3-1 to open series
A year ago, the Washington Capitals played a defense-first brand of hockey under coach Dale Hunter. Nearly all of their playoff games were decided by ...

Ovechkin, Holtby lead Capitals past Rangers 3-1
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals know they own the most effective power play in the NHL this season. They also know it's vital to convert ...

Rookies important contributors in NHL playoffs
A year ago, Brandon Saad was just a footnote when he made his postseason debut for Chicago against the Phoenix Coyotes. He skated for just over 10 ...

Physical Penguins defense rattles Islanders
Budding New York Islanders star John Tavares anticipated the open space he found so easily during the regular season to be whittled away by the ...

Penguins set tone with 5-0 romp over Islanders
The rookie scored. So did the enforcer. The Norris Trophy-candidate defenseman too. And the underrated forward in the midst of a career season did it ...
NHL playoffs wild and wide open in salary-cap era
Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and Patrick Kane are as good as hockey players get. Their teammates are pretty good, too. In the NHL playoffs, that ...