http://www.mail.com/organizations/14290-nhl-eastern-conference.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/14290-nhl-eastern-conference.html http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2102232-bruins-rally-push-rangers-to-brink-elimination.html NEW YORK (AP) — John Tortorella's message isn't going to change even though his New York Rangers are in an even more desperate situation than before their latest loss to the Boston Bruins. The margin of error went from slim to none in an uncharacteristic home loss that put the Broadway Blueshirts on the brink of elimination. New York squandered a one-goal... Wed, 22 May 2013 07:27:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2102232-bruins-rally-push-rangers-to-brink-elimination.html 2013-05-22T07:27:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2101678-pailles-goal-puts-bruins-verge-east-finals.html NEW YORK (AP) — It took 40 years for Original Six rivals Boston and New York to face off again in the playoffs. Beantown's Bruins seem intent on wrapping up the long-awaited get-together in a hurry. Daniel Paille scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:31 left in the third period — after defenseman Johnny Boychuk got the Bruins even earlier in the frame — and ... Wed, 22 May 2013 03:55:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2101678-pailles-goal-puts-bruins-verge-east-finals.html 2013-05-22T03:55:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2097376-bruins-top-rangers-5-2-with-all-out-effort.html BOSTON (AP) — The Bruins know a huge deficit can disappear quickly. They overcame one to reach the second round of the playoffs. So they weren't about to ease up when they had a big lead of their own on Sunday. Boston went ahead by two goals in the first minute of the third period, added another 12 minutes later and beat the New York Rangers 5-2 to take a... Mon, 20 May 2013 07:22:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2097376-bruins-top-rangers-5-2-with-all-out-effort.html 2013-05-20T07:22:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2097202-greenings-goal-2nd-ot-lifts-sens-pens.html OTTAWA (AP) — Colin Greening wore six stitches on his left cheek, and a wide smile, after Ottawa's double overtime playoff victory against Pittsburgh. Greening ended the longest game of this year's postseason with a backhander off a rebound 7:39 into the second OT, and the Senators' 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins cut their series deficit to 2-1 on S... Mon, 20 May 2013 05:53:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2097202-greenings-goal-2nd-ot-lifts-sens-pens.html 2013-05-20T05:53:04Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2096702-boychuk-breaks-game-2-tie-bruins-top-rangers-5-2.html BOSTON (AP) — Claude Julien wanted his Bruins to play more aggressively in the third period. The Boston coach got his wish with the help of some shaky defense by the New York Rangers. A rare rough day for goalie Henrik Lundqvist certainly helped, too. Brad Marchand and Milan Lucic scored in the final period after Johnny Boychuk broke a tie in the second, ... Sun, 19 May 2013 23:56:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2096702-boychuk-breaks-game-2-tie-bruins-top-rangers-5-2.html 2013-05-19T23:56:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2095480-spezza-to-return-to-senators-lineup-game-3.html OTTAWA (AP) — Jason Spezza doesn't have much time to return to form if the Ottawa Senators want to extend their season. The star forward hasn't played since Jan. 27 after undergoing back surgery for a herniated disk. He'll rejoin Ottawa's lineup Sunday for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Senators trailing 2-0 to the Pittsburgh P... Sat, 18 May 2013 20:45:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2095480-spezza-to-return-to-senators-lineup-game-3.html 2013-05-18T20:45:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2094730-penguins-take-control-vs-senators-crosby.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dan Bylsma has spent more than four years watching Sidney Crosby be Sidney Crosby. The Pittsburgh Penguins coach doesn't think his captain has ever been better than he was during a 4-3 victory over Ottawa on Friday night that put Pittsburgh in firm control of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Recording his second car... Sat, 18 May 2013 07:17:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2094730-penguins-take-control-vs-senators-crosby.html 2013-05-18T07:17:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2094616-crosby-leads-penguins-to-4-3-win-senators.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Ottawa Senators have plenty of respect for Sidney Crosby. As they're quickly learning, perhaps a little too much. Working in wide-open swaths of ice left by Ottawa's tentative defense, the Pittsburgh superstar needed just over one period to complete his second playoff hat trick and lift the Penguins to a 4-3 victory Friday night in G... Sat, 18 May 2013 03:42:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2094616-crosby-leads-penguins-to-4-3-win-senators.html 2013-05-18T03:42:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2094136-defensive-forwards-center-stage-nhl-playoffs.html CHICAGO (AP) — Pavel Datsyuk is one of the NHL's most feared scorers, a wizard with the puck who is equally adept at setting up his teammates for easy plays. Jonathan Toews has at least 23 goals in each of his six seasons in the league, and Patrice Bergeron is one of the top offensive threats for one of the league's best teams. If you want to stop a Datsy... Fri, 17 May 2013 22:34:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2094136-defensive-forwards-center-stage-nhl-playoffs.html 2013-05-17T22:34:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2092616-marchand-delivers-to-lift-bruins-rangers-3-2.html BOSTON (AP) — Brad Marchand left the morning skate early. The Bruins were thrilled he was on the ice at the end of the game Thursday night. More precisely, just a few feet from the empty side of the net. Patrice Bergeron made a perfect pass across the slot and Marchand tipped the puck in with 4:20 left in the first overtime. That gave Boston a 3-2 win ove... Fri, 17 May 2013 07:54:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2092616-marchand-delivers-to-lift-bruins-rangers-3-2.html 2013-05-17T07:54:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2092262-marchand-lifts-bruins-3-2-ot-rangers.html BOSTON (AP) — Good things happen for the Bruins in overtime. Even for Brad Marchand. Boston's leading goal-scorer during the regular season scored his first of the postseason with 4:20 left in the first overtime and the Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night in the first playoff game in 40 years between the Original Six teams. ... Fri, 17 May 2013 04:36:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2092262-marchand-lifts-bruins-3-2-ot-rangers.html 2013-05-17T04:36:04Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2091464-capitals-ovechkin-played-with-hurt-left-foot.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin played the last two games of the Washington Capitals' season with what the team said Thursday is a hairline fracture in his left foot. Ovechkin was hurt during Game 6 of Washington's first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, a 1-0 loss on Sunday. The Capitals didn't explain specifically how their captain got ... Thu, 16 May 2013 19:57:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2091464-capitals-ovechkin-played-with-hurt-left-foot.html 2013-05-16T19:57:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2086622-bruins-rangers-to-carry-boston-new-york-lore.html BOSTON (AP) — After the marathon bombings, the cities of Boston and New York put aside their bitter rivalries and joined in their mutual love of sports and country. Well, that time may be ending, at least when it comes to sports. The Knicks beat the Celtics in an NBA first-round playoff series this year, and now the NHL's Rangers and Bruins will play in t... Wed, 15 May 2013 07:20:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2086622-bruins-rangers-to-carry-boston-new-york-lore.html 2013-05-15T07:20:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2086620-penguins-jump-senators-series-opener-4-1.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — The formula for beating the Pittsburgh Penguins is not difficult. It's the doing it for 60 minutes part that's tricky. The Ottawa Senators did everything they thought they needed to do against the Penguins in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Tuesday night. They carried play for long stretches, put steady pressure on Pittsburgh... Wed, 15 May 2013 07:19:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2086620-penguins-jump-senators-series-opener-4-1.html 2013-05-15T07:19:55Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2086242-penguins-top-senators-4-1-to-take-series-opener.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Ottawa Senators know there is little margin for error if they want to upset the Pittsburgh Penguins. If they don't slow down Pittsburgh's potent power play, they'll have a difficult time against Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Penguins. Paul Martin and Chris Kunitz scored power-play goals and Pascal Dupuis added his sixth goal of t... Wed, 15 May 2013 03:45:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2086242-penguins-top-senators-4-1-to-take-series-opener.html 2013-05-15T03:45:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2085514-early-playoff-exit-ovechkin-capitals.html ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin knows full well that his playoff failures are adding up. The two-time NHL MVP also knows what that means for the way people think about his career. "Nobody remember losers," the Russian wing said Tuesday. "Everybody remember only winners." During a 15-minute session with reporters a day after... Tue, 14 May 2013 21:04:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2085514-early-playoff-exit-ovechkin-capitals.html 2013-05-14T21:04:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2083658-bergeron-bruins-rally-to-stun-leafs-game-7.html BOSTON (AP) — Patrice Bergeron put the winning touch on an extraordinary comeback, then raced into the arms of smiling teammate Zdeno Chara. "It's about finding a way and showing some character," the Bruins' best all-around player said. "Everyone has to step up in the playoffs and tonight was my turn to do it for my team." James Reimer lay face down in th... Tue, 14 May 2013 11:02:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2083658-bergeron-bruins-rally-to-stun-leafs-game-7.html 2013-05-14T11:02:34Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2083782-4-nhls-original-6-8-playoffs.html The NHL playoffs are off to a heart-pounding start with a record 17 games going to overtime in the first round. The end-to-end, hard-hitting action with storied franchises and superstars might become intriguing enough to attract some casual fans for the conference semifinals. Original Six teams — Chicago and Detroit, Boston and the New York Rangers — are ... Tue, 14 May 2013 08:24:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2083782-4-nhls-original-6-8-playoffs.html 2013-05-14T08:24:21Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2083662-lundqvist-leads-rangers-caps-5-0-game-7.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Midway through the third period of an anticlimactic — and unprecedented — Game 7 road victory for his New York Rangers, goalie Henrik Lundqvist fell forward while smothering a puck to stifle yet another chance for the Washington Capitals. Chants of "Hen-reeek! Hen-reeek!" poured forth from the Rangers supporters in the stands, no longer ... Tue, 14 May 2013 07:13:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2083662-lundqvist-leads-rangers-caps-5-0-game-7.html 2013-05-14T07:13:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2083334-rangers-beat-caps-5-0-game-7-to-reach-2nd-round.html WASHINGTON (AP) — It's been more than a decade since a goalie was as perfect over Games 6 and 7 of a playoff series as Henrik Lundqvist was for the New York Rangers against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. Yes, Lundqvist certainly had help, including goals from some unlikely teammates. Still, there is one key reason the Rangers are heading to th... Tue, 14 May 2013 04:18:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2083334-rangers-beat-caps-5-0-game-7-to-reach-2nd-round.html 2013-05-14T04:18:25Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2083294-bruins-rally-stun-leafs-5-4-ot-game-7.html BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins turned back Toronto's comeback with a rally of their own. Trailing by three goals in the third period and still by two with less than 90 seconds left in their season, the Bruins scored twice in a span of 31 seconds to tie it and then eliminated the Maple Leafs on Patrice Bergeron's goal at 6:05 of overtime to win 5-4 in Gam... Tue, 14 May 2013 04:12:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2083294-bruins-rally-stun-leafs-5-4-ot-game-7.html 2013-05-14T04:12:28Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2082062-boogaard-family-sues-nhl-sons-death.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joanne Boogaard watched her son Derek duke it out on the ice with other NHL tough guys for six seasons as one of the most feared enforcers in the game, a 6-foot-7 brawler who was not there to skate or score, but to defend his teammates when it was called for. "He was there protecting his teammates at all costs," she said in a statement ... Mon, 13 May 2013 22:09:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2082062-boogaard-family-sues-nhl-sons-death.html 2013-05-13T22:09:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2081152-rangers-lundqvist-shuts-caps-to-force-game-7.html NEW YORK (AP) — Home-ice advantage has held up for six games between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers. The Southeast Division champions hope it lasts one more night. Henrik Lundqvist made 27 saves and Derick Brassard provided the only offense in New York's 1-0 victory that set up a decisive Game 7 in Washington on Monday night. ... Mon, 13 May 2013 07:14:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2081152-rangers-lundqvist-shuts-caps-to-force-game-7.html 2013-05-13T07:14:25Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2080936-maple-leafs-edge-bruins-2-1-to-force-game-7.html TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs are close to making playoff history. Captain Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel scored third-period goals and the Toronto Maple Leafs edged the Boston Bruins 2-1 Sunday to send their playoff series back to Boston for Game 7. Game 7 is Monday night in Boston. The winner will play the winner of the New York Rangers and the W... Mon, 13 May 2013 04:16:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2080936-maple-leafs-edge-bruins-2-1-to-force-game-7.html 2013-05-13T04:16:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2080750-lundqvist-brassard-rangers-alive-vs-caps.html NEW YORK (AP) — Henrik Lundqvist slammed his stick in disgust when an overtime loss in Washington put the New York Rangers on the brink of elimination. Two days later, the star goalie pumped his arm and let out an emphatic yell when his shutout kept the Rangers alive and set up a Game 7 in the nation's capital. Lundqvist was the difference Sunday in stopp... Mon, 13 May 2013 00:53:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2080750-lundqvist-brassard-rangers-alive-vs-caps.html 2013-05-13T00:53:35Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2079674-orpiks-ot-goal-sends-penguins-to-2nd-round.html UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Brooks Orpik's goal would have been memorable even if wasn't in overtime and didn't put the Pittsburgh Penguins into the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. When you are a defensive-minded defenseman with only 12 goals in nine NHL seasons, they all tend to stand out. Orpik fired a slap shot from the left point that hit the bac... Sun, 12 May 2013 03:45:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2079674-orpiks-ot-goal-sends-penguins-to-2nd-round.html 2013-05-12T03:45:21Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2078558-capitals-frustrate-lundqvist-rangers-2-1-win.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Henrik Lundqvist peeled off his goalie gear, took a seat and patiently answered all the questions about the New York Rangers' overtime loss to the Washington Capitals. As the reporters ventured to another section of the locker room, Lundqvist remained in front of his cubicle, wringing his hands and staring at the floor. Lundqvist stopped... Sat, 11 May 2013 07:18:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2078558-capitals-frustrate-lundqvist-rangers-2-1-win.html 2013-05-11T07:18:18Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2078276-capitals-top-rangers-2-1-ot-take-series-lead.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Capitals were right on pace for another playoff collapse. They'd already blown a two-game lead. They gave up a goal in the first minute of pivotal Game 5. They couldn't stay out of the penalty box. But they shut out the New York Rangers the rest of the night. They got a goal from Joel Ward to tie the game. They kept pepper... Sat, 11 May 2013 04:02:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2078276-capitals-top-rangers-2-1-ot-take-series-lead.html 2013-05-11T04:02:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2078180-leafs-avoid-elimination-with-2-1-win-boston.html BOSTON (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs won in Boston again to force their playoff series to a sixth game. Now they'll need to finally win a game at home. Tyler Bozak scored a shorthanded goal, Clarke MacArthur also scored and James Reimer stopped 43 shots to help Toronto beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 in Game 5 on Friday night and stay alive in their first-rou... Sat, 11 May 2013 02:37:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2078180-leafs-avoid-elimination-with-2-1-win-boston.html 2013-05-11T02:37:25Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2076094-crosby-delivers-penguins-take-command.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby picked up the touch pass from Jarome Iginla near center ice and sprinted toward the New York Islanders' net. Broken jaw or no broken jaw, the Pittsburgh Penguins' captain had only one destination in mind. It hardly mattered three Islanders — defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky and Thomas Hickey and goaltender Evgeni Nabokov — were... Fri, 10 May 2013 07:40:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2076094-crosby-delivers-penguins-take-command.html 2013-05-10T07:40:29Z