http://www.mail.com/organizations/14292-nhl-southeast-division.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/14292-nhl-southeast-division.html 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/2073010-rangers-hang-to-beat-caps-4-3-tie-series-2-2.html NEW YORK (AP) — If the New York Rangers are going to come all the way back and knock out Washington, they need to figure out how to transport their Madison Square Garden offense to the nation's capital. The Rangers dropped the opening two games of the best-of-seven series to the Capitals and mustered only one goal in the process. Upon returning home, New ... Thu, 09 May 2013 07:19:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2073010-rangers-hang-to-beat-caps-4-3-tie-series-2-2.html 2013-05-09T07:19:04Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2067924-rangers-trim-series-deficit-to-2-1-caps.html NEW YORK (AP) — 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 deal that brought Rick Nash to Broadway, but the key move just before the trade deadline that sent Marian Gaborik to Columbus for a package of players that included Derick Brassard. Nash record... Tue, 07 May 2013 07:45:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2067924-rangers-trim-series-deficit-to-2-1-caps.html 2013-05-07T07:45:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2067542-rangers-hold-caps-cut-deficit-to-2-1.html NEW YORK (AP) — 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 Capitals. They did, and it almost wasn't enough. Derek Stepan and Arron Asham both scored tiebreaking goals in the third period for the Rangers, who held on through a late short-handed dilemma and... Tue, 07 May 2013 03:42:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2067542-rangers-hold-caps-cut-deficit-to-2-1.html 2013-05-07T03:42:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2063310-capitals-top-rangers-1-0-ot-2-0-series-lead.html WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 late in regulation, then tipped the balance of the game twice in overtime. The Washington Capitals held firm when they were a man down, then won it on Mike Green's latest extra-time winner... Sat, 04 May 2013 21:50:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2063310-capitals-top-rangers-1-0-ot-2-0-series-lead.html 2013-05-04T21:50:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2060382-new-look-capitals-beat-rangers-3-1-to-open-series.html WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 one goal. Alex Ovechkin's ice time dwindled. And their postseason ended with a Game 7 loss to the New York Rangers in the second round. On Thursday night, the Capitals opened this year's pl... Fri, 03 May 2013 07:56:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2060382-new-look-capitals-beat-rangers-3-1-to-open-series.html 2013-05-03T07:56:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2060010-ovechkin-holtby-lead-capitals-rangers-3-1.html WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 chances against their first-round playoff opponent, the New York Rangers, who were whistled for the fewest penalties in the league. So after starting 0 for 3 in extra-man situations in Game 1 ... Fri, 03 May 2013 03:45:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2060010-ovechkin-holtby-lead-capitals-rangers-3-1.html 2013-05-03T03:45:13Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2040654-capitals-clinch-southeast-with-5-3-win-jets.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Surely, if the Washington Capitals were going to make the playoffs, it would come down to the wire. Their start was so terrible that even an optimistic die-hard would figure that, with the right breaks, perhaps they could steal a berth in the final game of the regular season. Yet here they are, postseason-bound with two games to spare, q... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:27:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2040654-capitals-clinch-southeast-with-5-3-win-jets.html 2013-04-24T03:27:19Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2035200-bruins-slide-with-3-0-win-panthers.html BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins saluted rather than celebrated. Ending a four-game winless streak and reaching a tie for first place in the Northeast Division with a 3-0 victory against the Florida Panthers on Sunday was secondary to the Bruins, considering all that's happened in Boston recently. Each member of the team remained on the... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:49:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2035200-bruins-slide-with-3-0-win-panthers.html 2013-04-21T21:49:42Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2033476-kovalchuk-returns-to-devils-lineup-vs-panthers.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Offensive catalyst Ilya Kovalchuk is returning to the New Jersey Devils' lineup for Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers. Kovalchuk discussed his return before the opening faceoff of a game that could knock the Devils out of the playoff race. If the Devils lose in regulation, they will be eliminated from the postseason just a y... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:56:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2033476-kovalchuk-returns-to-devils-lineup-vs-panthers.html 2013-04-20T15:56:27Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2030064-rangers-stay-8th-place-with-6-1-victory.html NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers used a fast start and a furious finish to put away the lowly Florida Panthers and lock up a victory they had to have in the push for the playoffs. Derick Brassard and Rick Nash scored power-play goals in the opening 10 minutes, and Mats Zuccarello, Brassard and Brad Richards turned a tight game into a rout with goals 3... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:30:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2030064-rangers-stay-8th-place-with-6-1-victory.html 2013-04-19T03:30:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1987766-ap-source-miami-asks-ncaa-case-to.html CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Citing massive impropriety by the NCAA and how it handled the investigation of Miami's athletic department, the Hurricanes want the case against them thrown out altogether and formally filed a motion Friday — as did three former assistant coaches — to have the case brought to an end, said a person familiar with the situation. Mea... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:38:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1987766-ap-source-miami-asks-ncaa-case-to.html 2013-03-30T01:38:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1986284-penguins-move-within-3-nhl-consecutive-win-mark.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby isn't concerned about making history. He'd also prefer not to have the Pittsburgh Penguins repeat it. Sure, Crosby is enjoying Pittsburgh's 14-game winning streak. Yet he also knows his team's perfect run through March won't mean a thing if the Penguins don't come through in May and June. "I don't think anyone is going to r... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:04:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1986284-penguins-move-within-3-nhl-consecutive-win-mark.html 2013-03-29T08:04:35Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1985920-penguins-drop-jets-4-0-extend-win-streak-to-14.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins' perfect march through March is turning into a flat-out sprint. And the latest addition to their star-studded lineup isn't even due in town until the weekend. The streaking Penguins raced past the Winnipeg Jets 4-0 on Thursday night for their 14th straight win. At the rate Sidney Crosby and company are going, the ... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:07:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1985920-penguins-drop-jets-4-0-extend-win-streak-to-14.html 2013-03-29T03:07:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1977216-miami-moves-to-sweet-16-with-63-59-win-illini.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — There was no question about Shane Larkin's go-ahead 3-pointer for Miami. The ball that appeared to ricochet off the hands of Miami's Kenny Kadji seconds later but went to the Hurricanes — well, look at the replay. Regardless, there is no overturning the fact that the Hurricanes are going to the NCAA round of 16 for only the second tim... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:49:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1977216-miami-moves-to-sweet-16-with-63-59-win-illini.html 2013-03-25T04:49:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1976290-tampa-bay-lightning-fire-coach-guy-boucher.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning fired coach Guy Boucher on Sunday, with the team in next to last place in the Eastern Conference and on its way to missing the playoffs for a second straight year. Assistants Martin Raymond and Dan Lacroix are to share the coaching for Sunday night's game at Winnipeg. "Guy has poured his heart and soul into the L... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:34:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1976290-tampa-bay-lightning-fire-coach-guy-boucher.html 2013-03-24T21:34:24Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1943702-no-6-miami-beats-clemson-outright-acc-title.html CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami coach Jim Larranaga mounted the ladder last and went to the basket hard, scissors in hand. The net came off with one final snip, and he twirled it over his head, then draped it around his neck. Championship jewelry. Down to their third try and last chance, Larranaga's Hurricanes came through Saturday. Kenny Kadji scored a s... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:49:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1943702-no-6-miami-beats-clemson-outright-acc-title.html 2013-03-09T23:49:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1931708-malkin-fuels-rally-penguins-top-lightning-4-3.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — The puck ended up on Evgeni Malkin's stick, and Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher could feel a sense of dread. It didn't matter that the Pittsburgh Penguins center hadn't played in more than a week due to a concussion. Give the reigning NHL MVP a sheet of open ice in a tight game and things typically aren't going to end well. ... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 04:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1931708-malkin-fuels-rally-penguins-top-lightning-4-3.html 2013-03-05T04:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1930594-penguins-malkin-to-return-lightning.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will return to the lineup Monday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The league's reigning MVP hasn't played since his concussion after slamming into the end boards in a win over Florida on Feb. 22. Coach Dan Bylsma says Malkin has passed all the mandatory NHL protocols following a head injury.... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:46:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1930594-penguins-malkin-to-return-lightning.html 2013-03-04T17:46:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1912978-crosby-scores-twice-penguins-beat-lightning-5-3.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin stepped up when Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby battled concussion problems for the better part of two seasons. Now, it's Crosby's turn to return the favor. Crosby had two goals and an assist to lead Pittsburgh past the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Sunday night in the Penguins' first game since reigning MVP Malkin w... Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:08:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1912978-crosby-scores-twice-penguins-beat-lightning-5-3.html 2013-02-25T05:08:59Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1879494-northeast-storm-disrupts-schedule-sports-teams.html BOSTON (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning were already in Boston when the blizzard shut down the roads, trains and airports. The Bruins and all of the game officials were standing by, too. But with a state of emergency still in effect through most of Massachusetts, public transportation shut down and the roads closed by a storm that dumped as much as a yard o... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1879494-northeast-storm-disrupts-schedule-sports-teams.html 2013-02-09T22:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1880464-snowstorm-forces-rescheduling-bruins-tb-game.html BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins have postponed Saturday night's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning because of the blizzard that dumped more than 2 feet of snow on the area. No makeup date had been scheduled yet, according to a Bruins spokesman. Originally scheduled for 1 p.m., the game was pushed back until 7 p.m. to allow the storm to pass. But public ... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1880464-snowstorm-forces-rescheduling-bruins-tb-game.html 2013-02-09T19:23:00Z