http://www.mail.com/organizations/14322-nhl-western-conference.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/14322-nhl-western-conference.html http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2160356-surprise-hossa-scratch-nhl-injury-culture.html BOSTON (AP) — Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason. And then, suddenly, he wasn't in the lineup for a team that needed all the scoring it can get. Hossa's surprise scratch from Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals — and the one-word explanation, "upper," for the part of his body that... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:10:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2160356-surprise-hossa-scratch-nhl-injury-culture.html 2013-06-18T21:10:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2159748-datsyuk-red-wings-agree-225m-3-year-deal.html DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings accomplished their No. 1 goal of the offseason Tuesday by agreeing to a $22.5 million, three-year deal with Pavel Datsyuk. "It's a great day for the Red Wings," general manager Ken Holland said in a telephone interview. "He's is a world-class player and there are no moves I can make to find players like Pavel Datsyuk."... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:46:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2159748-datsyuk-red-wings-agree-225m-3-year-deal.html 2013-06-18T19:46:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2159588-ap-source-couture-agrees-to-extension-with-sharks.html SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks have agreed to a contract extension with star center Logan Couture to keep him off the market next summer. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the extension Tuesday, which was first reported by Comcast SportsNet California. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract can't be signed unt... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:14:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2159588-ap-source-couture-agrees-to-extension-with-sharks.html 2013-06-18T16:14:34Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2158836-rask-shuts-blackhawks-bruins-take-2-1-lead.html BOSTON (AP) — The puck bounced off the post and rolled across the crease, away from the goal line. The red light flashed briefly, but replays would confirm that Tuukka Rask's shutout streak was intact. For the last 122 minutes, 26 seconds of the Stanley Cup finals, the Bruins goalie has prevented Chicago from scoring. Rask made 28 more saves in Game 3 on ... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:35:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2158836-rask-shuts-blackhawks-bruins-take-2-1-lead.html 2013-06-18T10:35:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2158318-bruins-beat-blackhawks-2-0-lead-cup-finals-2-1.html BOSTON (AP) — Tuukka Rask watched most of the action at the other end of the ice. And when the Blackhawks did make a late charge, he was ready. The Bruins goalie stopped 28 shots for his third career playoff shutout, helping Boston beat Chicago 2-0 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup finals. After playing four extra periods in the first ... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:26:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2158318-bruins-beat-blackhawks-2-0-lead-cup-finals-2-1.html 2013-06-18T04:26:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2155624-10-periods-time-stanley-cup-game-3.html BOSTON (AP) — Tyler Seguin knew something had to be said. And he was pretty sure it wouldn't be fit for public consumption. After the Chicago Blackhawks badly outplayed the Boston Bruins in the first period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals Saturday night, Seguin ditched the microphone he had been wearing as part of the TV broadcast. Then he headed back... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:57:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2155624-10-periods-time-stanley-cup-game-3.html 2013-06-16T22:57:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2154912-blackhawks-fail-to-convert-early-lose-2-1-ot.html CHICAGO (AP) — All those missed shots added up to one big blown opportunity for the Chicago Blackhawks. They couldn't bury the Boston Bruins in the early going and paid for it in the end. Now, home-ice advantage is gone. So is their lead over the Bruins in the Stanley Cup finals. Daniel Paille fired a shot past Corey Crawford's glove to give the Bruins a ... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:19:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2154912-blackhawks-fail-to-convert-early-lose-2-1-ot.html 2013-06-16T05:19:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2154906-rask-too-tough-chicago-bostons-2-1-ot-win.html CHICAGO (AP) — A lesser goalie would have been flustered by the Chicago Blackhawks hot start. Not Tuukka Rask. After giving up a goal and withstanding another 18 shots in the first period Saturday night, the Boston Bruins goalie may as well have hung a "Not Open" sign on his net. While he stymied the Blackhawks, his teammates regrouped and found enough of... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:57:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2154906-rask-too-tough-chicago-bostons-2-1-ot-win.html 2013-06-16T04:57:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2154768-bruins-beat-blackhawks-2-1-ot-cup-series.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Boston Bruins were mad when they played poorly in the first period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals. Then they went out and got even with the Chicago Blackhawks. This group of Bruins is one resilient bunch. Daniel Paille scored at 13:48 in overtime and Boston used another great performance by Tuukka Rask to overcome a sluggish start ... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:53:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2154768-bruins-beat-blackhawks-2-1-ot-cup-series.html 2013-06-16T04:53:34Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2154692-ovechkin-wins-hart-trophy-nhls-mvp.html CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Ovechkin capped his great season with the NHL's biggest award. The Washington Capitals right wing won his third Hart Trophy, given to the league's MVP, on Saturday night, beating out Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and John Tavares of the New York Islanders. Ovechkin led the NHL with 32 goals during the regular season, the first time he's l... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:55:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2154692-ovechkin-wins-hart-trophy-nhls-mvp.html 2013-06-16T00:55:19Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2154244-bruins-horton-set-to-play-game-2-blackhawks.html CHICAGO (AP) — Boston Bruins forward Nathan Horton will play in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night, three days after he left the series opener with an injury. Horton practiced with the team Friday and participated in Boston's morning skate on Saturday. "He feels really good," coach Claude Julien said. "He loo... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:12:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2154244-bruins-horton-set-to-play-game-2-blackhawks.html 2013-06-15T20:12:28Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2153260-bruins-horton-practices-ahead-game-2.html CHICAGO (AP) — If Nathan Horton is unable to play in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals, the Boston Bruins think Tyler Seguin will be a more than adequate replacement. With David Krejci at center, Boston's top line is always dangerous. The trio of Horton, Krejci and Milan Lucic combined for the first two goals in a 4-3 triple-overtime loss to the Chicago Bl... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 08:16:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2153260-bruins-horton-practices-ahead-game-2.html 2013-06-15T08:16:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2153332-toews-wins-selke-award-best-defensive-forward.html CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews got another victory on Friday. The trophy he wants the most is still up for grabs. Toews won the Frank J. Selke award, given to the NHL's best defensive forward. He emerged from a trio of finalists that included fellow centers Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins and Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings.... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:33:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2153332-toews-wins-selke-award-best-defensive-forward.html 2013-06-15T00:33:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2150716-lots-fluids-rest-3ot-stanley-cup-opener.html CHICAGO (AP) — Long after the celebration was over, Marian Hossa finally made it home and managed to fall asleep around 3 a.m. The Chicago star woke up a few hours later, roused by a noisy neighbor. "I think my neighbor decided he was going to drill in the morning. That was really unpleasant," Hossa said Thursday. "You know, hopefully, he is going to get ... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:04:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2150716-lots-fluids-rest-3ot-stanley-cup-opener.html 2013-06-13T23:04:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2148216-blackhawks-beat-bruins-4-3-3ot-cup-opener.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks know all about Andrew Shaw's reputation around the league. They also know the pesky little forward is so much more than just another irritant for opposing players. The diminutive Shaw sparred with Zdeno Chara, dished out nine hits and was in the right place when his team needed him the most Wednesday night in a thrill... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:59:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2148216-blackhawks-beat-bruins-4-3-3ot-cup-opener.html 2013-06-13T11:59:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2148402-crawford-shines-chicagos-4-3-triple-ot-win.html CHICAGO (AP) — Corey Crawford topped Tuukka Rask in the only stat that matters. The Chicago Blackhawks goalie was outstanding in overtime — all three periods of it — and his stinginess in the net kept his teammates in the game long enough to finally overcome the Boston Bruins 4-3 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals. He made 51 saves, including 29 in overt... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:31:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2148402-crawford-shines-chicagos-4-3-triple-ot-win.html 2013-06-13T06:31:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2148412-mistakes-bad-bounces-doom-rask-bruins-game-1.html CHICAGO (AP) — Tuukka Rask needed just four words to sum up the goal that beat him and the Boston Bruins. "Point shot, tip, goal," he said. There wasn't much more to say. In the end, key mistakes by his teammates late in regulation and one wild series of deflections at the end were simply too much for Rask to overcome. Now, the Bruins trail the Chicago Bl... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:27:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2148412-mistakes-bad-bounces-doom-rask-bruins-game-1.html 2013-06-13T06:27:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2147392-lions-blackhawks-fans-stanley-cup-finals.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks can boast of some mighty beasts among their supporters: two massive bronze lions that guard the Art Institute of Chicago. The lions started sporting Blackhawks helmets on Wednesday, the day of the first Stanley Cup finals game between the Chicago team and the Boston Bruins. The museum says the helmets are "custom-made... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:45:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2147392-lions-blackhawks-fans-stanley-cup-finals.html 2013-06-12T18:45:42Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2145328-rask-crawford-take-center-stage-stanley-cup.html CHICAGO (AP) — For all the talk about the Conn Smythe award, Tuukka Rask just wants to win after he played a supporting role when Tim Thomas led the Boston Bruins to the Stanley Cup two years ago. Same for Corey Crawford, who was watching from the stands when the Chicago Blackhawks won the title in Philadelphia in 2010. Sure, it's nice to win a championsh... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:40:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2145328-rask-crawford-take-center-stage-stanley-cup.html 2013-06-12T07:40:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2143288-aps-5-things-to-watch-stanley-cup-finals.html Hockey fans who endured another lockout are in for a treat that'll cap a sprint of a season. The Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins are set to compete for the Stanley Cup for the first time in the NHL's first final featuring Original Six teams since 1979. There have been seven champions in the salary-cap era, and the team that hoists the Cup this month ... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:12:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2143288-aps-5-things-to-watch-stanley-cup-finals.html 2013-06-11T08:12:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2140626-stanley-cup-finals-offer.html CHICAGO (AP) — Two franchises, rich in history, talent and star power. Two winning teams that know what it takes to bring home the Stanley Cup. Intrigue, in the form of a schedule that kept them away from each other for an entire season. Oh, there's plenty to love about this series. The Stanley Cup finals kick off Wednesday night when the Chicago Blackhaw... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:40:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2140626-stanley-cup-finals-offer.html 2013-06-10T00:40:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2139790-defending-champion-kings-ousted-western-finals.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings kept playing through a slew of injuries. They kept coming when the Chicago Blackhawks jumped out to an early lead, and they tried everything to force another home game in the Western Conference finals. They just couldn't find a way this year. Once Chicago's Patrick Kane found his offensive game, it was all over for the... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 12:44:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2139790-defending-champion-kings-ousted-western-finals.html 2013-06-09T12:44:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2139816-blackhawks-join-bruins-original-6-cup-finals.html The Chicago Blackhawks have joined the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup finals, featuring Original Six NHL franchises for the first time since 1979. Chicago eliminated the defending champion Los Angeles Kings with a 4-3, double-overtime victory Saturday night in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, bouncing back to win after giving up the lead in the ... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 08:23:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2139816-blackhawks-join-bruins-original-6-cup-finals.html 2013-06-09T08:23:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2139710-kane-hat-trick-sends-blackhawks-to-cup-finals.html CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane skated toward the middle of the ice, dropped to his knees and pumped his right arm, surrounded by a sea of red jumping up and down in waves. The hats began to come down as the Chicago Blackhawks rushed in to celebrate another trip to the Stanley Cup finals. It was an emphatic checkmate at the end of a long night. The Los Angele... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 05:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2139710-kane-hat-trick-sends-blackhawks-to-cup-finals.html 2013-06-09T05:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2139448-ralph-krueger-fired-edmonton-oilers-coach.html EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Ralph Krueger was fired Saturday as coach of the Edmonton Oilers after leading the team to a 12th-place finish in the Western Conference in his lone season. The Oilers have missed the playoffs seven straight years. They were 19-22-7 in the lockout-shortened season. General manager Craig MacTavish, who addressed the media at a late... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:13:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2139448-ralph-krueger-fired-edmonton-oilers-coach.html 2013-06-09T00:13:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2135726-blackhawks-surge-kings-take-3-1-series-lead.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Bryan Bickell's shot slipped out of Jonathan Quick's usually inescapable glove and trickled into the Los Angeles net early, the Chicago Blackhawks figured Game 4 might be their chance to snap the Kings' daunting streak of home dominance. When Marian Hossa's shot eluded Quick for the go-ahead goal two periods later, the Blackhawks k... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:20:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2135726-blackhawks-surge-kings-take-3-1-series-lead.html 2013-06-07T05:20:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2132606-chicagos-keith-suspended-gm-4-west-finals.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — If the Chicago Blackhawks are going to end the Los Angeles Kings' perfect postseason on home ice in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, they'll have to do it without their top defenseman. Duncan Keith will sit out Thursday under a one-game suspension for high-sticking Los Angeles' Jeff Carter. Keith hit Carter with a one-handed blo... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:46:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2132606-chicagos-keith-suspended-gm-4-west-finals.html 2013-06-05T23:46:25Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2130394-kings-top-blackhawks-to-trim-series-deficit-to-2-1.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Slava Voynov broke his stick in two with a vicious swing at the puck during the second period. The Los Angeles Kings defenseman's slower shot stayed on course anyway, sliding past Corey Crawford into Chicago's net. The defending Stanley Cup champions have been getting all kinds of breaks during an unbeaten home run through the postseaso... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:34:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2130394-kings-top-blackhawks-to-trim-series-deficit-to-2-1.html 2013-06-05T07:34:35Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2130110-la-kings-beat-chicago-3-1-game-3-west-finals.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings know all about the creeping inevitability that sets in when a team gets behind 0-3 in a playoff series. After all, that's where they put every opponent they faced on the way to the Stanley Cup title last year. With more big points from their Siberian defenseman and even more big saves from their champion goalie, Lo... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:55:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2130110-la-kings-beat-chicago-3-1-game-3-west-finals.html 2013-06-05T04:55:17Z