Hockey
NHL PLAYOFFS: Penguins closer to Eastern final
posted: 05/23/2013 4:01 a.m. Discuss
Sidney Crosby was careful not to get too far ahead of himself after helping the Pittsburgh Penguins rout the Ottawa Senators for a 3-1 lead in the NHL Eastern Conference semifinal series.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Late goal gives Bruins 3-0 lead
posted: 05/22/2013 5 a.m. Discuss
NEW YORK — Daniel Paille snapped a tie with 3:31 remaining, and the Boston Bruins put the New York Rangers on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 victory in Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Red Wings handle Blackhawks, take 2-1 series lead
posted: 05/21/2013 3:46 a.m. Comment 1
DETROIT — The young Detroit Red Wings have made the mighty Chicago Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two consecutive times to gain an advantage in their last playoff match-up as Western Conference rivals.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Bruins rough up Lundqvist, take 2-0 series lead
posted: 05/20/2013 4:04 a.m. Discuss
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.
Ottawa outlasts Pittsburgh in double OT
posted: 05/20/2013 4:03 a.m. Discuss
Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that cut their series deficit to 2-1 on Sunday night.
COMMENTARY: Medical privacy protection has limits
posted: 05/19/2013 4:43 a.m. Discuss
Brooks Laich skated with the Capitals in New York last week, between Games 3 and 4 of his team’s first-round NHL playoff series.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Red Wings handle Blackhawks easily
posted: 05/19/2013 4:07 a.m. Discuss
In case they weren’t aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they’re going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Crosby hot early as Penguins roll
posted: 05/18/2013 4:35 a.m. Discuss
The Ottawa Senators have plenty of respect for Sidney Crosby.
Marchand’s goal lifts Bruins in OT
posted: 05/17/2013 4:10 a.m. Discuss
Henrik Lundqvist held the Bruins at bay for more than 16 minutes of overtime until finally he gave up the deciding goal to a wide-open Brad Marchand streaking down the middle.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Blackhawks top Wings in opener
posted: 05/16/2013 4:18 a.m. Discuss
Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger scored in the third period, Corey Crawford made 20 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in the opener of their NHL second-round playoff series Wednesday night.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Penguins power by Senators in opener
posted: 05/15/2013 4:36 a.m. Discuss
PITTSBURGH — The Ottawa Senators know there is little margin for error if they want to upset the Pittsburgh Penguins.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Bruins come back in 3rd, stun Maple Leafs in OT
posted: 05/14/2013 3:14 a.m. Discuss
BOSTON — Patrice Bergeron tied it with 51 seconds left in regulation then scored the game-winner 6:05 into overtime on Monday night to give Boston a 5-4 victory over the Maple Leafs in Game 7 as the Bruins turned back Toronto’s comeback with a rally of their own.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Rangers remain alive, force 7th with Capitals
posted: 05/13/2013 4:03 a.m. Discuss
Henrik Lundqvist stopped 27 shots in earning his seventh NHL playoff shutout, and Derick Brassard scored a second-period goal for the New York Rangers, who stayed alive with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday that forced a Game 7 in the first-round series.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Penguins head to second round
posted: 05/12/2013 4:08 a.m. Discuss
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Brooks Orpik scored 7:49 into overtime, and the Pittsburgh Penguins overcame three one-goal deficits in Game 6 to eliminate the New York Islanders with a 4-3 victory on Saturday night.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Zetterberg’s overtime goal sends Red Wings by Ducks
posted: 05/11/2013 4:08 a.m. Discuss
Henrik Zetterberg picked a good time to break out of his scoring slump.
