Sharks back in business with victory over Kings

Logan Couture had to leave the game for most of the second period, heading straight to the locker room after getting tangled up along the boards.

Sharks fined $100,000 for GM's comments

The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's comments criticizing the league for forward Raffi Torres' suspension for the rest of the second round of the playoffs.

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand celebrates following his game-winning goal against New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during overtime in Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal game in Boston, Thursday, May 16, 2013. The Bruins won 3-2.

Bruins connect with Army Rangers in playoff push

In the corner of the Boston Bruins' locker room, hanging from the hooks in Andrew Ference's stall, is a yellow running singlet with the team's "Spoked B" logo on the front. Photo Gallery Available

Red Wings' Miller lends a helping hand in Game 2 win

CHICAGO - Jumping into a game after a one-month layoff is a challenge, but it's the playoffs and Drew Miller was happy to make the leap.

Red Wings rout Blackhawks to tie series

A practically perfectly executed game got the Detroit Red Wings the split they came into Chicago hoping to achieve.

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) gets past Ottawa Senators' Erik Karlsson (65) en route to a goal in the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, in Pittsburgh on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Penguins take control vs. Senators behind Crosby

Dan Bylsma has spent more than four years watching Sidney Crosby be Sidney Crosby. Photo Gallery Available

Blackhawks give up home-ice advantage in sluggish loss to Red Wings

CHICAGO - There were times during their first-round series against the Wild when the Blackhawks weren't at their best.

Havlat to make return in Game 3

Sharks forward Martin Havlat will make his long-awaited return to action in Game 3 of a Western semifinal against the Los Angeles Kings.

Blackhawks fighting for playoff minutes

The day before the Blackhawks got their hands on the Red Wings, Daniel Carcillo and Jamal Mayers got their hands on each other. Right around the neck, actually, with some pushing and scowling followed by unpleasant words as they eventually skated away.

Commentary: Red Wings' Zetterberg living up to his captain title

CHICAGO - Damien Brunner figured it out shortly after Henrik Zetterberg arrived in Switzerland: This guy is something special.

Ottawa Senators Jason Spezza smiles during NHL hockey practice in Ottawa Saturday, May 18, 2013. Spezza is expected to line up for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series on Sunday, that the Pittsburgh Penguins lead 2-0.

Spezza to return to Senators lineup for Game 3

Jason Spezza doesn't have much time to return to form if the Ottawa Senators want to extend their season.

(7) Detroit Red Wings (0-1) at (1) Chicago Blackhawks (1-0), 1 p.m. (ET)

The top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks will try to extend their lead in the Western Conference semifinals on Saturday when they host the Detroit Red Wings in Game 2 at United Center.

Sharks GM Wilson voices displeasure with Torres suspension

Raffi Torres had to keep his thoughts to himself Friday, as the Sharks declared the suspended left wing off limits to media microphones.

Wilson's words costly to the tune of $100,000

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The NHL has fined the Sharks $100,000 for general manager Doug Wilson's statement that criticized the series-long suspension of forward Raffi Torres for a hit that injured Los Angeles Kings center Jarret Stoll in Game 1.

NHL fines Sharks $100,000 for Wilson comments

The National Hockey League on Saturday issued a $100,000 fine to the San Jose Sharks organization for comments made by general manager Doug Wilson regarding the suspension levied to Raffi Torres earlier in the week.

Recap: Chicago vs. Detroit

Brendan Smith netted the game-winning goal late in the second period, part of a four-goal burst which lifted the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks to even this Western Conference semifinal at one game apiece.

Blackhawks' Stalberg on outside looking in

Viktor Stalberg took the ice wearing his now-familiar white No. 25 sweater for practice Friday at the United Center.

Drew Sharp: Criticized Brendan Smith gets last laugh for Red Wings

CHICAGO - The goat horns were being sized and personalized for Brendan Smith. And the rookie defenseman knew it.

(5) Los Angeles Kings (2-0) at (6) San Jose Sharks (0-2), 9 p.m. (ET)

The San Jose Sharks will try to rebound from a crushing loss when they host the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Saturday.

Mark Purdy: Sharks can look to the Kings for inspiration

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Being ever the optimist about the San Jose Sharks, I pointed out to coach Todd McLellan on Friday that no team in franchise history has recovered from losing the first two games of a playoff series to come back and win it.

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