Bruins' run excites city wounded by marathon bombs

They have come to wave flags or meet the players or just appear on the video screen, invariably to a standing ovation, during the Boston Bruins' run to the Stanley Cup finals. 1371688427

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Patrice Bergeron does it all for Bruins

After labeling Bruins center Patrice Bergeron "the perfect guy," Brad Marchand thought for a moment about his teammate's faults and then shook his head.
New downtown arena for Red Wings closer to reality

The Detroit Red Wings are a step closer to playing in a new home. 1371677108
Mum's the word on Hossa amid NHL's injury culture

Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville didn't want to talk about the injury that forced him to scratch forward Marian Hossa from the Stanley Cup finals against the Boston Bruins.
In Chicago and across the NHL landscape, game slowly build minority fanbase

When the Chicago Blackhawks take to the ice, Michelle Secor is dressed in her team paraphernalia and closely watching every faceoff, power play and goal, she said.
Red Wings plan new home in Detroit sports district

The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district. 1371683623
Bruins praise defenseman Seidenberg, who had game-high 6 blocked shots, 4 hits in Game 3

Six-foot-9 Zdeno Chara casts a big shadow, and Bruins defenseman Dennis Seidenberg's contributions are sometimes lost in it.
Bruins/Blackhawks tied after one period of Game 4

Goals from Michal Handzus and Rich Peverley highlighted the first period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals as the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks are tied, 1-1, after 20 minutes of play. 1371691723
Above the 49: Seattle emergence a blow to Quebec City's hopes

The Pacific Northwest has been abuzz lately with speculation the Coyotes may soon be calling the Emerald City home, but if the Coyotes end up settling in Seattle, you'd have wonder if and when Quebec City will get its long-awaited shot at an NHL team again.
Blackhawks' Hossa injury remains mysterious

The mysterious circumstances behind Marian Hossa's injury that sidelined the Blackhawks winger for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final remain. So much so, that teammate Dave Bolland wasn't even sure if he had seen Hossa around.
Blackhawks need to save face on faceoffs

In the thimble-wide hallway to the dressing room at TD Garden on Tuesday, Michal Handzus rode a stationary bicycle. Though his presence was requested to discuss the state of the Stanley Cup Final against the Bruins, the Blackhawks veteran center did not appear after his workout.
(1-W) Chicago Blackhawks (1-2) at (4-E) Boston Bruins (2-1), 8 p.m. (ET)

The Boston Bruins will try to take a commanding lead in the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, as they host the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 4 from TD Garden.
Blackhawks counting on each other

The sun still came up over the Blackhawks' team hotel in Boston the day after they fell behind 2-1 in the Stanley Cup Final.
Hossa plays in Game 4

Marian Hossa is expected to return to the Chicago Blackhawks' lineup for Wednesday's pivotal Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins. 1371688814
David Haugh: Blackhawks in a state of denial

Hoping for fresh legs and minds for Must-Win Wednesday, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville canceled practice Tuesday so his team could review videotape of the 2-0 loss in Game 3.
Red Wings re-sign Datsyuk for three years

Pavel Datsyuk shook hands on a three-year extension on Tuesday morning, agreeing to stay with the Detroit Red Wings through 2016-17.
Predators, Bartley agree to 3-year deal

The Nashville Predators signed defenseman Victor Bartley to a three-year, $2 million contract on Wednesday.
Blackhawks lose Hossa, lose game 2-0

The Chicago Blackhawks needed all their offensive weapons against the Bruins' smothering defense and goalie Tuukka Rask. Instead, they lost one of their best before the game.
AP Source: Couture agrees to extension with Sharks

The San Jose Sharks have agreed to a contract extension with star center Logan Couture to keep him off the market next summer.
Rask shuts down Blackhawks as Bruins take 2-1 lead

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.