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Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:34 EDT

Jonathan Quick saved his best save for the final minute, sliding deftly across his crease and snagging Joe Pavelski's shot from point-blank range to the grateful gasps of the Los Angeles Kings' sellout crowd.

Blackhawks just one game from elimination after 2-0 loss

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00 EDT

DETROIT - Jonathan Toews barked at officials from the penalty box, venting his frustration during an almost-surreal string of three penalties called against the Blackhawks captain in a span of 5 minutes, 34 seconds.

After 0-for-3 effort, Blackhawks know they need turnaround

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00 EDT

DETROIT - Down one goal Thursday night with the prospect of a season implosion very much looming, the Chicago Blackhawks and their array of goal-scoring whizzes went on a third-period power play.

Mark Whicker: For Kings, mass plus speed plus anger beats the alternative

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00 EDT

LOS ANGELES - The curt answers and the grim expressions Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning augured a strong effort by the Kings in Game 5, and it was forthcoming.

Rangers top Bruins in OT, force Game 5 in Boston

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:34 EDT

During a sluggish first period, a difficult second period, and a tense third period, there were few signs the New York Rangers would be able to hold off the Boston Bruins and extend their season for at least one more game.

Helene Elliott: Kopitar comes up big in a very big win for the Kings

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00 EDT

LOS ANGELES-Sometime after the Los Angeles Kings' season ends - and that might not be for a while - it wouldn't be surprising to hear that center Anze Kopitar had been hampered by an injury from mid-March onward.

Blackhawks' Quenneville shakes up lines and power play to no avail in Game 4 loss to Wings

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00 EDT

DETROIT - Bewildered, Jonathan Toews stood in front of his locker Thursday night at Joe Louis Arena and offered an explanation he didn't have.

Kings take advantage of home ice in victory

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00 EDT

LOS ANGELES - The Kings hit just about everything - the Sharks, the glass behind the net, their sticks on the ice in frustration ï¿½ before they finally got their much-needed breakthrough.

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:54 EDT

The Los Angeles Kings haven't lost a home game in two months, and the San Jose Sharks gave nothing close to the effort necessary to snap the champions' streak in Game 5.

Kane and Blackhawks not looking to be big hitters

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:09 EDT

Patrick Kane is paid to shoot and pass the puck, not deliver hits. Still, at some point during the postseason, there had to be at least one instance when the Blackhawks winger ran into an opponent.

Recap: Los Angeles vs. San Jose

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:39 EDT

There's no place like home for the Los Angeles Kings.

Jimmy Howard a save machine for Red Wings

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00 EDT

DETROIT - On the border of the human mass surrounding his team's captain, Jimmy Howard caught Henrik Zetterberg's eye. The Red Wings goalie then nodded for Zetterberg to escape the interrogation after a series-turning Game 4 victory, Howard literally stepping up to a small platform on the locker room carpet.

National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:04 EDT

Chris Kreider's goal at the 7:03 mark of overtime kept the New York Rangers alive thanks to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of this Eastern Conference semifinal from Madison Square Garden. Rick Nash skated into the Bruins' zone on the right wing, and pulled up at the bottom of the circle before dishing ahead to a streaking Kreider for a redirection under the crossbar to end the contest. Carl Hagelin, Derek Stepan and Brian Boyle also tallied for the Rangers, who staved off elimination and avoided being swept for the first time since 2006. Henrik Lundqvist came up with 37 saves to help New York force a Game 5 on Saturday evening in Boston. Nathan Horton, Torey Krug and Tyler Seguin found the back of the net for the Bruins, who failed in their first attempt at reaching the conference finals for the second time in the last three seasons. Tuukka Rask made 28 saves in defeat.

Blackhawks are 1 game from elimination after shutout loss

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:09 EDT

Jonathan Toews barked at officials from the penalty box, venting his frustration during an almost-surreal string of three penalties called against the Blackhawks captain in a span of 5 minutes, 34 seconds.

Sharks fall to Kings, who lead series 3-2

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00 EDT

LOS ANGELES - The Stanley Cup playoffs have reached "win or go home" time for the Sharks.

Blackhawks hope to rally from 3-1 series deficit

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:34 EDT

The Chicago Blackhawks began the year with a record-breaking start.

Jeff Seidel: Red Wings profit from Jonathan Toews' blunders

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00 EDT

Detroit Red Wings fans across America would like to thank Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00 EDT

Jimmy Howard kept Jonathan Toews in his misery, making three saves against the struggling star to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.

Kreider keeps Rangers alive with OT goal

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:10 EDT

Chris Kreider proudly wore the Broadway Hat in the victorious New York Rangers dressing room as he tried to describe the feeling of saving his team's season.

King of the Mountain: Avs name Patrick Roy head coach

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:24 EDT

The Colorado Avalanche on Friday agreed in principle to name Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy the club's new head coach and vice president of hockey operations.