MiamiHerald.com: Hockey

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.

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.

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.

NHL’s Florida Panthers take on Broward County over $4.2 million scoreboard for BB&T Center

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:01 EDT

The Florida Panthers will ask the Broward County Commission Tuesday for $4.2 million to buy a new scoreboard and master control for the county-owned BB&T Center in Sunrise.

Florida Panthers get second pick in NHL Draft Lottery, Colorado Avalanche get No. 1

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00 EDT

The Panthers had the worst record in the NHL but got the No. 2 choice in the draft after the Avs drew the top pick in the draft lottery.

What went right and wrong for the 2012-2013 Florida Panthers

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00 EDT

The Panthers got off to a great start and finished up strong with victories in their season opener and finale. The middle 46 games of this abbreviated season, however, were mostly ones to forget. The Panthers won just 15 games and finished in last place for the first time. At least the season only lasted three-plus months.

If the money is right, Stephen Weiss will return to Florida Panthers

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00 EDT

Before speaking to the media Sunday afternoon, Stephen Weiss pulled off his baseball cap and tossed it into the locker stall that used to have his name on it.

Florida Panthers top Lightning to wrap up season

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:37 EDT

The Panthers beat the Lightning in the Southeast’s final game, and Tampa Bay’s Martin St. Louis won the league’s scoring title.

Florida Panthers’ Peter Mueller nominated for Masterton Trophy

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:30 EDT

Despite basically being locked down in a dark room because of severe headaches stemming from a concussion, Peter Mueller said he never doubted he would return to the NHL.

Florida Panthers’ loss to Leafs clinches NHL’s worst record

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:01 EDT

With the loss Thursday, the Panthers will finish the season ranked last in the NHL for the first time in franchise history.

Florida Panthers want to finish season with flourish

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:01 EDT

The Panthers are aiming to close a dismal year in strong fashion. ‘We want some pride in our game,’ Filip Kuba said.

Florida Panthers slow Rangers’ playoff bid

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:01 EDT

Goalie Jacob Markstrom helped the Panthers snap a six-game losing streak and slow the Rangers’ playoff push.

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

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:35 EDT

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.