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King of the Mountain: Avs name Patrick Roy head coach

5:13 PM, May 23, 2013

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.

Rangers scratch Richards for Game 4

1:00 PM, May 23, 2013

New York Rangers center Brad Richards will be a healthy scratch for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Boston.

Sharks, Kings clash in Game 5 of deadlocked series

10:50 AM, May 23, 2013

The San Jose Sharks will aim for a third straight victory, as they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday for Game 5 of the deadlocked Western Conference semifinals.

Red Wings aim to extend lead over top-seeded Blackhawks

10:49 AM, May 23, 2013

The surprising Detroit Red Wings will try to extend their lead in the Western Conference semifinals when they host the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks in Thursday's Game 4 at Joe Louis Arena.

Bruins try to sweep Rangers in Game 4

10:48 AM, May 23, 2013

The Boston Bruins will try to become the first team this postseason to reach the conference final stage, as they attempt to complete a sweep of the New York Rangers in Thursday's Game 4 at Madison Square Garden.

Canucks ax Vigneault, rest of coaching staff

12:10 AM, May 23, 2013

The Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday fired head coach Alain Vigneault along with assistants Rick Bowness and Newell Brown, in the wake of a disappointing first-round playoff exit.

Pens push Sens to brink with Game 4 outburst

12:10 AM, May 23, 2013

James Neal and Jarome Iginla each had two goals to help lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-3 Game 4 win over the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place.

NHL Game Summary - Pittsburgh at Ottawa

10:20 PM, May 22, 2013

Ottawa, ON (Sports Network) - James Neal and Jarome Iginla each had two goals to help lift the Pittsburgh ...

Report: Canucks ax Vigneault, rest of coaching staff

4:20 PM, May 22, 2013

The Vancouver Canucks have reportedly fired head coach Alain Vigneault along with his entire coaching staff, in the wake of a disappointing first-round playoff exit.

Andy Sutton retires from NHL

11:09 AM, May 22, 2013

Defenseman Andy Sutton officially announced his retirement from the National Hockey League on Wednesday.

Sens aim to draw even with Pens in Game 4

11:04 AM, May 22, 2013

The Ottawa Senators will aim for a second straight win on Wednesday, as they host the top-seeded Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Scotiabank Place.

Sharks edge Kings to even series

12:47 AM, May 22, 2013

Antti Niemi made 22 saves to help the San Jose Sharks take a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of this Western Conference semifinal series.

NHL Game Summary - Los Angeles at San Jose

12:46 AM, May 22, 2013

San Jose, CA (Sports Network) - Antti Niemi made 22 saves to help the San Jose Sharks take a 2-1 win over the ...

Paille's late goal gives Bruins 3-0 series edge over Rangers

12:29 AM, May 22, 2013

Daniel Paille's goal with 3:31 left in the game led the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers in Game 3 of this Eastern Conference semifinal series.

NHL Game Summary - Boston at NY Rangers

10:20 PM, May 21, 2013

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Daniel Paille's goal with 3:31 left in the game led the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 ...

Top Shelf: Surprising Wings deserve lead over Blackhawks

4:37 PM, May 21, 2013

Just because the Detroit Red Wings were the beneficiaries of a controversial no-goal call late in Game 3, it doesn't mean the seventh-seeded club isn't making its own breaks.

Report: Patrick Roy to be next Avalanche head coach

4:33 PM, May 21, 2013

Patrick Roy is in line to become the next head coach of the Colorado Avalanche.

Habs D Emelin has knee surgery

4:19 PM, May 21, 2013

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexei Emelin underwent reconstructive surgery on Tuesday to repair damage to both the anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in his left knee

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Sabres extend John Scott's Contract

2:37 PM, May 21, 2013

The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward John Scott to a one-year contract extension.

Sharks shoot to even series with Kings

10:48 AM, May 21, 2013

The San Jose Sharks will try to even their Western Conference semifinal series when they host the Los Angeles Kings in Tuesday's Game 4 battle at HP Pavilion.

Rangers return home to battle Bruins in Game 3

10:45 AM, May 21, 2013

The New York Rangers will try to get on the board in the Eastern Conference semifinals when they host the Boston Bruins in Tuesday's Game 3 at Madison Square Garden.

Howard, Red Wings edge Blackhawks for series lead

12:19 AM, May 21, 2013

Jimmy Howard was stellar with a 39-save effort on Monday night to help the Detroit Red Wings take a 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of this Western Conference semifinal series.

National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules

10:38 PM, May 20, 2013

Jimmy Howard was stellar with a 39-save effort on Monday night to help the Detroit Red Wings take a 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of this Western Conference semifinal series. Pavel Datsyuk, Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller all scored goals for the Red Wings, who now hold a 2-1 lead in this series thanks to consecutive wins after dropping the series opener. Patrick Kane had the lone goal while Corey Crawford gave up all three goals on 30 shots for the Blackhawks, who were partially undone by an 0-for-4 effort on the power play. Game 4 of this best- of-seven set will take place on Thursday night in Detroit.

NHL Game Summary - Chicago at Detroit

10:28 PM, May 20, 2013

Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Jimmy Howard was stellar with a 39-save effort on Monday night to help the Detroit ...

Ducks' Beauchemin has knee surgery

6:16 PM, May 20, 2013

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin has undergone reconstructive surgery to repair the ACL in his right knee.

Alfredsson, Brown, Toews named finalists for Messier Award

11:56 AM, May 20, 2013

Ottawa's Daniel Alfredsson, Los Angeles' Dustin Brown and Chicago's Jonathan Toews have been selected as the 2013 finalists for the Mark Messier Award.

Red Wings host Blackhawks in Game 3 of deadlocked series

10:59 AM, May 20, 2013

The Chicago Blackhawks will try to regain the lead in the Western Conference semifinals when they visit the Detroit Red Wings for Monday's Game 3 battle at Joe Louis Arena.

Greening's goal in double OT lifts Senators over Penguins

11:56 PM, May 19, 2013

Colin Greening scored the game-winner 7:39 into double-overtime, as the Ottawa Senators outlasted the Pittsburgh Penguins, 2-1, in Game 3 of this Eastern Conference semifinal series from Scotiabank Place.

NHL Game Summary - Pittsburgh at Ottawa

11:54 PM, May 19, 2013

Ottawa, ON (Sports Network) - Colin Greening scored the game-winner 7:39 into double-overtime, as the Ottawa ...

Bruins down Rangers, take 2-0 series lead

6:09 PM, May 19, 2013

Johnny Boychuk, Brad Marchand and Milan Lucic scored in succession to break open a tie game and stake the Boston Bruins to a commanding lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the New York Rangers following Sunday's 5-2 Game 2 victory at TD Garden.

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