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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.

Swedes take gold, U.S. bronze at world hockey championships

5:12 PM, May 19, 2013

Sweden scored three unanswered goals in the third period to break open a close contest and record a 5-1 victory in the gold-medal game of the 2013 World Hockey Championship.

USA earns bronze medal with shootout win

1:19 PM, May 19, 2013

The Americans are not leaving Stockholm empty-handed thanks to 19-year-olds Alex Galchenyuk and John Gibson.

Spezza, Senators host Pens in Game 3

11:02 AM, May 19, 2013

The Ottawa Senators will aim for their first win of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday, when they host the top-seeded Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 3 at Scotiabank Place.

Rangers try to rebound in Game 2 vs. Bruins

10:59 AM, May 19, 2013

The New York Rangers will try to bounce back from an overtime loss when they visit the Boston Bruins on Sunday for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Sharks take Game 3, down Kings in OT

12:27 AM, May 19, 2013

Once again, the San Jose Sharks used home ice to their benefit to get back into their series with the Los Angeles Kings.

NHL Game Summary - Los Angeles at San Jose

12:25 AM, May 19, 2013

San Jose, CA (Sports Network) - Once again, the San Jose Sharks used home ice to their benefit to get back into ...

NHL fines Sharks $100,000 for Wilson comments

6:11 PM, May 18, 2013

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.

Switzerland, Sweden post shutouts to reach final at Worlds

3:45 PM, May 18, 2013

Reto Berra stopped 29 shots and Nino Niederreiter scored the game winner in the second period as Switzerland took a 3-0 victoy over the United States in the semifinals of the 2013 World Hockey Championship.

Red Wings even series with Blackhawks

3:44 PM, May 18, 2013

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.

Havlat to make return in Game 3

2:13 PM, May 18, 2013

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

Sweden blanks Finland to reach final at Worlds

12:11 PM, May 18, 2013

Loui Eriksson scored twice on the power play and Jhonas Enroth made 30 saves to lead Sweden in a 3-0 victory over Finland in the semifinals of the 2013 World Hockey Championship.

Hurricanes' Staal has MCL sprain

11:42 AM, May 18, 2013

Carolina Hurricanes captain Eric Staal has been diagnosed with a third-degree sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, the team announced Saturday.

Kings aim for 3-0 lead in San Jose

11:19 AM, May 18, 2013

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.

Blackhawks shoot for 2-0 lead against Red Wings

10:48 AM, May 18, 2013

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.

Crosby hat trick lifts Pens to 2-0 series edge over Sens

12:39 AM, May 18, 2013

Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby tends to step it up a notch when playing in the postseason, especially against the Ottawa Senators.

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