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Kings head home up 2-0 behind Carter, Quick

1:08 AM, May 16, 2012

Jeff Carter recorded his first career playoff hat trick while Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots for his second shutout this postseason as the Los Angeles Kings blanked the Phoenix Coyotes, 4-0, in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.

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National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules

12:12 AM, May 16, 2012

Jeff Carter recorded his first career playoff hat trick while Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots for his second shutout this postseason as the Los Angeles Kings blanked the Phoenix Coyotes, 4-0, in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. Dwight King also scored for the Kings, who took both games in Phoenix and will look to take a stranglehold on the series in Los Angeles on Thursday. The victory marked the Kings' seventh straight road win in these playoffs, tying the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks for the NHL record for consecutive road wins in a single postseason. Mike Smith allowed all four goals on 40 shots in the loss.

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NHL Game Summary - Los Angeles at Phoenix

11:53 PM, May 15, 2012

Glendale, AZ (Sports Network) - Jeff Carter recorded his first career playoff hat trick while Jonathan Quick ...

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USA, Canada win, head into quarterfinals at Worlds

4:59 PM, May 15, 2012

Paul Stastny totaled a goal and two assists as the United States downed Switzerland, 5-2, on the final day of preliminary round play at the 2012 World Championship.

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Top Shelf: Rangers get back to the grind

4:03 PM, May 15, 2012

They may not play the most exciting brand of hockey, but the New York Rangers have found a winning formula that is as effective as the natural process of erosion.

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Rangers Take Opener 3-0

10:56 PM, May 14, 2012

The New York Rangers blanked New Jersey 3-0 in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals Monday night at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Kings Beat Coyotes 4-2

11:07 PM, May 13, 2012

The LA Kings opened the Western Conference Finals with a 4-2 win over Phoenix in Arizona.

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Rangers Beat Caps 2-1, Devils Up Next

12:17 AM, May 13, 2012

Brad Richards and Michael Del Zotto scored, Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves, and the New York Rangers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals with a 2-1 victory in Game 7 over the Washington Capitals.

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National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules

10:47 PM, May 12, 2012

The New York Rangers are off to the conference finals for the first time in 15 years after escaping another Game 7. Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves and the Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 on Saturday night in the sixth straight game in the series decided by one goal. The Rangers will host New Jersey in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference on Monday at home. Brad Richards scored New York's first goal just 92 seconds in and Michael Del Zotto made it 2-0 midway through the third period, but Roman Hamrlik replied for Washington just 38 seconds after that to cut the deficit in half. Lundqvist had 11 of his 22 saves in the second period. He stopped 26 shots in a 2-1 victory over Ottawa in Game 7 of the first round to keep the top-seeded Rangers from being chased out early. They improved to 5-0 in Game 7s at Madison Square Garden and won their seventh straight playoff series with home-ice advantage. The Caps, meanwhile, failed to make the conference

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Lundqvist, Rangers edge Capitals in Game 7

10:09 PM, May 12, 2012

The New York Rangers are off to the conference finals for the first time in 15 years after escaping another Game 7.

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NHL Game Summary - Washington at NY Rangers

10:09 PM, May 12, 2012

New York, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Rangers are off to the conference finals for the first time in 15 ...

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Canada secures spot in quarters with rout of Kazakhstan

6:05 PM, May 12, 2012

Dion Phaneuf scored two goals, Devan Dubnyk made 24 saves and Canada posted a resounding 8-0 win Saturday over Kazakhstan to clinch a spot in the quarterfinals at the 2012 World Championship.

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Rangers host Capitals in Game 7 of East semis

10:33 AM, May 12, 2012

After splitting the first six games of this Eastern Conference semifinal series, the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals will meet tonight for a decisive Game 7 at Madison Square Garden.

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US tops Kazakhstan in OT, Canada beats Finland

4:24 PM, May 11, 2012

Justin Faulk scored his second goal of the game with 22 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the United States to a 3-2 win over Kazakhstan at the 2012 World Championship.

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Odd Man Rush: Holtby surprise star in Caps' run

1:44 PM, May 11, 2012

New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist is regarded as one of the game's best between the pipes. No further evidence is needed outside of his dual Vezina and Hart Trophy nominations for his play this season.

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USA beats Kazakhstan in OT

1:00 PM, May 11, 2012

Justin Faulk scored his second goal of the game with 22 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the United States to a 3-2 win over Kazakhstan at the 2012 World Championship.

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Caps force Game 7 vs. Rangers

10:21 PM, May 9, 2012

The Capitals lived to fight another game.

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NHL Game Summary - NY Rangers at Washington

10:19 PM, May 9, 2012

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Capitals lived to fight another game. Facing elimination, Washington ...

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Penguins' D Michalek undergoes hip surgery

7:59 PM, May 9, 2012

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that defenseman Zbynek Michalek underwent successful hip surgery on Wednesday.

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Remaining in the flock: Koivu re-ups with Ducks

5:51 PM, May 9, 2012

The Anaheim Ducks signed veteran center Saku Koivu to a one-year contract extension on Wednesday.

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Canada edges Switzerland at Worlds

5:24 PM, May 9, 2012

Captain Ryan Getzlaf scored a tiebreaking goal 8:02 into the third period to lift Canada to a 3-2 win over Switzerland Wednesday at the 2012 World Championship.

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Blues sold to Stillman

12:50 PM, May 9, 2012

A group of St. Louis investors led by Tom Stillman has purchased the Blues.

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Rangers aim to eliminate Caps in Game 6

10:51 AM, May 9, 2012

After posting a dramatic comeback win in the last meeting, the top-seeded New York Rangers will try to finish off the Washington Capitals tonight in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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Above the 49: Extension or not, Canucks' Vigneault still on thin ice

10:25 AM, May 9, 2012

With a new contract extension in his own back pocket, Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis has made it clear that his next order of business will be to secure his head coach, Alain Vigneault, to a similar extension.

Devils top Flyers to close out series

10:56 PM, May 8, 2012

The New Jersey Devils will play in the conference finals for the first time in nine years.

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NHL Game Summary - New Jersey at Philadelphia

10:11 PM, May 8, 2012

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The New Jersey Devils will play in the conference finals for the first time ...

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Finland, Russia remain perfect at Worlds

4:50 PM, May 8, 2012

Jarkko Immonen and Valtteri Filppula each scored a pair of goals for Finland, as the reigning gold medalist took down Switzerland, 5-2, at the 2012 World Championship on Tuesday.

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Canucks' Kesler has shoulder surgery

4:00 PM, May 8, 2012

Vancouver Canucks forward Ryan Kesler had successful shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum, the team announced on Tuesday.

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Top Shelf: Kings, Coyotes prove Pacific Division's strength

2:45 PM, May 8, 2012

For the first time since the NHL's playoff format was altered for the 1993-94 season, the Western Conference finals will feature a battle between Pacific Division teams.

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Minus Giroux, Flyers try to stay alive in Game 5 vs. Devils

10:52 AM, May 8, 2012

The Philadelphia Flyers will try to stave off elimination tonight without the help of their top offensive weapon, as they host the New Jersey Devils in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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