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Pittsburgh Penguins Vs. Ottawa Senators: Where To Watch Free Live Stream, Prediction, Betting Odds, For Game 2 Of NHL Playoff Series

gregprice — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:48:03 GMT

Looking to extend their 1-0 lead, the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Ottawa Senators Friday night at CONSOL Energy Center in the Game Two of their second round playoff matchup.

Pittsburgh won the series opener 4-1, behind its continued power play efficiency and excellence from Pascal Dupuis. The Penguins converted four of their power plays into goals by Paul Martin and Chris Kunitz.

Kings Shock Sharks With Late Goals To Claim 2-0 Series Lead

BobbyIlich — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:49:53 GMT

Stanley Cup champions Los Angeles fought back from a goal down with less than two minutes to play to stun the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in a frenzied finish to Game Two of their Western Conference semi-finals series on Thursday.

With the Kings on a five-on-three powerplay, captain Dustin Brown tied the score with a backhand shot at 18:17 in the third period to spark thunderous roars from a sellout crowd of 18,527 at Staples Center.

New York Rangers Vs. Boston Bruins: Where To Watch Free Live Stream Online, Prediction, Betting Odds For Game 1 Of NHL Playoff Series

AnthonyRicco — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:06:30 GMT

After coming off tough first-round matchups, the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins are set to face off in the second round of the 2013 NHL Playoffs. Both the Rangers and Bruins survived seven-game series’ to advance.

The Rangers are alive after a disappointing regular season. They finished with the sixth seed in the East, but upset the Washington Capitals in seven.

Red Wings News: Henrik Zetterberg An Unsung Hero For Detriot

BobbyIlich — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:29:33 GMT

Henrik Zetterberg nearly went from hero to goat in his team's playoff upset over the Anaheim Ducks, but Detroit's face of calm withstood his latest test to confirm his place in a long line of great Red Wings captains.

Zetterberg's delay of game penalty for accidentally shooting the puck over the glass late in the decisive seventh game led to Anaheim's powerplay goal and trimmed visiting Detroit's lead to 3-2 with a little over three minutes to play.

Rangers Vs Capitals Game 5: Where To Watch Live Stream, Prediction, Preview For 1st Round Matchup [2013 NHL Playoffs]

gregprice — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:43:02 GMT

The New York Rangers can build off their recent scoring onslaught when they face the Washington Capitals Friday night at the Verizon Center in Game Five of their first round playoff series.

New York knotted the series at two games a apiece with their 4-3 Game Four victory Wednesday, but nearly let a two goal lead slip away.

NHL Playoffs 2013: Rangers, Kings, Red Wings Earn Crucial Wins

BobbyIlich — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:24:40 GMT

Monday night's NHL playoff games resulted in three home teams cutting into their opponents' series lead.

Rangers 4, Capitals 3

Derek Stepan scored to snap a tie with 6:25 remaining in the third period as hosts New York won Game Three to trim the deficit to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference first-round series against Washington.

Derick Brassard collected a goal and two assists, Brian Boyle had one of each, Arron Asham also scored and Mats Zuccarello set up a pair of tallies.

Kings In Tight First-Round Battle With Blues

BobbyIlich — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:07:45 GMT

Redemption was sweet for Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick as he rebounded from what he assessed as two sub-par performances with a flawless display against the St. Louis Blues.

The inspirational Quick made 30 saves to complete the fifth playoff shutout of his career and lead the Stanley Cup champions to a gritty 1-0 win in Saturday's Game Three of the National Hockey League playoffs that followed successive losses in the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series.

NHL 2013 Playoff Preview: Predictions And Betting Odds For The Postseason

BobbyIlich — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:05:45 GMT

The 2013 NHL Playoffs are set to begin on Tuesday night, with several teams vying for the Stanley Cup.

Las Vegas oddsmakers have the Pittsburgh Penguins as the favorites to win the title. Pittsburgh's success may hinge on their health. Star scorer Sidney Crosby is expected back on the ice this week, but how effective he will be following a jaw injury remains unclear.

Stars Fire GM Nieuwendyk

BobbyIlich — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:44:06 GMT

The Dallas Stars fired general manager Joe Nieuwendyk on Sunday after the team failed to reach the Stanley Cup playoffs for a fifth consecutive season.

The struggling Stars were beaten 3-0 at home by the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, ending their campaign 11th in the 15-team Western Conference with a 22-22-4 record.

Nieuwendyk, an elegant forward who hoisted the Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames, Stars and New Jersey Devils, was appointed as general manager of the Stars in May 2009.

NHL News: Penguins, Blackhawks Dominating Conferences

BobbyIlich — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:39:57 GMT

It has been a dominating regular season for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks, at home and on the road, with the NHL playoffs set to begin next week.

Both clubs ran away with the best record of the regular season in their conference, and both enter next week's playoffs as favorites to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. According to Las Vegas odds, the Penguins are 3/1 favorites to win the Stanley Cup, followed by the Blackhawks at 7/2.

VIDEO Boston Fans Sing National Anthem: Boston Strong, Bruins Game Beacon Of Boston Spirit After Marathon Bombing

gregprice — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:32:55 GMT

Two days removed from twin bombs killing three and injuring scores more at it's famed marathon, Boston sports fans came together for the first time since, as the Bruins played the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday night, in an inspiring display of patriotism and unity.

The pre-game started like any other, with featured singer Rene Rancourt and the Boston Fire Department Honor Guard starting the National Anthem. From there, the crowd of 17,565 took over.

Boston Bruins, Celtics Games Canceled Following Marathon Explosions

ebrown — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:21:11 GMT

In response to the Boston Marathon explosions that left three dead and scores wounded Monday afternoon, the Boston Bruins and the NHL have jointly decided to cancel Monday night’s home game at TD Garden against the Ottawa Senators.

According to an NHL press release, Boston Bruins management and the NHL opted to cancel the game out of security concerns related to the Boston Marathon explosions.

Slew Of Late Deals Brings Wild Finish To NHL Trade Deadline

BobbyIlich — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:49:37 GMT

After a quiet start, the NHL trade deadline day came alive with a flurry of deals at the final buzzer on Wednesday as teams made final preparations for a Stanley Cup run.

A total of 17 deals involving 30 players and 14 draft picks were consummated, most coming moments before the 3:00 p.m. deadline, saving what was shaping up as deadline day dud for Canada's three all-sports TV networks that had dedicated an entire day's programming to tracking trades.

NHL Trade Rumors: Luongo, Kiprusoff, Clowe, And Whitney Could Be Dealt Before Trade Deadline

AnthonyRicco — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:21:03 GMT

There has been a flurry of activity in the closing days leading up to the trade deadline, with a lot of star veteran names being offloaded by teams most likely set to miss the playoffs.

In this seller’s market, the Dallas Stars and the Calgary Flames have been two teams who are prepared to start over and rebuild. Their GMs have tried to extract the most value possible out of their veterans, trading off players such as Brendan Morrow, Derek Roy, Jarome Ignila, and Jay Bouwmeester for generous packages of prospects and draft picks.

NHL News: Crosby Out Indefinitely With Broken Jaw

BobbyIlich — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:58:15 GMT

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has undergone surgery to repair a broken jaw and will be out indefinitely, the team said on Sunday.

Crosby sustained the injury on Saturday when he was struck in the face with the puck just over a minute into the opening period of the Penguins' 2-0 win over the New York Islanders.

Dr. Bernard Costello performed the surgery on Saturday night, the Penguins said on their website.

Penguins Win 15th In Row After Crosby Leaves With Injury

BobbyIlich — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:58:56 GMT

The Pittsburgh Penguins ran their winning streak to 15 games with a 2-0 shutout of the New York Islanders on Saturday but lost captain Sidney Crosby early in the first period when he was hit in the face by the puck.

The victory moved Pittsburgh within two games of matching the NHL record of 17 consecutive wins set by the 1992-1993 Mario Lemieux led Penguins.

NHL Trade Rumors: Iginla, Clowe, and Cammallari Top List Of Forwards On The Market As Trade Deadline Looms

gregprice — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:55:56 GMT

With the Pittsburgh Penguins making the first major signings of the 2013 NHL season, acquiring forward Brendan Morrow from the Dallas Stars and defenseman Douglas Murray from the San Jose Sharks, other general managers around the league have taken note and have a better sense of the value that players will be bought and sold for in this condensed season.

With the trade deadline on April 3, teams may be closing in on roster decisions as they gear up for a final push leading to the playoffs.

Jarome Iginla (Calgary Flames)

Slumping Lightning Fire Coach Boucher

BobbyIlich — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:54:41 GMT

The slumping Tampa Bay Lightning have fired third-year coach Guy Boucher after tumbling to next to last place in the Eastern Conference, the team said on Sunday.

Only the cellar-dwelling Florida Panthers have a worse conference record than the Lightning (13-17-1), who started the strike shortened season 6-1 but have lost six of their past 10 games.

"Guy has poured his heart and soul into the Lightning organization for these past three years and we appreciate all the work he has done," team general manager Steve Yzerman said in a statement.

NHL Trade Rumors: Boyle, Roy, Bouwmeester, Luongo, Pominville, And Vanek Linked To Possible Deadline Deals

gregprice — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:27:13 GMT

In the compressed NHL season following the lockout, many GMs are unwilling to cash in on their biggest trading assets until they are certain that the playoffs are out of reach.

The race is especially tight in the Western Conference, where five teams sit one win out of the playoffs and the last place team in the conference, the Colorado Avalanche, is only three wins behind the eighth-place San Jose Sharks for the final playoff spot.

The Eastern Conference looks almost equally tight, with three teams only four or less points out of the playoff picture.

NHL Trade Rumors: Iginla, Clowe, Jagr, Ribeiro, Miller, And Morrow Involved In Possible Deals Before The Trade Deadline?

AnthonyRicco — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:31:50 GMT

With the April 3 NHL trade deadline approaching, managers around the league are evaluating their position as buyers or sellers based off their playoff chances. In a condensed season, teams may view the deadline as a perfect opportunity to upgrade their squad for a deep playoff run, or look to rebuild for a stronger roster for the 2013-2014 season.

L.A. Kings News: Sutter's Squad Hitting Their Stride?

BobbyIlich — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:48:43 GMT

As the NHL lockout-shortened regular season nears its final month, the Los Angeles Kings are finding a familiar rhythm that resembles their stunning playoff run of last year.

A 48-game campaign spread across four months is much more of a sprint than the usual marathon of an 82-game season over seven months, so it is no surprise to see that team that raced to the 2012 Stanley Cup title once again picking up speed.

The Kings (16-10-2) moved into fourth place in the Western Conference with 34 points following Monday's 4-0 home victory over the Phoenix Coyotes.

Ducks Re-Sign Right Wing Corey Perry

BobbyIlich — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:15:34 GMT

n">The Anaheim Ducks have agreed on terms to re-sign right wing Corey Perry, matching the commitment they made to captain Ryan Getzlaf earlier this month, the team announced on Monday.

Perry, who has spent his entire NHL career with the Ducks while playing alongside Getzlaf, will sign an eight-year contract, reportedly worth $69 million, to equal the length of Getzlaf's latest deal.

Marc Staal Injury Revives Visor Debate in NHL; NY Rangers D-Man Return Date Unknown

jeffstone — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:23:10 GMT

New York Rangers players and fans watching from their seats were shaken this week when star defenseman Marc Staal was struck by a slap shot in the eye. Blood streaming from behind the hand that covered his face, Staal was helped off the ice by a trainer.

Ducks Sign Captain Getzlaf To Eight-Year Extension

BobbyIlich — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:27:11 GMT

n">The Anaheim Ducks and captain Ryan Getzlaf agreed to an eight-year contract extension on Friday, taking the bruising forward off the market ahead of next month's trade deadline.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Ducks but local media reports said it was worth $66 million.

Getzlaf, who leads Anaheim this season with 27 points, was set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, sparking speculation that the Ducks might try to move the two-time All-Star before the April 3 trade deadline.

Hockey Fight: VIDEO Toronto’s Frazer McLaren Knocks Out Ottawa’s David Dziurzynski

gregprice — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:50:02 GMT

A fight at the start of the first period may have overshadowed a gritty 5-4 home victory for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Ottawa Senators Wednesday night.

Teammates and referees had to pick Ottawa rookie center David Dziurzynski off the ice after Maple Leaf Frazer McLaren knocked him out 26 seconds into the game.

McLaren fired off a few quick jabs after a face-off in the Toronto zone, and Dziurzynski went down.

Dziurzynski reportedly has a concussion, and is listed as day-to-day.