May 24
Coyotes agree to long-term extension with GM Maloney
The Phoenix Coyotes on Friday agreed to a long-term contract extension with executive vice president and general manager Don Maloney.
May 23
Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead
Jimmy Howard kept Jonathan Toews in his misery, making three saves against the struggling star to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.
May 23
Kreider keeps Rangers alive with OT goal
Chris Kreider proudly wore the Broadway Hat in the victorious New York Rangers dressing room as he tried to describe the feeling of saving his team's season.
May 23
In Game 4, Kings find Sharks' Joe Thornton an unstoppable force
LOS ANGELES-The one thing at which the Los Angeles Kings had been so skilled during their run to the Stanley Cup last year and this current postseason was not letting the opposition's best player beat them.
May 23
King of the Mountain: Avs name Patrick Roy head coach
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.
May 23
Blackhawks' Shaw told to stay out of penalty box in Game 4
Some unkind, impolite words shouldn't be the catalyst for Andrew Shaw to go from mere agitator to teeth-clenched, unrestrained, blinding rage.
May 23
Rangers scratch Richards for Game 4
New York Rangers center Brad Richards will be a healthy scratch for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Boston.
May 23
Drew Sharp: Red Wings-Blackhawks series proves Presidents' Trophy has lost its luster
DETROIT - It's time the NHL retired the Presidents' Trophy.
May 23
(4) Boston Bruins (3-0) at (6) New York Rangers (0-3), 7 p.m. (ET)
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.
May 23
Recap: Detroit vs. Chicago
Jimmy Howard posted 28 saves for his second career playoff shutout and Detroit took a commanding lead in their Western Conference semifinal series against Chicago with a 2-0 win in Game 4.
May 23
Rangers scratch Richards for pivotal Game 4
Struggling Rangers center Brad Richards was a healthy scratch Thursday night when New York faced elimination in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Bruins.
May 23
Blackhawks' Hossa unfazed by Red Wings fans' booing
The split second the puck touches Marian Hossa's stick, a chorus of boos rains down from Red Wings fans. It happens each time the Blackhawks winger takes the ice at Joe Louis Arena.
May 23
Recap: NY Rangers vs. Boston
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.
May 23
(1) Chicago Blackhawks (1-2) at (7) Detroit Red Wings (2-1), 8 p.m. (ET)
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.
May 23
Red Wings win third straight game for 3-1 series lead
DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings keep doing good work; and good things keep happening.
May 23
Avalanche hire Patrick Roy as coach
The Colorado Avalanche are rounding up the old crew to restore the downtrodden franchise.
May 23
Blackhawks shuffle power-play lineup
The Blackhawks' power play has undergone yet another reconstruction and this latest incarnation will focus on net-front traffic.
May 23
National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules
LeBron James one-upped Paul George in the final seconds of overtime, beating the Pacers All-Star for a left-handed layup just before the buzzer to give the Miami Heat a thrilling 103-102 victory over Indiana in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals. George sent Game 1 into overtime with a stunning 3-pointer at the end of regulation, then gave the Pacers a 102-101 lead with three free throws after a questionable foul call with 2.2 seconds left in the extra session. George overplayed the inbounds pass at the top of the key, and James never hesitated attacking the basket as he blew by his defender for the game-winner to cap his sensational 30-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist performance -- the ninth triple- double of his stellar career. Game 2 is set for Friday night in Miami Chris Andersen played a critical role off the Heat's bench, connecting on a perfect 7-of-7 from the floor for 16 points, while Chris Bosh added 17 points, including a clutch three-point play in OT with the defending champs down by three. George scored 27 points, David West followed with 26 and Roy Hibbert netted 19 with nine rebounds, though the 7-foot-2 center was not on the court for either of James' buckets in OT.
May 23
(6) San Jose Sharks (2-2) at (5) Los Angeles Kings (2-2), 10:30 p.m. (ET)
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.
May 22
Penguins rout Senators 7-3, take 3-1 series lead
Sidney Crosby was careful not to get too far ahead of himself after helping the Pittsburgh Penguins rout the Ottawa Senators for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
May 21
Sharks tie series with 2-1 win over Kings
Joe Thornton set the tone for the San Jose Sharks with a dominant first period. After that, the Sharks did their best to hang on and tie up their playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings.
May 22
Canucks fire Alain Vigneault as coach
The Vancouver Canucks have fired coach Alain Vigneault on Wednesday.
May 22
All tied at 2, Kings shuffle the deck
NHL coaches, when asked about their first line, sometimes fall into an Abbott-and-Costello-like routine.
May 22
Sharks hang on to beat Kings 2-1 and tie series
The San Jose Sharks barely held off the Los Angeles Kings at the end for a second straight home win.
May 22
Mark Purdy: Sharks get the win they needed over Kings
The Sharks did the necessary thing Tuesday night. They turned a best-of-seven series into a best-of-three. With momentum.
