When the Detroit Red Wings opened their Western Conference semifinal series against arguably their biggest rival, the Chicago Blackhawks, goalie Jimmy Howard played a terrible game. The Hawks broke open a 1-1 tie with three third-period goals against Howard en route to a 4-1 win in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series. Show More Summary
Four games into their Eastern Conference Semifinals series with the Ottawa Senators, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a 3-1 lead. As the Penguins continue to beat one of the NHL’s best defenses, there are plenty of takeaways from their second-round series thus far. Show More Summary
It's no secret that the Chicago Blackhawks are frustrated after back-to-back losses against their arch-rival, the Detroit Red Wings. Add in the fact that they'll play essentially a must-win Game 4 tonight in Detroit, trailing 2-1 in the series, and you've got a lethal mixture on your hands. Show More Summary
The Boston Bruins have not disappointed hockey fans during this year's playoffs by providing some exhilarating hockey and heart-stopping moments on a regular basis. Unfortunately for their fans, watching the Bruins is often an agonizing experience because these players never make it easy on themselves, especially in closeout games. Show More Summary
The Stanley Cup playoffs are a great time of year, and each playoff team such as the Anaheim Ducks, the Chicago Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins has had their share of good and bad moments. The second round is almost over, and here are the best and worst postseason moments for each playoff team. Begin Slideshow
The New York Rangers must like living on the edge. Outplayed badly through the first eight minutes of the second period, the Rangers were trailing the Boston Bruins 2-0 and their season was in the countdown mode. Then Bruins goalie stumbled at the same time Carl Hagelin tossed an easy shot at him. Show More Summary
The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in yet another period of transition as new General Manager Craig MacTavish looks to take the club from rebuilding to respectability. The Oilers are loaded with top-end talent with the likes of Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle and Nail Yakupov leading the way offensively. Show More Summary
Needing a win to put immense pressure on the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks, the Detroit Red Wings put forth a stymieing performance on Thursday night to earn a crucial 2-0 victory. Jakub Kindl scored a timely power-play goal in the second period, and Jimmy Howard had a 28-save shutout. Show More Summary
Several participants in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs are playing for a byproduct of team success. Those who will be restricted or unrestricted free agents come July are continuing with the most critical point of their audition for an appreciable new contract. Show More Summary
This Chris Kreider kid isn't so bad. The former Boston College forward saved the New York Rangers' season tonight at Madison Square Garden when he redirected home Rick Nash's cross-ice feed just over seven minutes into overtime to give...Show More Summary
It was like watching the air go out of a half inflated balloon. When Boston scored another power play goal in the second period, it was as if they were taunting the hapless Blueshirt PP squad. Tory Krug looked at the bench in triumph. Show More Summary
Not many predicted that the Boston Bruins would sweep the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference semifinals and the second round of the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs. The Rangers made analysts look right with an inspired performanceShow More Summary
It is easy to put an asterisk on a lockout-shortened season. Without a full training camp and an entire 82-game slate, human nature has us washing 2013 shortcomings under the rug. Whether this is an easy way to make excuses or a good source of optimism is tough to tell. Show More Summary
San Jose seeks its third straight victory in a Western Conference semifinal series dominated by home teams. Los Angeles hosts the Sharks on Thursday night at 10:30 p.m. ET, as each team aims to claim a 3-2 advantage. The home squads are unbeaten through four contests, which include consecutive 2-1 Sharks victories in San Jose. Show More Summary
One of the best storylines in the 2013 NHL playoffs is the pursuit of a first Stanley Cup championship that several veteran players (several of whom are future Hall of Famers) are in the midst of during the conference semifinals. Winning...Show More Summary
The Detroit Red Wings host the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series. Game time is 8 p.m. ET. The Red Wings took control of Game 3 by scoring two goals in a 31-second span in the second period, winning 3-1 to take a 2-1 series lead heading into tonight's Game 4 in Detroit. Show More Summary
The Edmonton Oilers once boasted two of the greatest centers in NHL history. These two individuals also played together on one of the finest teams ever assembled. Hall of F amers Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier formed one of the most potent one-two punches ever. Show More Summary
Game 4 between the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers is tonight and the B's have a chance to close out the Blueshirts on the road at Madison Square Garden. Only three teams have ever returned from a 3-0 deficit and the Rangers will be looking to take a step in that direction with a victory. Show More Summary
According to Dan Rosen of NHL.com, New York Rangers $12 million man Brad Richards is a healthy scratch for Game 4 of the 2013 Stanley Cup semifinals. Richards was the Rangers' playoff hero in 2012 when he was dubbed "Mr. 6.6" because of his clutch goal against the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Show More Summary
Patrick Roy completed a long and successful NHL playing career by retiring from the sport of hockey as a member of the Colorado Avalanche in 2003. On Thursday afternoon, he struck a deal with Colorado management to return to the franchise as both the head coach of the team and the Vice President of Hockey Operations. Show More Summary