The 2013 NHL playoffs have provided hockey fans with some truly memorable moments, and we are only halfway through the second round. As of May 21, 20 games have gone into overtime, and there were an NHL-record 17 games that needed bonus hockey in the first round. Show More Summary
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins advanced to the NHL Stanley Cup Conference Semifinals, and on the way, both clubs did extremely well in the ratings in their local markets. In the Penguins-Islanders series, Root Sports averaged...Show More Summary
Los Angeles Kings work Power Play to get 2-0 lead over San Jose Sharks – NHL Playoffs Update San Jose might have blown away the competition during the opening round of the 2013 National Hockey League (NHL) Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it...Show More Summary
Boston Bruins may not have Trio of Defenders in Opener against New York Rangers -NHL Update The Boston Bruins may have luckily slid by Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 of the 2013 National Hockey League (NHL) Stanley Cup Quarterfinals,Show More Summary
With the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs now underway, fans, players and team management are now finding out which midseason trades are still paying dividends. Some teams made trades in hopes of qualifying for or advancing in the playoffs this season. Show More Summary
The Kings are on to the second round of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs and are beyond an incredibly physical and taxing series against the St. Louis Blues. While the team won the series, almost every game was a coin flip that could have gone either way. Show More Summary
Much to the delight of hockey fans everywhere, there was zero downtime between Round 1 and Round 2 of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. The first round featured some quick exits by the Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks, and some knock-down, drag-out hockey out of squads like the New York Islanders. Show More Summary
Pittsburgh Penguins take Game 1 by owning Ottawa Senators 4-1 -NHL Update The power play opportunities that the Pittsburgh Penguins were blessed with against Ottawa in Game 1 of the 2012 National Hockey League (NHL) Stanley Cup Semifinals...Show More Summary
On Tuesday night, the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Conference Semifinals began with two games. Home teams had the advantage as the Pittsburgh Penguins topped the Ottawa Senators by a score of 4-1 while the Los Angeles Kings dominated the San Jose Sharks and skated away with a 2-0 victory. Show More Summary
The first round of the NHL playoffs almost never fails to deliver its share of thrills and surprises. There were plenty of overwhelming developments in this year's first round. Underdogs came through with huge wins, and down-and-out favorites found a way to make miraculous comebacks. Show More Summary
After the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers advanced to the second round with thrilling Game 7 victories, the 2013 NHL playoff matchups are set. There will be literally no time between the two rounds, as action is set to resume on May 15, less than 24 hours after the end of the Rangers win over the Washington Capitals. Show More Summary
As we approach the second weekend of 2013 NHL Stanley Cup playoff action it's an appropriate time to put the events up to this point in perspective. There have been surprising outcomes, dominant performances and stunning individual efforts. Show More Summary
It's been a rather rocky and nervy start to the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs for the L.A. Kings. The road dominance and offensive force that highlighted a 2012 cup run has been in serious doubt thus far. The Kings have had some pretty solid performances regardless of the struggles, and a hard-fought series with the St. Show More Summary
The 2013 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs are more than a week old, and just like in years gone by, there are a few players that have just a bit more at stake than others. Some guys are just at that stage in their career where they need to prove that they can get things done in the postseason. Show More Summary
Game 4 between the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs is on tap this evening, as the home team Leafs look to avenge a Game 3 loss in the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup playoff quarterfinal. The first home playoff game for the Maple Leafs in over nine years was spoiled by the Bruins on May 6. Show More Summary
The Vancouver Canucks have been swept out of the first round by the San Jose Sharks after losing Game 4 of their 2013 NHL Stanley Cup playoff series in overtime. The run to the Stanley Cup Finals from two years ago must seem like a distant, dead memory for members of the Canucks right now. Show More Summary
Not all rookies are created equal. This is the time of the year when we find out which NHL newcomers have the necessary mettle to make a significant leap in the postseason spotlight. Unlike rookies of the past, there is a much smaller sample size for this current crop. Show More Summary
Money goalie. It's a phrase that defines what all general managers and head coaches want to see from their netminders in the playoffs. When looking at the top goaltenders in the NHL playoffs, it's about consistency and the ability to come up with the big stop at the key moment in the game. Show More Summary
The truncated regular season is in the history books, and the real season has started. The Stanley Cup playoffs bring 16 teams a chance to make a legitimate claim toward a championship. Critics may point dismissive fingers at the eventual...Show More Summary
During Sunday’s brief, inactive interlude between the end of Game 3 of Chicago vs. Minnesota and the start of Game 3 of Montreal vs. Ottawa, the top echelon of the NHL’s playoff scoring leaderboard was permeated with prime suspects.Show More Summary