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Sharks hang on to beat Kings 2-1 and tie series May 22, 2013 SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks barely held off the Los Angeles Kings at the end for a second straight home win. Now the job gets really tough: The Sharks know they need to end the home-team dominance if they have any chance of winning this second-round series. Brent Burns got San Jose off to a fast... Read More
Bruins rally, push Rangers to brink of elimination May 22, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — John Tortorella's message isn't going to change even though his New York Rangers are in an even more desperate situation than before their latest loss to the Boston Bruins. The margin of error went from slim to none in an uncharacteristic home loss that put the Broadway Blueshirts on the brink of... Read More
Sharks tie series with 2-1 win over Kings May 22, 2013 SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — 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. Thornton set up Brent Burns' first-period goal and Logan Couture added a power-play goal early in... Read More
NHL Playoff Capsules May 21, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Paille snapped a tie with 3:31 left in the third period, and the Boston Bruins put the New York Rangers on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night. Boston leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 and can advance to the... Read More
Paille's goal puts Bruins on verge of East finals May 21, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — It took 40 years for Original Six rivals Boston and New York to face off again in the playoffs. Beantown's Bruins seem intent on wrapping up the long-awaited get-together in a hurry. Daniel Paille scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:31 left in the third period — after defenseman Johnny Boychuk... Read More
Senators relish chance to tie series vs. Pens May 21, 2013 OTTAWA (AP) — After a win in Game 3, the Ottawa Senators are confident they can tie their series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Senators trail the Penguins 2-1 in their Eastern Conference semifinal series heading into Game 4 Wednesday. "The next game is the biggest game of the year, that's the way it is,"... Read More
Red Wings rolling against Blackhawks with Howard May 21, 2013 DETROIT (AP) — Jimmy Howard's cat-quick reflexes in net and easygoing nature out of it are big reasons the Detroit Red Wings are on a roll. Howard has held top-seeded Chicago to only one goal in two straight games, lifting seventh-seeded Detroit to a 2-1 series lead. He was the star of the end-to-end, high-paced... Read More
Predators hire Phil Housley to replace Horachek May 21, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have hired Phil Housley as an assistant coach to fill the spot left open by the firing of associate coach Peter Horachek after nine seasons with the franchise. General manager David Poile announced the move Tuesday just hours after the Predators confirmed... Read More
With winning comes tickets boost for Blue Jackets May 21, 2013 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Winning makes everything easier, particularly selling tickets. After playing the best hockey in franchise history down the stretch, the Columbus Blue Jackets have enjoyed an upsurge at the box office in recent weeks. The team says it has seen a 13-percent improvement in season-ticket... Read More
Avs mum on report Patrick Roy may be next coach May 21, 2013 DENVER (AP) — Patrick Roy and Joe Sakic formed a productive partnership on the ice during their playing days, leading the Colorado Avalanche to two Stanley Cup titles. Now, Avalanche fans are hoping they're reunited again to steer the foundering franchise back to the glory days. According to reports, the Hall of... Read More
Red Wings beat Blackhawks to take 2-1 series lead May 21, 2013 DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks were controlling the puck and dominating play early in the second period. It took all of a half-minute for the Detroit Red Wings to swing the momentum. Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through a previously scoreless game, helping the Red Wings... Read More
Report: Patrick Roy may be next Avalanche coach May 21, 2013 DENVER (AP) — The Denver Post is reporting the brother of Patrick Roy says the Hall of Fame goalie is close to returning to the Colorado Avalanche as the team's coach. Roy's brother, Stephane, told the paper late Monday night: "They're discussing the final details of an arrangement." Stephane Roy also reportedly... Read More
Red Wings top Blackhawks 3-1, take 2-1 series lead May 20, 2013 DETROIT (AP) — The young Detroit Red Wings have made the mighty Chicago Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two straight times to gain an advantage in their last playoff matchup as Western Conference rivals. Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel... Read More
Sharks look to tie series with Kings in Game 4 May 20, 2013 SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — For all that the San Jose Sharks accomplished with their overtime victory over Los Angeles in Game 3, they know it will mean very little if they don't back that win up with another at home against the defending Stanley Cup champion Kings. "We haven't accomplished anything," Sharks coach... Read More
Ducks' Beauchemin has reconstructive knee surgery May 20, 2013 ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin has undergone successful reconstructive surgery on a ligament in his right knee. The Ducks announced Monday that Beauchemin hopes to return in time for the start of next season. Beauchemin played the past month with a torn ligament in his knee.... Read More
Net gain: Craig Anderson gives Senators a chance May 20, 2013 OTTAWA (AP) — Craig Anderson has his game back, and just in time to give the Senators a chance. He was a pivotal part of Ottawa's 2-1 double-overtime win over Pittsburgh on Sunday that cut the Penguins' lead to 2-1 in the second-round series. Anderson made 49 saves in Game 3, a stunning performance that came... Read More
Preds sign Van Guilder to two-year, two-way deal May 20, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have signed forward Mark Van Guilder to a two-year, two-way contract. The team announced the move Monday. The 29-year-old Van Guilder had 14 goals and 18 assists for the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals this season. He has 84 points in 241 career AHL games. Read More
Rangers looking for 2nd straight 0-2 comeback May 20, 2013 GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Don't judge the New York Rangers by the scores of their two losses to the Boston Bruins. According to coach John Tortorella, the Rangers played much better in the Game 2 blowout than in their overtime defeat in the series opener. The bottom line is this: for the second consecutive... Read More
Sabres re-sign John Scott to 1-year contract May 20, 2013 BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed rugged fourth-line forward John Scott to a one-year contract. Listed at 6-foot-8 and 270 pounds, Scott had no points and 69 penalty minutes in 34 games last season. The Sabres acquired Scott by signing him to a one-year contract in free agency last summer to... Read More
Bruins top Rangers 5-2 with all-out effort May 20, 2013 BOSTON (AP) — The Bruins know a huge deficit can disappear quickly. They overcame one to reach the second round of the playoffs. So they weren't about to ease up when they had a big lead of their own on Sunday. Boston went ahead by two goals in the first minute of the third period, added another 12 minutes... Read More
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