NHL
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Coyotes F Hanzal suspended one game
The National Hockey League issued a one-game suspension Wednesday to Phoenix Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal for his actions during Tuesday's Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Hanzal checked LA forward Dustin Brown from behind and into the end boards during the latter stages of the third period, drawing a major for boarding and a game misconduct as a result.
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Rangers aim for 2-0 lead against Devils
The top-seeded New York Rangers will try to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals tonight when they host the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden. New York is in the conference finals for the first time since 1997 and grabbed the early lead in this series with a 3-0 victory in Monday's Game 1. The
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Kings head home up 2-0 behind Carter, Quick
Jeff Carter recorded his first career playoff hat trick while Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots for his second shutout this postseason as the Los Angeles Kings blanked the Phoenix Coyotes, 4-0, in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. Dwight King also scored for the Kings, who took both games in Phoenix and will look to take a stranglehold on
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USA, Canada win, head into quarterfinals at Worlds
Paul Stastny totaled a goal and two assists as the United States downed Switzerland, 5-2, on the final day of preliminary round play at the 2012 World Championship. Cam Fowler, Alex Goligoski, Bobby Ryan and Jeff Petry also tallied for the Americans, who will face Finland in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Jimmy Howard added 25 stops for the USA, which
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Top Shelf: Rangers get back to the grind
They may not play the most exciting brand of hockey, but the New York Rangers have found a winning formula that is as effective as the natural process of erosion. Like erosion, where soil and rock are removed from the earth's surface by wind or water, the Rangers' ability to wear the opposition down seems to be an inevitable occurrence.
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Canada thumps Belarus for first place in Group H
Ryan O'Reilly scored a pair of goals and Cam Ward made 17 saves, lifting Canada to a 5-1 win over Belarus on the final day of preliminary round play at the 2012 World Championship. Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also scored for Canada, which finished atop Group H with a 6-0-1 mark. The lone loss for the Canadians
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Coyotes try to even West finals in Game 2 vs. Kings
The Phoenix Coyotes will try to rebound from a bad start in the best-of-seven Western Conference finals, as they host the Los Angeles Kings in tonight's Game 2 at Jobing.com Arena. The third-seeded Coyotes played the first conference final game in franchise history on Sunday night and were dealt a 4-2 loss by the Kings, who are the eighth seed
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Lundqvist blanks Devils as Rangers take Game 1
Henrik Lundqvist posted 21 saves for his second shutout of the playoffs and the New York Rangers took a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils in Game 1 of these Eastern Conference Finals. Artem Anisimov, Chris Kreider and Dan Girardi each posted a goal and an assist for the Rangers, who needed seven games to defeat the Senators in
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Finland finishes off Kazakhstan at Worlds
Valtteri Filppula had two goals and two assists for Finland, as the reigning gold medalist cruised past Kazakhstan, 4-1, on Monday at the 2012 World Championship. Jussi Jokinen and Mikko Maenpaa also lit the lamp for Finland, which finished preliminary-round play with five wins and two defeats. With 15 points, Finland sits second in Group H and trails Canada by
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Hunter won't return to coach Caps
Dale Hunter will not return as head coach of the Washington Capitals next season. Capitals general manager George McPhee said Monday during the team's season- ending media session that Hunter will be heading back home to London, Ontario for family reasons. He was the head coach of the Ontario Hockey League's London Knights before taking over behind the bench of
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Richards to remain Blue Jackets coach
Todd Richards will remain the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The team removed the interim tag from Richards, who took over for the fired Scott Arniel on January 9, and gave him a two-year deal on Monday. Columbus was a league-worst 11-25-5 when Richards was promoted from his position as assistant and the Blue Jackets went 18-21-2 the
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Kings take Game 1 vs. Coyotes
Jonathan Quick might like to give back the goal he allowed from center ice, but the Los Angeles Kings will keep the win. Dustin Brown scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Quick had 25 saves Sunday night, leading the Kings to a 4-2 win over the Phoenix Coyotes in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
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Stanley Cup Playoff Preview - NY Rangers vs. New Jersey
It's fitting that the New York Rangers have gone the distance in each of the first two rounds of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs. Although the top-seeded Rangers finished the regular season with 109 points, head coach John Tortorella's club is not a team that overpowers the opposition with offense. Instead, New York is able to wear the other team
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USA blanks Finland at Worlds
Helsinki, Finland (Sports Network) - Jimmy Howard made 18 saves and the United States took down Finland, 5-0, on Sunday to clinch a spot in the quarterfinals at the 2012 World Championship. Max Pacioretty and Chris Butler each had a goal and an assist for the Americans, who passed Finland for second place in Group H with 13 points. Kyle
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Lundqvist, Rangers edge Capitals in Game 7
Henrik Lundqvist thrust his arms up as the streamers came down all around him. The New York Rangers are off to the conference finals for the first time in 15 years after escaping another Game 7. "It feels so good," said Lundqvist. "It's been a tough series." Lundqvist made 22 saves and the Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 on
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Canada secures spot in quarters with rout of Kazakhstan
Dion Phaneuf scored two goals, Devan Dubnyk made 24 saves and Canada posted a resounding 8-0 win Saturday over Kazakhstan to clinch a spot in the quarterfinals at the 2012 World Championship. Captain Ryan Getzlaf and Duncan Keith collected three assists apiece for the Canadians, who broke the game open with a five-goal third period barrage. Canada is pacing the
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U.S. tops Kazakhstan in OT, Canada beats Finland
Helsinki, Finland (Sports Network) - Justin Faulk scored his second goal of the game with 22 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the United States to a 3-2 win over Kazakhstan at the 2012 World Championship. Facing a winless Kazakhstan team, the Americans probably expected a far easier game, considering they came away with a 10-0 victory in the previous
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Odd Man Rush: Holtby surprise star in Caps' run
New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist is regarded as one of the game's best between the pipes. No further evidence is needed outside of his dual Vezina and Hart Trophy nominations for his play this season. Yet, there stands a decent chance he could be watching the Eastern Conference finals at home next week. That's because Washington Capitals rookie goaltender
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Gainey returns to Stars front office
Former Dallas head coach and general manager Bob Gainey returned to the Stars' fold on Thursday, named the club's senior advisor to the hockey department. "I'm extremely pleased that we are adding a respected hockey man the caliber of Bob Gainey as a senior advisor to our staff," said Stars general manager Joe Nieuwendyk. "His experience and wisdom in this
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Ducks sign Boudreau through 2014-15
The Anaheim Ducks gave head coach Bruce Boudreau a two-year extension on Thursday, locking up the colorful bench boss through the 2014-15 season. "I'm really happy about this, Boudreau admitted. "I'm convinced we have a great core of players and a bright future, and I'm excited to be a part of it." Fired by the Washington Capitals on November 28,