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Flyers dispatch Sabres in deciding game
Brian Boucher stopped 25 shots and the Philadelphia Flyers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of their first-round series on Tuesday night.
Habs stave off elimination, force Game 7
Micheal Cammalleri had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1 to win Game 6 of their Eeastern Conference quarterfinal in Montreal on Tuesday.
Canuck GM trying to create diversion
VANCOUVER -- When Mike Gillis complained about the officiating in the opening-round series between his Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks, he travelled a path well worn by other general managers and really what has become a Vancouver tradition.
Canadiens no stranger to playoff deficits
The Montreal Canadiens have been here before. Six times last season, in fact. The Washington Capitals remember, as do the Pittsburgh Penguins. Both of them lost in Game 7 of their playoff series against Montreal last year.
Bruins, Canadiens leave little margin for error
With Boston holding a 3-2 lead in the NHL Eastern Conference quarter-final heading into Tuesday game in Montreal (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET), play between the two Original Six rivals has been so close that neither team is willing to risk giving the oth
Do or die for Vancouver Canucks in Game 7
The Chicago Blackhawks have won three straight tests to force tonight's decisive Game 7 in Vancouver. The defending Stanley Cup champions will try to complete the amazing comeback when they visit the top- seeded Canucks at Rogers Arena for the finale of W
Editorial: Go Canucks Go!
As we watch, white-knuckled, the final playoff game between the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday night we should keep in mind the remarkable performance the home team has delivered this year.
Thornton, Sharks eliminate Kings in OT
Joe Thornton scored 2:22 into overtime Monday night to give San Jose a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings and send the Sharks to a first-round series win.
Luongo to start Game 7 for Canucks
Goaltender Roberto Luongo will start in net for the Vancouver Canucks in tomorrow night's Game 7 of their NHL playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Vancouver GM blasts officiating
Taking a page from Brian Burke's book, a fed up Vancouver GM Mike Gillis spoke out against the officiating. All season long the Canucks preached composure when it came to their relationship with officials. But with a Game 7 on Tuesday, after blowing a 3-0
Lightning double up Pittsburgh, force Game 7
Steve Downie scored to snap a third-period tie and Dwayne Roloson stopped 27 shots Monday night, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Marc-Andre Fleury and the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 to force a Game 7 in their first-round playoff series.
Bruins take series lead over HabsBOSTON -- The Boston Bruins lost a playoff series last year when they had a 3-0 lead. So a mere 3-2 edge over the Montreal Canadiens guarantees nothing.
Capitals advance past Rangers
It was an early end that was long overdue. Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are on to the second round of the playoffs, and they advanced without needing the full seven games.
Ryder's OT goal lifts Bruins over Habs
Michael Ryder came back to haunt to his old team and put the Boston Bruins back on even terms in their playoff series with the rival Montreal Canadiens.
Blackhawks blast Canucks to tighten series
Duncan Keith had two goals and two assists as the Chicago Blackhawks quickly silenced an expectant crowd at Rogers Arena en route to a 5-0 drubbing of the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.
Red Wings sweep away Coyotes
Danny Cleary scored from a tough angle with just over 6 minutes left, and the Detroit Red Wings swept the Phoenix Coyotes out of the playoffs and possibly out of the desert with a 6-3 victory Wednesday night.
Canucks aim to end series in Vancouver
After failing to sweep the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks in Game 4 of their Western Conference Quarterfinal on Tuesday night at the United Center – getting routed 7-2 in the process –the Canucks are headed home with one goal in mind.
Bolland, Chicago fend off Canucks in a big way
CHICAGO — Like an old sheriff refusing to turn in his badge, Dave Bolland returned to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup to make sure he and his teammates had at least a couple of more days as defending Stanley Cup champions.
Canucks take shot at sweeping away Blackhawks
The defending Stanley Cup champions could see their reign come to an end tonight, as the Chicago Blackhawks will try to avoid a sweep when they host the Vancouver Canucks in Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at United Center.
Seabrook out, Bolland in for Blackhawks
The Blackhawks will be without defenceman Brent Seabrook as they face elimination against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 8 p.m. ET), but Chicago will have centre David Bolland back in the lineup.
Athletes enter Canadian Olympic hall
Bobsledder Dave MacEachern, one of P.E.I.'s great athletes, was among five Olympic heroes inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame on Saturday night in Moncton, N.B.
Canucks win in Chicago for 3-0 series lead
The Presidents Trophy-winning Vancouver Canucks took advantage of the Blackhawks continued lack of finish around the net and some questionable calls by referees Greg Kimmerly and Brad Watson to snatch a 3-2 victory and a comfortable 3-0 series lead on Sun
Habs beat Bruins in game 2
The Boston Bruins will head to Lake Placid, N.Y., next week, needing a miracle to get back into their first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.
Canucks hang on to go 2 up on Hawks
If the Vancouver Canucks depth players aided the cause in the series opener, it was the team's star Hart Trophy candidate who came to the forefront in Game 2 of their Western Conference quarter-final.
Hockey community grieves crash victim
One day after a 20-year-old Drayton Valley man was killed in a head-on collision, the Whitecourt Wolverines released a statement saying they "were shocked and deeply saddened" to learn of the loss of a "fine young man with an infectious smile."
Price, Gionta star in Habs victory
Carey Price returned as Montreal's starting playoff goalie with his third postseason shutout, Brian Gionta scored twice and the Canadiens opened the series with a 2-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.
Canucks shut Blackhawks out
Roberto Luongo notched a shutout as the Vancouver Canucks took Game 1 of their Western Conference quarter-final 2-0 over the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks at Rogers Arena on Wednesday.
Vancouver's Green Men gear-up for playoff run
Vancouver's infamous Green Men have been working out in their spandex suits and gearing up for a long playoff run with their beloved Canucks, but injuries could hamper the performance of the spandex duo.
Canucks hope 3rd time's a charm
The Vancouver Canucks did everything right this season, overcoming a battery of injuries to not just survive but win the war of attrition that has become the NHL season.
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