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Sharks eliminate Red Wings
Patrick Marleau scored the tiebreaking goal 6:59 into the third period and the San Jose Sharks eliminated the two-time defending Western Conference champion Detroit Red Wings with a 2-1 victory Saturday night in Game 5 of their second-round series.
Fleury, Penguins push Habs to the brink
The Montreal Canadiens are facing a do-or-die situation Monday night when they return home for Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Stephen Harper feels Habs magic
ZAGREB, CROATIA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s not picking favourites but concedes that the Montreal Canadiens’ playoff season has the magical feel of their 1971 run to the Cup.
“I just want to see us win a Stanley Cup. It’s been a long time. I’m ch
Franzen fillets Sharks in Game 4
Less than 48 hours after he warned his teammates that their second-round series was not finished against the Detroit Red Wings despite winning the first three games, the Red Wings found their game for an impressive 7-1 win on Thursday night.
Toronto's Habs fans come out of the closet
When the chorus starts up halfway through the second period, Sara Mastroianni is in full throat amid a sea of Habs sweaters, all eyes glued to the blaring French-language broadcast of RDS.
Hall of Fame linebacker Taylor arrested
SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was arrested early Thursday after being accused of raping a 15-year-old girl at a Montebello, N.Y., hotel, police said.
Rask, Bruins push Flyers to brink
The Boston Bruins are one game away from advancing to the Eastern Conference final after delivering a 4-1 victory against the Flyers Wednesday night in Philadelphia.
Canucks need to regain momentum
Momentum has been bouncing back and forth like a tennis ball in the Vancouver Canucks NHL Western Conference semifinal against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Penguins shut out Canadiens in Game 3
The Canadiens are frustrating Sidney Crosby so much he's snapping sticks, cross-checking opponents and yapping on the ice. But he's still making a difference.
Baseball fan Tasered after running on fieldThe image of a baseball fan, perhaps under the influence of a few adult beverages, jumping over the fence and running onto the field is nothing new, especially in a notoriously rowdy ballpark like the one in Philadelphia.
Canucks look to steal Game 2 against Blackhawks
The second-seeded Chicago Blackhawks will try to bounce back from a blowout loss in the opener of the Western Conference semifinals, when they host the Vancouver Canucks in Game 2 tonight at United Center.
Habs find a way to win Game 2 over Pens
Nothing has made any sense in these playoffs, so watching the Montreal Canadiens win Game 2 of their series with Pittsburgh on Sunday afternoon shouldn't have caused much shock or surprise.
Series Preview - Canucks vs. Blackhawks
The Blackhawks made it to the conference finals last year at Vancouver's expense so it shouldn't be too hard for the Canucks to get motivated for this series.
Woods misses cut at Quail Hollow
Tiger Woods missed the cut for only the sixth time in his professional career after a horrendous second-round back nine at the Quail Hollow Championship.
Penguins' power play ices Habs
The Pittsburgh Penguins found a way to solve the seemingly unbeatable Jaroslav Halak on Friday night: get Montreal to play some undisciplined hockey.
Sharks hold off Red Wings in opener
Patrick Marleau didn't need to score a goal, win a crucial faceoff or even take a shift to make his mark early in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Hawks aim for discipline against Canucks
Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Ladd had a smile on his face and a hockey player's gash on his nose Thursday as he downplayed his feud with Vancouver's Ryan Kesler.
Sedin, Crosby, Ovechkin up for Hart
Vancouver Canucks forward Henrik Sedin is up for the Hart Memorial Trophy for the first time, joining previous winners Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals.
Seguin, Eberle top junior hockey players
Forwards and potential NHL teammates Tyler Seguin of the Plymouth Whalers and Jordan Eberle of the Regina Pats were named the top players in their respective major junior leagues on Wednesday.
Canadiens upset Capitals in Game 7 stunner
When the frantic final moments finished and the Montreal Canadiens had escaped with their colossal upset of the Washington Capitals, the breadth of emotions inside the Verizon Center ran the gamut.
Canucks, Blackhawks will renew battle
The Vancouver Canucks will get the perfect measuring stick for how far they've come in a year, with an NHL Western Conference semifinal rematch against the Chicago Blackhawks.
BRUINS dispatch Sabres in 6
BOSTON -- Tuukka Rask outplayed the Olympic MVP and the Boston Bruins eliminated Ryan Miller and the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the NHL playoffs.
Halak sparkles as Canadiens force Game 7
If Montreal Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak can win his third in a row over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, he will add his name to all the legendary playoff performers in the franchise's storied history.
Canucks finish off Kings in L.A.
Daniel Sedin snapped a 2-2 tie with 2:03 left in the third period on Sunday to push the Vancouver Canucks past the Los Angeles Kings and into the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
King-size challenge awaits L.A. in Game 6
There's a key job for members of the California Highway Patrol on Sunday night at the Staples Center. There, the Los Angeles Kings will be trying to beat the Vancouver Canucks and stave off elimination in a best-of-seven series currently sitting 3-2 again
Canucks blast Kings for series lead
Mikael Samuelsson scored twice to push his NHL-leading playoff total to seven goals and added an assist as the Vancouver Canucks put together their best game of the playoffs with a 7-2 home victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night.
Hockey helmet maker sued for brain injury
A major hockey gear manufacturer and a national safety standards agency are being sued by a Victoria family whose son suffered a severe brain injury during a midget hockey game.
Canadiens stay alive
The Montreal Canadiens summoned some inspiration from the rival Ottawa Senators on Friday.
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