By Will Graves - Associated Press
Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson isn’t quite ready for the traditional season-ending handshake. Yet he knows if the Senators can’t find a way to slow down slow down the Pittsburgh Penguins, it’s coming soon.
By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
The Caps will have to go through a tougher division to make the playoffs and then to reach the East finals. They won the Southeast Division five of the past six seasons but went 8-10-2 against the Penguins, Rangers, Islanders, Devils, Flyers and Hurricanes this year.
By Howard Ulman - Associated Press
Johnny Boychuk broke a tie midway through the second period, and the Boston Bruins scored two goals in the third to beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series
By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
Perhaps the early struggles and late run to the playoffs should have been predictable for a rookie head coach, especially given the lockout and shortened training camp. In looking back at his first season running a team, Adam Oates might take all summer to hone his craft for next year and beyond.
By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times
Because the Washington Capitals were done before the final horn in Game 7 Monday night, those watching had some extra time to contemplate general manager George McPhee's work this offseason. But after the Caps became the only NHL team to make the Stanley Cup playoffs in each of the past six years and not reach at least the conference finals, don't expect much to look different when they open the 2013-14 season.
By Mike Harris - The Washington Times
Where do we even begin? Let's go local and discuss Nationals reliever Rafael Soriano. Don't go anywhere, Sergio Garcia, Alex Ovechkin, George McPhee and Ryan Mattheus — you're next. Published May 23, 2013
By IRA PODELL - Associated Press
Struggling Rangers center Brad Richards was a healthy scratch Thursday night when New York faced elimination in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Bruins. Published May 23, 2013
By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press
The Colorado Avalanche are rounding up the old crew to restore the downtrodden franchise. Published May 23, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The Vancouver Canucks have fired coach Alain Vigneault on Wednesday. Published May 22, 2013
By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press
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. Published May 21, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Jason Spezza doesn't have much time to return to form if the Ottawa Senators want to extend their season. Published May 18, 2013
By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press
In the corner of the Boston Bruins' locker room, hanging from the hooks in Andrew Ference's stall, is a yellow running singlet with the team's "Spoked B" logo on the front. Published May 18, 2013
By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press
The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's comments criticizing the league for forward Raffi Torres' suspension for the rest of the second round of the playoffs. Published May 18, 2013
By JAY COHEN - Associated Press
Pavel Datsyuk is one of the NHL's most feared scorers, a wizard with the puck who is equally adept at setting up his teammates for easy plays. Jonathan Toews has at least 23 goals in each of his six seasons in the league, and Patrice Bergeron is one of the top offensive threats for one of the league's best teams. Published May 17, 2013
By The Associated Press - Associated Press
Islanders forward Matt Moulson, Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and Lightning forward Martin St. Louis are the three finalists for the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy, the league's sportsmanship award. Published May 16, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
It started almost two decades ago with a $20 hockey stick once wielded by a forgotten player for a string of mediocre teams. Published May 16, 2013
