Bourque's one regret: No Cup in Boston
Ray Bourque reached the pinnacle of his career in Colorado, but his Hall of Fame game was bred in Boston.
View ArticleFirst-round breakdown: Senators vs. Penguins
Will the Penguins succumb to a more experienced Senators club? Scott Burnside says just look along the blue line.
View ArticleNo panic in Detroit, but there's uneasiness in Jersey
The Detroit Red Wings have had trouble selling out playoff games, but Scott Burnside says there's no reason to panic in Hockeytown.
View Article2010 NHL playoff -- Jacques Martin, your team needs to hear from you
There isn't necessarily anything wrong with Jacques Martin's calm approach to adversity. But there comes a time in the postseason when players need to hear a strong, public voice. That time is now for...
View Article2010 NHL playoffs -- Montreal Canadiens are facing much tougher opponent vs....
We know better than to judge an entire series by just one game. But Friday's opener sent a strong message to the Cinderella Habs: The Pens are going to be a lot tougher to beat.
View Article2012 NHL Playoffs: Philadelphia Flyers' win over Pittsburgh Penguins is one...
Imagine chess on nitrous oxide and you have an idea of the marvel that was Game 2 of this Eastern Conference quarterfinal between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers.
View ArticleBouwmeester getting closer to playoffs
A decade after his first NHL season, defenseman Jay Bouwmeester is on the cusp of playing in his first NHL playoff tournament. At least the St. Lou...
View Article2013 NHL playoffs -- Jason Spezza of Ottawa Senators to return Sunday
The Ottawa Senators' top center, Jason Spezza, will return to the team's lineup in Game 3 of their second-round NHL playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening after missing most...
View ArticleCooke continues to answer for 'the hit'
PITTSBURGH -- A playoff series is probably the last place to go to forget about the past. The past is always clanging into the present and even the...
View ArticleSeries loss still a step forward for Columbus
COLUMBUS -- It seems longer than two weeks ago that this series began with 11 Blue Jackets playing in their first-ever NHL playoff game. And while ...
View ArticleBurnside: 5 reasons these could be the best Florida Panthers ever
South Florida has been derided as a hockey wasteland for years, but with five key areas coming together, the Panthers are building buzz and showing they're in it for the long haul.
View ArticleNHL - Tampa Bay Lightning only a threat with Tyler Johnson at full speed
The fate of the Lightning is greatly tied to the health and production of their No. 1 center, Tyler Johnson.
View ArticleNHL -- Zach Parise maintaining perspective on Minnesota Wild's trying season
Zach Parise isn't Minnesota's captain, but he is the face of the franchise and has maintained an even keel through injury and team struggles this season, thanks in part to raising twins.
View ArticleNHL - 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - Tampa Bay Lightning on the verge of rare...
If the Lightning win Game 6, they will earn their second consecutive appearance in the Stanley Cup finals, an accomplishment only a few very talented teams have achieved.
View ArticleCam Ward re-signs with Carolina Hurricanes on two-year deal
The Hurricanes announced Thursday that Cam Ward's new contract will pay him $3.5 million in the first year of the deal and $3.1 million in the second.
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