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NHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - Where do Pittsburgh Penguins go from here?
In spite of having two of the best players in the world in captain Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the Penguins must figure out how they can prevent even further erosion.
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NHL - 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - Anaheim Ducks vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks and Ducks have both powered their way to the Western Conference finals, but by playing very different styles of hockey.
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NHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - The Conn Smythe trophy race
There have been plenty of standout performers during the postseason, but which ones are leading the race for the Conn Smythe Trophy?
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NHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - Where do the Chicago Blackhawks rank among...
The Blackhawks have three Stanley Cups in the past six years, but does that make them a dynasty? We rank this year's team against the best in recent history.
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Mike Green's strengths -- and weaknesses -- are no secret to Red Wings
There are no secrets in the NHL. Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland was watching in the second round of the playoffs when the Washington...
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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.
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First-round breakdown: Senators vs. Penguins
Will the Penguins succumb to a more experienced Senators club? Scott Burnside says just look along the blue line.
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No 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.
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2010 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...
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2010 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.
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2012 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.
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Bouwmeester 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...
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2013 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...
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Cooke 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...
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Series 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 ...
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NHL -- New-look Washington Capitals are having regular-season fun, but know...
The new-look Capitals know about regular-season success, but a recent visit to Andrews Air Force Base reinforced some important lessons for a team hungry for playoff validation.
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Burnside: 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.
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NHL - 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.
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NHL -- 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.
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NHL - Ryan Johansen is looking forward to the postseason with the Nashville...
Ryan Johansen enjoyed his time in Columbus, but being embraced by a red-hot Predators team poised to make a playoff splash has Johansen feeling energized. Plus, his dog is named ... Doug?
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