- Seidenberg returns to lineup for Bruins Boston, MA (Sports Network) - After an absence of more than four playoff contests, defenseman Dennis Seidenberg was back in the lineup for the Boston Bruins for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Saturday. 5:45p
- Red Wings try to complete upset of top-seeded Blackhawks (Sports Network) - With a win Saturday night in Game 5 at Chicago's United Center, the seventh-seeded Detroit Red Wings can complete the biggest upset of the 2013 postseason. 10:53a
- Bruins aim to close out Rangers in Game 5 (Sports Network) - The New York Rangers will attempt to stave off elimination again on Saturday when they visit the Boston Bruins for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. 10:51a
- Pens rout Sens in Game 5, roll into East finals Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - James Neal notched a hat trick and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins advanced past the Ottawa Senators with a 6-2 win in Game 5 of this Eastern Conference semifinal series. 12:54a
- National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - James Neal notched a hat trick and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins advanced past the Ottawa Senators with a 6-2 win in Game 5 of this Eastern Conference semifinal series. The Penguins are now back in the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2009, when they swept the Carolina Hurricanes on the way to their third Stanley Cup title in franchise history. Tomas Vokoun, who has been the starter for Pittsburgh since taking over for Marc-Andre Fleury prior to Game 5 of the opening round series against the Islanders, stopped 29 shots to improve to 6-1 in this postseason. Kris Letang had a goal and two assists while Evgeni Malkin gave a goal and an assist for the Penguins, who will face the winner of the New York Rangers/Boston Bruins series in the conference finals. Kyle Turris and Milan Michalek each scored for the Senators, who had dispatched the Montreal Canadiens in the opening round. Craig Anderson, who was tagged for six goals on 38 shots in a 7-3 loss in Game 4, gave up all six goals on 33 shots in the defeat. Fri
- Coyotes agree to long-term extension with GM Maloney Glendale, AZ (Sports Network) - The Phoenix Coyotes on Friday agreed to a long-term contract extension with executive vice president and general manager Don Maloney. Fri
- Blue Jackets re-sign McElhinney Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - The Columbus Blue Jackets signed goaltender Curtis McElhinney to a one-year contract on Friday. Fri
- Top Shelf: Alfie, Toews and a bad week for NHL leadership Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Several years ago the NHL started handing out an award for leadership and they aptly named it after Mark Messier, who was undoubtedly one of the greatest captains his sport has ever seen. Fri
- NHL awards to be announced during Stanley Cup Finals New York, NY (Sports Network) - The NHL awards will be revealed over a two-day span during the Stanley Cup Finals. Fri
- Pens aim to close out Sens on home ice (Sports Network) - The top-seeded Pittsburgh Penguins will try to finish off the Ottawa Senators on Friday when they host Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at CONSOL Energy Center. Fri
- Kings blank Sharks for series lead Jonathan Quick made 24 saves for his seventh career playoff shutout, and the Kings continued their dominance at Staples Center with a 3-0 Game 5 win over the San Jose Sharks. Fri
- National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules New York, NY (Sports Network) - Chris Kreider's goal at the 7:03 mark of overtime kept the New York Rangers alive thanks to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of this Eastern Conference semifinal from Madison Square Garden. Rick Nash skated into the Bruins' zone on the right wing, and pulled up at the bottom of the circle before dishing ahead to a streaking Kreider for a redirection under the crossbar to end the contest. Carl Hagelin, Derek Stepan and Brian Boyle also tallied for the Rangers, who staved off elimination and avoided being swept for the first time since 2006. Henrik Lundqvist came up with 37 saves to help New York force a Game 5 on Saturday evening in Boston. Nathan Horton, Torey Krug and Tyler Seguin found the back of the net for the Bruins, who failed in their first attempt at reaching the conference finals for the second time in the last three seasons. Tuukka Rask made 28 saves in defeat. Fri
- Red Wings blank Blackhawks, take 3-1 series lead Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Jimmy Howard posted 28 saves for his second career playoff shutout and Detroit took a commanding lead in their Western Conference semifinal series against Chicago with a 2-0 win in Game 4. Thu
- Rangers still alive thanks to Game 4 OT decision over Bruins New York, NY (Sports Network) - Chris Kreider's goal at the 7:03 mark of overtime kept the New York Rangers alive thanks to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of this Eastern Conference semifinal from Madison Square Garden. Thu
- King of the Mountain: Avs name Patrick Roy head coach Denver, CO (Sports Network) - The Colorado Avalanche on Thursday agreed in principle to name Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy the club's new head coach and vice president of hockey operations. Thu
- Rangers scratch Richards for Game 4 New York, NY (Sports Network) - New York Rangers center Brad Richards will be a healthy scratch for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Boston. Thu
- Sharks, Kings clash in Game 5 of deadlocked series (Sports Network) - The San Jose Sharks will aim for a third straight victory, as they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday for Game 5 of the deadlocked Western Conference semifinals. Thu
- Red Wings aim to extend lead over top-seeded Blackhawks (Sports Network) - The surprising Detroit Red Wings will try to extend their lead in the Western Conference semifinals when they host the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks in Thursday's Game 4 at Joe Louis Arena. Thu
- Bruins try to sweep Rangers in Game 4 (Sports Network) - The Boston Bruins will try to become the first team this postseason to reach the conference final stage, as they attempt to complete a sweep of the New York Rangers in Thursday's Game 4 at Madison Square Garden. Thu
- Pens push Sens to brink with Game 4 outburst Ottawa, ON (Sports Network) - James Neal and Jarome Iginla each had two goals to help lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-3 Game 4 win over the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place. Thu
