Roundup: Capitals and Stars Advance After Narrow Game 6 Wins
Nicklas Backstrom scored, Braden Holtby had 26 saves, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers, 1-0, to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Islanders 2, Panthers 1 | Two Overtimes | Islanders Win Series, 4-2: Islanders Advance With a Double-Overtime Victory
John Tavares scored to force an extra period, then put in the game-winner in double overtime as the Islanders clinched a playoff series on home ice for the first time since 1993.
In N.H.L. Playoffs, Catching Z’s Before Grabbing W’s
Teams are paying closer attention to the quality and quantity of their players’ sleep, which can improve their quickness, strength, reaction time and problem solving.
Roundup: Blackhawks Fight Back to Force a Game 7 Against Blues
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the visiting St. Louis Blues, 6-3, to send their first-round playoff series to Game 7.
Powerhouse Junior Program Becomes a Springboard Into the N.H.L.
With a development program that mimics the pros, the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League have produced three No. 1 draft picks, more than any other team.
Penguins 6, Rangers 3: Penguins Eliminate Rangers in Game 5 Rout
Pittsburgh sent Henrik Lundqvist to the bench again in a 6-3 victory and won the series, four games to one.
Brooklyn Quick to Grasp Stanley Cup Playoff Frenzy
After a few regular-season bumps in moving from Nassau Coliseum to Barclays Center, the Islanders listened to the players, and the fans, to make the transition smoother.
Roundup: Flyers Stay Alive Behind Michal Neuvirth’s Shutout
Neuvirth made a playoff career high 44 saves as the Flyers cut the deficit in the best-of-seven series to three games to two.
Islanders 2, Panthers 1 | Two Overtimes | Islanders lead series, 3-2: After Overtime Penalty Save, Islanders Prevail in a Goaltending Battle
Alan Quine scored the winning goal at 15 minutes 58 seconds of the second overtime. Game 6 is scheduled for Sunday at Barclays Center.
On Pro Hockey: Penguins Understudy Matt Murray Stonewalls Rangers
Murray has saved 47 of 48 shots, including all 31 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal, when he shoved the Rangers toward the abyss
N.H.L. Roundup: Lightning Eliminate Red Wings in Game 5
Ben Bishop stopped 34 shots and Alex Killorn scored with less than two minutes remaining Thursday night as the Tampa Bay Lightning advanced to the second round.
Penguins 5, Rangers 0: Penguins Push Henrik Lundqvist to the Bench and the Rangers to the Brink
Lundqvist, who allowed four goals on 18 shots, was pulled in the second period as the Rangers lost at home.
TV Sports: Contrition Continues to Elude Curt Schilling
Schilling has not chosen the road to redemption after being fired by ESPN, failing to grasp the current moment, when tolerance exists side-by-side with intolerance.
Philadelphia Shows Its Love for an Owner Who Loved His Flyers
Ed Snider, arguably the most influential executive in Philadelphia sports history, was remembered at a public tribute at the Wells Fargo Center.
On Pro Hockey: Young Panthers, and Their Veteran Leader, Are on the Ascent
Florida evened its Eastern Conference quarterfinal against the Islanders at two games apiece.
N.H.L. Roundup: Flyers Down Capitals to Avoid a Sweep
Michal Neuvirth stopped 31 shots in his first start of the playoff series, helping the host Philadelphia Flyers stave off a sweep Wednesday with a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals.
Panthers 2, Islanders 1: Panthers Tie Series as Defenseman’s Goal Decides Game
Florida defenseman Alex Petrovic had the only goal of the final period, and the Panthers held on to knot their best-of-seven series with the Islanders at two games each.
For the Rangers or Against, Carl Hagelin Plays His Heroic Role
Hagelin was a leader for the Rangers last year in their playoff series against Pittsburgh. This year, he’s playing a crucial role on the Penguins’ penalty-killing unit.
Blues Put Blackhawks on the Brink in a Bitter Series
Fights, disputed calls and a possible shouted slur were all present as St. Louis took a 3-1 series lead over Chicago on Tuesday night.
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