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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.

Sutter making changes for Game 3 against Sharks.

Big is better in the minds of many NHL GMs watching these playoffs. But where can they find size this offseason when free agency and the draft are highlighted by smaller skill players?

Blog | Conversation | May 16, 2013

Eliminated from the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Islanders, Maple Leafs, Capitals and Canadiens begin their offseasons seeking solutions and fixes for better results in 2013-14. But where do the answers lie? Craig Custance examines.

Blog | Conversation | May 15, 2013

Neil Greenberg breaks down who and what should be blamed for early playoff exits. He says undisciplined play -- and not star Alex Ovechkin -- is the reason Washington was eliminated.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2013

Marc Bergevin of the Montreal Canadiens, Bob Murray of the Anaheim Ducks and Ray Shero of the Pittsburgh Penguins were all named Monday as first-time finalists to be the NHL's general manager of the year.

Fresh off their first-round elimination of the Montreal Canadiens, the Ottawa Senators had a familiar face back on the ice on Sunday.

Cory Conacher scored two goals to help the Senators cruise past the Canadiens and into the second round of the playoffs....

MONTREAL -- The playoff exit was still a little too raw for the players in a quiet Montreal Canadiens dressing room to appreciate what they accomplished this season. From last place in the Eastern Conference a year ago to Northeast Division champs...

MONTREAL -- Years ago, in another era for the Ottawa Senators, they were the talented team that found ways to lose. Now, they're the team that refuses to die. The old Senators, loaded with the likes of Zdeno Chara, Marian Hossa, Martin Havlat, ...

Craig Anderson made 33 saves and Cory Conacher scored twice on a shaky Peter Budaj as the Ottawa Senators advanced to the second round of the playoffs Thursday night with a 6-1 rout of the Montreal Canadiens.

7 Senators at 2 Canadiens, 7 ET (Senators lead series 3-1) * Canadiens: Won 5 of last 6 home meetings with Senators including playoffs * Senators: Looking to win 1st playoff series since reaching Stanley Cup finals in 2006-07 ...

The Montreal Canadiens announced Thursday that star goalie Carey Price will not return for the rest of their first-round series against the Ottawa Senators due to a lower body injury.

Neil Greenberg highlights 11 rookies who are having a major impact on their teams in the 2013 Cup playoffs, including Ottawa forward Jakob Silfverberg and Minnesota defenseman Jonas Brodin.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2013

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Montreal Canadiens forward Brian Gionta will have surgery on his torn left biceps, knocking him out of the rest of the playoffs.