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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

PITTSBURGH -- You can talk about the tinkering with the line combinations, the introduction of a couple of energy guys to the lineup and the second-period explosion of offense, but the Pittsburgh Penguins' 4-0 victory in Game 5 -- and the restaking o...

Scott Burnside: Pittsburgh Penguins' Marc-Andre Fleury doesn't live in the past.

Victoria Matiash updates her Top 75 defenseman rankings and highlights widely available fantasy blueliners who could provide assistance for the final stretch of the season, including Buffalo's Tyler Myers and Edmonton's Ryan Whitney.

Rookie Leo Komarov and Tyler Bozak scored and the Toronto Maple Leafs extended the reeling New Jersey Devils' losing streak to six games with a 2-1 victory on Saturday night.

Sean Allen previews Week 12's fantasy hockey action and breaks down the fantasy impact of the key trades from this week's deadline.

Anyone keeping close tabs on the NFL combine will have noticed a couple of things: Firstly, the frighteningly garish spandex that Manti Te'o & Co. were rocking, and secondly an equally bright orange foam roller on top of which the Notre Dame lineback...

Braden Holtby made 19 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and Alexander Ovechkin had a goal and two assists in the Washington Capitals' 4-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.

Sidney Crosby tied a career high with five assists, and Chris Kunitz posted his second hat trick of the season in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 6-1 rout of the New York Islanders on Sunday night.

The Chicago Blackhawks have extended their NHL-record, season-opening points streak to 22 games.

The Maple Leafs' 2006 draft class has been paying dividends at the NHL level, and not just for the Leafs. The success of those players has, in part, helped redefine the legacy of former Leafs GM John Ferguson Jr.

Blog | Conversation | February 13, 2013

Kari Lehtonen made 35 saves, and the Dallas Stars extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.

Sean Allen updates his forward rankings and utilizes missed shots to discuss potential breakout players in the coming weeks.

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In ESPN The Magazine, Craig Custance catches up with Minnesota Wild LW Zach Parise, who talks about hitting knuckleballs and playing on a team with a former enemy.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2013

Mike Smith stopped 17 shots and the Phoenix Coyotes were at their tight-checking best in a 2-0 win over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night.