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In 2011, knowing they wouldn't be able to keep Ilya Bryzgalov, the Phoenix Coyotes prepared a list of replacements. Mike Smith, then with the Tampa Bay Lightning, was at the top. They loved his size, how he battled and his ability to play the puck. B...

With key starters hitting free agency and Roberto Luongo on the trading block, the summer goalie market is already fascinating. But the postseason play of goalies in Pittsburgh and Chicago could further add to the offseason intrigue.

Blog | Conversation | May 22, 2013

Here are a few things to know about Monday night's Game 7 in the Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series between the Bruins and Maple Leafs at TD Garden: • Entering Monday, 145 series have gone to seven games. On 70 occasions, the team trail...

With a hat trick and overtime winner, David Krejci has the B's sitting pretty.

In ESPN The Magazine, Craig Custance asks if the answer to shrinking playoff scoring -- on a steady decline since 2010 -- is a bigger net to counteract giant goalies like 6'3" Tuukka Rask.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2013

Playoffs, schmayoffs. Let's talk draft lottery, people! Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, take it away. BURNSIDE: Good evening from Pittsburgh, my friend. Hope you are enjoying St. Louis, where you will open the 2013 NHL playoffs. While most of th...

The Colorado Avalanche won the NHL's draft lottery and will select No. 1 overall from what will be a loaded 2013 prospect class. Insider NHL scout Grant Sonier breaks down how he sees the draft selections playing out among the non-playoff teams.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

NHL points leader Martin St. Louis had a goal and an assist in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 5-3 loss to the Florida Panthers in the season finale for two non-playoff teams on Saturday night.

Dougie Hamilton hopes to carry his early success into the playoffs.

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The B's are hoping they've rediscovered their successful brand of hockey.

Tuukka Rask stopped 30 shots for his second shutout in as many starts and Boston beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 Thursday night, keeping the Bruins in control of the tight race for the Northeast Division title.

There's no other way to put it: The Northeast Division is a train wreck with the playoffs just around the corner. That may end up meaning nothing once the second season begins, but I doubt the way the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Map...

The Blackhawks have won the Presidents' Trophy. What's next?

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