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LOS ANGELES -- Raffi Torres has managed to stay out of trouble since returning this season from a suspension that carried over from last year's devastating playoff hit on Marian Hossa. Read full story here....

San Jose Sharks winger Raffi Torres leveled Los Angeles Kings center Jarret Stoll with a thunderous hit late in the second period that appeared to be a bit high and in the head area in Tuesday night's Game 1.

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OTTAWA -- The spotlight on this night should have been squarely on Jean-Gabriel Pageau, an unheralded product from just across the river, whose hat trick propelled the Ottawa Senators to a full-value cream job of the Montreal Canadiens. Instead, a...

Postseason play can help or hurt an NHL draft prospect's stock, so who's making the most of the playoff spotlight?

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Ryan Getzlaf set up Bobby Ryan's tying goal and Teemu Selanne's tiebreaker 1:04 apart late in the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night in a meeting of the NHL's top two teams.

While the spotlight was fixed firmly on the streaking Chicago Blackhawks, the Anaheim Ducks have flown under the radar. But with a veteran roster benefiting from a shorter season, the Ducks may be about to make some noise in their quest for the Cup.

Blog | Conversation | March 13, 2013

Victoria Matiash checks in with P.K. and Malcolm Subban's little brother as he takes his turn going through the NHL's draft process. Though short in stature, Jordan's escapability and scoring ability make him an attractive prospect.

Blog | Conversation | March 01, 2013

Mikko Koivu scored the winner in the shootout and the Minnesota Wild got their first road victory of the season with a 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.

With the NHL lockout in full effect, Seth Jones is squarely in the crosshairs of teams, scouts, fans and the hockey community, and there might not be an 18-year-old better prepared for the attention, writes Craig Custance.

Rick Nash joins Laura Behnke of the Sports Spotlight to discuss how he fits in with the New York Rangers:...

Vezina winner Henrik Lundqvist joins Laura Behnke to talk about the end of the Rangers' season and what motivates him during the summer to prepare for another grueling year in the NHL....

Nail Yakupov grew up idolizing Pavel Bure.

The Los Angeles Kings' Stanley Cup victory is vindication for GM Dean Lombardi, Jeff Carter and Mike Richards, writes Pierre LeBrun.

Craig Custance provides his list of free agents who are enhancing their value with their play this postseason, including the Kings' Dustin Penner.

Blog | Conversation | May 02, 2012

Former goaltender Jeff Reese has helped Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov adjust to the intense spotlight in Philadelphia, Scott Burnside writes.