BOSTON (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs knew they had to play more aggressively after a weak performance in the opener.
Lupul scores twice, Leafs tie series with 4-2 win
Capitals top Rangers 1-0 in OT for 2-0 series lead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Puck over glass. The New York Rangers don't score.
Islanders rally , even series with Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby's return was supposed to provide the knockout punch that would make the New York Islanders' return to the playoffs a brief cameo.
Blackhawks beat Wild 5-2 in Game 2
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Sharp provided the big finish after Michael Frolik stepped up during a strong start. Corey Crawford was right there when the defense collapsed.
Canadiens top Senators 3-1; series tied
MONTREAL (AP) — After watching Lars Eller taken off the ice on a stretcher the previous night, the Montreal Canadiens, especially goaltender Carey Price, found some extra
Islanders rally past Penguins 4-3 to even series
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby did what he always seems to do in big moments, scoring two quick goals in his return from a broken jaw.
Ducks-Red Wings series shifts to Detroit tied at 1
ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings had a setback during their series-evening victory at Anaheim.
Crosby to return for Game 2 against Islanders
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It's game on for Sidney Crosby.
Canadiens' Lars Eller taken off on stretcher
MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens are down a game and a key player early in their series with the Ottawa Senators.
New-look Capitals beat Rangers 3-1 to open series
WASHINGTON (AP) — A year ago, the Washington Capitals played a defense-first brand of hockey under coach Dale Hunter.
Red Wings blow 3-goal lead, beat Ducks 5-4 in OT
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Detroit coach Mike Babcock didn't call a timeout while the Anaheim Ducks obliterated the Red Wings' three-goal lead in the third period, believing a break
Jackman gives Blues 2-1 win over Kings, 2-0 lead
ST. LOUIS (AP) — For the second straight time, the St. Louis Blues stunned the goalie that stoned everyone last spring.
Ovechkin, Holtby lead Capitals past Rangers 3-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals know they own the most effective power play in the NHL this season.
Rookies important contributors in NHL playoffs
CHICAGO (AP) — A year ago, Brandon Saad was just a footnote when he made his postseason debut for Chicago against the Phoenix Coyotes. He skated for just over 10 minutes in two
Physical Penguins defense rattles Islanders
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Budding New York Islanders star John Tavares anticipated the open space he found so easily during the regular season to be whittled away by the Pittsburgh
Penguins set tone with 5-0 romp over Islanders
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The rookie scored. So did the enforcer. The Norris Trophy-candidate defenseman too. And the underrated forward in the midst of a career season did it twice.
