Latest from Sharks-Red Wings series
DETROIT -- Whenever a team is down 3-0 in an NHL playoff series, the 1942 Maple Leafs and 1975 Islanders get unearthed. They are, of course, the only …
Latest from Penguins-Canadiens series
MONTREAL -- Here is what happens when you're Sidney Crosby and you go two straight games (and three out of four) without getting any points. You becom…
5 Things: Unsung men along blue line
Playoff teams need contributions from everyone, but not everyone's offerings receive the same attention, at least nationally. So, we bring you five de…
Crosby plays role in Game 3 win
MONTREAL -- For the second straight game and third game in four, Sidney Crosby was held without a point. But make no mistake, his presence was felt in…
Crosby looks to snap Bell Centre skid
MONTREAL -- Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has not scored a goal at the Bell Centre since his rookie season in 2005-06. He's gone seven str…
Five things we learned from Monday
1. Remember when there were rumors that the Chicago Blackhawks might be interested in Ilya Kovalchuk? The Hawks already were looking ahead to next sea…
Stickgate? 'It's no big deal'
PITTSBURGH -- It was a day later, and there was still much discussion about Stickgate, or whatever we're calling Sidney Crosby's uncharacteristic disp…
Bettman: Games not being called differently
CHICAGO -- NHL commissioner Gary Bettman held a media availability before Game 2 of the Canucks-Blackhawks series Monday night, although there was no …
Canucks-Hawks skates: What we're hearing
CHICAGO -- Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville is notorious for his quick trigger-finger when it comes to changing forward lines after a loss. But they …
Chicago has learned to appreciate Campbell
CHICAGO -- No player ever wants to get hurt, but in the case of Brian Campbell, his five-week absence was the best PR campaign he's had since joining …