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Boston Bruins Rock Penguins to Take 2-0 Series Lead With 6-1 Road Win

After stunning the Penguins with a Game 1 shutout, the Bruins dropped six goals to further demoralize their opponents. Boston struck early and often, taking advantage of a mentally unprepared Penguins club that made countless errors. Heavy favorites entering the series, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins are now in serious trouble after losing twice on […]

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Chicago Blackhawks Land Major Blow to Kings with 4-2 Game 2 Win

Chicago, Los Angeles, NHL / By Chris Blanchard

For the second straight night, the Chicago Blackhawks steamrolled the defending champion L.A. Kings to take a 2-0 series lead. Jonathan Quick did his best to keep the Kings in Game 1, but he would not provide them with the luxury of elite goaltending on Sunday night. Instead, the Chicago Blackhawks became the first team

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Boston Bruins, Tuukka Rask, Shut Out Penguins to Earn Game 1 Upset

Boston, NHL / By Chris Blanchard

After a week in which the media talked endlessly about the Penguins’ dazzling offense, the Boston Bruins stunned the hockey world with a 3-0 shutout victory in Pittsburgh. Tuukka Rask made 29 saves to silence Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Jarome Iginla, carrying the Bruins to the early series lead.

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Blackhawks Edge Kings to Take Game 1

Chicago, Los Angeles, NHL / By Chris Blanchard

The Chicago Blackhawks extended their winning streak to four games with a 2-1 Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night. Joel Quenneville’s hot Blackhawks club dominated in every aspect of the game, outshooting their opponents 36-22, though Jonathan Quick’s 34 saves kept the Kings in striking distance throughout.

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Boston Bruins Look to Settle Old Scores in Eastern Conference Finals

Boston, NHL / By Chris Blanchard

On Saturday Night, the Boston Bruins will take the ice for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Pittsburgh, and more will be on the line than just the Prince of Wales Trophy and a chance to play for the Cup. The Bruins and Penguins have a long and sordid history that should have

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2013 NHL Playoffs: Conference Finals Preview

1 Comment / Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, NHL / By Michael Clifford

It was quite the contrast between the Conference Semi-Finals of the 2013 NHL Playoffs. Both Eastern Conference Finals representatives – the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins – cruised through the Conference Semi-Finals in five games, defeating Ottawa and New York respectively. The Western Conference Finalists – the Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings –

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Chicago Blackhawks Win Game 7 Overtime Thriller, Advance to Western Conference Finals

Chicago, NHL / By Chris Blanchard

For the first time in their long history, the Chicago Blackhawks recovered from a 3-1 series deficit, and they capped off their remarkable comeback with a 2-1 overtime victory to send the Detroit Red Wings home. With the win, the Blackhawks completed the NHL’s final four which now includes each of the last four Stanley

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Los Angeles Kings Continue Cup Defense With Game 7 Victory Over San Jose

Los Angeles, NHL / By Chris Blanchard

The L.A. Kings certainly aren’t suffering from the dreaded Stanley Cup hangover. Last night they maintained their undefeated postseason record on home ice and knocked out the San Jose Sharks with a 2-1 Game 7 victory. The defending champions, who have been unbeatable at the Staples Center, will now await the winner of tonight’s decisive

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