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1 hr ago | CBC News

Griffins rally to eliminate Marlies from AHL playoffs

For two and a half periods, the Toronto Marlies had done enough to keep their dreams of an American Hockey League Calder Cup alive while facing elimination against the Grand Rapids Griffins.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Carter Ashton, NHL Players, Korbinian Holzer, Mike Zigomanis

5 hrs ago | MLive.com

Grand Rapids Griffins to face Oklahoma City team affected by deadly tornado

The Grand Rapids Griffins open the Western Conference finals Friday against Oklahoma City and a hockey team affected by the deadly tornado that carved through the outlying city and nearby suburb of Moore on Monday.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Josh Green, Taylor Fedun, NHL Players

9 hrs ago | KOSA

Bruins and Kings Try for Third Victories 5/21/13

The Associated Press 5/21/13 Undated- The Boston Bruins and defending Stanley Cup champion L.A. Kings can take commanding leads in their respective NHL conference semifinal series tonight.

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Related Topix: Sports

Tue May 21, 2013

BC Soaring

BC in the NHL Playoffs, May 20: Eaves Assists in Wings Win

The President's Trophy winners are in a bit of trouble now as one team with an ex-Boston College Eagle made a statement on their home ice.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Eastern Conference, NHL Hockey, Detroit Red Wings, NHL Central Division, Patrick Eaves, Drew Miller, NHL Players

The Tennessean

Nashville Predators turn to Phil Housley to help young defensemen

The Predators hope one of the best American-born defensemen in NHL history can help develop some of their younger blueliners.

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Related Topix: Sports, Barry Trotz, NHL Players, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Ryan Ellis, Mattias Ekholm, Jonathon Blum

BleacherReport

Every 2013 NHL Playoff Team's Most Memorable Moment

The 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs are moving into their fourth week and already we've seen moments that have added to the NHL 's mythology.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Anaheim Ducks, NHL Pacific Division, Detroit Red Wings, NHL Players, Henrik Zetterberg, NHL Central Division

IHigh

Tuesday's NHL Playoff Previews

The New York Rangers will try to get on the board in the Eastern Conference semifinals when they host the Boston Bruins in Tuesday's Game 3 at Madison Square Garden.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Ryan Callahan, Rick Nash, Henrik Lundqvist, NHL Players

The Columbus Dispatch

Blue Jackets: Johansen benched during AHL playoffs

The way center Ryan Johansen finished the season in Columbus - strong defensively and effective between wingers R.J. Umberger and Nick Foligno - gave the Blue Jackets hope that he had moved beyond needing constant prodding to stay motivated.

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Related Topix: Sports, R.J. Umberger, NHL Players, NHL Hockey

The Globe and Mail

Patrick Roy to be next Avalanche head coach: Report

NHL Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy is poised to become the next coach of the Colorado Avalanche according to a report by The Canadian Press.

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Related Topix: Sports, Patrick Roy, NHL Players, Joe Sakic, NHL Hockey, Colorado Avalanche, NHL Northwest Division

Chico Enterprise-Record

San Jose Sharks might get back defenseman Jason Demers for Game 4

Winger Adam Burish took part in his first full practice since he injured his right hand in the last game of the opening round against Vancouver and defenseman Jason Demers took some shifts at forward as the Sharks resumed preparations Monday for a vital Game 4 against the Los Angeles Kings at HP Pavilion.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Jose Sharks, NHL Hockey, Jason Demers, NHL Players, Raffi Torres, Adam Burish, NHL Pacific Division

Mon May 20, 2013

Fox Sports

NHL playoffs: Chicago Blackhawks at Detroit Red Wings

News: Kane has picked up his first-ever nomination for the Lady Byng Trophy, which is given each year to the player who has best exhibited the combination of sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and skill.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Detroit Red Wings, Jonas Gustavsson, Mike Babcock, NHL Players, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Central Division

CNN

Stu Hackel: Red Wings GM Ken Holland wise to not create false hopes

Are you surprised that the Red Wings returned home to host the Blackhawks on Monday night at Joe Louis Arena with their second-round series tied at one game apiece? Detroit was rather dominant while defeating Chicago in Game 2 and has, for the moment, wrested home ice advantage away from the favored Hawks.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tomas Holmstrom, Mike Babcock, NHL Players, NHL Hockey

Detroit News

Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk reaches semifinals of 'NHL 14' cover vote

Pavel Datsyuk and the Wings host Chicago on Monday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.

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Related Topix: Sports, Detroit Red Wings, NHL Hockey, Pavel Datsyuk, NHL Players, Joffrey Lupul, Toronto Maple Leafs

Examiner.com

Former Dino getting an opportunity with Sharks

Kearns, a Vancouver native, who played for the Dinos from 2001-2005, has played in all three games for the Sharks in their Western Conference semi-final series against the Los Angeles Kings, despite playing in only six career regular season games with the Sharks and Florida Panthers over the last two seasons.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey

Sun May 19, 2013

Chicago Tribune

Hawks lose home ice, but does it matter?

It's home-ice advantage and after working all season to obtain it, it's what the Blackhawks yielded to the Red Wings on Saturday when they dropped Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at the United Center.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Chicago Blackhawks, Patrick Sharp, Duncan Keith, NHL Players, Dave Bolland

The London Free Press

Red Wings' Damien Brunner enjoying first taste of NHL playoffs

Damien Brunner had one eye on the Chicago Blackhawks and another on the world hockey championship taking place in Sweden on Sunday.

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Related Topix: Sports, Detroit Red Wings, Damien Brunner, NHL Hockey, NHL Players, NHL Central Division

Rant Sports

Winnipeg Jets: Dustin Byfuglien Continues To Lead The Way On Defense

The Winnipeg Jets showed this season that they are just a few pieces short of being a legitimate playoff contender.

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Related Topix: Sports, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Hockey, Dustin Byfuglien, NHL Players, Zach Bogosian, Andrew Ladd, Blake Wheeler

The Campbell Reporter

Sharks hope loud HP Pavilion crowd helps in vital Game 3

The Sharks are hoping for a lift from the notoriously loud HP Pavilion crowd Saturday night for a vital Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Los Angeles Kings.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Jose Sharks, NHL Hockey, Joe Pavelski, Patrick Marleau, Dan Boyle, NHL Players, Dustin Brown

Sat May 18, 2013

BleacherReport

Logan Couture Injury: Updates on Sharks Center's Leg

The San Jose Sharks were already facing an uphill battle in their Western Conference Semifinals matchup versus the Los Angeles Kings , and now the underdogs might be hemorrhaging on offense.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Jose Sharks, NHL Hockey, Logan Couture, NHL Players, NHL Pacific Division, Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings

The Las Vegas Sun

Last-minute fortune seekers buy Powerball tickets

Brianwa Flores, left, and Katie Cosentino from Illinois State Lottery greet hockey fans before Game 2 of an NHL hockey playoff Western Conference semifinal between the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

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Related Topix: Ice Hockey, Winter Sports, Sports, NHL Hockey, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Central Division