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Raffi Torres considers appeal of 25-game suspension for Marian Hossa hit
After being handed a 25-game suspension on Saturday for his check to the head of Marian Hossa in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals, Raffi Torres of the Phoenix Coyotes released a statement...
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Tim Thomas struggles, Washington Capitals take 3-2 series lead on Boston Bruins
Last postseason, Tim Thomas wins a battle like Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal against the Washington Capitals. He doesn't give up questionable third-period goals to Mike Knuble and Troy...
View ArticleIn the battle of trapezoid vs. Martin Brodeur, trapezoid wins; as do Panthers...
"Inconsistent" would be a kind way to describe New Jersey Devils goaltending legend Martin Brodeur's performances in the postseason for the last several years. To wit: Brodeur was weak in Game 3 vs....
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After first-round elimination, what’s the future for San Jose Sharks?
If the St. Louis Blues had not been the first-round opponent, maybe the San Jose Sharks find a way to advance in the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Perhaps if it's another team that didn't dominate them in...
View ArticleChris Neil concussed Brian Boyle on hit that followed ‘Raffi Torres...
The Ottawa Senators took a 3-2 series lead over the New York Rangers thanks to an awesome 41-save effort from Craig Anderson and two goals from the previously underwhelming Jason Spezza in a 2-0 Game 5...
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Coyotes fans wear ‘Free Raffi Torres’ masks at Game 5, protesting 25-game ban
Whenever a player is suspended by the NHL, there's always a contingent of fans that feel there's been an injustice perpetrated against their guy. Even when their guy was given one of the longest...
View ArticleJonathan Toews saves Blackhawks’ season with Game 5 OT goal vs. Coyotes
The Chicago Blackhawks had two options entering their fifth straight overtime game against the Phoenix Coyotes: Wait around until Corey Crawford gave up some Snuggle Bear-soft goal to Mikkel Boedker,...
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Saturday’s Three Stars: Theodore, Anderson post shutouts; Hawks stay alive;...
Sen. John McCain takes in the Phoenix Coyotes game, while attempting to ignore the irony of watching the representative from Arizona fail to close out the representative from Illinois. No. 1 Star:...
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Stanley Cup Playoff parity: Good or bad for NHL on U.S. television?
The elephant in the room regarding the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs is starting to stamp its foot (we call him "Stampy" for that reason, and because we're hopeless Simpsons nostalgists). Parity had led...
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Eulogy: Remembering the 2011-12 Detroit Red Wings
(Ed. Note: As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, we're bound to lose some friends along the journey. We've asked for these losers, gone but not forgotten, to be eulogized by the people who knew the...
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Pittsburgh Penguins humbled by Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6
Pittsburgh came into the postseason as the hottest and most formidable team in the NHL. They finally had Sidney Crosby back, Evgeni Malkin was at the top of his game, Kris Letang had emerged as an...
View ArticleSenators’ Chris Neil safe from Shanaban for hit on Brian Boyle
Multiple sources are reporting that Ottawa Senators forward Chris Neil's hit on New York Rangers playoff hero Brian Boyle — which earned comparisons from Coach John Tortorella to the one that got Raffi...
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Tyler Seguin OT heroism pushes Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals to historic...
WASHINGTON, DC —Tyler Seguin had been shut down for five games of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, failing to tally a point against the Washington Capitals. But when the Boston Bruins needed an...
View ArticleJarret Stoll ends Canucks’ season, sends Los Angeles to Round 2 with OT goal...
It's the upset of the playoffs, and a loss that could significantly alter the future for two franchises: The No. 8 seeded Los Angeles Kings eliminated the Presidents' Trophy winning Vancouver Canucks...
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Sunday’s Three Stars: Giroux, Stoll lead to eliminations; watch the handshakes
This guy really showed Jonathan Quick, eh? No. 1 Star: Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers From his tone-setting hit on Sidney Crosby through his strong offensive performance, Giroux helped the Flyers...
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Canucks blame Round 1 upset on poor early performances vs. Kings
VANCOUVER -- When the red light came on, it was clear that somebody had made a mistake. Either it was Dan Hamhuis, attempting to carry the puck through the neutral zone with Trevor Lewis pressuring...
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Jimmy Howard dentures (used) can be yours on eBay, Detroit Red Wings fans
As I mentioned on Marek Vs. Wyshynski, I've navigated through eBay on occasion looking for a specific, grotesque item: hockey player teeth. Their existence as an auction item fascinates me, as would...
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What We Learned: End of the Red Wings and Sharks as we know them?
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team....
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Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson says he’s in for Game 6 vs. Rangers
The Ottawa Senators have managed to push the top-seeded New York Rangers to the brink of elimination in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal without their captain Daniel Alfredsson, who was concussed by...
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Selke Trophy Finalists: David Backes vs. Patrice Bergeron vs. Pavel Datsyuk
Centers David Backes of the St. Louis Blues, Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins and Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings are the three finalists for the 2011-12 Frank J. Selke Trophy. As voted on...
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