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Dwight King scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Jonathan Quick made 18 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings rolled to the brink of their first Stanley Cup Final in 19 years with a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday.

The Americans saw their tournament experience at the Hockey Worlds came to an end at the hands of Finland on a goal with eight seconds to go in the quarterfinals.

John Tortorella has done something rather amazing. He has turned the conversation in the postseason from criticism of his team's shot-blocking to criticism of himself.

The Phoenix Coyotes simply can't afford to go down 3-0 with Game 4 in L.A. So they need to find a way to somehow get a win and get back in the series vs. the Kings in Thursday night's Game 3.

David Clarkson's deflected goal 2:31 into the third period snapped a tie and lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory against the New York Rangers that evened the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece on Wednesday.

Attempts to build a nearly $500 million arena that could bring the NBA back to Seattle took another step forward on Wednesday.

You want a clue that the NHL EA Sports series doesn't lend itself to a cover jinx? Just look at the promotions asking for votes as the tournament nears the final four.

The NHL has let the NHLPA that it will not seek an extension of the current CBA, necessitating negotiations this summer, the declarative step in the upcoming labor battle.

Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal has himself a meeting with Brendan Shanahan and the Department of Player Safety on Wednesday. It stems from his boarding call on Kings captain Dustin Brown in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals that earned Hanzal a five-minute major and a game misconduct.

Jeff Carter scored three goals, Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots and the Los Angeles Kings matched an NHL record with their seventh straight road playoff victory, beating the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 Tuesday night to take control of Western Conference finals.

The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Rob Flick have agreed to terms on a three-year contract.

New Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin hasn't hired a coach yet, but reports say Michel Therrien and Marc Crawford are in the conversation while Larry Robinson isn't.

Mike Tyson made an appearance at Game 1 of the ECHL Finals in Las Vegas by cranking the pregame siren and giving us one uncomfortable moment.

Rangers rookie Chris Kreider and defenseman Dan Girardi both had a goal and an assist in the third period, and Henrik Lundqvist stopped 21 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, as weary New York opened the Eastern Conference finals with a 3-0 victory over the well-rested New Jersey Devils on Monday night.

The NHL announced on Monday that the conference semifinals were the most-watched second round series ... ever.

First it was Dale Hunter leaving, then the agent for Alexander Semin came out saying his client is headed to free agency. And this is only Day 2 of the offseason for the Capitals.

After Dale Hunter informed the Capitals on Monday that he will not return next season, the coaching search is officially underway in Washington. Who could they be looking at?

The Devils and Rangers are set for their Eastern Conference final series starting Monday in Madison Square Garden and before they begin Zach Parise took a slight shot across the Rangers bow while saying he doesn't understand why the Devils play second fiddle.

Los Angeles Kings forward Simon Gagne has been cleared for contact as he recovers from a concussion, but general manager Dean Lombardi says he isn't quite ready to return to the lineup.