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Kings In LA For Pivotal Game 5 Against Sharks

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick sometimes seems to be the only obstacle between San Jose and the Western Conference finals while the Sharks dominate much of their 2-2 series with the defending Stanley Cup champions.

2013/05/23

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Red Wings Rolling Against Blackhawks With Howard

Jimmy Howard’s cat-quick reflexes in net and easygoing nature out of it are big reasons the Detroit Red Wings are on a roll.

2013/05/22

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Wild Bounce, 4th Line Grit Has Bruins One Win Away From Conference Finals

It was one of the more unusual goals you’ll see during these NHL Playoffs, but it’s the goal that has the Boston Bruins up 3-0 on the New York Rangers and just one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals.

2013/05/22

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Kings Fall To Sharks 2-1 In Game 4, Series Tied At 2

Brent Burns helped San Jose jump off to a fast start with his second goal of the postseason and the Sharks tied their second-round series against Los Angeles at two games with a 2-1 victory over the Kings in Game 4 on Tuesday night.

2013/05/22

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On Brink Of Elimination, John Tortorella Has ‘Full Faith’ In The Rangers

“We’ll meet (Wednesday), practice, and we’re going to try to win a game,” Tortorella said. “That’s all you can do. Down 3-0, it’s a very tough situation, but I have full faith in our athletes. They will be ready to play another game.”

2013/05/22

Joe Thornton #19, Dan Boyle #22 and Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks celebrate after Couture scored a goal against the Los Angeles Kings in the second period in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at HP Pavilion on May 21, 2013 in San Jose. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Sharks Defeat Kings In Game 4, Tie Series

Brent Burns helped San Jose jump off to a fast start with his second goal of the postseason and the Sharks tied their second-round series against Los Angeles at two games with a 2-1 victory over the Kings in Game 4 on Tuesday night.

2013/05/21

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Bruins Expecting Desperate Rangers In Game 3

The Boston Bruins enter Madison Square Garden with a 2-0 series lead over the New York Rangers, but know that can change in a New York minute.

2013/05/21

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Kings Preparing For Game 4 Showdown With Sharks

After taking it easy the day after San Jose’s 2-1 win, both teams stepped up preparation on Monday in advance of Game 4 on Tuesday night at the Shark Tank.

2013/05/21

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Red Wings Take Game 3 And 2-1 Series Lead Over Blackhawks

Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the second round series.

2013/05/21

Los Angeles Kings v San Jose Sharks - Game Three

Sharks Take Home Ice In Hopes Of Evening Playoff Series

For all that the San Jose Sharks accomplished with their overtime victory over Los Angeles in Game 3, they know it will mean very little if they don’t back that win up with another at home against the defending Stanley Cup champion Kings.

2013/05/21