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Drew Doughty #8 of the Los Angeles Kings is pursued by Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks for the puck in the second period of Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center on May 16, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Sharks Stunned By Kings Late, Down 0-2 In Series

Marc-Edouard Vlasic scored his first career playoff goal with 11:04 to play for the Sharks, who were doomed by two late penalties after rallying from an early two-goal deficit.

2013/05/16

Dwight King #74 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates a goal by Slava Voynov (not pictured), as goaltender Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks looks on in the first period of Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center on May 14, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Sharks Shut Out By Kings In Second Round Opener

Jonathan Quick made 35 saves in his sixth career playoff shutout, and the Los Angeles Kings opened their second-round series with a 2-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.

2013/05/14

Sharks, Kings Matchup Highlights Quality Of California Hockey

Although Joe Thornton and Dustin Brown might not agree on much else over the next two weeks, both captains believe hockey has never been bigger or better in California, from the thriving youth game all the way to their state’s three winning NHL clubs.

2013/05/14

NHL Playoffs Schedule

The battle for the Stanley Cup rages on. Keep up with your favorite team’s playoff schedule.

2013/05/10

Scott Hannan #27, T.J. Galiardi #21, Brent Burns #88, Brad Stuart #7 and Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks celebrate after Burns scored a first period goal against the Vancouver Canucks in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at HP Pavilion on May 7, 2013 in San Jose. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Sharks Sweep Canucks In OT, Reach 2nd Round Of Playoffs

Patrick Marleau scored a power-play goal 13:18 into overtime and the San Jose Sharks completed their first playoff sweep in franchise history, beating the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 Tuesday night.

2013/05/07

Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks is congratulated by teammates Patrick Marleau #12 and Joe Thornton #19 after scoring a power play goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 01, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Sharks Take Home Ice With Chance To Sweep Vancouver

San Jose Sharks coach Todd McLellan sees no need to remind his team of the precariousness of a 3-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

2013/05/07

Raffi Torres #13 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Vancouver Canucks for a 3-2 victory in overtime in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 03, 2013 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Sharks Defeat Canucks In OT, Lead Series 2-0

Raffi Torres scored at 5:31 of overtime to give the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 2 of their playoff series Friday night.

2013/05/03

Matt Cooke Show: “We’re Ready To Do Business”

Hours after helping the Penguins demolish the New York Islanders, Pittsburgh winger Matt Cooke stops by with Vinnie & Cook for his weekly appearance on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan.

2013/05/02

Head Coach Mike Babcock of the Detroit Red Wings. (credit: Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

An Ornery Mike Babcock Weighs In On Hiller, Lackluster Play

An ornery-sounding Red Wings coach Mike Babcock tore down his team’s play, ripped into the opposing team’s goalie, and got up in arms over an innocuous comment.

2013/05/02