Hockey
New Jersey's Zajac is fresh, and it shows
NEWARK, N.J. • Most of the talk about the New Jersey Devils and their run to the Stanley Cup finals against the Los Angeles Kings has focused on Martin Brodeur, Ilya Kovalchuk, Zach Parise and Peter DeBoer.
May 29, 2012 | 12:15 am
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Rangers need more scoring
The New York Rangers had the best record in the Eastern Conference and reached the conference finals on the strength of a tough defense, great goaltending and a relentlessly rugged style.
May 29, 2012 | 12:10 am
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Jackman's future is up in the air
He is wrapping up a four-year contract and will become an unrestricted free agent July 1.
May 29, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Illegal-stick penalty still plagues McSorley
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Somewhere in Marty McSorley's home in Hermosa Beach is a hockey stick with a blade curved at least a quarter-inch more than the legal limit.
May 28, 2012 | 12:20 am
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DeBoer delivers Devils to NHL’s elite
In the eyes of many, Peter DeBoer was a surprise choice to be New Jersey's coach. Fresh off a bad season, Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello last summer turned to DeBoer. But why DeBoer? In three seasons with Florida, the Panthers didn't reach the playoffs.
May 28, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Kings rested for finals meeting vs. Devils
LA rested for finals series vs. New Jersey
May 27, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Brodeur takes New Jersey back to finals
NEWARK, N.J. — With Martin Brodeur nearing his 40th birthday and entering the final year of his contract, this season at first had the look of a last hurrah for the New Jersey Devils' goalie.
May 27, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Devils make Cup finals after 3-2 win over Rangers
Moments after sending the New Jersey Devils to the Stanley Cup finals for the first time since 2003, Adam Henrique skated to the corner and waited to be mobbed by his teammates.
May 26, 2012 | 3:13 am
Devils beat Rangers 3-2 in OT to reach Cup finals
NEWARK, N.J. • Adam Henrique scored off a wild scramble in front 1:03 into overtime and the New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals to advance to their first Stanley Cup finals since 2003.
May 26, 2012 | 12:05 am
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Blues CEO McCarthy steps down
New ownership means changes for the Blues' front-office.
May 25, 2012 | 4:42 pm
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Torts expects best from Rangers in must-win game
Whether the New York Rangers truly believed they could overcome a 3-2 playoff series deficit earlier this year doesn't matter now.
May 25, 2012 | 4:12 am
Blues' Davidson weighs his job options
Ownership change opens 'window' for Blues president to leave.
May 25, 2012 | 12:30 am
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No guarantees for Rangers this time around
NEWARK, N.J. • Eighteen years ago, Mark Messier set the stage for one of sports' most dramatic moments.
May 25, 2012 | 12:15 am
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Doughty makes strides with Kings
Drew Doughty began this season holding out for a $56 million contract from the Los Angeles Kings. Doughty then started the season with every dollar seemingly weighing him down.
May 25, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Can anyone stop the Kings’ march to the Cup?
After sweeping St. Louis in the semis, L.A. ran over Phoenix on way to Stanley Cup Finals.
May 24, 2012 | 12:30 pm
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Devils outlast Rangers, 5-3, take 3-2 series lead
The New Jersey Devils never could have imagined they would have a three-goal lead on the New York Rangers less than 10 minutes into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals at hostile Madison Square Garden.
May 24, 2012 | 5:09 am
Blues chat: Read the Jeremy Rutherford Q-&-A
Bring your questions and comments for a live discussion with the P-D hockey writer.
May 24, 2012 | 12:40 am
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Mellanby is leaving Blues
Assistant coach hopes to work in a front-office capacity, perhaps in Montreal.
May 24, 2012 | 12:20 am
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Blues feature youth in reserve
Team has lineup holes to fill for next season, possibly with young players ready to move up.
May 24, 2012 | 12:20 am
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Devils thwart Rangers’ rally, take 3-2 lead in series
NEW YORK • Ryan Carter snapped a tie with 4:24 left, and the New Jersey Devils posted a 5-3 victory over the New York Rangers after blowing a three-goal lead in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night.
May 24, 2012 | 12:15 am
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Canucks extend contract Vigneault's contract
The Vancouver Canucks signed coach Alain Vigneault to a contract extension, ending speculation that the team's playoff loss to Los Angeles might cost him the job.
May 23, 2012 | 7:55 pm
Mellanby departs Blues' coaching staff
He coached two seasons in St. Louis but sees his future in hockey operations.
May 23, 2012 | 2:27 pm
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Hockey Guy: Kings conquer West, anger foes
LA rolled over Canucks, Blues and Coyotes by playing hard-hitting hockey. But the Coyotes are screaming for justice.
May 23, 2012 | 8:30 am
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Kings edge Coyotes 4-3 in overtime to win West
A great road playoff run has the Los Angeles Kings in a place they haven't been since the Great One was skating in Southern California.
May 23, 2012 | 3:12 am
Coyotes out after 4-3 loss to Kings in West finals
The Phoenix Coyotes avoided a sweep with a gutty performance in Los Angeles. They couldn't do it again back home in the desert, though the disappointment shouldn't linger too long.
May 23, 2012 | 1:20 am
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