• 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs: Best and worst moments of the playoffs so far May 18, 2012
  Well, it's been a wild ride, hasn't it? Our experts take a look at all the best and worst moments of the playoffs, so far.
  Pierre LeBrun
• Kings on verge of sweep after Game 3 victory May 18, 2012
  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 night.
  Associated Press
• Staples Center bracing for NHL/NBA marathon May 19, 2012
  The folks who run the Staples Center and the L.A. Live complex in downtown Los Angeles like to call it the sports and entertainment capital of the world. But even this is a bit much.
  Ramona Shelburne
• Hejduk, 36, signs one-year deal with Avalanche May 18, 2012
  The Colorado Avalanche have re-signed captain Milan Hejduk to a one-year contract.
  ESPN.com news services
• Oilers, coach Renney part ways after 2 seasons May 18, 2012
  The Edmonton Oilers announced Thursday that the team will not renew the contract of coach Tom Renney, ending his two-season tenure.
  Associated Press
• Finns stun U.S. at hockey worlds with 9 sec. left May 17, 2012
  Finnish forward Jesse Joensuu's winning goal with nine seconds left lifted Finland past the United States 3-2 Thursday for a place in the semifinals of the hockey world championships in Helsinki.
  Associated Press
• Slovakia sends Canada home at hockey worlds May 17, 2012
  San Jose Sharks' Michal Handzus gave Slovakia the winning goal in a 4-3 victory over Canada in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey world championships in Helsinki on Thursday.
  ESPN.com news services
• Coyotes' Hanzal banned 1 game for Brown hit May 17, 2012
  The NHL has suspended Phoenix Coyotes center Martin Hanzal for one game for his boarding penalty on Los Angeles Kings captain Dustin Brown in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night.
  Pierre LeBrun
• Rangers' Gaborik benched for most of third May 17, 2012
  New York Rangers sniper Marian Gaborik was stapled to the bench for the majority of the third period in New York's 3-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, presumably as punishment for a gaffe on New Jersey's game-tying goal.
  Katie Strang
• Stars' Lehtonen out 2-3 weeks with knee injury May 16, 2012
  Dallas Stars goaltender Kari Lehtonen suffered a minor knee injury at the world hockey championships and will be sidelined two to three weeks, according to Stars goaltending coach Mike Valley.
  Mark Stepneski
• Capitals coach Hunter won't return for 2012-13 May 15, 2012
  Dale Hunter, the former Washington Capitals captain who took over after the team fired coach Bruce Boudreau in November, won't return for next season, the Washington Times has reported, citing general manager George McPhee.
  ESPN.com news services
• Agent: Capitals' Semin headed to free agency May 15, 2012
  Barring a complete change of heart, forward Alexander Semin won't be back in Washington next season. According to Semin's agent Mark Gandler, the skilled forward has no intentions of signing a contract extension with the Capitals.
  Craig Custance
• In procedural move, NHL gives notice to union May 16, 2012
  In a procedural formality, the NHL has provided the required 120-day notice to the players' union in order to make changes to the CBA, an NHLPA spokesman confirmed to ESPN.com.
  ESPN.com news services
• Columbus making Richards permanent coach May 14, 2012
  When Todd Richards took over the woeful Columbus Blue Jackets in January after the firing of coach Scott Arniel, he was also interviewing for the job.
  Associated Press
• Kings' Gagne (concussion) cleared for contact May 15, 2012
  Simon Gagne has been cleared for contact, skating back in Los Angeles, but don't hold you breathe to see the veteran winger back in the lineup.
  Pierre LeBrun
• Rangers' Tortorella scoffs at daunting Cup stat May 15, 2012
  Count Rangers coach John Tortorella as one person that does not subscribe to the theory that a team that plays 14 games through the first two rounds can't win the Stanley Cup.
  Katie Strang

• Moving over to the enemy? May 18, 2012
  PHT: Zach Parise's dad says his son — the one who's the New Jersey Devils captain and slated to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 — likes New York coach John Tortorella and would "fit right in" with the Rangers.
• Rangers set to counter Devils' success in Game 3 May 18, 2012
  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - For one game, at least, in the Eastern Conference finals, the New Jersey Devils found a way to beat Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers.
• NHL.com: Move to build from within pays off for NYR May 18, 2012
• PHT: Zidlicky trade working well for Devils May 18, 2012
• Kings fight excitement about playoff run May 18, 2012
  EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Dwight King has been living in a hotel since the Los Angeles Kings recalled him from the minors just over three months ago, and the playoff hero isn't about to move out of his temporary digs.
• Video: Highlights: Kings top Coyotes in Game 3 May 18, 2012
  Los Angeles moves within a win of the Stanley Cup finals with a 2-1 victory over Phoenix in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. (NBC Sports)
• PHT: Kings only 6th team to start playoffs 11-1 May 18, 2012
• NHL.com: Stoll finds his niche on Kings' third line May 18, 2012
• PHT: Tippett clearly not happy with officiating May 18, 2012
• Hejduk signs one-year deal with Avalanche May 18, 2012
  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche brought back one of the last remaining links to the team's Stanley Cup glory days, signing captain Milan Hejduk to a one-year deal.
• PHT: Oilers dump Renney  |  Next coach? May 17, 2012
• PHT: Brodeur no fan of MSG  |  Amazing leg save May 17, 2012
• Gaborik in doghouse after Game 2 gaffe May 17, 2012
  NEW YORK (AP) - New York Rangers coach John Tortorella has little patience for mistakes and a big one by leading scorer Marian Gaborik on the New Jersey Devils' tying goal got him an extended stay on the bench in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.
• Slideshow: Brodeur among sports' top ageless athletes July 19, 2009
  Take a look at those who weren't slowed by Father Time.
• PHT: Blackhawks' Morrison might retire May 18, 2012
• PHT vote: Who will win the Stanley Cup? May 13, 2012
• NHL.com: Famous misspellings on the Cup May 2, 2012
• Slideshow: Top images from Stanley Cup playoffs April 12, 2012
  Check out photos from the NHL postseason action.
• Kings part of crazy weekend at Staples Center May 15, 2012
  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Staples Center is always among the world's busiest arenas, hosting a jam-packed slate of concerts and shows crammed between games for the NBA's Lakers and Clippers and the NHL's Kings.
• Interactive: Who will win the Hart Trophy? March 8, 2012
  Interactive: Who has what it takes to win the NHL MVP? Weigh in by ranking each of the contenders.
• Slideshow: Check out Ice Girls from around league March 11, 2011
  Check out the ice girls from around the National Hockey League.
• Slideshow: Celebrity NHL fans November 20, 2009
  Some of Hollywood's hottest celebrities take in NHL games.
• Slideshow: Conn Smythe Trophy winners June 1, 2010
  Take a look at the most recent players to earn NHL playoff MVP honors
• Special section: NHL on NBC

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