Blues remove interim tag from Payne, making 39-year-old NHL's youngest coach  
Posted By Diego | NHL News | April 15, 2010, 04:58 AM
ST. LOUIS - Davis Payne is now the head coach of the St. Louis Blues. Payne had been the Blues' interim coach since Jan. 2, when he replaced Andy Murray. The team announced his hiring Wednesday. The 39-year-old Payne becomes the NHL... read more »

'More calm' Ovechkin leads Capitals vs Canadiens  
Posted By Diego | NHL News | April 15, 2010, 04:57 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) -It caused more than a ripple of concern among Washington Capitals fans when Alex Ovechkin left practice early one day this week. Ovechkin and the Capitals say there's no need to be alarmed. The reigning two-time MVP says he was ... read more »

Delayed start no problem for Nashville, Chicago  
Posted By Diego | NHL News | April 15, 2010, 04:51 AM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Fans can hardly wait for the Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks to start the postseason. For the players, the delay of Game 1 until Friday is a welcome rest break. No. 2 seed Chicago wrapped up the regular season... read more »

Last NHL playoff series to start offers welcome rest, healing time for both Predators, Hawks  
Posted By Diego | NHL News | April 15, 2010, 04:58 AM
NASHVILLE - Fans can hardly wait for the Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks to start the post-season. For the players, the delay of Game 1 until Friday is a welcome rest. No. 2 seed Chicago wrapped up the regular season play... read more »

Sabres G Miller turns attention to facing Bruins  
Posted By Diego | NHL News | April 15, 2010, 04:55 AM
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -How quickly Ryan Miller forgets. Having led Buffalo back to the playoffs for the first time in three years, the Sabres goaltender politely apologized for being in no mood to assess what he's accomplished this season. Winning ... read more »

Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke expects team to be in playoffs next season  
Posted By Diego | NHL News | April 15, 2010, 04:50 AM
TORONTO - Brian Burke has something in common with fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs - he's growing impatient waiting for the team to end its long playoff drought. During Wednesday's end-of-season address, the Leafs general manager reiterat... read more »

Ovechkin tries to keep calm as favoured Capitals open playoffs against Canadiens  
Posted By Diego | NHL News | April 15, 2010, 04:58 AM
WASHINGTON - It caused more than a ripple of concern among Washington Capitals fans when Alex Ovechkin left practice early one day this week. Ovechkin and the Capitals say there's no need to be alarmed. The reigning two-time MVP says he w... read more »

High-scoring Canucks face youthful Kings  
Posted By Diego | NHL News | April 15, 2010, 04:54 AM
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -The tight-checking, low-scoring Vancouver Canucks who have leaned on star goalie Roberto Luongo to win games in recent years aren't in these playoffs. These third-seeded Canucks rode NHL points-leader Henrik Sed... read more »

Captain Jarome Iginla says Calgary Flames can win with what they have  
Posted By Diego | NHL News | April 15, 2010, 04:54 AM
CALGARY - Jarome Iginla believes the Calgary Flames can be a Stanley Cup contender with the personnel they have, plus the addition of one of two players with offensive skill. The Flames (40-32-10) packed their bags at the Pengrowth Saddle... read more »

Miller turns attention to playoffs as Sabres prepare to open against Bruins  
Posted By Diego | NHL News | April 15, 2010, 04:53 AM
BUFFALO, N.Y. - How quickly Ryan Miller forgets. Having led Buffalo back to the playoffs for the first time in three years, the Sabres goaltender politely apologized for being in no mood to assess what he's accomplished this season. Winni... read more »

High-scoring Canucks face youthful Kings  
Posted By Diego | NHL News | April 15, 2010, 04:52 AM
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -The tight-checking, low-scoring Vancouver Canucks who have leaned on star goalie Roberto Luongo to win games in recent years aren't in these playoffs. These third-seeded Canucks rode NHL points-leader Henrik Sed... read more »

Bettman anticipates no problems with Coyotes sale  
Posted By Diego | NHL News | April 15, 2010, 04:50 AM
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -NHL commissioner Gary Bettman called the Glendale City Council's approval of a proposed arena lease agreement by a group headed by Chicago sports mogul Jerry Reinsdorf a terrific step in the process of the league finding a n... read more »

NHL Playoff Capsules  
Posted By Diego | NHL News | April 15, 2010, 04:52 AM
PITTSBURGH (AP) -Erik Karlsson and Chris Kelly scored on power plays in the second period and the Ottawa Senators ignored their underdog tag and the Pittsburgh Penguins' recent playoff success, surprising the Stanley Cup champions with a 5-4 vict... read more »

Boucher beats Brodeur 10 years after last matchup  
Posted By Diego | NHL News | April 15, 2010, 04:54 AM
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Brian Boucher waited 10 long years for that elusive victory over the New Jersey Devils. Although Boucher and the Philadelphia Flyers can't erase the crushing loss to New Jersey in the 2000 Eastern Conference finals, a series ... read more »

Senators' early surge leads to 5-4 victory over Penguins in first-round opener  
Posted By Diego | NHL News | April 15, 2010, 04:50 AM
PITTSBURGH - One game, and the Pittsburgh Penguins already know this. Nothing comes easy for a defending Stanley Cup champion, not even a playoff series opener against a seemingly overmatched opponent. Erik Karlsson and Chris Kelly scored... read more »