AP source: Stars bring back Hitchcock as coach
DALLAS (AP) — Ken Hitchcock is returning to coach the Dallas Stars, a person with direct knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press. The Stars are expected to announce […]
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NHL playoffs open Wednesday with 5 series starting
TORONTO (AP) – A look at the NHL playoffs that begin Wednesday: — WHO’S PLAYING EAST: The NHL-leading Washington Capitals face the Toronto Maple Leafs and the defending Stanley Cup […]
Continue ReadingCapitals favored to come out of East, but it won’t be easy
WASHINGTON, DC (AP) – Armed with playoff experience and facing a first-round opponent lacking it, the NHL-best Washington Capitals are again favored to come out of the East. Of course, it […]
Continue ReadingSteen, Perron lead Blues to 4-1 win over Predators
ST. LOUIS (AP) Even though St. Louis has already clinched a playoff spot, Alexander Steen wants the Blues to keep up their intensity. Steen scored the tiebreaking goal early in […]
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Blues break tie in 3rd period, beat Avalanche 4-2
DENVER (AP) Jake Allen kept St. Louis in the game while his teammates found their legs. Once they did, they blew past the Colorado Avalanche and finished off an impressive […]
Continue Reading Allen stops 31 shots, Blues shut out Coyotes 3-0
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Mike Yeo has the St. Louis Blues right in the thick of the playoff race in the NHL’s Western Conference, and his players gave the coach another […]
Continue ReadingGetzlaf, Rakell keep rolling as Ducks drop Blues, 2-1
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Anaheim Ducks are finding their best form with the playoffs looming, and captain Ryan Getzlaf exemplifies the steady improvement on display. Getzlaf had a short-handed goal […]
Continue Reading Tarasenko scores twice to lift Blues over Isles 4-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) Vladimir Tarasenko knew he needed to step up with two of St. Louis’ top centers, Paul Stastny and Jori Lehtera, out of the lineup. With Alexander Steen […]
Continue Reading Stastny helps Blues snap 5-game skid with 3-0 win over Avs
DENVER (AP) Paul Stastny tapped in a goal and glided over to the boards. And who should be behind the glass? Two familiar faces – his wife and young daughter […]
Continue ReadingTrocheck’s late goal lifts Panthers past Blues, 2-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) The Florida Panthers began their five-game road trip near the back of a crowded field in the Eastern Conference playoff race. After sweeping the trip they’re near […]
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