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By JEFF DONN AP National Writer U.S. nuclear power regulators are requiring fewer exercises for major accidents and recommending that fewer people be evacuated right away.

Jeff Carter scored three goals, Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots and the Los Angeles Kings matched an NHL record with their seventh straight road playoff victory, beating the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 Tuesday night to take control of Western Conference finals.

Withstanding an early push and a slew of penalties late, the Kings took control of the Western Conference finals with another dominating performance, beating the Coyotes 4-0 Tuesday to match an NHL record with their seventh straight road playoff victory.

The appeal will be about the length of the suspension, not the suspension itself.

Corey Perry lost 12 pounds when he came down with the flu just before he was supposed to catch his plane to Switzerland to join Team Canada.

Vancouver Canucks' David Booth, left, and Zack Kassian celebrate Kassian's goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday March 3, 2012.

What exactly is boring hockey? Because that's what the Rangers have been playing, according to people everywhere.

Though his NHL rights have gone from Tampa Bay to Montreal and on to Calgary, Karri Ramo remains in Omsk, Russia.

Stephane Matteau, center, celebrating his overtime goal that beat the Devils in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals in 1994.

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Kings went with new media after their Game 1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the playoffs, posting, "To everyone in Canada outside BC.

Henrik Lundqvist posted 21 saves for his second shutout of the playoffs and the New York Rangers took a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils in Game 1 of these Eastern Conference Finals.

Is it just me? Or does it seems as if the Sharks were eliminated from the playoffs three months ago, not three weeks ago? Probably, that's because for the last two years in the Bay Area, we were still watching playoff hockey at HP Pavilion.

Dale Hunter quit as coach of the Washington Capitals on Monday after less than one full season in the job, telling the team he wants to return to his family in Canada.

Richards became the Blue Jackets' interim coach in January when Scott Arniel was fired.

The Coyotes have been living on the edge all during this postseason while managing to emerge unscathed.

I've been secretly rooting for a Rangers-Devils playoff series since the opening round.

The Empire State Building shined high above the city in a beautiful hue of Rangers' blue as 18,000 fans poured out onto the mezzanine of MSG Saturday night after the Rangers' game 7 win over the Washington Capitals.

One of the key points you should see and hear about the New Jersey Devils is their even strength play.

Position: Defense Team: Red Deer Rebels Age: 17 Date of Birth: July 25, 1994 Place of Birth: Regina, Saskatchewan Height: 6'0" Weight: 183 Shoots: Right Matt Dumba is a diamond in the rough.

The Los Angeles Kings are four wins away from becoming the third team in four seasons to reach the Stanley Cup finals after replacing their head coach at midseason.