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Eric Staal suffered MCL sprain, avoids surgery
Canada's Eric Staal, shown here after a knne-on-knee collision with Sweden's Alex Edler on Thursday, was diagnosed with a third-degree MCL sprain.
5 hrs ago | CNN
Eight unheralded contributors in second round
They are the players whose national ink comes in thimbles, not barrels. They get the occasional "attaboy" mention, but after most games they are otherwise left alone by the folks holding microphones or notepads.
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Brenden Morrow's contribution a big one
On a night when Sidney Crosby recorded his second career playoff hat trick and created a buzz around the hockey world with his jaw-dropping performance in the Penguins' 4-3 victory against Ottawa in Game 2 of their second-round series Friday night, it was up to the player with the worst plus-minus rating on the team to score the winning goal.
Crosby hat trick lifts Pens to 2-0 series edge over Sens
Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby tends to step it up a notch when playing in the postseason, especially against the Ottawa Senators.
Grading NHL Teams Early in 2nd Round of 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Each remaining NHL playoff team has played at least one game in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
3 Adjustments Pittsburgh Penguins Must Make to Continue Stanley Cup Playoff Run
Seeking to end their four-year run of postseason disappointments, the Pittsburgh Penguins entered the 2013 NHL Playoffs as the popular choice among many hockey experts to once again hoist the Stanley Cup.
Looking At New York Islanders' 2012-13 NHL Season
For a brief spot in time, the New York Islanders were the darlings of the NHL . The ne'er-do-well franchise of the past two decades had missed the playoffs in five consecutive postseasons, and failed to advance past the Eastern Conference quarterfinals since 1993.
Senators try for disciplined approach in Game 2 in Pittsburgh
Start with two NHL MVPs in Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Add a future Hall of Famer like Jarome Iginla and a Norris Trophy finalist in defenseman Kris Letang.
Kunitz back on line with Crosby, Dupuis
Breaking up is hard to do. And so, Chris Kunitz, Sidney Crosby and Pascal Dupuis were back together Thursday as the Penguins top line at practice.
Wharnsby: Jarome Iginla finds way in march with Penguins
Former Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla is in the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2004 and could not be more excited to chase the Stanley Cup with his new Pittsburgh Penguin teammates.
Slap Shot: The Overtime Hero Is Anyone's Guess
If one were forced to guess which Pittsburgh Penguin would score a game-winning goal in overtime, Brooks Orpik would be among the last on the list.
Young Fan Stuns Parents With His Penguins Knowledge
Four-year-old Macin DeFazio is both player and announcer as he scores another goal in his Verona basement.
NHL Announces 2013 GM of the Year Finalists
Earlier this week, the National Hockey League announced the finalists for the 2013 General Manager of the Year .
BC in the NHL Playoffs, May 14: Pens, Kings Win
The first games of the second round of the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs are in the books, and the two teams with Boston College players have taken leads in their respective series.
Kolbe's NHL Playoff Recap 5-15-2013
The Pittsburgh Penguins didn't miss a chance to jump out to an early series lead against the Ottawa Senators.
Pizzo: Pens' power play flirting with playoff greatness
Penguins forwards Chris Kunitz, left, and Evgeni Malkin have been part of a power-play unit that's scoring on a 36 per cent clip this post-season. You would be very hard pressed today to find a recap of Game 1 between the Penguins and Senators that doesn't have at least 36 per cent of it dedicated to their power play .
Wharnsby: Leafs, Caps collapses linger as 2nd round opens
Boston's epic Game 7 comeback win has raised questions about some of the Leafs' key players.
Shea-ved Ice: Round 2 Off To A Good Start
The second round of the playoffs got underway last night and the Pittsburgh Penguins took full advantage of home ice to grab a 1-0 lead in the series.
Penguins jump on Senators in series opener, 4-1
Britain's Prince Harry is wrapping up a weeklong visit to the United States in the affluent New York City suburb of Greenwich, Conn., where he is playing in a polo match at a club with a history of hosting royal... Britain's Prince Harry is wrapping up a weeklong visit to the United States in the affluent New York City suburb of Greenwich, Conn., ... (more)
Stanley Cup Playoffs- Dump & Chase 5/15/13
May 14, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tomas Vokoun makes a save against Ottawa Senators left wing Jakob Silfverberg as Pens defenseman Brooks Orpik defends during the second period in game one of the second round of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center.