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• BRAD TO WORSE

  BOSTON — It isn’t Alex Rodriguez batting eighth in the order in the 2006 playoffs, because seriously, what else could be? Other than, that is, Rodriguez being pinch-hit for and then benched entirely in the playoffs six years later. But it is Brad Richard...

• CONFIDENT RANGERS GM LIKES WHAT HE SEES

  BOSTON — So long ago, this was where Glen Sather started his NHL career as one of the supporting actors of the cast of “Bobby Orr and the Animals” that made life so miserable for the Rangers in the late ’60s. But Sather never made it to the parade on Cau...

• ISLES’ KEY VETERANS IN LIMBO

  The Islanders met together at Nassau Coliseum yesterday for the last time this season and spoke optimistically of a bright future, full of playoff berths and runs at Stanley Cup titles. But now, the real questions begin. And they revolve around three key...

• KHL CALLS KEENAN

  Mike Keenan, the former Rangers coach led the team to a Stanley Cup in 1994, has a new coaching gig, but not in the NHL. Keenan signed a two-year contract this weekend to coach Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL. He has coached eight teams in his career, ...

• ISLES’ REVIVAL SEASON SUNK IN SIX

  This is the only way it could have ended for the Islanders, in a flurry of emotion and fortitude that right now feels like heartbreak, but in a week, or a month, or three months, will feel like a huge step forward. This upstart team in the suburbs spent ...

World View

• The Curse of the Rangers' Goal Song

  Only a real pessimist (or an Islanders fan) would point out that the Rangers haven't won the Stanley Cup since they changed their goal-celebration song. The song, titled "Slapshot," debuted Jan. 20, 1995, the very night the Rangers raised the Cup banner ...

• Bruins enjoy easy day off as they prepare for first chance to finish off Rangers in Game 4

  Boston Bruins' Johnny Boychuk, right, celebrates his goal with teammate Daniel Paille during the third period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in New York Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in New York. Paille lat...

• Blackhawks and Red Wings have 2 of the NHL's top coaches matching wits in 2nd-round series

  Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville yells at referee Brad Watson (23) during the third period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)The Associated Press ...

• Bruins rally for 2 goals in 3rd period, grab 3-0 series lead over reeling Rangers with 2-1 win

  Boston Bruins' Johnny Boychuk, right, and Daniel Paille (20) celebrate a goal by Boychuk during the third period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in New York. Paille later scored...

• Avs mum on Patrick Roy report

  Patrick Roy and Joe Sakic formed a productive partnership on the ice during their playing days, leading the Colorado Avalanche to two Stanley Cup titles. Now, Avalanche fans are hoping they're reunited again to steer the foundering franchise back to the ...

More Reports

• Kings aim for 2-0 lead against Sharks

  (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Kings will try to extend their lead in the Western Conference semifinals, as they host the San Jose Sharks in Thursday's Game at Staples Center. The defending Stanley Cup champions used a strong performance from Jonatha...

• Paulina Gretzky Photo: Instagram Star Sings 'I Will Remember You', Wears Lace-Up Crotch Jeans In 2003 (PHOTOS)

  Paulina Gretzky has worn tiny bikinis , a plaid shirt , comfy yacht wear and even a puppy in her bosom . But back in 2003, when the budding Instagram and Twitter star was just 14 (turning 15 a month later), Wayne Gretzky's daughter was a fan of the short...

• Kings In LA For Pivotal Game 5 Against Sharks

  EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Kings goalie Jonathan Quick sometimes seems to be the only obstacle between San Jose and the Western Conference finals while the Sharks dominate much of their 2-2 series with the defending Stanley Cup champions. And if Quick neede...

• Penguins crush Senators 7-3 to inch closer to Stanley Cup finals

  Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby was careful not to get too far ahead of himself after helping the Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 7-3 on Wednesday to take a 3-1 lead in the NHL Eastern Conference semifinal series. "I'm not talking about anything ahead of Ga...

• Crosby hits 40 at a record pace

  Trailing 2-1 after the first period, the Penguins scored the next six goals to beat the Senators, 7-2, and take a 3-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Semifinals. Sidney Crosby tallied his 40th career playoff goal in his 77th playoff gam...

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