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Detroit Red Wings: Revisiting the 2001-02 NHL Season
Bleacher Report
Littered with future Hall-of-Famers, they cruised through the regular season and the playoffs en route to the franchise's 10th Stanley Cup overall and third in six seasons. The NHL has not seen a team with this much star power since that season, …

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New York Times

Devils Rally Past Rangers, 3-2, Tie NHL Playoffs Series, 1-1
Huffington Post
By IRA PODELL 05/16/12 10:57 PM ET New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk, bottom right, reacts after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers in the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoff series, Wednesday, …
Devils rally past Rangers, 3-2, tie series, 1-1Washington Examiner

Devils beat Rangers, even Eastern finals13WHAM-TV
Devils edge Rangers to level NHL playoff seriesTurkish Press

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USA TODAY

Stanley Cup playoffs: Underdog Kings move closer to Cup finals
Dubuque Telegraph Herald
Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) is congratulated by Trevor Lewis (22), Alec Martinez (27), Drew Doughty (8) and Dustin Brown after the third period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals against the Phoenix …
LA Kings return home 2 wins away from 1st Stanley Cup finals appearance since …The Hockey News

Kings outmatch Coyotes, poised for Stanley Cup finalYahoo! Sports
Kings top Coyotes 4-0 to go up 2-0 in seriesSan Jose Mercury News
Los Angeles Daily News
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San Jose Sharks: 2012 Stanley Cup Playoff Grades for Blue Line, Goalie
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Any NHL offseason—or one for any professional sport, for that matter—begins with an analysis of the organization from top to bottom. Inventory must be taken of assets and liabilities before one can move forward. For a team like the San Jose Sharks …

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2012 NHL Playoffs: ‘Post-Cup Hangover’ Just an Excuse for Boston Bruins’ Failure – Bleacher Report

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Stanley Cup – 2012 NHL Playoffs: ‘Post-Cup Hangover’ Just an Excuse for Boston Bruins’ Failure – Bleacher Report

2012 NHL Playoffs: 'Post-Cup Hangover' Just an Excuse for Boston Bruins' Failure
Bleacher Report
Win a Stanley Cup and be one of two NHL teams with the shortest offseason and it is easy enough to explain, not necessarily excuse, losing four or more of the first seven games next October. Regroup and kick enough ice chips over an acrid October to …
Kalman: Bruins Fans Still Have Plenty To Watch In NHL PlayoffsCBS Local

Today in Boston Bruins History: May 15Rant Sports
2012 NHL Playoffs tickets are on sale at TicketGenie.comPR Web (press release)

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Stanley Cup News – NHL Playoffs: Is Tortorella a comedic genius or pompous buffoon? – StarPhoenix

NHL Playoffs: Is Tortorella a comedic genius or pompous buffoon?
StarPhoenix
By Ed Willes, The Province May 14, 2012 9:42 AM John Tortorella, Head of the New York Rangers, speaks to the press after Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Washington Capitals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon …

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NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2012: 6 Players to Watch in Eastern Conference Finals
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New York did come back to win Games 6 and 7, then beat Vancouver in seven games in the final to win their first Stanley Cup since 1940. Since the Rangers also dispatched Washington in the second round back in '94, fans in the Big Apple are hoping that …
Super savers square off in Eastern finalUSA TODAY

Rangers shot-blocking mentality bad for NHLYahoo! Sports
NHL Action Moves On To Conference FinalsNPR
Washington Times -CBSSports.com (blog) -ESPN
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ESPN

Richards to remain Blue Jackets coach
Chicago Tribune
NHL pictures NHL pictures Graphic: NHL realignment Graphic: NHL realignment PICTURES: NHL Winter Classic at Citizens Bank Park PICTURES: NHL Winter Classic at Citizens Bank Park Hockey movies: Our Stanley Cup runneth over Hockey movies: Our Stanley Cup …
Todd Richards, Columbus Blue Jackets Hope Second Time is CharmSB Nation

Eulogy: Remembering the 2011-12 Washington Capitals
Yahoo! Sports (blog)
Not only are you one of the Top 3 douchebags to ever don the NHL shield, but you're also going to live another calendar year without being named a Stanley Cup Champion. We would like to thank you for being the reason why the Rangers scored their …
Dale Hunter steps down as Capitals coachNHL.com

Adam's Mornin': What Now?NBC4 Washington (blog)
NHL Notes: Hunter stepping down as Caps coachComcast SportsNet Philadelphia
CBSSports.com (blog) -Bleacher Report -Edmonton Journal (blog)
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Inklings News

Stanley Cup Playoffs Bringing Intensity, Scrutiny, and Excitement
Inklings News
Jarret Stoll of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates a goal against the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Friday night, the final game was played in the 2 nd round of the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup Playoffs, which had one …
Vote: Who Will Win This Season's Stanley Cup?NESN.com (blog)

Kings beat Coyotes 4-2 for another road winAlbany Times Union
NHL-Unlikely Final Four set battle for chance at Stanley CupChicago Tribune

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NHL Playoffs: Is Tortorella a comedic genius or pompous buffoon? – StarPhoenix

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Stanley Cup Hockey – NHL Playoffs: Is Tortorella a comedic genius or pompous buffoon? – StarPhoenix

Eulogy: Remembering the 2011-12 Washington Capitals – Yahoo! Sports (blog)

NHL Playoffs: Is Tortorella a comedic genius or pompous buffoon? – The Province

Saint John in hunt for rare Memorial Cup repeat – NHL.com

NHL Playoffs: Is Tortorella a comedic genius or pompous buffoon?
The Province
By Ed Willes, The Province May 14, 2012 John Tortorella, Head of the New York Rangers, speaks to the press after Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Washington Capitals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on …
2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Former NCAA Players to Make Impact in NHL SemifinalsBleacher Report

2012 NHL Playoffs tickets are on sale at TicketGenie.comPR Web (press release)
Stanley Cup Playoffs Taking on 1990s Feel and Other Thoughts From Two …NESN.com (blog)
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Illustrated Guide to 2012 Stanley Cup Playoff Second Round (INFOGRAPHIC) – Yahoo! Sports (blog)

Illustrated Guide to 2012 Stanley Cup Playoff Second Round (INFOGRAPHIC)
Yahoo! Sports (blog)
(Dan will be working with Puck Daddy on creating some whimsical and informative NHL graphics throughout the season. If you have any requests, email us at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com. Visit Dan at Sixteen Wins and follow him on Twitter here.) …

Saint John in hunt for rare Memorial Cup repeat
NHL.com
By Adam Kimelman – NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor While most of the hockey world will be enthralled by the conference finals of the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the future of the game will be on display at the 2012 MasterCard Memorial Cup.

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Stanley Cup – NHL Playoffs Now Feature More Boston College Alumni Than Teams – BC Interruption

NHL Playoffs Now Feature More Boston College Alumni Than Teams – BC Interruption

NHL Playoffs Now Feature More Boston College Alumni Than Teams
BC Interruption
Five BC Hockey players lead the four remaining NHL teams in their run for the Stanley Cup: Kreider, of course, isn't technically an alum yet, as I believe he will have enough credits to graduate after this summer. But let's not go splitting hairs here.
A Mother's Day Look at the Boston Bruins' Moms: Fan's TakeYahoo! Sports

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At NHL combine, test scores subject to grade inflation – Boston.com

Boston.com

At NHL combine, test scores subject to grade inflation
Boston.com
That's the NHL combine. It is one tool in the annual crap shoot in which clubs project how a prom-aged boy might someday lead his team to the Stanley Cup. With each passing year, however, its importance can be questioned because of how well-prepared …

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The Year of the Goalie – ESPN

The Year of the Goalie
ESPN
By Timo Seppa | Hockey Prospectus Stop me if you've heard this before: You need a top goaltender — or at least one who catches fire throughout the playoffs — to carry your team to the Stanley Cup. Sounds credible, right? Well, as goaltending is a key …

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NHL Playoff Beard Watch: Stanley Cup beard of the year finalists emerge – Yahoo! Sports (blog)

Yahoo! Sports (blog)

NHL Playoff Beard Watch: Stanley Cup beard of the year finalists emerge
Yahoo! Sports (blog)
… they author our weekly NHL Playoff Beard Watch every Thursday.) By Chuck and Pants from What's Up, Ya Sieve? In this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs, the fates select which beards will have a chance to realize their true potential. Five teams remain.

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Stanley Cup News – Defending my conference picks – ESPN (blog)

Defending my conference picks – ESPN (blog)

Defending my conference picks
ESPN (blog)
But the NHL's final four is finally set. And the race for the Stanley Cup is wide open. There's a reasonable championship case to be made for every team left, and anyone who has tried to predict the outcomes of any series in these playoffs has learned …

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Stanley Cup – Reunited ex-Flyers Carter, Richards leading Kings – Washington Examiner

Reunited ex-Flyers Carter, Richards leading Kings – Washington Examiner

USA TODAY

Reunited ex-Flyers Carter, Richards leading Kings
Washington Examiner
FILE – This April 11, 2012 file photo shows Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown (23), center, flanked by teammates Jeff Carter (77), left, and Mike Richards (10) after scoring against the Vancouver Canucks during third period NHL Stanley Cup …
Holmgren wants Bryzgalov to focus next seasonAlbany Times Union

Kings thriving behind reunited ex-Flyers Carter, RichardsUSA TODAY
Philadelphia Flyers general manager wants more focus from Ilya BryzgalovGloucester County Times – NJ.com
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NHL Playoff Beard Watch: Stanley Cup beard of the year finalists emerge – Yahoo! Sports (blog)

Yahoo! Sports (blog)

A Mother’s Day Look at the Boston Bruins’ Moms: Fan’s Take – Yahoo! Sports

A Mother's Day Look at the Boston Bruins' Moms: Fan's Take
Yahoo! Sports
Of course, later on in the summer, she hosted the Stanley Cup–in her home. While Campbell's dad Colin is probably more well-known because of his role in the NHL, mom Heather is important too. When Campbell brought the Cup home to Tillsonburg, …

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Opinion Corner: NHL playoffs: Throw out the records – Chicago Tribune

Whitney has plenty of room for another Cup ring – NHL.com

Opinion Corner: NHL playoffs: Throw out the records
Chicago Tribune
For most parts of the country, the NHL is still no doubt the least popular of the "Big Four" North American professional sports (NBA, NFL and MLB), but for my money the Stanley Cup playoffs is as competitive and intriguing, if not more so, …
NHL Stanley Cup Storylines, Suspensions & Home Ice Advantage with Greg WyshynskiBleacher Report

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Hey, look, actual celebrities are watching NHL playoff …Yahoo! Sports (blog)
Bizarro NHL playoffs aren't grabbing anyone's attentionThe Province
NHL.com -St. George Daily Spectrum -Gear Up For Sports (blog)
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24 Hours Vancouver

Whitney has plenty of room for another Cup ring
NHL.com
By Dan Rosen – NHL.com Senior Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. — Ray Whitney has the Stanley Cup ring he won with Carolina in 2006 locked inside a safe in his house here in the Valley. He said he takes it out only once a year, but there was that time when the …
Whitney has the one ring to rule them allLondon Free Press

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Stanley Cup Hockey – Flyers Let Another Open Stanley Cup Window Slam Shut: A Fan’s Analysis – Yahoo! Sports

Flyers Let Another Open Stanley Cup Window Slam Shut: A Fan’s Analysis – Yahoo! Sports