
By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press
Hossa’s surprise scratch from Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals — and the one-word explanation, “upper,” for the part of his body that was injured — is part of a long-running cat-and-mouse game NHL teams play on the theory that any information about injuries is a competitive disadvantage.

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press
Rask posted his third shutout of the playoffs by turning aside 28 shots Monday night, moving the Bruins within two wins of their second NHL championship in three years.

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press
After the Chicago Blackhawks badly outplayed the Boston Bruins in the first period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals Saturday night, Tyler Seguin ditched the microphone he had been wearing as part of the TV broadcast. Then he headed back into the dressing room so the team could hash out its problems in peace.

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press
Paille scored at 13:48 in overtime and Boston used another great performance by Tuukka Rask to overcome a sluggish start in a 2-1 victory over the Blackhawks on Saturday night, tying the series at a game apiece.

By Associated Press
The Washington Capitals right wing beat out Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and John Tavares of the New York Islanders for the award on Saturday night. Ovechkin also won the Hart in 2008 and 2009.
By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press
The San Jose Sharks have agreed to a contract extension with star center Logan Couture to keep him off the market next summer. Published June 18, 2013
By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press
The Detroit Red Wings accomplished their No. 1 goal of this offseason by agreeing to a new deal with Pavel Datsyuk. Published June 18, 2013
By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press
The Detroit Red Wings accomplished their No. 1 goal of the offseason Tuesday by agreeing to a $22.5 million, three-year deal with Pavel Datsyuk. Published June 18, 2013
By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press
The Chicago Blackhawks needed all their offensive weapons against the Bruins' smothering defense and goalie Tuukka Rask. Instead, they lost one of their best before the game. Published June 18, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The Chicago Blackhawks have scratched forward Marian Hossa from Monday's nights Stanley Cup finals game against the Boston Bruins. Published June 17, 2013
By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press
Claude Julien doesn't pay much attention to compliments or criticism. Published June 17, 2013
By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press
All those missed shots added up to one big blown opportunity for the Chicago Blackhawks. They couldn't bury the Boston Bruins in the early going and paid for it in the end. Published June 16, 2013
By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press
Tyler Seguin knew something had to be said. Published June 16, 2013
By NANCY ARMOUR - Associated Press
A lesser goalie would have been flustered by the Chicago Blackhawks hot start. Published June 16, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Boston Bruins forward Nathan Horton will play in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night, three days after he left the series opener with an injury. Published June 15, 2013