10 Copyright (c) 2013 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com Yahoo! Sports http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Yahoo! Sports - NHL News http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl Latest news and information about the NHL. The Associated Press Senators relish chance to tie series vs. Pens (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12mqi2i49/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/senators-relish-chance-tie-series-222841900--nhl.html Ottawa Senators Daniel Alfredsson (11) celebrates with teammates Milan Michalek (9), Sergei Gonchar (55) and Mika Zibanejad (93) in the third period of game four of the Eastern Conference Stanley Cup semi-final NHL hockey action on Sunday May 19, 2013 in Ottawa. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Chartrand)

OTTAWA (AP) -- After a win in Game 3, the Ottawa Senators are confident they can tie their series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.


]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 11:47:21 PDT NHL urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,e332d032-3f67-3f64-be0a-391de1910f31-l:1 The Associated Press Paille's goal puts Bruins on verge of East finals (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12jh8s3al/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/pailles-goal-puts-bruins-verge-022608048--nhl.html Boston Bruins' Daniel Paille celebrates after scoring during the third period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the New York Rangers Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in New York. The Bruins won the game 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NEW YORK (AP) -- It took 40 years for Original Six rivals Boston and New York to face off again in the playoffs.


]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 20:54:03 PDT NHL urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,457618b4-abc8-3508-96b6-e12a3027a8fa-l:1 The Associated Press Sharks tie series with 2-1 win over Kings (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12al6l4ru/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/sharks-tie-series-2-1-044745604--nhl.html San Jose Sharks' Brent Burns (88) celebrates his goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period in Game 4 of their second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Joe Thornton set the tone for the San Jose Sharks with a dominant first period. After that, the Sharks did their best to hang on and tie up their playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings.


]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 22:57:15 PDT NHL urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,f3159ab4-28d8-3cb4-8148-6dd99168531e-l:1 The Associated Press Avs mum on report Patrick Roy may be next coach (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12fj7hc8c/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/avs-mum-report-patrick-roy-164754683--nhl.html FILE - In this June 6, 2012 file photo, Quebec Remparts head coach and co-owner Patrick Roy reacts as he talks about Michel Therrien being named head coach of the Montreal Canadiens NHL team, during a news conference in Quebec City. Avalanche fans are talking about the possibility of Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy becoming the next coach of the Colorado team. Roy's younger brother, Stephane Roy, posted a Facebook note late Monday night, May 20, 2013 saying his brother would be the new coach. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jacques Boissinot, File)

DENVER (AP) -- 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.


]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 12:09:45 PDT NHL urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,90562fd3-60b1-313d-add7-78b15acdcb10-l:1 The Associated Press Blackhawks-Red Wings Preview (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12put5v92/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/red-wings-rolling-against-blackhawks-191052878--nhl.html Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard spits water during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The Blackhawks won 4-1. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

DETROIT (AP) -- Jimmy Howard's cat-quick reflexes in net and easygoing nature out of it are big reasons the Detroit Red Wings are on a roll.


]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 13:48:22 PDT NHL urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,7d6c54d1-f99a-364e-9fa9-957e04f14149-l:1 15-year vet defenseman Sutton retires (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12lor678f/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/15-vet-defenseman-sutton-retires-180310763--nhl.html EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -- Veteran defenseman Andy Sutton has retired, ending a 15-year career beset by injuries. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:03:10 PDT NHL urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,be31df75-408a-3a30-8440-f3b64ef82cf6-l:1 Predators hire Phil Housley to replace Horachek (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12pvbedno/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/predators-fire-associate-coach-peter-202014822--nhl.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Nashville Predators have hired Phil Housley as an assistant coach to fill the spot left open by the firing of associate coach Peter Horachek after nine seasons with the franchise. Tue, 21 May 2013 14:08:43 PDT NHL urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,cbb0ef00-47dd-3381-a272-ceea7e4754cb-l:1 The Associated Press With winning comes tickets boost for Blue Jackets (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12l05qfu6/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/winning-comes-tickets-boost-blue-200119559--nhl.html FILE - In this Oct 18, 2011 file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets' fans cheer during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Columbus, Ohio. In the wake of a stirring 2013 second-half playoff run that fell just short, the Blue Jackets are seeing an upsurge in interest from fans. Ticket sales have increased, both among longtime buyers and new ones. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam, File)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Winning makes everything easier, particularly selling tickets.


]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 13:25:30 PDT NHL urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,53480c1b-4cd1-338d-8a0a-703531efe71b-l:1 Ducks' Beauchemin has reconstructive knee surgery (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=1317r7278/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/ducks-beauchemin-reconstructive-knee-surgery-213747774--nhl.html ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin has undergone successful reconstructive surgery on a ligament in his right knee. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:37:47 PDT NHL urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ce12433a-fdb3-3dfd-bd67-ca34a755fcab-l:1 Sabres re-sign John Scott to 1-year contract (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12df87hpj/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/sabres-sign-john-scott-1-175352030--nhl.html BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed rugged fourth-line forward John Scott to a one-year contract. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:53:52 PDT NHL urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,e6d811a0-4c47-3941-8187-015850029505-l:1 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:48:22 PDT