Cheering Section: N.H.L. Playoffs — Identity, Not Victories, Proving Elusive for the Kings
A lonely Los Angeles Kings fan in New York City savors his team’s underappreciated run in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
NHL Playoffs: Deflected Shots Can Be the Hardest for Goalies to Stop
Deflecting pucks is an art, one that requires hand-eye coordination and a masochistic streak for those who camp in front of the net.
On Hockey: Terse and Testy, and That’s Just the Rangers Coach’s Postgame Interviews
Rangers Coach John Tortorella’s postgame news conferences are antagonistic but short.
Game 3: Kings 2, Coyotes 0: Kings Beat Coyotes and Move to Brink of Stanley Cup Finals
Dwight King scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period against the Coyotes as the the eighth-seeded Kings improved to 11-1 in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Stanley Cup Playoffs — Devils Want More Shots to Count
The Rangers’ ability to block shots — they blocked 26 in Game 1 — is just another obstacle to overcome, the Devils say.
Stanley Cup Playoffs — Devils Want More Shots to Count
The Rangers’ ability to block shots — they blocked 26 in Game 1 — is just another obstacle to overcome, the Devils say.
Slap Shot: N.H.L.’s Twitter Champ: The Kings
The Los Angeles Kings’ official Twitter feed has used humor to connect with fans, totally bucking hockey tradition.
Leading Off: The Heat Is Off
Who knew that Chris Bosh was so essential to Miami’s game? And who knew the Kings were this good? As for the Spurs—everyone was reminded on Tuesday of just how efficient they are.
Leading Off: The Heat Is Off
Who knew that Chris Bosh was so essential to Miami’s game? And who knew the Kings were this good? As for the Spurs—everyone was reminded on Tuesday of just how efficient they are.
Playoffs | Conference Finals: Game 1: Rangers 3, Devils 0: 2012 Stanley Cup: Lundqvist Helps Rangers Top Devils
The rookie Chris Kreider had a goal and an assist, and Henrik Lundqvist recorded his fifth career playoff shutout as the Rangers opened their series with a victory over the Devils.
Eastern Conference Finals: 2012 N.H.L. Playoffs: Rangers Absorb Devils’ Best Shots
Although it would be a mistake to draw too many conclusions from Game 1, the Rangers and Devils played like exaggerated versions of the teams they have been throughout the playoffs.
Slap Shot: Rangers and the N.H.L. Playoffs Made Easy
There is nothing wrong with fair-weather fandom, and all it takes to jump on the Rangers’ bandwagon is a little knowledge of N.H.L. playoff quirks.
Slap Shot: What’s Your #gameritual?
We asked sports fans what they like to do to help make their team win. Here’s what some of you wrote.
After Regaining Minutes, Kreider Capitalizes
Chris Kreider played five minutes in each period of Game 1 and was a key example of how the Rangers did not slow down after being in a pair of seven-game series.
Game 1: Kings 4, Coyotes 2: Stanley Cup Playoffs — Another Win on the Road for the Kings
Dwight King scored his second goal of the game into an empty net and the Kings opened the Western Conference finals with a victory over the Coyotes on Sunday night.