Updated: Fri, May 24, 2013

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Phoenix Coyotes general manager Don Maloney signed a long-term contract extension Friday with the NHL-owned team. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Maloney has directed the team for six seasons, leading the franchise to the Western Conference finals last year despite...

Updated: Fri, May 24, 2013

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask saw the replay of his Game 4 gaffe over and over on television. "I saw it in my head, too," he said Friday, a day after he fell in the crease and allowed a goal that helped the New York Rangers stay alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals....

Updated: Fri, May 24, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Mikko Vainonen (vigh-NOH-nehn) to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Predators announced the deal Friday. Vainonen, 19, spent his first season with the Kingston Frontenacs in the CHL, and the native of Finland was...

Updated: Fri, May 24, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Mikko Vainonen (vigh-NOH-nehn) to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Predators announced the deal Friday. Vainonen, 19, spent his first season with the Kingston Frontenacs in the CHL, and the native of Finland was...

Updated: Fri, May 24, 2013

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — There's nothing fancy about the way Matt Greene plays hockey, and that's why the veteran defenseman fits perfectly with the Los Angeles Kings. Greene's return to the Kings' lineup has coincided with a return to form by the defending Stanley Cup champions, who have a...

Updated: Fri, May 24, 2013

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings haven't lost a home game in two months, and the San Jose Sharks gave nothing close to the effort necessary to snap the champions' streak in Game 5. Add in another flawless performance by Jonathan Quick, and it's clear why the Kings are going back on...

Updated: Fri, May 24, 2013

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings haven't lost a home game in two months, and the San Jose Sharks gave nothing close to the effort necessary to snap the champions' streak in Game 5. Add in another flawless performance by Jonathan Quick, and it's clear why the Kings are going back on...

Updated: Fri, May 24, 2013

DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks began the year with a record-breaking start. The NHL's best team during the regular season will have to finish the season strong to avoid flopping out of the playoffs in the second round. Jakub Kindl scored on a power play in the second period, Daniel...

Updated: Fri, May 24, 2013

DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks began the year with a record-breaking start. The NHL's best team during the regular season will have to finish the season strong to avoid flopping out of the playoffs in the second round. Jakub Kindl scored on a power play in the second period, Daniel...

Updated: Fri, May 24, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) — During a sluggish first period, a difficult second period, and a tense third period, there were few signs the New York Rangers would be able to hold off the Boston Bruins and extend their season for at least one more game. The Rangers played poorly in the opening 20 minutes,...