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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad, center, celebrates a goal by Chicago Blackhawks center Michal Handzus, right, of Slovakia, in front of Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33), of Slovakia, during the first period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Blackhawks beat Bruins in overtime to tie Stanley Cup finals, reclaim home-ice advantage

Thursday, June 20, 2013

BOSTON — After struggling for more than 120 minutes to score even once, the Blackhawks beat Boston goalie Tuukka Rask a half-dozen times in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals to send the series back to Chicago tied two games apiece. Now that’s an Original Six. Brent Seabrook’s slap shot 9:51 into overtime gave the Blackhawks a 6-5 victory … 0

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) lines up the puck for a scoring shot against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford, rear, alongside Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) during the second period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, even series 2-2

Thursday, June 20, 2013

BOSTON — The Chicago Blackhawks kept taking the lead until there were no more chances for Boston to come back and tie it. Brent Seabrook’s slap shot beat Tuukka Rask with 9:51 gone in overtime and the Blackhawks beat the Bruins 6-5 on Wednesday night to send the Stanley Cup finals back to … 0

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New York Rangers' Chris Kreider, center, reacts as the winning-goal goes past Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, left, while Dougie Hamilton looks on during the overtime period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in New York. The Rangers won 4-3. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Refocused Tuukka Rask ready for Rangers, Game 5

Friday, May 24, 2013

BOSTON — 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 … 0

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask watches as the winning goal by New York Rangers' Chris Kreider gets past him during the overtime period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in New York, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in New York.The Rangers defeated the Bruins 4-3. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Bruins fail to hold the lead twice, fall in overtime

Thursday, May 23, 2013

NEW YORK — Chris Kreider proudly wore the Broadway Hat in the victorious New York Rangers dressing room as he tried to describe the feeling of saving his team’s season. Kreider deftly steered in a pass from Rick … 0

Boston Bruins' Johnny Boychuk (55) and Daniel Paille (20) celebrate a goal by Boychuk during the third period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in New York. Paille later scored the game-winner. The Bruins won 2-1 and lead the best-of-seven games series 3-0. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Relaxed Bruins on the brink of sweeping Rangers 

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

NEW YORK — The Boston Bruins are on the brink of the Eastern Conference finals, and they got there on the backs of their suddenly offensive defensemen and a potent fourth line of forwards. They have outclassed the … 0

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)

Bruins on verge of East finals, lead Rangers 3-0

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

NEW YORK — It took 40 years for Original Six rivals Boston and New York to face off again in the playoffs. Beantown’s Bruins seem intent on wrapping up the long-awaited get-together in a hurry. Daniel Paille scored … 0

Boston Bruins from left, defenseman Johnny Boychuk, center Patrice Bergeron (37), left wing Brad Marchand (63) and defenseman Matt Bartkowski, far right, celebrate a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period in Game 2 of the NHL Eastern Conference semifinal hockey playoff series in Boston, Sunday, May 19, 2013. The Bruins won 5-2. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Bruins look to take command of series in New York

Monday, May 20, 2013

GREENBURGH, N.Y. — Don’t judge the New York Rangers by the scores of their two losses to the Boston Bruins. According to coach John Tortorella, the Rangers played much better in the Game 2 blowout than in their … 0

New York Rangers right wing Ryan Callahan (24) celebrates his goal and center Derek Stepan cheers from behind as Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) reacts during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL Eastern Conference semifinal hockey playoff series in Boston, Sunday, May 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Bruins score final three goals to take 2-0 series lead against Rangers

Sunday, May 19, 2013

BOSTON — Claude Julien wanted his Bruins to play more aggressively in the third period. The Boston coach got his wish with the help of some shaky defense by the New York Rangers. A rare rough day for … 0

Fans, top, celebrate as Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug, front right, is congratulated by teammate Dougie Hamilton after his goal against the New York Rangers during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal game in Boston, Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bruins’ back line boosted by rookie defensemen

Friday, May 17, 2013

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins have three rookie defensemen in the lineup for the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Rangers. It’s not because they want to. It’s because they have to. “As you know, we’re getting … 0

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) beats New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) for the game-winning goal during overtime in Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal in Boston, Thursday, May 16, 2013. Rangers right wing Mats Zuccarello (36), right, looks on. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Brad Marchand scores in overtime to lift Bruins over Rangers in first game of second-round series

Friday, May 17, 2013

BOSTON — Good things happen for the Bruins in overtime. Even for Brad Marchand. Boston’s leading goal-scorer during the regular season scored his first of the postseason with 4:20 left in the first overtime and the Bruins beat … 0

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden, tries to shoot with New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), from Sweden, in the goal, and defenseman Dan Girardi (5) in the third period, of Game 7 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Monday, May 13, 2013 in Washington. The Rangers won 5-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bruins face Henrik Lundqvist and shot-blocking Rangers

Friday, May 17, 2013

BOSTON — Putting the puck past Henrik Lundqvist is a huge challenge for the Boston Bruins. Of course, they have to get it to him first and that’s a tough task against the shot-blocking New York Rangers. “They’re … 0

Jonathan Toews, Patrice Bergeron and Pavel Datsyuk nominated for Selke Trophy as NHL’s best defensive forward

Friday, May 17, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks, Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins and Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings are finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL’s best defensive forward. Toews, a Selke finalist for the second time, finished third … 0

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