Stanley Cup Digest: Montreal Fades Away
Friday April 30, 2004
The Canadiens scored first and played hard. But when they failed on several good chances to extend their lead, the Tampa Bay comeback was inevitable. The Lightning sweep Montreal from ... Read More
Goodbye Jacques: Senators Jump-Start the NHL's Summer of Change
Thursday April 22, 2004
It's not Jacques Martin's fault the Ottawa Senators went into the playoffs with the second-best goalie in Ontario. But he could be held responsible for the team's poor effort in ... Read More
2004 Stanley Cup: Second Round Preview
Wednesday April 21, 2004
Do you want hockey with plenty of speed and slippery forwards dashing for the net? Tampa Bay and Montreal have a show for you. Prefer a bloody, bruising turf war? ... Read More
NHL Awards Finalists Announced
Wednesday April 21, 2004
The Devils, Lightning and Flames have placed the most names among finalists for the 2004 NHL Awards. The top three candidates for each award were announced today. As expected, Tampa ... Read More
2004 Stanley Cup: The Second Round Schedule
Tuesday April 20, 2004
The second round round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs begins Thursday, with three games: Calgary at Detroit, Colorado at San Jose, and Philadelphia hosting Toronto or Ottawa. The remaining Eastern ... Read More
2004 Frozen Four: Denver Wins Championship In A Thriller
Saturday April 10, 2004
It was a heart-stopping finish, but the University of Denver Pioneers prevailed to win the 2004 NCAA men's hockey championship. Denver defeated Maine 1-0 in Saturday's championship game, a match ... Read More
Stanley Cup 2004: Complete First Round Preview
Tuesday April 6, 2004
The early days of the 2004 Stanley Cup playoffs renew rivalries both ancient (Boston-Montreal) and recent (Dallas-Colorado). This is widely considered the most open Stanley Cup field in recent years, ... Read More
Canada Prevails Again As Women's World Hockey Champions
Tuesday April 6, 2004
Canada has won its eighth consecutive Women's World Hockey Championship. The Canadians claimed the 2004 title Tuesday, with a 2-0 win over the United States in the gold medal game. ... Read More
Ovechkin Will Be A Capital
Tuesday April 6, 2004
Having endured a miserable season, the Pittsburgh Penguins were hoping to collect their reward in June, at the NHL Entry Draft. But the Washington Capitals swooped in and stole the ... Read More
Stanley Cup 2004: The First Round Schedule
Sunday April 4, 2004
The final results are in and the matchups are set. The opening round of the 2004 Stanley Cup Playoffs begins Wednesday, with games in Boston, Detroit, Vancouver and Colorado. The ... Read More
NHL Injuries: The Cone of Silence Descends
Friday April 2, 2004
A wave of anxiety coursed through Boston on Thursday night, when Joe Thornton disappeared from the Bruins' bench. Thornton left a game against Washington after suffering a wrist injury. Or ... Read More