Ice hockey

Veteran leadership key to young Lightning’s success

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots on goalie Ben Bishop during practice Monday.Chris O’Meara/Associated Press While Steven Stamkos…

June 1, 2015

Professional Sports

Young Lightning prove they belong on hockey’s biggest stage

Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press<br><br>Jonathan Toews and the Blackhawks face a stiff challenge in Tampa Bay if they are to possess…

May 31, 2015

Sports

Lightning advance to 2nd Stanley Cup final

Bay clinches 2nd finals trip with shutout win in Game 7

May 29, 2015

Professional Sports

Rangers host Lightning with Stanley Cup Finals on the line

Difference between Bishop, Lundqvist could decide it

May 28, 2015

Professional Sports

Blackhawks beat Ducks to force Game 7 in West finals

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad celebrates his goal with Jonathan Toews (19) against Anaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen on…

May 27, 2015

Professional Sports

Rangers dominate Lightning, force Game 7

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) was pressured all night Tuesday by center Dominic Moore (28) and the Rangers.Chris…

May 26, 2015

Professional Sports

Beleskey scores in OT, Ducks beat Chicago 5-4 in wild Game 5

Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford, right, blocks a shot by Anaheim Ducks left wing Tomas Fleischmann on Monday night.Mark J.…

May 24, 2015

Professional Sports

Stamkos has goal and assist, Lightning beat Rangers 2-0

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) gets help from defenseman Marc Staal (18) and defenseman Kevin Klein (8) to…

May 24, 2015

Professional Sports

Lundqvist stands tall, Rangers beat Lightning 5-1 in Game 4

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brenden Morrow (10) is roughed at the net by New York Rangers left wing Carl…

May 22, 2015

Professional Sports

Ducks beat Blackhawks 2-1 in Game 3 of Western finals

The Anaheim Ducks’ defense was mighty in front of goal Thursday, holding the Chicago Blackhawks to one goal in a…

May 21, 2015

Professional Sports

Kruger – finally – ends Game 2 with a Blackhawks win

Andrew Shaw thought he had won Game 2 with a header, but the goal was disallowed. Marcus Kruger won it…

May 19, 2015

Professional Sports

Rangers looking to rebound against resilient Lightning

tied at 1 after Game 2

May 19, 2015

Professional Sports

Johnson scores hat trick; Lightning even series

The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate after a Tyler Johnson goal Monday.Kathy Willens/Associated Press Alex Killorn added two goals and Steven…

May 18, 2015

Professional Sports

Andersen’s Ducks knock off Blackhawks 4-1 in WCF opener

As he did all day, Anaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen denies Chicago, stuffing Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell on Sunday.Mark…

May 17, 2015

Professional Sports

Lightning in a bottle

Tampa Bay hardly has given the New York Rangers and their fans opportunities to celebrate this season, but Rangers center…

May 16, 2015

Professional Sports

Rangers advance in OT on Stepan’s goal, 2-1 over Capitals

Dump them into a 3-1 hole in a playoff series and they simply work harder. And win. Derek Stepan scored…

May 12, 2015

Professional Sports

Rangers hold off Caps to force Game 7

New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal (18), defenseman Dan Boyle (22) and left wing Tanner Glass (15) celebrate the game-winning…

May 10, 2015

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Rangers stay alive with 2-1 overtime win

New York Rangers center J.T. Miller (10) and Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) try to keep the puck from…

May 7, 2015

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Holtby’s shutout, Beagle’s goal lift Caps over Rangers 1-0

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) prepares to catch the puck with New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61)…

May 3, 2015

Professional Sports

Capitals beat Rangers 2-1 at buzzer; Ducks douse the Flames

The New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals scuffled at the end of Game 1 of their Eastern Confernece semifinals…

April 29, 2015

High School Sports

Bishop halts Red Wings in Game 7

Ben Bishop made 31 saves in a Game 7 shutout.Chris O’Meara/Associated Press Ryan Callahan set up Coburn’s third goal in…

April 29, 2015

Professional Sports

With season over, Avs look forward with optimism

Colorado right wing Jarome Iginla was the bright spot for the Avalanche this season, leading the team with 29 goals,…

April 12, 2015

Professional Sports

Avalanche finish with a bang

Jack Dempsey/Associated Press<br><br>Colorado Avalanche right wing Jarome Iginla (12) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with teammates Alex Tanguay…

April 10, 2015

High School Sports

DHS hockey team’s season ends in final in Texas

The Durango High School hockey team warms up before a game in the New Mexico Interscholastic Ice Hockey League Championships…

March 16, 2015