NHL playoff picture tightens in East
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The Eastern Conference playoff picture got a bit tighter and a lot more intriguing in a matter of hours.
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tight race in Major League Soccer&#39;s Eastern Conference became even more cramped over the weekend as the Columbus Crew - riding a 13-game unbeaten streak - became the first of the eight qualifiers
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The Pittsburgh Penguins were one of the most improved teams in NHL history last season. General manager Ray Shero believed they needed to get even better to challenge for the Stanley Cup.
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In today&#39;s NBA, it&#39;s tough to gain respect playing in the Eastern Conference. It apparently doesn&#39;t matter that the defending champs loom there.
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Celebration replaced trepidation inside a Manhattan club. The NHL hosted a big bash this week, kicking off a new season free of lockout clouds, labor unrest and questions about the league's viability.
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Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin leads the Eastern Conference to a 9-6 victory over the West in the NHL's SuperSkills Competition.
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The battle for playoff position in Hockey East is heating up, with just four weeks left in the season, and UMass-Lowell and Boston University entered last night's game at Agganis Arena hoping to gain ground. When it was over, the River Hawks had more reasons to feel good about the 4-4 score.
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The day after a caucus convened in Toronto to brainstorm ways to reinvigorate hockey, the brain trust in charge of the league descends on the game&#39;s de facto capital with hopes of reviving the hockey season.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The odds are against them, and the Bruins may have to pay the devil to get into the playoffs. But they moved one giant step closer last night with a 4-1 win over New Jersey that was very much Devil-like.
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Three months ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup. Now there might not be a season for the Lightning to defend that championship.
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The Blackhawks and Blue Jackets, who appeared destined for early elimination from playoff contention a month ago, continued impressive stretches with wins last night.
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The Jets can assure themselves of a playoff spot with a victory next week against New England, which has clinched the A.F.C. East.
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Movement continues to take place among NHL players -- but it's not toward North American teams nor arenas.
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A look at the NHL lockout through Friday, Oct. 29:
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PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - In the realm of the  National Hockey League lockout there was a meeting held last  week, as well as a meeting scheduled.
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A look at the NHL lockout through Saturday, Feb. 12:
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Kudos to Red Wings winger Brendan Shanahan for reaching into his own pocket last week to bring in a bunch of his pals for a hockey summit in Toronto. Finally, a member of the rank and file emerges as the conscience of the game, and at a time when the NHL product desperately needs propping up in the &quot;E&quot; (for ...