Penguins
Spezza gets back on ice for Senators
By Tim BainesOTTAWA — Nearly four months of wondering when he would play hockey again ended for Jason Spezza on Sunday night. Sidelined by Feb. 1 surgery to fix a herniated disc in his back, Spezza rejoined the Ottawa Senators lineup and …
Goalie Anderson stands tall in Senators’ victory over Penguins
By Josh YoheOTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are alive in this series. More concerning for the Penguins is that Ottawa’s goalie is alive and well. The Penguins …
Penguins blow late lead, fall to Senators in 2OT
By Rob Rossi 9:15 a.m.OTTAWA — Daniel Alfredsson changed the conversation Sunday night. His Ottawa Senators will not be swept from the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, …
Kovacevic: It doesn’t have to be this hard
By Dejan Kovacevic 7:01 a.m.OTTAWA — Even at the end, it’s hard. After the two-month run, after all the bumps, bruises and butt-ends to the sternum, they wheel the …
Senators notebook: Big cheers for little hero Pageau
By Tim BainesBig cheers for little hero Ottawa fans keep chanting his name (“Pageau, Pageau, Pageau” to the tune of “Ole, Ole, Ole”). Jean-Gabriel Pageau has become a local hero. From neighboring Gatineau, Pageau stands 5-foot-9 and weighs 163 pounds. He got …
Penguins notebook: Vitale a no-go
By Rob RossiCenter Joe Vitale did not play in Game 3 at Ottawa on Sunday. Coach Dan Bylsma said before the contest that Vitale was not available but declined to elaborate. The Penguins’ policy, enacted for the playoffs, is not to address …
Penguins’ Dupuis earns teammates’ respect with consistent play
By Kevin GormanWhere Sidney Crosby has been the heart, Marc-Andre Fleury the soul and Brooks Orpik the conscience of the core of these Penguins, Pascal Dupuis doesn’t …
Rossi: Late-game moves pay off
By Rob RossiBrandon Sutter is not alone. Most of the Penguins expect the Ottawa Senators to reach deep in Game 3 of a second-round Stanley Cup playoff …
Kovacevic: Do Senators have anything left?
By Dejan KovacevicOTTAWA — The Penguins arrived in Canada’s capital Saturday with a clear purpose and a clearer plan: End this Stanley Cup playoff series with the …
Penguins notebook: Spezza will return for Senators in Game 3
By Josh YoheThe Ottawa Senators could use a jolt of positive energy. Maybe they’ve received it. Center Jason Spezza, out since Jan. 27 and almost four months …
Gulf Tower ‘turns’ red over Pens goals
By Rob RossiPittsburgh will be a red-light district when the Penguins score during the remainder of their Stanley Cup playoff run. The Gulf Tower’s roof, illuminated by energy efficient LED lights since last summer, was configured to resemble a goal light every …
Behind Crosby’s hat trick, Penguins sneak past Senators
By Rob RossiThe Penguins went backward to move forward Friday. That movement started with four players who were part of the lineup the last time the Penguins …
Penguins far from satisfied after Game 2
By Josh YoheTaking a 2-0 series lead for the first time since the 2009 Eastern Conference final would have seemed like a rewarding experience for the Penguins. …
Penguins notebook: Malkin makes points run
By Rob RossiSidney Crosby’s big Game 2 overshadowed another productive effort by center Evgeni Malkin on Friday night. Malkin has consecutive multiple-point games in Round 2 against Ottawa and three in a row dating to Round 1. He has recorded at least …
Kovacevic: The smartest man in hockey
By Dejan KovacevicHe's the pitcher with the 99 mph heat who still can fan the Mendoza Line hitter with a filthy curve. He's the quarterback capable of …
Senators head home to regroup
By Jerry DipaolaThe Ottawa Senators can’t hide from the reality of their seemingly dire situation. They trail the Penguins, 2-0, in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinals, and …
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NHL
NHL notebook: Sharks’ Torres suspended for rest of playoffs
By The Associated PressSharks forward Raffi Torres was suspended for the rest of the Western Conference semifinal series against Los Angeles on Thursday for a hit to Kings forward Jarret Stoll’s head. Torres was assessed a minor penalty for charging for the second-period …
