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NHL: To Habs or Habs not? On Jersey Day, Montreal schoolgirl tries to make Sens of it all

OTTAWA, CANADA - MAY 7: Peter Budaj #30 and Raphael Diaz #61 of the Montreal Canadiens guard the net against Daniel Alfredsson #11 of the Ottawa Senators in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, at Scotiabank Place, on May 7, 2013 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == *** Local Caption *** 069749-01-09.jpg

May 11, 2013

As if the Montreal-Ottawa series wasn't contentious enough, a controversy broke out after a Montreal-area school held a 'Habs Jersey Day' to show support for the Canadiens. Except 11-year-old Keila Penner, a Senators fan, wore her Ottawa jersey. Read Article NHL: To Habs or Habs not? On Jersey Day, Montreal schoolgirl tries to make Sens of it all

NHL play-offs: Los Angeles Kings are not singing the blues just yet

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 10: Goaltender Jonathan Quick #32 of the Los Angeles Kings makes a save against the St. Louis Blues in the first period of Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center on May 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. The Kings defeated the Blues 2-1. Jeff Gross/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == *** Local Caption *** 090356-01-09.jpg

May 11, 2013

Los Angeles find a way to rally past St Louis and find themselves in Round 2, writes Gregg Patton. Read Article NHL play-offs: Los Angeles Kings are not singing the blues just yet

NHL: Youth movement for Detroit Red Wings surviving difficult times

Detroit Red Wings' Gustav Nyquist (R) celebrates with team mate Jonathan Ericsson after scoring in overtime against the Anaheim Ducks during Game 2 of their NHL Western Conference quarter-final hockey playoff in Anaheim, California May 2, 2013. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) *** Local Caption *** LUC18_NHL-_0503_11.JPG

May 04, 2013

Detroit is going through growing pains. Only five of the 18 players who dressed for the Red Wings' post-season opener were in their 30s, which is something of a change for one of the league's powerhouse franchises. Gregg Patton reports. Read Article NHL: Youth movement for Detroit Red Wings surviving difficult times

NHL: Ottawa Senators coach defence of player is misplaced

In this photo taken Thursday, May 2, 2013, Montreal Canadiens' Lars Eller lies injured on the ice following a hit by Ottawa Senators' Eric Gryba (62) during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series in Montreal. Canadiens coach Michel Therrien accused his Senators counterpart Paul MacLean of

May 04, 2013

Ottawa Senators coach Paul MacLean was to defend his defenceman, Eric Gryba, who dealt a devastating hit to the Montreal Canadiens centre Lars Eller in Game 1 of their current play-off series. Read Article NHL: Ottawa Senators coach defence of player is misplaced

 

Sidney Crosby's return may provide emotional lift to Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby participates with the team at an NHL hockey practice on Friday, April 26, 2013, in Canonsburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) *** Local Caption *** Penguins Crosby Hockey.JPEG-0ff5a.jpg

Apr 29, 2013

Star player Sidney Crosby times comeback from injury to perfection ahead of play-offs, writes Gregg Patton. Read Article Sidney Crosby's return may provide emotional lift to Pittsburgh Penguins

 

One constant in NHL play-off success is riding the hot goaltender

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers deflects a shot in the third period during his 4-0 shut out of the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden on April 27, 2013 in New York City. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == *** Local Caption *** 004835-01-09.jpg

Apr 29, 2013

Teams that raise the Stanley Cup at the end of the NHL play-offs usually can thank their in-form goaltender for carrying them there, writes Gregg Patton. Read Article One constant in NHL play-off success is riding the hot goaltender

 

NHL has plenty of worthy candidates for end-of-year honours

Feb. 12, 2013 - Chicago, IL, United States of America - February 12, 2013: Chicago, IL. Blackhawk Jonathan Toews #19 in action during the NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Anaheim Ducks at the United Center in Chicago, IL. (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)

Apr 27, 2013

End-of-year awards in the NHL have many 'coulda's and 'woulda's but only one winner per trophy. Gregg Patton reports. Read Article NHL has plenty of worthy candidates for end-of-year honours

 

NHL season plays out differently than expected

New York Islanders' Mark Streit (2) of Switzerland, controls the puck as Carolina Hurricanes' Jeff Skinner (53) falls to the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) *** Local Caption *** Islanders Hurricanes Hockey.JPEG-04902.jpg

Apr 27, 2013

So just how did all those pre-season warnings about the compressed, 48-game NHL schedule play out? By the looks of things, those of us in the prognosticating business weren't so brilliant. Gregg Patton explains. Read Article NHL season plays out differently than expected

 

NHL: Devil's in the detail as Martin Brodeur's struggles hurt New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 12: The New Jersey Devils look on from the bench during the final minute of a 2-0 loss against the Ottawa Senators at the Prudential Center on April 12, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. Jim McIsaac/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == *** Local Caption *** 899345-01-09.jpg

Apr 13, 2013

The defending Eastern Conference champion New Jersey Devils will only go as far as Martin Brodeur will carry them, and as the veteran is returning from injury and a bit rusty that may not be far. Gregg Patton reports. Read Article NHL: Devil's in the detail as Martin Brodeur's struggles hurt New Jersey

 

NHL: Washington Capitals gain steam thanks to Alex Ovechkin stoking the fire

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 23: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals salutes the crowd after being named first star of the game after scoring a hatrick against the New Jersey Devils at the Verizon Center on February 23, 2013 in Washington, DC. The Capitals defeated the Devils 5-1. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == *** Local Caption *** 555096-01-09.jpg

Apr 13, 2013

It seems the old Alex Ovechkin is back. He has 17 goals and 24 points in his past 16 games to pull the Washington Capitals into first place in the NHL's Southeast Division, explains Gregg Patton. Read Article NHL: Washington Capitals gain steam thanks to Alex Ovechkin stoking the fire

 

Wonder goal highlight of Al Ain Vipers' win over Dubai Mighty Camels

Al Ain Vipers, in black, defeated Dubai Mighty Camels 5-3 at Zayed Sports City last night in the Emirates Hockey League (EHL). KC Finnegan and Janne Lehtosalo were among the scorers for Al Ain. Fatima Al Marzooqi/ The National

Mar 13, 2013

KC Finnegan and Janne Lehtosalo score in 5-3 win with the final round to played at Dubai Mall tonight. Read Article Wonder goal highlight of Al Ain Vipers' win over Dubai Mighty Camels

 

Broken Zamboni threatens to cut Emirates Hockey League short

Dubai Mighty Camels will be heading to Abu Dhabi for their play-off against Al Ain Vipers. Satish Kumar / The National

Mar 12, 2013

Now it looks like the best-of-three competition between the Dubai Mighty Camels and Al Ain Vipers will be reduced to a one-game championship tonight. Also, it will be played in Al Ain. Read Article Broken Zamboni threatens to cut Emirates Hockey League short

 

Talk is over for Al Ain Vipers and Dubai Mighty Camels as Emirates Hockey League final series begins

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Mar 09, 2013

With emails, text messages and social media ramping up the excitement before the Emirates Hockey League final series, the Camels and the Vipers are ready to scrap it out on the ice, starting Sunday night. Read Article Talk is over for Al Ain Vipers and Dubai Mighty Camels as Emirates Hockey League final series begins

 

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JJ Fanucci of Dubai Exiles during the Jebel Ali Sevens Rugby at the Jebel Ali Centre of Excellence, Jebel Ali on the 16th November 2012. Credit: Jake Badger for The National

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