RT @PetePaguaga: New post,was waiting for NYR to be eliminated,for @TCLIsles 'Could Brad Richards being staying in NY after all' Rob McGowan • Brad Richards would have scored. Winging It In Motown • ECSF Game 5 Live Blog: Rangers at Bruins Ranger Rants • Brad Richards doesn't take part in warmups Rotoworld • Rangers' lineup tonight same as Game 4, with Brad Richards a scratch. Full roster reports: ^CS Boston Bruins • #NYR No Brad Richards for Rangers, so appears he will be scratched for second straight game Katie Strang • Brad Richards likely a healthy scratch again Rotoworld • The Final Countdown: May 25 playoffs thread Mile High Hockey • Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Preview: Another Must Win On The Line Tonight Blueshirt Banter • Rangers Vs. Bruins: Send It Back To New York Blueshirt Banter •

Torey Krug was "magic" for Boston this series, scoring big-time goals & earning a "Kruuuug" chant from @tdgarden: ^CS Boston Bruins • Shawn Thornton Unveils Nickname For Torey Krug 98.5 The Sports Hub • COLUMN: Say hello to the Bruins’ Magic Man Torey Krug WEEI • Torey Krug, Bruins' Fourth Line Highlight Depth Difference That Allowed B's to Win Series NESN • National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules Miami Herald • Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Recap: Bruins Send Rangers Packing With 3-1 Victory Blueshirt Banter • WATCH: Tony Amonte reacts to Torey Krug's shot that beat Henrik Lundqvist in the second period. #BruinsTalk CSNNE.com • Torey Krug; something brewing in Boston Goon's World • Bruins’ Depth Pays Off Against Rangers As ‘Big Bear’ Team Effort Propels Boston Into Eastern Conference Final (Video) NESN • Bruins eliminate Rangers in five games thanks to Torey Krug, ‘Merlot Line’ Puck Daddy •

National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules Miami Herald • Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Recap: Bruins Send Rangers Packing With 3-1 Victory Blueshirt Banter • RT @mattpep15: Gregory Campbell and #Bruins 4th line come up big in Game 5. @stevesilva has video of Campbell's postgame interview: Boston Globe Bruins • NHL Playoff Capsules NHL.com • Bruins eliminate Rangers in five games thanks to Torey Krug, ‘Merlot Line’ Puck Daddy • Bruins eliminate Rangers in Game 5 with 3-1 victory USA Today • "It was a man's game ... The Rangers play hard," #Bruins Gregory Campbell tells NBC Sports Network after Boston's win Boston Globe Sports • Bruins eliminate Rangers with 3-1 win in Game 5 Miami Herald • Recap: Boston vs. NY Rangers Miami Herald • Boston Bruins moving.... Take on the Penguins in the Eastern Conference Finals. Goon's World •

Alfredsson needs time to decide on future Rotoworld • Eulogy: Remembering the 2012-13 Ottawa Senators Puck Daddy • Spezza reunited with Alfie and Michalek Rotoworld • Too early to tell if Alfredsson will retire Rotoworld • Ottawa Senators Daniel Alfredsson Says He’s Not Sure About Future (Video) Thunderous Intentions • Penguins advance to Eastern Conference finals, ousting Senators with 6-2 victory in Game 5 NHL.com • Penguins oust Sens in five, reach Eastern finals Miami Herald • James Neal hat-trick leads Pens past Sens in Game 5 PensBurgh • Penguins blow out Senators again, advance to Eastern Conference finals Puck Daddy • RT @Real_ESPNLeBrun: Hope it's not Daniel Alfredsson's last game. One of the classiest players I've ever dealt with in my career. Andrew Allsman •

Why the Devils Should Trade David Clarkson Now The Hockey Writers • Top 10 Memorable Playoff Goals in New Jersey Devils History The Hockey Writers • Five Positives for the New Jersey Devils in a Dismal Season The Hockey Writers • Down In Flames: the New Jersey Devils 2013 Season The Hockey Writers • Loss to Devils Exposes Flaws in Canadiens Game The Hockey Writers • Is This the Last Chapter of Steve Sullivan’s Career? The Hockey Writers • The Week of a Canucks Bandwagoner Canucks Army • Q & A with James van Riemsdyk of the Toronto Maple Leafs The Hockey Writers • Are Josh Bailey and the New York Islanders Playoff Ready? The Hockey Writers • Are the New Jersey Devils Ready For the Stretch Run? The Hockey Writers •

2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs -- Tuukka Rask, Boston Bruins slam door on doubt, New York Rangers in Game 5 ESPNBoston • Tuukka Rask Rebounds From Game 4 Gaffe by Making Game-Saving Stop in Game 5 NESN • National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules Miami Herald • Tuukka Rask Shows His True Self In Series-Clinching Win Over Rangers - @michaelFhurley 98.5 The Sports Hub • Bruins’ Depth Pays Off Against Rangers As ‘Big Bear’ Team Effort Propels Boston Into Eastern Conference Final (Video) NESN • NHL Playoff Capsules NHL.com • Bruins eliminate Rangers in Game 5 with 3-1 victory USA Today • Bruins eliminate Rangers with 3-1 win in Game 5 Miami Herald • Recap: Boston vs. NY Rangers Miami Herald • Tuukka Rask wore the Bruins Army Rangers player of the game jacket in his press conference #nhlbruins Boston Bruins •

Jonathan Toews scored his first goal of the playoffs and was named the No. 2 star in Chicago's 4-1 win vs Detroit. Detroit leads series 3-2. North Dakota MHockey • BLACKHAWKS STAY ALIVE! Jonathan Toews & company put 4 goals past Jimmy Howard as Chicago routs Detroit, 4-1. Red Wings lead series, 3-2. SportsCenter • Skate, blade, mask, in. Jonathan Toews makes it 3-1 #Blackhawks. Brian Hamilton • RT @HeleneStJames: Jonathan Toews finds hole from bottom of circle for that PPG to make it 3-1 to Chicago, late 2p #Redwings Freep Sports • RT @cyclelikesedins: You can now start the 2013 playoffs. Jonathan Toews scored. Your move, Jaromir Jagr. The CouchTarts • RT @chriskuc: Jonathan Toews scores on the power play to give #Blackhawks 3-1 lead over #RedWings. ChiTribSports • RT @chriskuc: Jonathan Toews scores on the power play to give #Blackhawks 3-1 lead over #RedWings. ChicagoSports • Game Thread - Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Habs Eyes On The Prize • Game 5 updates Chicago Tribune • Game 5 Wings vs Hawks Game Day Updates Winging It In Motown •

RT @mattpep15: Via @stevesilva, here's Dennis Seidenberg postgame interview: Boston Globe Bruins • Bruins’ Depth Pays Off Against Rangers As ‘Big Bear’ Team Effort Propels Boston Into Eastern Conference Final (Video) NESN • Rangers vs. Bruins Final Score: Boston Eliminates New York With 3-1 WIn Thunderous Intentions • Gregory Campbell, Dennis Seidenberg and Nathan Horton - now that's how you pillage assets from the Florida Panthers. CanucksArmy • Public Skate: Bruins vs. Rangers, Second Period Stanley Cup of Chowder • Seidenberg returns to lineup for Bruins Miami Herald • ECSF Game 5 Live Blog: Rangers at Bruins Ranger Rants • 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs -- Boston Bruins' Dennis Seidenberg back in lineup for Game 5 ESPN NHL coverage • Seidenberg returns; Hamilton sits ESPN Boston • Dennis Seidenberg returns, replaces Hamilton Rotoworld •

BLACKHAWKS STAY ALIVE! Jonathan Toews & company put 4 goals past Jimmy Howard as Chicago routs Detroit, 4-1. Red Wings lead series, 3-2. SportsCenter • Jimmy Howard saves Brendan Smith from the wrath of the fanbase. #RedWings Dan Fenner • Pretty sure Jimmy Howard uses Blackhawks power plays to catch up on some reading. South Side Sox • Game 5 Wings vs Hawks Game Day Updates Winging It In Motown • Preview : Do Or Die, Part One Of Three (Hopefully) Second City Hockey • WC Semi Final, Game 5 Blackhawks vs Red Wings : Complete Coverage Second City Hockey • Morning Skate: Red Wings at Blackhawks - Game 5 Preview Winging It In Motown • Jimmy Howard (DET): 5-1, 1.69 GAA, .950 save pct, 1 shutout (10 GA on 199 SA) over last 6 games #Murrrca John Buccigross • Bottom four defensemen have added depth for Detroit Red Wings in series with Blackhawks Mlive • Wings heap praise on goaltender Jimmy Howard Rotoworld •

Updated 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket: Eastern Conference Finals Set Thunderous Intentions • James Neal's hat trick helps Penguins advance past Senators L.A. Times Sports • James Neal on fire Rotoworld • Saturday's Coyotes Tracks - Falling Into Place Five For Howling • Craig Anderson knows the puck is somewhere in his feet. James Neal finds it to get his 1st of the night: #PITvsOTT NHL • James Neal (PIT): 1st career playoff hat trick (6), also has assist (1st career 4-point game in playoffs) #thankyourluckyStars John Buccigross • The Real Deal James Neal picked up his 1st career postseason hatty in Game 5. Watch all three: #PITvsOTT #StanleyCup NHL • Friday's NHL roundup: Penguins beat Senators, advance Detroit News • NHL roundup: Penguins oust Senators, earn trip to the East finals Detroit Free Press • Ottawa Senators eliminated after 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh Penguins Silver Seven •

Why the Devils Should Trade David Clarkson Now The Hockey Writers • Todd Cordell: New Jersey Devils: Extension Talks Underway With Clarkson, Not Elias HockeyBuzz • What We Learned: Complaining about NHL officiating? Time to fine these sore losers Puck Daddy • Todd Cordell: New Jersey Devils: David Clarkson, Trade Targets, Amnesty Buyouts & More HockeyBuzz • Are The Devils Looking To Trade Up At The Draft? The Hockey Writers • David Clarkson - UFA: QuoteIt’s nice that the Maple Leafs have interest in free agent David Clarkson. But unde... Islander Mania • Maple Leafs could be interested in Clarkson Rotoworld • David Clarkson Stands Alone: The 2013 UFA Forwards by Shots In Lou We Trust • Todd Cordell: David Clarkson, New Jersey Devils Draft Targets, Trade Candidates And More HockeyBuzz • Devils begin contract talks with Clarkson Rotoworld •

RT @cmasisak22: #Blackhawks Brent Seabrook knocked the stick out of Pavel Datsyuk's hands on that long PP sequence that led to Shaw's goal. Detroit Sports Site • Game 5 Wings vs Hawks Game Day Updates Winging It In Motown • Preview : Do Or Die, Part One Of Three (Hopefully) Second City Hockey • WC Semi Final, Game 5 Blackhawks vs Red Wings : Complete Coverage Second City Hockey • My kid was an 80 pound Bantam playing against kids 160. That's like Pavel Datsyuk getting trucked by a 400 pound man. Safety first. John Buccigross • Pavel Datsyuk rumors denied by Wings, agent Rotoworld • Morning Skate: Red Wings at Blackhawks - Game 5 Preview Winging It In Motown • Agent for Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk says report that he has agreed to deal with Russian team is false Michigan Sports • Agent for Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk says report that he has agreed to deal with Russian team is false Mlive • NHL will announce award winners with pair of TV specials during Stanley Cup finals Mlive •

Shawn Thornton Unveils Nickname For Torey Krug 98.5 The Sports Hub • Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Recap: Bruins Send Rangers Packing With 3-1 Victory Blueshirt Banter • Bruins eliminate Rangers in five games thanks to Torey Krug, ‘Merlot Line’ Puck Daddy • RT @mattpep15: Plenty of #Bruins locker room video coming up from @stevesilva. Here's Shawn Thornton: Boston Globe Bruins • Boston Bruins moving.... Take on the Penguins in the Eastern Conference Finals. Goon's World • Gregory Campbell, Torey Krug Among Bruins Heroes in Best Images From Boston’s Series-Clinching Game 5 Win (Photos) NESN • In 12 games this postseason, Shawn Thornton has notched more points (3 assists) than he did in his previous 67 playoff games (1g, 1a) ^CS Boston Bruins • (Video) Shawn Thornton and Derek Dorsett Fight Goon's World • Shawn Thornton & Derek Dorsett scrap at center ice in the 1st period of Game 5 #nhlbruins Boston Bruins • ECSF Game 5 Live Blog: Rangers at Bruins Ranger Rants •

San Jose Sharks' top forwards expect better effort in Game 6 against Los Angeles Kings The Oakland Tribune • NHL Three Stars: James Neal’s hat trick leads Penguins to victory Puck Daddy • Sharks Expect Better Effort in Do-or-Die Game 6 San Jose Sharks (Official Site) • Defending the records of Alain Vigneault and Mike Gillis Canucks Army • Don Cherry backs Alfie; don’t write off Chicago; NHL draft map (Puck Headlines) Puck Daddy • Sharks vs. Kings, Game 5: By the numbers Fear The Fin • Sharks Look to Even the Series a Second Time San Jose Sharks (Official Site) • Game Inside the Game - 5/24/2013 San Jose Sharks (Official Site) • Couture: Our 'power play was brutal' Rotoworld • RT @annkillion: Love Logan Couture's honesty: Les Bowen •

Key acquisitions have Penguins primed for run to Stanley Cup Pittsburgh Tribune-Review • Patrick Roy: Did Montreal Miss the Boat? The Hockey Writers • Daily Roundup: May 25, 2013 NHLPens • How good can John Tavares be? Lighthouse Hockey • Ottawa Senators eliminated after 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh Penguins Silver Seven • James Neal hat-trick leads Pens past Sens in Game 5 PensBurgh • NHL Three Stars: James Neal’s hat trick leads Penguins to victory Puck Daddy • Penguins blow out Senators again, advance to Eastern Conference finals Puck Daddy • Penguins rip Ottawa, move to conference finals Fort Wayne Journal Gazatte • Penguins rip Ottawa 6-2, move to conference finals Miami Herald •

Once again, Rangers would have had worse result if not for Henrik Lundqvist Newsday • National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules Miami Herald • Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Recap: Bruins Send Rangers Packing With 3-1 Victory Blueshirt Banter • WATCH: Tony Amonte reacts to Torey Krug's shot that beat Henrik Lundqvist in the second period. #BruinsTalk CSNNE.com • John Tortorella, Henrik Lundqvist Rave About Bruins After B’s Send Rangers Packing in Five Games NESN • Bruins eliminate Rangers in five games thanks to Torey Krug, ‘Merlot Line’ Puck Daddy • John Tortorella, Henrik Lundqvist Rave About Bruins After B's Send Rangers Packing in Five Games NESN • Lundqvist can't save the Rangers Rotoworld • Gregory Campbell, Torey Krug Among Bruins Heroes in Best Images From Boston’s Series-Clinching Game 5 Win (Photos) NESN • Rangers eliminated from playoffs after Game 5 loss to Bruins Newsday •

Purdy: San Jose Sharks must get past Los Angeles Kings' Jonathan Quick The Oakland Tribune • I get that Dubnyk allows a bad goal sometimes. So did Jonathan Quick in the WCQF. And fucking Ty Conklin in the SCF in 06. Jeff Chapman • Sharks' coach unimpressed by Jonathan Quick Rotoworld • Kings give Jonathan Quick credit, even if Sharks won't L.A. Times Sports • NHL Three Stars: James Neal’s hat trick leads Penguins to victory Puck Daddy • Game Inside the Game - 5/24/2013 San Jose Sharks (Official Site) • Drew Doughty fires back at TJ Galiardi, defends Jonathan Quick L.A. Times Sports • When Will Marc-Andre Fleury Ever Play Again? The Hockey Writers • Quick is Kings' franchise playoff wins leader Rotoworld • Kings grab 3-2 lead over Sharks behind Quick Star Tribune •

Spezza reunited with Alfie and Michalek Rotoworld • Ottawa Senators eliminated after 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh Penguins Silver Seven • James Neal hat-trick leads Pens past Sens in Game 5 PensBurgh • NHL Three Stars: James Neal’s hat trick leads Penguins to victory Puck Daddy • Ottawa Senators season ends after 6-2 loss in Pittsburgh Silver Seven • Senators notebook: MacLean puts onus on veterans Pittsburgh Tribune-Review • A nifty pass from Jason Spezza and a Milan Michalek deke gets the @NHL_Sens on the board. 3-1 @Penguins late in the 2nd period. #StanleyCup NHL • The @NHL_Sens will be reuniting Jason Spezza, @DAlfredsson11, and Milan Michalek tonight. Read: #PITvsOTT NHL • Jason Spezza on being reunited with Milan Michalek and Daniel Alfredsson: Ottawa Senators • Silver Nuggets: What Needs to Go Right Silver Seven •

Agree? RT @RyanTarryNYG: Zdeno Chara and Henrik Zetterberg have the best playoff beards. @NHL #Bruins #RedWings NHL • Red Wings' veterans stress: 'Don't get ahead of yourself' Detroit Free Press • Game 5 Wings vs Hawks Game Day Updates Winging It In Motown • Preview : Do Or Die, Part One Of Three (Hopefully) Second City Hockey • WC Semi Final, Game 5 Blackhawks vs Red Wings : Complete Coverage Second City Hockey • Quenneville shakes up Blackhawks lines again for Game 5 Inside the Blackhawks • Morning Skate: Red Wings at Blackhawks - Game 5 Preview Winging It In Motown • Toews insists Zetterberg doesn't worry him Rotoworld • NHL Three Stars: James Neal’s hat trick leads Penguins to victory Puck Daddy • Red Wings have dominated, frustrated Jonathan Toews; last change at home could help Blackhawks Mlive •

Canucks ask Maple Leafs about Dallas Eakins: report: Marlies coach free to seek NHL job in summer, but Vancouv... Toronto Star Sports • RT @FriedgeHNIC: Hotstove notes: VAN has asked TOR for permission to interview Dallas Eakins. EDM expected to begin contract talks soon wit… Putting On The Foil • Dallas Eakins a Major Contributor to Maple Leafs’ Success The Hockey Writers • Michael Stuart: A Ringing Endorsement for Guy Boucher HockeyBuzz • Big Boy Hockey ; The Reimagining Nucks Misconduct • Vigneault Fired: What’s Next for the Canucks? The Hockey Writers • Canucks fire Alain Vigneault after second unsuccessful post-season NWSportsBeat • Marlies: Will more players make jump to Leafs next season?: Marlies coach Dallas Eakins had another successful... Toronto Star Sports • Vancouver Canucks fire Alain Vigneault: Cox: Lindy Ruff logical candidate to coach Canucks. Dallas Eakins dese... Toronto Star Sports • Video from #Marlies Locker Clean Out with head coach Dallas Eakins: #AHL Toronto Maple Leafs •

Agree? RT @RyanTarryNYG: Zdeno Chara and Henrik Zetterberg have the best playoff beards. @NHL #Bruins #RedWings NHL • Zdeno Chara said Tuukka Rask made the 'save of the game' in the Bruins' 3-1 win over the Rangers #BruinsTalk CSNNE.com • ECSF Game 5 Live Blog: Rangers at Bruins Ranger Rants • Game 5, pregame: Seidenberg in, Hamilton scratched Bruins Insider • Zdeno Chara in the playoffs looks like somebody stretched William Riker. Winging It In Motown • Bruins Live Blog: Dennis Seidenberg Paired With Zdeno Chara In Warm-Ups 98.5 The Sports Hub • RT @HackswithHaggs: Dennis Seidenberg taking line rushes with Zdeno Chara during pregame warm-up. By all accounts he looks like he'll play … CSNNE.com • The Final Countdown: May 25 playoffs thread Mile High Hockey • Eulogy: Remembering the 2012-13 Ottawa Senators Puck Daddy • Unsung Hero: Shawn Thornton powers Bruins’ Merlot Line, is a scary dude Puck Daddy •

Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Recap: Bruins Send Rangers Packing With 3-1 Victory Blueshirt Banter • ECSF Game 5 Live Blog: Rangers at Bruins Ranger Rants • Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Preview: Another Must Win On The Line Tonight Blueshirt Banter • Defending the records of Alain Vigneault and Mike Gillis Canucks Army • Donaldson: What, me worry? Bruins Blog - Providence Journal • Rick Nash delivers beautiful setup on GWG Rotoworld • Rangers Vs. Bruins: From Kreider With Love Blueshirt Banter • Thursday's NHL playoffs roundup: Rangers stave off elimination with OT win Detroit News • National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules Miami Herald • Rangers 4, Bruins 3 (OT): Tots defends Richards Ranger Rants •

Patrick Roy: Did Montreal Miss the Boat? The Hockey Writers • Ottawa Senators eliminated after 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh Penguins Silver Seven • Evgeni Malkin takes a feed from Kris Letang and breaks in all alone. Any guess as to how he finishes? NHL • James Neal hat-trick leads Pens past Sens in Game 5 PensBurgh • NHL Three Stars: James Neal’s hat trick leads Penguins to victory Puck Daddy • Penguins blow out Senators again, advance to Eastern Conference finals Puck Daddy • Around the Horn discusses the Stanley Cup Playoffs Barry Melrose Rocks • Defending the records of Alain Vigneault and Mike Gillis Canucks Army • Senators-Penguins Preview (Yahoo! Sports) Yahoo! Sports • Dan Bylsma: Great Coach or Product of Talented Team? The Hockey Writers •

#BruinsTalk - Milan Lucic says the Penguins are the "Miami Heat of the NHL" @HacksWithHaggs CSNNE.com • Milan Lucic laughed postgame when asked about reaction from B's bench when Torey scored:"At first, it's like oh another one for Kruger?!"^CS Boston Bruins • Milan Lucic in the room postgame on mindset now: "Enjoy what we've done so far and we have a lot to look forward to next series"^CS Boston Bruins • Dorsett trips up Milan Lucic and the Bruins head to the power play 2:28 into the third...^CS Boston Bruins • ECSF Game 5 Live Blog: Rangers at Bruins Ranger Rants • Bruins Live Blog: Henrik Lundqvist Robs Milan Lucic With Dazzling Glove Save 98.5 The Sports Hub • Top scorer Krejci expects to be better today Bruins Blog - Providence Journal • The 2013 Montreal Canadiens: Futures both Bright and Murky - The bright spots Habs Eyes On The Prize • Milan Lucic leans against the bench during today's practice at TD Garden #nhlbruins Boston Bruins • ECSF Game 4 Live Blog: Rangers vs. B’s - Richards, Asham, Stralman out; Newbury, Haley, Hamrlik in Ranger Rants •

Sharks hope to extend home-ice dominance in series vs. Kings and force decisive 7th game NHL.com • "You enjoy the pressure, you enjoy this type of game especially at home. It's going to be fun." - Joe Thornton San Jose Sharks • Joe Thornton Doesn’t Let Sharks Lose Their Bite New York Times • Joe Thornton Doesn’t Let Sharks Lose Their Bite NYT Sports • Defending the records of Alain Vigneault and Mike Gillis Canucks Army • Sharks vs. Kings, Game 5: By the numbers Fear The Fin • Matthew Barry: That's More Like It HockeyBuzz • Kings dominate Sharks to move a win away from advancing Fear The Fin • NHL Three Stars: Howard, Quick toss shutouts; Rangers survive sweep Puck Daddy • VIDEO: #SJSharks captain Joe Thornton speak w/ the media following the Game 4 loss to the Kings. #LAKvsSJS San Jose Sharks •

Letang making a case for the Conn Smythe Rotoworld • Kris Letang notched 1G, 2A to take sole position of 8th on the @Penguins all-time playoff pts list. Watch his snipe: NHL • Ottawa Senators eliminated after 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh Penguins Silver Seven • Letang Playing His Best Hockey Pittsburgh Penguins (Official Site) • Evgeni Malkin takes a feed from Kris Letang and breaks in all alone. Any guess as to how he finishes? NHL • 7 points in his last 2 games while being strong defensively in all situations, including PK? Yup, that’s Kris Letang: Pittsburgh Penguins • James Neal hat-trick leads Pens past Sens in Game 5 PensBurgh • NHL Three Stars: James Neal’s hat trick leads Penguins to victory Puck Daddy • Penguins blow out Senators again, advance to Eastern Conference finals Puck Daddy • Letang dazzles with dynamic play in Game 5 win Pittsburgh Tribune-Review •

Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Recap: Bruins Send Rangers Packing With 3-1 Victory Blueshirt Banter • Bruins eliminate Rangers in five games thanks to Torey Krug, ‘Merlot Line’ Puck Daddy • And this, folks, is why the #Caps got rid of Roman Hamrlik Capitals Outsider • The only way this Mets game gets worse is if Roman Hamrlik comes in from the bullpen. Metstradamus • ECSF Game 5 Live Blog: Rangers at Bruins Ranger Rants • Roman Hamrlik: "I really believe we won (Game 4) because we wanted it more...that has to be the same again in (Game 5)" New York Rangers • Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Preview: Another Must Win On The Line Tonight Blueshirt Banter • Hamrlik feels OK after 1st playoff action Rotoworld • R2, G4: The Gift Of Life Scotty Hockey • VIDEO: @HLundqvist30 and Roman Hamrlik meet the media following today's #NYR practice; hear what they had to say: New York Rangers •

Your Friendly Friday Links Roundup: The Ducks Sign Defenseman Stefan Warg Edition Anaheim Calling • Want to wish Andy Sutton a happy retirement. Pleasure to play along side him. Best suits in the league! Bobby Ryan • Islanders Bits + Playoff Poll: Shero and Snow; Nino and CMac Lighthouse Hockey • RT @Potsy44: Congrats to Andy Sutton on a great 15 year career. Was an honor to get a chance to play with him. Best of luck in retirement #… Edmonton Oilers • Your Friendly Wednesday Links Roundup:The Francois Beauchemin Has Had Successful Surgery Edition Anaheim Calling • EDMONTON OILERS: Andy Sutton announces retirement: TORONTO (May 22, 2013) – Andy Sutton off... #Oilers #OKCBarons Oilers Jambalaya • Oilers defenceman Andy Sutton retires after 15 injury-plagued NHL seasons Edmonton Journal • RT @OilersNow: Today: @hnicsimmer. Andy Sutton. George Richards from the Miami Herald. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino. #yeg #Oilers Edmonton Oilers • Happy Retirement to Andy Sutton, great teammate and even better dresser! Enjoy big man. #Louisvuttonbig&tall Matt Beleskey • Andy Sutton announces retirement Edmonton Oilers (Official Site) •

You remember that one time the #Bruins traded for Jarome Iginla? Yeah, me neither. #penguins Steelers Depot • Key acquisitions have Penguins primed for run to Stanley Cup Pittsburgh Tribune-Review • Pens to face Bruins in Eastern Conference final Pittsburgh Tribune-Review • James Neal hat-trick leads Pens past Sens in Game 5 PensBurgh • Question for Flames fans: Is it still painful and/or awkward seeing Jarome Iginla in another team's uniform? #THNLive The Hockey News • Defending the records of Alain Vigneault and Mike Gillis Canucks Army • Senators-Penguins Preview (Yahoo! Sports) Yahoo! Sports • Dan Bylsma: Great Coach or Product of Talented Team? The Hockey Writers • Pens points: Lines from pre-game skate, Jussi Jokinen, Martin and more! PensBurgh • Question of the Week: If You Were a crazy owner... Raw Charge •

Eulogy: Remembering the 2012-13 Ottawa Senators Puck Daddy • James Neal hat-trick leads Pens past Sens in Game 5 PensBurgh • Senators boxed in by penalties Pittsburgh Tribune-Review • OK Chris Neil. The series is all but over. Do everyone a favor and bury Matt Cooke. #OTTvsPIT Alan Hahn • RT @jessespector: Remember, folks, Chris Neil is Not That Kind Of Player. Jeff Chapman • Chris Neil spears Douglas Murray in the babymaker. Classy. #THNLive The Hockey News • Chris Neil - canadian for douchebag #LetsGoPens #GolfSensGolf Kipper • Chris Neil's needless penalty puts Pens back on the power play. Lack of discipline a big problem for Sens in this series. #THNLive The Hockey News • Kyle Turris = Maeby Funke. Jared Cowen = Steve Holt. Chris Neil = GOB. Tim Murray = Gene Parmesan. Mika Zibanejad = Anyong. Peter Raaymakers • Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Oklahoma City Barons Series Preview Winging It In Motown •

Second Round: Former College Hockey Players in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs (5/23/2013) Goon's World • Silver Nuggets: Looking for Positives Silver Seven • Colin Greening has OT winner in Senators 2-1 victory; Penguins lead series 2-1 NHL.com • Are The Ottawa Senators Truly Overachieving? The Hockey Writers • Mark Stone may draw into the lineup tonight Silver Seven • Colin Greening has been flying high vs. Pens Rotoworld • You're going to want to see how INSANE @ScotiabankPlace was after Colin Greening scored his Game 3 winner: Ottawa Senators • Sabres Links: Roy and Housley find jobs with Colorado and Nashville Die By The Blade • 2013 NHL Playoffs: How to score on Tomas Vokoun Silver Seven • Senators get vote of confidence Pittsburgh Tribune-Review •

Voukon has started 7 consecutive games Rotoworld • Ottawa Senators eliminated after 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh Penguins Silver Seven • James Neal hat-trick leads Pens past Sens in Game 5 PensBurgh • Senators boxed in by penalties Pittsburgh Tribune-Review • Vokoun saves 29, stays hot in playoffs Rotoworld • Penguins vs. Senators Final Score: Pittsburgh Eliminates Ottawa; Advances to Eastern Conference Finals Thunderous Intentions • Tomas Vokoun advances to ECFs. Hmm. #Caps DistrictSports Caps • Silver Nuggets: What Needs to Go Right Silver Seven • “You want to win every game you play. I’m not looking at it as closing out series. I’m looking at it as a game I want to win.” -Tomas Vokoun Pittsburgh Penguins • “I think the only thing we can expect is 0-0 at start. They’re going to be ready to play. There’s no reason for us to not be” -Tomas Vokoun Pittsburgh Penguins •

Why the Devils Should Trade David Clarkson Now The Hockey Writers • When Will Marc-Andre Fleury Ever Play Again? The Hockey Writers • RT @THNKenCampbell: HNIC scoops Martin Brodeur, TSN counters with Dany Briere. Both of them are great. Two of the most insightful players I… The Hockey News • Do you think Devils goalie Martin Brodeur should be on the cover of EA Sports NHL14? Rich Chere • The Ryan Miller Sweepstakes: Who’s Out? The Hockey Writers • Todd Cordell: New Jersey Devils: Martin Brodeur Wants To Represent Canada In Sochi HockeyBuzz • Wednesday Morning Fly By: Are the Rangers even TRYING anymore? Broad Street Hockey • Martin Brodeur to join CBC's 'Hockey Night' panel NHL.com • Martin Brodeur to join Hockey Night in Canada as guest analyst Edmonton Journal • Why Sergei Bobrovsky Should be the NHL 14 Cover Model The Hockey Writers •

What Happened to Post-Season Injuries? Pension Plan Puppets • Daniel Alfredsson = Michael Bluth. Erik Karlsson = George Michael. Eugene Melnyk = George. Bryan Murray = Lucille. Who else is who? Peter Raaymakers • #VOTEREDS NUMBER TWO: ROLL CALL Better Off Red • Are The Ottawa Senators Truly Overachieving? The Hockey Writers • Bruins Defencemen And The Ottawa Playbook The Hockey Writers • Senators outlast Penguins, win 2-1 in double OT Silver Seven • Bryan Murray has needed to pee since the first period. Tao of Stieb • Bryan Murray pans are the best. the best. The 6th Sens • RT @BonksMullet: Bryan Murray is less than impressed with the #Sens' shot accuracy. The 6th Sens • Bigger? Faster? Younger? Tougher? How About Better? Canucks Army •

Marian Hossa's back checking tonight has been excellent. Shame he has to do so while on a power play. - McClure Second City Hockey • Game 5 Wings vs Hawks Game Day Updates Winging It In Motown • Preview : Do Or Die, Part One Of Three (Hopefully) Second City Hockey • WC Semi Final, Game 5 Blackhawks vs Red Wings : Complete Coverage Second City Hockey • Hawks looking for more offense from stars ESPN Chicago • Quenneville shakes up Blackhawks lines again for Game 5 Inside the Blackhawks • Third grader answers 9 x 9 math question with ‘Hossa’ … get it? (Picture) Larry Brown Sports • Blackhawks fan answers ‘Hossa’ on 3rd-grade math test, baffles teacher (Photo) Puck Daddy • Observations From Section 321 : Toews'd And Confused Second City Hockey • Game 4 Wings vs Hawks Game Day Updates Winging It In Motown •

ECSF Game 5 Live Blog: Rangers at Bruins Ranger Rants • good to see Derek Stepan back from locker room and out on the power play New York Rangers • #NYR Derek Stepan bent over in pain after taking shot to face. Manages to skate on his own over to Rangers bench Katie Strang • Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Preview: Another Must Win On The Line Tonight Blueshirt Banter • Washington Capitals: 2012-2013 By the Tens -- Defensemen: Steve Oleksy Peerless Prognosticator • R2, G4: The Gift Of Life Scotty Hockey • RT @jessespector: John Tortorella made the right call on Brad Richards. Derek Stepan and Derick Brassard are his top centers now. Sporting News • Rangers Vs. Bruins: From Kreider With Love Blueshirt Banter • NHL Three Stars: Howard, Quick toss shutouts; Rangers survive sweep Puck Daddy • National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules Miami Herald •

Bruins eliminate Rangers in five games thanks to Torey Krug, ‘Merlot Line’ Puck Daddy • Boston Bruins moving.... Take on the Penguins in the Eastern Conference Finals. Goon's World • Two of the more underpaid players in these playofffs: Pascal Dupuis (1.5 million, UFA this summer) Daniel Paille (1.3 mill per till 2015) John Buccigross • (Video) Shawn Thornton and Derek Dorsett Fight Goon's World • ECSF Game 5 Live Blog: Rangers at Bruins Ranger Rants • Unsung Hero: Shawn Thornton powers Bruins’ Merlot Line, is a scary dude Puck Daddy • ECSF Game 4 Live Blog: Rangers vs. B’s - Richards, Asham, Stralman out; Newbury, Haley, Hamrlik in Ranger Rants • Henrik Lundqvist Says Bruins Have ‘Got Some Lucky Bounces,’ Blames Game 3 Loss on Bounces NESN • Fresh Links: Sally Fourth Edition Stanley Cup of Chowder • Olczyk says Bruins' fourth line is first-rate Bruins Blog - Providence Journal •

Sharks vs. Kings, Game 5: By the numbers Fear The Fin • RT @THNRoryBoylen: Can't get enough of watching Brent Burns at forward. Guy is a wild card. The Hockey News • Brent Burns vs Dustin Penner would be the greatest bear fight the Ringling Brothers Circus has ever seen. The Royal Half • Keanu Reeves meets Chewbacca. RT @cjzero: Unfrozen Caveman Hockey Player, Brent Burns Sports Hernia • Game 5: Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings Fear The Fin • Sharks vs. Kings Game 5 Preview: Series lead up for grabs Fear The Fin • Hockey Hugs: Zdeno Chara, single dad; Good morning, Swiss bliss; Patrick loves Marian Puck Daddy • Sharks vs. Kings, Game 4: By the Numbers Fear The Fin • Minnesota Wild Final Season Grades: Right D Hockey Wilderness • Game Inside the Game - 5/22/2013 San Jose Sharks (Official Site) •

Goal set up by Tyler Seguin on a beauty cross-ice feed to Krug dancing into the right faceoff circle; Marchand with the board work prior^CS Boston Bruins • ECSF Game 5 Live Blog: Rangers at Bruins Ranger Rants • R2, G4: The Gift Of Life Scotty Hockey • Relax, the sky isn't falling Stanley Cup of Chowder • RT @JKTHN: Boston is now 0-1 this post-season when Tyler Seguin scores a goal. #irony. The Hockey News • Fresh Links: "Buckneresque" Edition Stanley Cup of Chowder • Friday Morning Skate: It Was Never Going To Be A Sweep Stanley Cup of Chowder • NHL Three Stars: Howard, Quick toss shutouts; Rangers survive sweep Puck Daddy • National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules Miami Herald • Rangers 4, Bruins 3 (OT): Tots defends Richards Ranger Rants •

OKC BARONS (NewsOK): Oklahoma City Barons: Mark Arcobello propels Barons to Game 2 win over... #Oilers #OKCBarons Oilers Jambalaya • Blog extra: Syracuse series preview Penguins Insider • Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Oklahoma City Barons Series Preview Winging It In Motown • The continued sweep success of the Syracuse Crunch in the 2013 AHL playoffs Raw Charge • #hockeyporn @dstaples Mark Arcobello, king of the slot Putting On The Foil • Arcobello brings tremendous hockey IQ to Barons Edmonton Oilers (Official Site) • RT @TheAHL: Mark Arcobello (@sporkabella) acing his post-graduate work with @okcbarons >> @EdmontonOilers Edmonton Oilers • Barons blank Stars, take 2-1 series lead Edmonton Oilers (Official Site) • Cult of Hockey: Oilers prospect Mark Arcobello raisin’ hell from the slot in AHL playoffs Edmonton Journal • 2013 Calder Cup Playoffs: Texas Stars Face High-Scoring Oklahoma City Barons in Round Two Defending Big D •

Matt Greene is back and the Kings are more than happy to have him L.A. Times Sports • Helene Elliott: Matt Greene is back and the Kings are more than happy to have him Miami Herald • Seeing Greene: Kings defenseman, finally healthy after back surgery, brings needed brawn and leadership to defending Stanley Cup champions LA Daily News • Matt Greene gives Kings' D a shot in the arm Rotoworld • Nothing fancy: Los Angeles Kings keep title defence on track with flash-free fundamentals NHL.com • RT @mayornhl: Matt Greene is back, now @Willie_Mitch33 is back too? Hey @LizHabib - will Brad Doty be back for Game 6 on Sun? #LAkings... KingsCast TV • Frozen Royalty Video: Interviews With Brown, Greene, Kopitar After LA Kings Take 3-2 Lead in Series With 3-0 Win In Game 5 Over San Jose Frozen Royalty • VIDEO: The portion of #lakings Matt Greene's media interview after GM5 vs. #sjsharks that you haven't seen yet... Frozen Royalty • Matthew Barry: That's More Like It HockeyBuzz • Both Matt Greene and Robyn Regehr have pinched at the blueline so far this game. #BecauseItsTheCup The Royal Half •

ECSF Game 5 Live Blog: Rangers at Bruins Ranger Rants • Rangers will lean on Ryan McDonagh Rotoworld • #NYR Tortorella on D Ryan McDonagh: "He's gonna play a ton tonight." Katie Strang • Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Preview: Another Must Win On The Line Tonight Blueshirt Banter • NHL Playoffs 2013, Rangers vs. Bruins Game 5: Start Time, Live Stream, TV Schedule And More Thunderous Intentions • Ryan McDonagh Does It All for Rangers New York Times • John Tortorella faults himself for not playing Ryan McDonagh on power play Newsday • Ryan McDonagh Does It All for Rangers NYT Sports • John Tortorella faults himself for not playing Ryan McDonagh on power play | via @therealarieber #Rangers #NYR Newsday Sports • Tortorella praises McDonagh's PP efforts Rotoworld •

Why the Devils Should Trade David Clarkson Now The Hockey Writers • Minnesota Wild 2013 Season Player Grades: The Goaltenders The Hockey Writers • Morning Bag Skate 5/24 Second City Hockey • Jonathan Toews is not goal-oriented in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Puck Daddy • Max Domi – The Next Ones: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile The Hockey Writers • Minnesota Wild 2013 Season Player Grades: The Blue Liners The Hockey Writers • Garth Snow: GM of the Year? Lighthouse Hockey • Next Zach Parise Part III #mnwild Michael Russo • Next Zach Parise Part II #mnwild Michael Russo • Next Zach Parise Part I #mnwild Michael Russo •

Penguins rip Ottawa 6-2, move to conference finals (Yahoo! Sports) Yahoo! Sports • Boston Bruins’ Success Is No Accident The Hockey Writers • Game 4 Recap: Pens Unleash Offense, Win 7-3 PensBurgh • RT @MOver_413: @penguins Tyler Kennedy! Sparkplug... Plays w/ so much energy lately NHL • Will Penguins’ Collapse Cost them the Series? The Hockey Writers • Game 3 Recap: Anderson, Sens bounce back to take Double OT win PensBurgh • Tyler Kennedy scores lone goal for Pens Rotoworld • Senators outlast Penguins, win 2-1 in double OT Silver Seven • Tyler Kennedy ripped one bar-down for the @Penguins' lone goal in Game 3: #PITvsOTT NHL • 10:22 remaining in the third. #Pens lead 1-0 on a second period goal from Tyler Kennedy. Pittsburgh Penguins •

Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Recap: Bruins Send Rangers Packing With 3-1 Victory Blueshirt Banter • ECSF Game 5 Live Blog: Rangers at Bruins Ranger Rants • Scuffle after the whistle; David Krejci off for cross-checking. B's on the PK at midpoint of the first ^CS Boston Bruins • David Krejci to the penalty after post-whistle scrum..first #NYR PP at 9:45 New York Rangers • Top scorer Krejci expects to be better today Bruins Blog - Providence Journal • NHL Three Stars: James Neal’s hat trick leads Penguins to victory Puck Daddy • NHL Three Stars: Howard, Quick toss shutouts; Rangers survive sweep Puck Daddy • Nathan Horton's fifth goal tonight ties him with his linemate David Krejci to lead the Bruins in scoring this postseason ^CS Boston Bruins • RT @HackswithHaggs: Nathan Horton & David Krejci play two-man passing game. Horton finishes at bottom of circle. 5th goal of playoffs. B's … CSNNE.com • ECSF Game 4 Live Blog: Rangers vs. B’s - Richards, Asham, Stralman out; Newbury, Haley, Hamrlik in Ranger Rants •

Game 5 Wings vs Hawks Game Day Updates Winging It In Motown • Preview : Do Or Die, Part One Of Three (Hopefully) Second City Hockey • WC Semi Final, Game 5 Blackhawks vs Red Wings : Complete Coverage Second City Hockey • Morning Skate: Red Wings at Blackhawks - Game 5 Preview Winging It In Motown • Observations From Section 321 : Toews'd And Confused Second City Hockey • Andersson: The shy, smart, safety belt for the Red Wings' third line Detroit Free Press • Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Oklahoma City Barons Series Preview Winging It In Motown • Gustav Nyquist as a slot receiver? Ndamukong Suh serving in the Holmstrom role on power plays? Pride of Detroit • Gustav Nyquist is good Winging It In Motown • Second Round: Former College Hockey Players in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs (5/23/2013) Goon's World •

Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Recap: Bruins Send Rangers Packing With 3-1 Victory Blueshirt Banter • Ryan Callahan on a breakaway, denied by blocker of Rask at 8:38 New York Rangers • Tuuuuuuuuk!! Rask robs Ryan Callahan on a breakaway after good pressure by B's in the Rangers' zone ^CS Boston Bruins • ECSF Game 5 Live Blog: Rangers at Bruins Ranger Rants • Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Preview: Another Must Win On The Line Tonight Blueshirt Banter • Podcast: @RealMichaelKay @DonLagreca w/ David Lee, @WaltFrazier & @stephenasmith about #Heat + Ryan Callahan on #NYR 1050 ESPN New York • Praising McDonagh; The long shift; Same lineup? Ranger Rants • RT @ryanthurley: #NYRangers Capt. Ryan Callahan joins @RealMichaelKay & @DonLagreca on @ESPNNY98_7FM @ 445 - Listen Live - ESPN New York • RT @ryanthurley: #NYRangers Capt. Ryan Callahan joins @RealMichaelKay & @DonLagreca on @ESPNNY98_7FM @ 445 - Listen Live - 1050 ESPN New York • RT @ESPNNY98_7FM: #NYRangers Ryan Callahan joins @RealMichaelKay & @DonLagreca at 4:45pm on @ESPNNY98_7FM, streaming at New York Rangers •

Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Recap: Bruins Send Rangers Packing With 3-1 Victory Blueshirt Banter • ECSF Game 5 Live Blog: Rangers at Bruins Ranger Rants • Mats Zuccarello and Chris Kreider assist on Girardi's second goal of playoffs...tip of hat to Brian Boyle for great screen in front New York Rangers • The Final Countdown: May 25 playoffs thread Mile High Hockey • Top scorer Krejci expects to be better today Bruins Blog - Providence Journal • Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Preview: Another Must Win On The Line Tonight Blueshirt Banter • Bruins-Rangers Live: B’s Try Once Again to Close Out Rangers in Game 5 in Boston NESN • Seize the moment. Chris Kreider did just that in Game 4, keeping the @NYRangers' season alive in the process. Read: NHL • R2, G4: The Gift Of Life Scotty Hockey • National Basketball Association Playoff Game Capsules Sun Herald •

Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Preview: Another Must Win On The Line Tonight Blueshirt Banter • Rangers Need Some Edge To Their Game: from Larry Brooks of the New York Post, The Rangers have been shorthanded... Kukla's Korner .com • Brad Richards, postseason disaster for the New York Rangers Puck Daddy • There’s Lundqvist Then Everyone Else: from Larry Brooks of the New York Post, It was hardly earth-shattering... Kukla's Korner .com • Rangers vs. Bruins: Scouting the Refs, Game Three The Hockey Writers • Not The Time For A Slumping ‘King’: from Larry Brooks of the New York Post, It is difficult enough for the... Kukla's Korner .com • Islanders Bits: Everybody growing here Lighthouse Hockey • ICYMI: Larry Brooks’ Slap Shots: #isles plan to play 6 games a season on LI after move to Brooklyn a bad idea - Islander Mania • How About Some New Rules And Torres Talk Too: from Larry Brooks of the New York Post, * New rule: When a penalty... Kukla's Korner .com • Trip To Wrong Island By Larry Brooks: QuoteBOSTON ? Long Island is neither Brooklyn?s to promise nor a particu... Islander Mania •

(video) The legend of Torey Krug keeps growing; four goals five games. Goon's World • Carl Hagelin draws a tripping penalty on Matt Bartkowski. Bruins to the penalty kill with 13:21 left in the second...^CS Boston Bruins • ECSF Game 5 Live Blog: Rangers at Bruins Ranger Rants • Rangers Vs. Bruins Game 5 Preview: Another Must Win On The Line Tonight Blueshirt Banter • Unverified Voracity Has Multiple Suppliers mgoblog • Donaldson: What, me worry? Bruins Blog - Providence Journal • Carl Hagelin's ugly goal sparks Rangers' O Rotoworld • NHL Three Stars: Howard, Quick toss shutouts; Rangers survive sweep Puck Daddy • National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules Miami Herald • Rangers stave off elimination, force Game 5 with OT win over Bruins Puck Daddy •