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For the first time in seven years, the Chicago Blackhawks are back in the NHL playoffs. And this could be just the beginning for the young Hawks.

The Montreal Canadians led by Kovalev were able to down the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in an important win.

The Western Conference is chalk full of Stanley Cup contenders. The Detroit Red Wings grab the number one spot this summer. San Jose and Dallas are close behind.

The Vancouver Canucks will surprise many, perhaps even themselves, as they will earn the fourth seed in the National Hockey League's Western Conference this year.

Already authors of several headlines this offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks were at it again with the announcement that Dale Tallon was being replaced by Stan Bowman.

The Montreal Canadiens finally put together the last pieces of the team with which they will enter their 100th season by acquiring forward Robert Lang

The salary cap has made it tougher for NHL teams to keep its players. GMs are doing their best to get around that, trending towards contracts lasting at least a decade.

Has the art of coaching in the NHL gone by the wayside? Or do these professional hockey players really perform better under certain coaches?

Another professional athlete and another alleged felony. Instead of guns and strip clubs, it's cab drivers and fares. Will Kane face some serious consequences?

As of today, the Pittsburgh Penguins are in the Stanley cup finals after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes in a sweep. They await either Detroit or Chicago for the finals

Looking for hockey tickets but not sure where to buy? Not to worry, there are plenty of options for every fan.

The greatest ironman in sports history absorbed a bruising every day on his way to establishing a record that will never be broken.

A short examination of Mike Keenan's coaching history makes a compelling argument that his latest job as coach of the Calgary Flames won't last very long.

Roberto Luongo, NHL goalie for the Vancouver Canucks, gets ready for the New Year, the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and a potential playoff run.

Navy PIer in Chicago, Illinois features Santa Claus, fireworks, Winter WonderFest, holiday lights, entertaiment, carnival rides and more during the Christmas Season.

Thinking outside the box at the 2009 NHL awards

Canada will be celebrating the game of hockey when Hockey Day in Canada takes place this Saturday. The event will celebrate Canada's passion for hockey..

Round one produced some uneven contests in the West, but both of the semi-finals are likely to be hotly contested as Vancouver takes on Chicago and Detroit faces Anaheim.

Jeremy Roenick spent two decades as an NHL player, a span that included many memorable moments on and off the ice.

Very little surprises in the final roster announced by Hockey Canada; team is made of proven vets, young talent and gritty role players.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are where heroes are born. These players all came through when their teams needed them most.

Last year's winner, two former winners, one rookie and the favorite to coach Canada's Olympic team are all grouped in with this year's nominees for NHL coach of the year.

In the midst of the final stanza of the regular season, it's about time to look at award contenders. Here are the top defenseman of the year.

Going into the last quarter of the regular season, it's just about time to look at regular season award candidates. Here are the late-season top rookies.

The stage is set for a re-match from last year's Stanley Cup Finals. Can the Penguins avenge last year's loss to the Red Wings, or will the Wings repeat as cup champions?

Five reasons why the Washington Capitals will challenge for the National Hockey League's holy grail in the years to come:

While the NHL has made an annual event of the Winter Classic, it was college hockey that kick-started the tradition of outdoor hockey games in stadiums in North America.

Alexander Semin had a hat trick and Alexander Ovechkin scored two third period goals including the game winner to defeat the Stanley Cup defenders.

Game worn hockey jersey collecting is becoming a popular hobby for hockey fans. Find out about collecting NHL game worn hockey jerseys.

Art Ross Trophies are nothing new in Pittsburgh. And now Evgeni Malkin has added his name to the Steel City's list of scoring champs.

Fan-favorites who don't deserve all-star game berth have gotten the nod, while those who have overachieved this season have been outcast by ballot stuffers.

The NHL is miles behind the other major North American sports in who they employ to analyze they game they once played.

Hockey violence has been debated for years. Criticism peaks as incidents occur. Hockey players and fans agree: consensual fighting is an intrinsic component of the game.

In the midst of one of the most entertaining playoff seasons in recent memory, there is arguably more fireworks off the ice that are distracting from the on-ice product.

Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin has retired, leaving behind a brilliant legacy as one of the greatest Swedish-born and Maple Leaf players ever.

The Vancouver Canucks NHL hockey team is revered in their hometown. Find below the best players, playoff runs, franchise history and learn how to buy tickets.

The 2009 NHL playoffs have been better than commissioner Gary Bettman could have hoped for. Going forward he will need more of the same and one more thing for success.

Everyone claims to be the greatest, the most hardcore, and the most dedicated. But which NHL city is home to the best fans a team could ask for?

While Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin grab the headlines, many other players are paving a path to greatness. The NHL needs to market these stars to a new audience.

A head-hunting search that started last season by the National Hockey League's Toronto Maple Leafs seems to have run its course with Brian Burke's name now in the hat.

With the NHL Playoffs set to start, Canada's chances at ending its 16 year Stanley Cup drought lies in the hands of three teams.

For the second year in a row, a fabled MLB ballpark serves as the backdrop for the Winter Classic, as the Bruins welcome the Flyers in an outdoor matchup at Fenway Park.

After a disappointing 2008-09 season in which the team missed the playoffs for a third consecutive season, the Edmonton Oilers are looking to rebound in 2009-10.

With the new NHL season just a few days old, fantasy team owners should re-consider some high profile talent in favour of these hidden gems.

The NHL offseason has been anything but off, with a flurry of players being traded, signed and inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Here's a roundup of the action

For most hockey players, once they retire, that's it, it's official with no turning back. Others, though, have a harder time letting go.

It won't be easy to make the playoffs in a deep Western Conference, San Jose added Heatley and Calgary added Bouwmeester in a tough Conference.

The team's mismanagement of funds and the roster led to the Tampa Bay Lightning's abysmal season this year, not bad coaching.

The much-publicized Winter Classic has hit several major hockey hotbeds throughout North America and to no surprise, this year's match-up in Boston is no different.

After a busy off-season of trades and signings, fans in the Central Division will be watching some key veterans hit the ice. Here is a preview of the 2006-07 season.