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No one can say the Stanley Cup Final hasn’t lived up to the hype. With the Chicago Blackhawks trailing 2-1 in the series, they entered Game 4 facing a must-win scenario—and in stunning fashion, they answered the call yet again. Defenseman Brent Seabrook found himself in position to break the 5-5 overtime tie and propel his team to a massive victory against the Boston Bruins, and he took full advantage with a slap shot from 45 feet that sailed over the stick of Boston goalie Tuukka Rask. Rask appeared not to have seen the puck until the last second, presumably…

Game 4 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final was thrilling, and the Chicago Blackhawks are heading back to the Windy City with a tied series after downing the Boston Bruins in a wild OT game.With four games out of the way in this final, there’s been plenty of evidence with which to judge the star players on each team. Who is bringing it on every shift, leaving it all out on the ice for a chance to lift the Cup? And who is leaving much to be desired?Here are the grades for 10 of the biggest superstars playing in the…

The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final Wednesday night, bringing the series to an even 2-2 after Chicago’s thrilling 6-5 overtime victory.In…

While the Montreal Canadiens displayed impressive depth over the course of an incredibly successful regular season, there are nonetheless some holes that will need to be filled by the time 2013-14 rolls around. Of course, unrestricted free agent Michael Ryder won’t be back, leaving one roster spot open, potentially one as high as on the second line. Also, defenseman Alexei Emelin isn’t projected to be back until two months into next season, leaving a gaping vacancy on the blue line. However, there are other, less obvious needs that free agency or the upcoming NHL entry draft won’t necessarily cure. Here…

The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrated their 20th season in the NHL last year. The franchise has done it all in its short history. They have a Stanley Cup, Hall of Fame inductees and a big influence in the Tampa Bay community to their credit, and none of that would have been possible without these fan favorites.  The Lightning are a first-class organization from the ownership on down. They are more than just hockey players. They are members of the community, and that tight-knit bond has only strengthened the interest and support for the team.  The success on and off the…

Brent Seabrook scored at 9:51 of overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins in a wild Stanley Cup final in Game 4 Wednesday night.

Hybrid icing could be on its way to the NHL. The league’s general managers have embraced many changes recommended by the competition committee, including hybrid icing and the mandatory use…

The Chicago Blackhawks evened their Stanley Cup final with the Boston Bruins on Wednesday and the Twitter world reacting to every goal along the way.

In what was a wild Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final between the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins on Wednesday, NHL players not participating in the contest took to…

A person familiar with discussions confirms Danny Briere is set to become a free agent after the Philadelphia Flyers informed the veteran forward they intend to buy out the final…