Opinion: NHL trash talk no place for slurs
Wayne Simmonds was the victim of a thoughtless act last week but has now found himself embroiled in more controversy.
Sean Avery
Neuvirth blanks Rangers, Capitals take 2-0 series lead
Jason Chimera and Jason Arnott scored within a 1:57 span in the second period and Michal Neuvirth made 22 saves to lift the Washington Capitals to a 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Friday night and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference quarter-final series.
Rangers hand Leafs first regulation loss
The New York Rangers handed the Toronto Maple Leafs their first regulation loss of the season with a 2-1 victory Thursday night at the Air Canada Centre.
Leafs hold off Rangers in OT
Phil Kessel scored on the power play 3:08 into overtime to give the Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers, spoiling their home-opener, Friday night at Madison Square Garden.