Tim Wharnsby
Senators down to their final lifeline
What began as a promising evening turned into a ugly affair for the Ottawa Senators. They were on the wrong end of a 7-3 decision and now trail the high-flying Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 in the second-round series.
Tony Care
Did You See That? Sidney Crosby continues to amaze
Sidney Crosby continues to amaze. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar centre produced yet another highlight-reel goal on Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators.
Tim Wharnsby
Senators may turn to Stone in Game 4
Three storylines for Game 4 of the second-round series between the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night in Ottawa (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET). The Penguins lead the East semifinal series 2-1.
Elliotte Friedman
30 Thoughts: Avalanche zero in on Roy for head coach
There is a sense of real disappointment among the hockey coaching fraternity that the head coaching vacancy in Colorado is Patrick Roy's to fill if he wants the job.
Tim Wharnsby
29-year-old rookie is all heart, hard work for Senators
Ottawa Senators rookie defenceman Andre Benoit could have kept earning a good living with Spartak Moscow, but couldn't pass up a chance to break into the NHL, even as a 29-year-old.
Rod Perry
Did You See That? Gustav Nyquist's patience pays off
Detroit Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist was calm and composed in out-waiting Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford for a spectacular finish in the second period of Game 3 on Monday.
Tim Wharnsby
Newfoundland's Colin Greening rescues Senators
With chucks of fibreglass still in his cheek from an opponent's high stick earlier in the game, Ottawa Senators forward Colin Greening scored his dramatic double-overtime game-winner on Sunday to become the latest hockey hero from the Rock.
Justin Piercy
Stanley Cup Playoffs: 2013 Overtime Heroes
There's nothing quite as exciting as an overtime goal...except when that goal comes in a Stanley Cup playoff game. Enjoy watching some of the dramatic finishes of the 2013 edition of the NHL's post-season.
Tim Wharnsby
Spezza and home ice need to be difference makers for Senators
Three storylines for Game 3 between the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET). The Penguins lead the East semifinal series 2-0.
Tim Wharnsby
Spezza ready to return to Senators lineup
With his team down 2-0 in their Eastern Conference semifinal against the Pittsburgh Penguins, talented Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza revealed after practice on Saturday that he expects to play in Game 3 tomorrow evening.
Tim Wharnsby
Senators in need of some home cooking
Can the Ottawa Senators find a way to push themselves back in their East semifinal series against the Pittsburgh Penguins? Has their Cinderella season run out of happy endings? It sure looks bleak for the pesky Senators after they dropped a 4-3 decision in Game 2.
Rod Perry
Did You See That? Sidney Crosby nets hat trick
Pittsburgh Penguins sniper Sidney Crosby's second career playoff hat trick was nearly all his team would need in edging the Ottawa Senators 4-3 in Game 2 Friday night for a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven NHL Eastern Conference semifinal.
Tim Wharnsby
Senators insert Benoit, Latendresse for Game 2
Three storylines for Game 2 between the Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET). The Penguins lead the East semifinal 1-0.
Rod Perry
Did You See That? Taylor Pyatt nails Johnny Boychuk
Boston Bruins defenceman Johnny Boychuk had a scare in his team's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers Thursday night in Game 1 of their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series after being hit from behind by New York's Taylor Pyatt.
Justin Piercy
Stanley Cup Playoffs: 2013 Suspensions
The hardest hits in the NHL usually come around playoff time, but some
of those hits are on the wrong side of what's considered legal. Take a
look at the plays that the league has deemed punishable by suspension in
this year's Stanley Cup playoffs.
Tim Wharnsby
Jarome Iginla finds way in march with Penguins
In an ideal world, Jarome Iginla would have rather stayed in Calgary and returned to the Stanley Cup final with the Flames, the only NHL team he has played for before his trade to Pittsburgh in late March. But he's finding his way just fine with the Penguins.
Hockey Night in Punjabi
Punjabi Podcast: What should the Leafs do now?
This week's Hockey Night in Canada in Punjabi podcast examines
what happened during the Toronto Maple Leafs' first playoff series in
nine years, and looks ahead to the decisions that need to be made by
team management for next season.
Tony Care
Did You See That? Brent Seabrook shows off hand-eye skills
With one swat of the puck, Chicago defenceman Brent Seabrook made sure the Blackhawks would skate a way with a victory Wednesday night against the Detroit Red Wings.
