Marchand: Injuring opponents 'part of playoffs'

Bruins captain Brad Marchand said Panthers center Sam Bennett "got away with one" when he struck Marchand's head in Game 3, but that opponents seeking to injure each other is just a part of playoff hockey.


What's gone wrong for the Rangers -- and what can they do about it?

The Blueshirts raced out to a 3-0 lead, but the Hurricanes have roared back. Here are the troubling trends for New York heading into Game 6.


The legend of 'Playoff Bob': What Sergei Bobrovsky's teammates (and the stats) say

The veteran goalie has the Panthers in a prime position -- although his postseason numbers aren't looking too great.


Rangers drop 2 in row, to 'see what we're made of'

Rangers captain Jacob Trouba said New York's failure to close out the Hurricanes at home in Game 5 presents an important character test for his team.


With Marchand out for G4, Bruins seek revenge

Bruins captain Brad Marchand is out for Game 4 of their series against the Panthers on Sunday night, and his teammates are looking to avenge him.


Why Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke is trying to devastate his younger self

The 26-year-old blueliner grew up a Panthers fan. Now he's trying to derail the club's quest for its first Cup.


Marchand questionable for G4; B's object to hit

Brad Marchand is questionable for Game 4 against the Panthers after a collision with Florida's Sam Bennett in Game 3 that the Bruins said might have crossed the line.


'He touches every part of the game': Meet Vincent Trocheck, the Rangers' do-it-all playoff hero

In a season where the Rangers are closing in on their first Stanley Cup in 30 years, the veteran center is their under-the-radar MVP candidate.


Montgomery blames self as Bruins now in 2-1 hole

Lamenting his team's slow starts in Games 2 and 3, Boston coach Jim Montgomery said it will be back to the drawing board to find a way for his Bruins to knot up their series against the Panthers in Game 4.


Canes turn to rookie goalie Kochetkov for Game 3

The Hurricanes will start rookie goalie Pyotr Kochetkov in Game 3 on Thursday night, trailing the Rangers 2-0 in their Eastern Conference second-round series.