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The Vancouver Canucks enter the playoffs with the best record in the NHL.

NHL Playoffs 2012 Schedule: Start Times and Television Schedule for Every Machup in the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Here is a list of all the matchups, start times, and television schedules for the entire first round, via nhl.com.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 by Anthony Riccobono

Bruins captain Zedno Chara celebrates with the Stanley Cup.

NHL Playoff Schedule: First-Round Dates And Times

The NHL playoffs begin Wednesday, with the Philadelphia Flyers taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7:30 p.m. EDT, setting off a month and a half of some of the fiercest competition in professional sports. Check out the matchups and full first-round schedule here.

Monday, April 09, 2012 by Peter Martin

Paulina Gretzky Pictures: Hot Daughter of Wayne Gretzky Shows Off Her Body Again

The 23-year-old has not been shy with showing off her looks.

Saturday, April 07, 2012

Principal owner Geoff Molson as well as interim GM Serge Savard will have to make some tough decisions in the search for the next man to lead the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens GM Search: A Breakdown of the Candidates

With the firing of Pierre Gauthier yesterday, Montreal is in need of a new man at the top. Here are some of the candidates and a quick description of their credentials.

Saturday, March 31, 2012 by Peter Martin

Patrick Roy could be the next General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens.

Pierre Gauthier Fired: Patrick Roy the Next GM of the Montreal Canadiens?

With the firing of Canadiens GM Pierre Gauthier today, Patrick Roy could be the next man to take the helm.

Friday, March 30, 2012 by Peter Martin

Goon: Trailer and Film Review for the Controversial Hockey Film [Video]

"Goon" opens on March 30, 2012.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin will convene a Judiciary Committee to investigate the bounty for injuries programs in the NFL.

Bounty-Gate: Senate to Investigate Bounty Programs in the NFL

The United States Senate is setting up a Judiciary Committee to investigate injury for bounty programs in pro sports.

Friday, March 23, 2012 by Peter Martin

In 2005, this was called obstruction or interference, in 2012 it's called defense and the NHL is suffering for it.

The NHL's Dirty Secret: Clutch and Grab Hockey is Back

NHL scoring has dropped in each season since the lockout thanks to a return of interference and obstruction.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 by Peter Martin

Hybrid Icing Approved by NHL General Managers

The 30 NHL GMs approved the new hybrid icing rule at their meetings in Boca Raton, Fla. this week.

Thursday, March 15, 2012 by Peter Martin

NHL General Managers are considering rule changes that could have major impacts on the game at their annual meetings in Boca Raton, Fla. this week.

NHL GM Meetings 2012: Hybrid Icing, the End of the Red Line, and the Removal of the Trapezoid All Being Discussed

According to reports coming out of the NHL General Managers meetings in Boca Raton, Fla., hybrid icing, the return of the red line and the end of the trapezoid are all possibilities in the near future.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by Peter Martin