Sharks Earn Week of Rest With Victory
Ron Wilson's mind was on his slice instead of his schemes, while Alyn McCauley and Scott Thornton rested and rehabilitated.
( GREG BEACHAM, Associated Press, 04/16/2004 09:07 PM EDT)

Avalanche Look to Close Out Stars Quickly
Three chances to close out a playoff series should make any team feel comfortable.
( JOHN MARSHALL, Associated Press, 04/16/2004 08:20 PM EDT)

Montreal Knows It Must Step Up or Go Home
The Montreal Canadiens figure they've seen the worst from Boston Bruins rookie Andrew Raycroft. They know they'll need to pick up their game to win again.
( Associated Press, 04/16/2004 07:47 PM EDT)

Vancouver Police Finish Punch Probe
Vancouver police completed their investigation of Todd Bertuzzi's on-ice attack that left Colorado's Steve Moore with a broken neck, and prosecutors will decide whether to press charges.
( Associated Press, 04/16/2004 07:43 PM EDT)

Devils hope for repeat of 2000
The Philadelphia Flyers are tired of hearing about 2000. The New Jersey Devils hope to repeat it.
( ROB MAADDI, Associated Press, 04/16/2004 05:40 PM EDT)

Blues make first-round exit for second straight year
After scrambling to make the playoffs with one game to spare in the regular season, the St. Louis Blues didn't last long once they got there.
( R.B. FALLSTROM, Associated Press, 04/16/2004 04:11 PM EDT)

Hockey Today
New York Islanders at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EDT). All four games in the series have ended 3-0, with the Lightning winning three of them.
( Associated Press, 04/16/2004 06:16 AM EDT)

Bruins Fans Cheer Canada National Anthem
Fans cheered so loudly during the singing of Canada's national anthem that they almost drowned out singer Rene Rancourt before the Boston Bruins took on the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night
( Associated Press, 04/16/2004 01:08 AM EDT)

Devils Believe They Can Still Beat Flyers
While the odds are against them, the New Jersey Devils believe they can come back from a 3-1 deficit against the Philadelphia Flyers.
( TOM CANAVAN, Associated Press, 04/15/2004 07:56 PM EDT)

Up 3-1, Lightning Still Wary of Islanders
Tampa Bay Lightning coach John Tortorella paused before answering the question.
( FRED GOODALL, Associated Press, 04/15/2004 07:50 PM EDT)

Avalanche rookie Svatos picks up where he left off in camp
Colorado Avalanche rookie Marek Svatos dazzled coaches and teammates throughout training camp with his quickness and poise.
( JOHN MARSHALL, Associated Press, 04/15/2004 06:56 PM EDT)

Esche has been the answer for Flyers
Robert Esche stood in the hallway at the Philadelphia Flyers' practice facility, laughing and joking with a former teammate.
( ROB MAADDI, Associated Press, 04/15/2004 06:03 PM EDT)

Stars sign top college player to one-year contract
Hobey Baker winner Junior Lessard signed a one-year contract Thursday with the Dallas Stars after leading Minnesota Duluth to the Frozen Four.
( Associated Press, 04/15/2004 12:18 PM EDT)

Hockey Today
Montreal at Boston (7 p.m. EDT). The Bruins return home, hoping to eliminate the Canadiens in Game 5 of the best-of-seven series.
( Associated Press, 04/15/2004 06:06 AM EDT)