NHL

The Carolina Hurricanes are back in the conference finals for the first time since 2009

With Boston and Columbus so evenly matched, don't be surprised if the series goes the distance

Can Carolina play spoiler in Game 7 on Wednesday? Alec Campbell says yes.

The Blue Jackets' sweep of Tampa Bay was historic, but not for the players responsible for it

It's been tough sledding for Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins in their opening-round playoff series

Joe Pavelski scored the Sharks' first postseason goal – with his teeth

The NHL playoffs begin Wednesday, and the Islanders – thanks to Barry Trotz – could make life pretty tough on the Penguins

The Panthers hired the three-time Stanley Cup winner, who has already given the organization "a shot to the arm"

Nino Niederreiter has had a tremendous impact on the Carolina Hurricanes

Too many people dismiss athletes as "greedy," John Feinstein says, and they – fans and media – often lack class in the process