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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals shoots the puck through Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist's legs on March 24, 2013. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Fearless Predictions For The 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Who’s ready to lift the Stanley Cup? Sean Hartnett gives you a full breakdown of the 2013 NHL Playoffs.

2013/04/30

Andrei Loktionov (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Loktionov Success Just Another Example Of Lamoriello’s Mastery As Devils GM

The player who couldn’t find his place in LA and was cast aside by the Kings is turning out to be the Devils’ treasure.

2013/03/14

Police search cars at a blockade as they come down off the mountain during a manhunt for the former Los Angeles Police Department officer Christopher Dorner. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Charred Remains Found Inside Calif. Cabin Believed To Be Christopher Dorner

Like much of the country, New Yorkers are waiting to hear if a manhunt for a former Los Angeles police officer suspected of going on a killing spree ended Tuesday at a mountain cabin in California.

2013/02/13

Defending Cup Champion Kings Stumble Out The Gates

The defending Stanley Cup champion Kings slumped to a 5-2 loss in their home opener.

2013/01/19

Jonathan Quick and Marian Gaborik (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Fearless Predictions For The 2013 NHL Season

Who’s primed to lift the Stanley Cup at season’s end? Hartnett has readied his fearless NHL predictions for the 2013 season.

2013/01/18

Hartnett: 10 Things NHL Fans Can Look Forward To After Lockout

The NHL’s return will bring fierce competition for playoff spots, faces in new places and two legends going for one last glory.

2013/01/09

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly (Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images for NHL)

NHL Appears Headed Toward 48-Game Season As Opposed To 50-Game Season

“I think 48 is most likely at this point, unless the players can expedite their ratification process,” NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly wrote in an email Monday to The Associated Press.

2013/01/07

Ilya Kovalchuk of the New Jersey Devils shoots against Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Local NHL Stars Preparing For Potential Lockout

Top NHL stars are making plans in the event of a lockout. A cancellation of the 2012-13 NHL season would ruin many great storylines.

2012/08/30

Wayne Gretzky speaks at a press conference announcing his trade to the Los Angeles Kings at the Forum in Inglewood, California. (Getty Images/Staff)

Hartnett: The Trade That Changed Hockey Forever

The 1988 trade of Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings changed hockey forever, by taking a regional sport to new markets in America.

2012/08/09

Scott Stevens (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Devils Bring Back Scott Stevens As Assistant Coach

The New Jersey Devils announced Tuesday that former defenseman and team captain Scott Stevens will return to the team as an assistant coach.

2012/07/17

Zach Parise and Ryan Suter (Photo courtesy of Minnesota Wild.)

Hartnett: Sorry Devils Fans, Parise Belongs In Minnesota

Zach Parise’s decision to join his home state Minnesota Wild came as a blow to Devils fans, but it’s truly where he belongs.

2012/07/05

Free agent Zach Parise has signed with the Wild (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Handicapping Decision Day For Devils Free Agent Zach Parise

Zach Parise is expected to announce his next team on Monday. Sean Hartnett breaks down the cases for each team in the ‘Parise sweepstakes.’

2012/07/02

Glen Sather (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Silverman: Status Quo Will Not Get It Done For Rangers

The Rangers are at a critical point at the start of free agency. If they do nothing and stick with their roster as currently constituted, they figure to have another solid year that will get them to the second or third round of the playoffs.

2012/07/01