Hockey

Martin Brodeur
Jonathan Quick
Jonathan Quick
Sidney Crosby
Adam Oates
Nail Yakupov, first overall pick by the Edmonton Oilers
Evgeni Malkin scored a career-high 50 goals this season
The Stanley Cup is hoisted by Los Angeles Kings team members
The Los Angeles Kings became the first eighth-seeded team in NHL history to raise the Cup
The Los Angeles Kings had led the best-of-seven championship series 3-0 before dropping two straight games
The Los Angeles Kings defeats the New Jersey Devils 6-1 to claim their first-ever NHL Stanley Cup in history
Jeff Carter (L) added another goal for the Los Angeles Kings 1:30 into the second period
The Los Angeles Kings defeats the New Jersey Devils 6-1 to claim their first-ever NHL Stanley Cup in history
Jeff Carter (L) added another goal for the Los Angeles Kings 1:30 into the second period
The Los Angeles Kings defeats the New Jersey Devils 6-1 to claim their first-ever NHL Stanley Cup in history
The New Jersey Devils now trail in the series 3-2 and can level it with a win in game six on Monday in Los Angeles
Devils' Zach Parise (L) scored 12:45 into the first when Jonathan Quick mishandled the puck at the side of his net
Los Angeles Kings' Dustin Brown (R) goes for a loose puck as New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur defends
Another 23,300 self-employed workers joined the workforce in Canada in April
New Jersey Devils' Adam Henrique scores the game winner with 4:31 left in the third

South Africa struggle against Pakistan in ODI

Pakistan's fast bowlers struck early and off-spinner Saeed Ajmal ended a promising fightback by South Africa in the fourth one-day international at Kingsmead on Thursday.
 

New look for NHL next season

Sparked by the return of the Jets to Winnipeg the board of governors approved its realignment plan on Thursday, the National Hockey League announced.
 

Ducks' Perry hit with four-game ban

Former league MVP Corey Perry has been slapped with a four-game suspension for an illegal check on Minnesota Wild forward Jason Zucker.
 

Blackhawks' NHL record streak snapped by Avalanche

The Chicago Blackhawks' record point streak to start the National Hockey League season ended after 24 games as they suffered a 6-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
 

Blackhawks' record streak snapped by Avalanche

The Chicago Blackhawks' record point streak to start the National Hockey League season ended after 24 games as they suffered a 6-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
 

Streaking Heat, Blackhawks trade Twitter praise

As US sports pundits ponder whether the NBA's Miami Heat or National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks are on the more impressive streak, players from each traded congratulation messages on Twitter.
 

Late winner lets Blackhawks stretch streak

The Chicago Blackhawks stretched their record National Hockey League season-opening point streak to 24 games with a 3-2 home victory over Colorado that was not decided until the final seconds.
 

Doctors optimistic Staal will make full recovery

New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal, struck near the right eye by a deflected shot in a National Hockey League game, has improved and is expected to make a full recovery but is out indefinitely.
 

Staal takes puck to face in Rangers' win

New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal was struck near the eye by a deflected shot in a frightening moment in the third period of the Rangers' 4-2 NHL victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
 

NHL gives Sabres' Kaleta five-game ban for hit

Buffalo Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta was slapped with a five-game ban by National Hockey League disciplinary chiefs for an illegal check against New York Rangers Brad Richards.
 

NHL's new draft lottery rules give more clubs top pick hope

April's National Hockey League Draft Lottery will be the first to give all 14 teams who fail to reach the playoffs a chance at landing the top pick in the NHL draft under new rules announced Monday.
 

Malkin back on the ice for Penguins

Russian playmaker Evgeni Malkin returned to the active lineup for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday after suffering a concussion in a National Hockey League game last month.
 

Blackhawks win, stretch historic streak to 22 games

It took an equalizer from Patrick Kane with 2:02 to play in regulation time but the Chicago Blackhawks stretched their record-best National Hockey League season start to 22 games on Sunday.
 

Blackhawks stretch record points streak to 21

Brent Seabrook scored with 1:37 remaining in overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks extended their record points streak with a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.
 

NHL unveils realignment plan

The National Hockey League unveiled a proposed realignment plan based on geographic proximity and featuring a playoff format that would include wild card entrants.
 

Hawks rally to beat Oilers, extend NHL streak

Slovakia's Marian Hossa scored 1:44 into overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks extended their record for the best start in NHL history by beating the Edmonton Oilers 3-2.
 

League MVP Malkin suffers concussion

Russian forward Evgeni Malkin is out indefinitely with a concussion after slamming his head into the boards, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Monday.
 

Hawks blank Columbus to extend streak

The Chicago Blackhawks extended their record for the best start in league history, shutting out the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 behind a 28-save performance by goaltender Corey Crawford.
 

Malkin to miss Sunday NHL game

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will miss Sunday's NHL game against Tampa Bay after suffering an apparent head injury on Friday in a game against Florida.
 

Blackhawks set NHL record with win over Sharks

The Chicago Blackhawks made NHL history with their 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks, becoming the first team to record at least one point in 17 successive games to start a season.