Boston dominating faceoffs in Stanley Cup Final

BOSTON | One of the most lopsided stats in the Stanley Cup final so far has been Boston's domination of faceoffs, including Patrice Bergeron's 24-4 edge in the Bruins' 2-0 victory in Game 3.

Surprise Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture

BOSTON | Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason.

Joel Quenneville

Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville listens to a reporter's question during a media conference Tuesday in Boston.

Stanley Cup Game 2 draws most viewers for NBCSN

STAMFORD, Conn. | The Stanley Cup finals' Game 2 drew the most viewers for the NHL on NBC Sports Network since the cable channel started televising the league in 2006.

Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa

Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa, left, keeps his eye on the puck while defenseman Sheldon Brookbank prepares to block him during practice Friday in Chicago.

Blackhawks Brandon Saad and Niklas Hjalmarsson

Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad, right, skates past defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson to get the puck during practice Friday in Chicago.

Depth pays off for Blackhawks

CHICAGO | Much as they would love to get big contributions from Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, the Blackhawks have shown they can win even when their biggest stars aren't lighting up the scoreboard.

Lots of fluids, rest after 3OT Stanley Cup opener

CHICAGO | Long after the celebration was over, Marian Hossa finally made it home and managed to fall asleep around 3 a.m. The Chicago star woke up a few hours later, roused by a noisy neighbor.

AP's 5 things to watch in the Stanley Cup finals

Hockey fans who endured another lockout are in for a treat that'll cap a sprint of a season.

Hawks dethrone Kings, to face Bruins in Finals

CHICAGO | Deep into a second overtime, Patrick Kane's go-ahead goal propelled the Blackhawks to their second Stanley Cup finals in four seasons Saturday night.

Blackhawks look to close out Kings in Game 5

Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa, right, celebrates his goal with Patrick Sharp during the third period against the Los Angeles Kings of Thursday's Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. The Hawks lead the series 3-1.

Blackhawks look to close out Kings in Game 5

CHICAGO | When the Blackhawks were in deep trouble in the second round of the playoffs, they used desperation to their advantage and pulled off a big comeback in an already impressive season.

Bruins return home with chance to sweep Penguins

BOSTON | Sidney Crosby and the potent Penguins have been punchless.

Bruins return home with chance to sweep Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jarome Iginla (12) gets off a crossing pass after being hit by Boston Bruins' Dennis Seidenberg (44) in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals in Pittsburgh on Monday. The Bruins won 6-1.

Hawks' net traffic, power play come to life in win

CHICAGO | Creating more traffic by Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard and finally reviving their near-moribund power play were the goals Saturday night as the Blackhawks season teetered on the brink.

Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews

Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews crashes into Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard during the second period of Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals Thursday in Detroit.

Young Red Wings have evened series with Blackhawks

The Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews battles for position in front of the goal with Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg (40) during the second period of Game 2 of Western Conference semifinals Saturday.