On Pro Hockey: Trying to Prevent a Third Loss, Rangers Embrace Second-Guessing

After the Rangers blew a late two-goal lead in Game 2 against the Senators, Coach Alain Vigneault says, “Minutes are based on how you’re playing, not experience.”

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Meet Toronto’s Gavel-Wielding, Puck-Shooting Madam Justice

Mara Greene, who took up hockey shortly after being appointed a judge in 2009, is helping redefine the the work-life balance in Canada’s justice system.

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Senators 6, Rangers 5 | Two overtimes | Ottawa leads series, 2-0: Rangers Crumble at Hands of Senators’ One-Man Wrecking Crew

Jean-Gabriel Pageau erased Ottawa’s 5-3 deficit in the final four minutes of regulation, then scored his fourth goal of the game in double overtime.

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This Postseason, Penguins’ Marc-Andre Fleury Is Having Success, and Fun

With the starting goalie Matt Murray injured, Fleury is excelling, including a Game 1 victory against the Capitals in which he made several late saves.

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Senators 2, Rangers 1 | Ottawa leads series, 1-0: Rangers Lose Opener to Senators. Don’t Blame Henrik Lundqvist.

Lundqvist, continuing his strong play, stopped 41 shots, but Erik Karlsson’s goal with 4 minutes 11 seconds left lifted Ottawa.

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Travis Green, New Canucks Coach, Will Focus on Youth and Offense

Green, with no N.H.L.-level coaching experience, will have to develop Vancouver’s roster after the club set a franchise low for goals this season.

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U.S.A. Hockey Names a New Executive Director

Pat Kelleher has developed youth programs for the sport’s national governing body, which last month faced a boycott by the national women’s team.

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N.H.L. Playoffs: The Oilers Survive a Wild Third Period to Beat the Ducks

Edmonton blew a two-goal lead in the third but took Game 1 of its second-round series in Anaheim. Nashville also won Game 1 on the road, beating St. Louis.

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Rangers and Senators Captains Lead by Different Examples

In a contrast in defensemen, Ottawa’s Erik Karlsson is an offensive force known for his passing, while Ryan McDonagh has a more physical style.

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N.H.L. Playoffs: What to Watch in the Second Round

The Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins, who had the two best records in the league, will square off in the main event.

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In St. Anthony’s Final Days, a Scramble to Recruit Its Best Talent

The closing of St. Anthony High School in Jersey City means that the best players from its famed basketball team are free to switch high schools.

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Distracting or Dirty, N.H.L. Agitators Can Provide a Spark in the Playoffs

Some players help their teams by being major irritants. Bloody or illegal hits can be part of the package.

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Rangers Ride Henrik Lundqvist Into the Second Round

“I’m going to have a glass of wine tonight, maybe two,” Coach Alain Vigneault said after his team eliminated the Montreal Canadiens.

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Rangers 3, Canadiens 1: Rangers Beat the Canadiens in Game 6 and Advance to the Conference Semifinals

They will play the Boston Bruins or the Ottawa Senators in the next round.

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Swiss Teenager Nico Hischier Raises His Standing for N.H.L. Draft

Hischier, 18, who starred at the under-20 world junior hockey championship, is poised to become the highest Swiss-born player selected in the June draft.

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Rangers at Home Aim to Eliminate the Canadiens in Game 6

After falling behind in the best-of-seven series, the Rangers have turned the tables on Montreal and are returning home for Game 6.

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Alex Ovechkin Briefly Leaves Game 5 After a Hard Hit

Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals star, took a hard check from Nazem Kadri of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period on Friday but was back on the ice for the second.

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Rangers 3, Canadiens 2 | Overtime | Rangers leads series, 3-2: Rangers Grab Series Lead With Overtime Victory Over Canadiens

The Rangers came back twice from one-goal deficits before winning on a Mika Zibanejad goal more than 14 minutes into overtime in Montreal.

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In N.H.L. Playoffs, Stopping Superstars Is Paramount

Bottling up and frustrating the game’s top players becomes the focus of opposing coaches, defenses and even offensive leaders.

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Ducks 3, Flames 1 | Ducks win series, 4-0: Ducks Defeat Flames on Road to Sweep Series

Anaheim will face Edmonton or San Jose in the second round of the playoffs.

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Rangers Looking Forward to Game 5 After a Flashback Win in Game 4

A 2-1 victory over Montreal in Game 4 was a product of the speed and puck- control game the Rangers displayed in Game 1, and it left the teams’ first-round playoff series tied at two games each.

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Rangers 2, Canadiens 1 | Series tied, 2-2: The Rangers Finally Win a Playoff Game at Home

In a closely fought content, the Rangers ended a six-game postseason losing streak at Madison Square Garden by defeating the Canadiens.

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N.H.L. Playoffs More Topsy-Turvy Than Usual

Blown leads, overtime games and unlikely stars have been the hallmarks of the opening round of Stanley Cup action.

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N.C.A.A. Restores Championship Events to North Carolina

The sports association’s action follows the state’s decision to repeal a law that many had viewed as anti-gay.

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Mats Zuccarello Urges Rangers to Show Some Desperation in Game 4

The Rangers, trailing the Canadiens in the series, 2-1, have scored only six goals so far and need to snap out of their home-ice malaise on Tuesday.

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