Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Like Father, Like Son, Like Granny? A Case for Underhand Free Throws

Canyon Barry, a son of Rick Barry, who perfected the shot decades ago, is following in his father’s footsteps at the free-throw line. But getting others to try it isn’t easy.

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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Rangers’ Henrik Lundqvist Stops 43 Shots as Alain Vigneault Gets 600th Win

The 43 saves against the Anaheim Ducks were a season high for Lundqvist, who gave up fewer than three goals for the sixth time in seven starts.

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The Women Blazing a Trail Into Ice Hockey

It’s a quiet revolution when two young women have full-time positions on the staff of N.C.A.A. Division I men’s hockey teams.

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Monday, February 6, 2017

Maryland Looks to Remain Unbeaten on the Road

The No. 21 Terrapins, who start three freshmen, are hoping to put a home defeat behind them as they face Penn State in a Big Ten game Tuesday night.

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Sunday, February 5, 2017

Rangers Edge Flames With a Third-Period Flurry

With the score tied, 1-1, Michael Grabner, Chris Kreider and Jesper Fast scored goals, and the Rangers won their second game in the past seven at Madison Square Garden.

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Saturday, February 4, 2017

Beanpot Tournament Renews Hockey Relationships, and Rivalries

Many of the players from the four participating universities, Boston College, Boston University, Harvard and Northeastern, know one another well. But the gloves are off when the puck drops.

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Friday, February 3, 2017

If the Islanders Need a New Home, Hartford Says, How About Here?

With the Islanders’ future in Brooklyn in question, the Connecticut capital invited the team to use XL Center as an interim or long-term arena.

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