Flyers not quitting, Pens not overconfident despite lead
Sidney Crosby is trying to be diplomatic when saying the 3-0 lead is not all that. But the fact remains that the Penguins have played superior hockey to the Flyers, who Wes Goldstein says are still hoping for a miracle comeback that has occurred just twice in league history.
Red Wings rule out playoff hero Franzen for Game 5
NHL playoff goal-scoring leader Johan Franzen will miss his fourth straight game when the Red Wings face Dallas in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals Saturday.
Russia cruises into world semis, routs Switzerland 6-0
Switzerland put two pucks into its own net in the opening minutes, helping Russia to an easy 6-0 victory in the ice hockey World Championship quarterfinals Wednesday.
OT win puts Sweden in world championship semis
Mattias Weinhandl scored 3:15 into overtime Wednesday, giving Sweden a 3-2 victory over the Czech Republic and a berth in the semifinals at the World Hockey Championships.