Patch Playoff Hockey Hub: Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa

Check here frequently for news and opinions on the second-round series.

The Pittsburgh Penguins' journey to a possible fourth Stanley Cup title and second in the past five years began with an NHL playoffs game on May 1 at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh. Now, the Penguins need 12 more postseason wins this year in order to raise the cup, including four against their second-round opponent—the Ottawa Senators. Second-Round Schedule Tuesday, May 14 - Pittsburgh 4, Ottawa 1 (Recap | Box Score) Friday, May 17 - Pittsburgh 4, Ottawa 3 (Recap | Box Score) Sunday, May 19 - Pittsburgh at Ottawa - 7:30 p.m. (TV: NBC Sports Network) Wednesday, May 22 - Pittsburgh at Ottawa - 7:30 p.m. (TV: NBC Sports Network) Friday, May 24 - Ottawa at Pittsburgh - 7:30 p.m. (if necessary) (TV: NBC Sports Network) Sunday, May 26 - …

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Robert Edward Healy, III

2:06 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013

Vokoun starts again tonight.   more ›

Pine-Richland Grad Brandon Saad a Finalist for NHL's Calder Trophy

The winner will be announced during the Stanley Cup finals.

Pine-Richland graduate and Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad is one of the three finalists for the Calder Trophy, given to the NHL's top rookie. According to WTAE-TV, Saad ranked fifth among rookies in each of the three major scoring categories - goals (10), assists (17) and points (27). The winner will be announced during the Stanley Cup finals. The other two candidates are Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher and Florida Panthers center Jonathan Huberdeau. Gallagher played in 44 games, ranking second among rookies with 15 goals and fourth with 28 points. Huberdeau played in all 48 games for Florida and ranked second both on the team and among NHL rookies with 31 points (14 goals, 17 assists). Among first-year players, …

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Inside the Coverage: Pittsburgh-New York Hockey Playoffs

Game 4 was on Long Island on Tuesday night. See how media and fans are covering and reacting to the series.

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Robert Edward Healy, III

10:10 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Story updated with Game 4 coverage.   more ›

Brandon Saad 'Likely' to Suit Up with Chicago Blackhawks Against Coyotes

Winger Daniel Carcillo's injury could mean more playing time for the former Pine-Richland hockey star.

Rookie forward Brandon Saad, inactive as a healthy scratch, watched his Chicago Blackhawks teammates win their season-opening game Saturday in Los Angeles and ruin the Kings' pregame re-enactment of their Stanley Cup celebration from last summer. One night later, the former Pine-Richland hockey star is expected to play for the Blackhawks. Because of a third-period leg injury to feisty Blackhawks winger Daniel Carcillo, Chicago coach Joel Quenneville told the Chicago Tribune he anticipates that he "likely" would suit up the rookie Saad in Carcillo's spot Sunday night in Phoenix. The coach added that Carcillo, who needed ACL surgery a year ago and on Saturday was playing his first game since the Jan. 17, 2012 operation, "is going to miss …

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Hawk Eyes Are on Winger Brandon Saad at Prospects Camps

Pine-Richland native had two stints with the Chicago Blackhawks last season, making the team out of training camp, playing two games, then getting recalled and seeing time in two playoff games after Marian Hossa was injured.

Blackhawks' Saad Keeping Nerves Under Control

Pine-Richland hockey star plays tonight with Chicago team.

Source: Brandon Saad, Chicago Blackhawks in Talks

Pine-Richland hockey star needs to sign an entry-level deal to be eligible to play in the NHL.