Also, with the possibility of a first-round series between the Avs and Stars, many around the NHL see reason to change the playoff format.

The New Jersey Devils announced today that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic on a five-year ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) Ilya Samsonov made 22 saves for his 15th career shutout ... Penguins: Evgeni Malkin became the fifth Russian-born player in NHL history to reach the 1,200-game milestone.