National Hockey League

For a 78-hour stretch Los Angeles was, finally, the sports capital of the world: 300,000 fans, 10 events, four teams, three playoff series, 110 cyclists. And an eclipse. Results be damned, it was a good four days

For the Devils and the Kings, the best defense is a good offense that forces their opponents' top players to defend rather than attack. New Jersey upset the Flyers in the second round—and had outshot the Rangers...

Are the Rangers ruining playoff hockey with their willingness to lay out? Hardly. They're just trying to win—which is all that matters in the postseason

After two decades in net for New Jersey, the venerable Martin Brodeur is aiming for a fourth Cup

John Tortorella has molded the Rangers in his own driven and confrontational image, and in the process led them to their first conference final in 15 years