Caps Win In Double Overtime, Even Series
Boston, MA-The Capitals even up their best of seven with the Boston Bruins on a Nicklas Backstrom game winner in double overtime.
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Boston, MA-The Capitals even up their best of seven with the Boston Bruins on a Nicklas Backstrom game winner in double overtime.
Braden Holtby stopped the first 29 shots he faced Thursday night, but the 30th was all the Boston Bruins would need to capture a 1-0 victory over the Washington Capitals in overtime of their playoff opener.
Marian Gaborik and Brian Boyle scored minutes apart in the second period to break open a tight game, and the top-seeded New York Rangers opened their first-round Eastern Conference series with a 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
Martin Hanzal scored 9:29 into overtime and the Phoenix Coyotes opened the playoffs with a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
The NHL has fined Nashville defenseman Shea Weber $2,500 for slamming Detroit forward Henrik Zetterberg's head against the glass at the end of Game 1.
Gabriel Bourque scored two goals in his postseason debut, and the Nashville Predators held onto home-ice advantage by beating Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Wednesday night to open their Western Conference playoff series.
Dustin Penner scored with 3:14 left in the third period to help the Los Angeles Kings beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 in the opener of their Western Conference quarterfinal series Wednesday night.
Bruins forward Milan Lucic joined Damon Amendolara, Bob Beers and Dave Goucher on 98.5 The Sports Hub's The Hockey Show Wednesday night to break down the Bruins first round series against the Capitals.
The City of Pittsburgh held a rally downtown today to get fans fired up for the start of the NHL Playoffs. The Pittsburgh Penguins open their first round against the Philadelphia Flyers.
After missing his third straight day of practice, Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 1 against the Washington Capitals.
For the Rangers, the future is now.
Sean Hartnett shares his fearless Eastern Conference opening round predictions and wasn't afraid to pick a few first round upsets.
From a coaching change to player trades, this Capitals franchise has endured far more in-season drama than any of the prior incarnations that haven't lived up to the hype. As we all nervously await the start of the post-season, with more grit and experience than ever before, is this team finally built for the playoffs?
First-round playoff home games (1,2, & 5 if needed) to start at 6:30 p.m.
The Flyers are hoping to be healthier when they take the ice for game one of their playoff series in Pittsburgh.
Arlington, VA-Semin, Neuvirth, Vokoun all missed practice as George McPhee spoke to the media and gave injury updates and his overall thoughts as the Caps prepare for the Bruins.
Starting on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh, the Flyers and Penguins will renew their cross-state rivalry and begin what will be the sixth meeting all-time between the two teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion Bobby Holik joined The Fan Morning Show Wednesday to chat with the guys after Tuesday night's 5-4 comeback win over the Maple Leafs.
Former Penguins defenseman Peter Taglianetti joined The Fan Morning Show Wednesday to discuss the 20 year anniversary of the Penguins' first Stanley Cup victory.
Former Penguin Peter Taglianetti joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93-7 The FAN and revisited the Pens Stanley Cup victory 20 years ago.
While the Pittsburgh Penguins saw their 2011 playoff run come to an early end, today is a day to celebrate the franchise's history.
93-7 The Fan's hockey commentator shares his thoughts on Game 1 of the Eastern and Western Finals, and gives his predictions for the rest of both series.
I want to see Jaromir Jagr back for the Pens alumni golf outing. I want to see No. 68 retired, but I don't want Jagr on the ice.
Rail shuttles and bus shuttles will be running to help riders get around the work that's being done in Dormont Borough.
"Feels-like" temperatures, which factor in humidity, are expected to be over 100 degrees.
Green Oaks Country Club is one of the few courses in the Pittsburgh area that were designed by famed golf architect Donald Ross.
The annual Fourth of July parade in Canonsburg is one of the largest in Pennsylvania.
The residents of the Marian Plaza Apartments in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood do not have air conditioning.
"Feels-like" temperatures, which factor in humidity, are expected to be over 100 degrees.
Pittsburgh's Fourth of July celebration, which was recently voted the best in the country by USA Today readers, will span Downtown and the North Shore.
When are fireworks near me this weekend? Here's the Pittsburgh area's July 4th fireworks schedule.
Rail shuttles and bus shuttles will be running to help riders get around the work that's being done in Dormont Borough.
Green Oaks Country Club is one of the few courses in the Pittsburgh area that were designed by famed golf architect Donald Ross.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Are we dreaming? Or are these beds *actually* flying? That's right...Daisy takes us to the 5th Annual Zelienople Bed Derby, where the beds are less for sleeping, and more for speed.
Grab your calendars because Kidsburgh Ambassador Yuling Behr is sharing all the family-friendly events happening around the 'burgh this month.
Fine Wine and Good Spirits are bringing out the bubbly...here are some American-made wines that are perfect for your holiday celebration.
Daisy Jade is live from the Big Butler Fair! Take a look at all the fun things these fairgrounds have to offer.
The first week of July doesn't just bring fireworks...it also brings one of the biggest conventions in Pittsburgh...Anthrocon!
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Green Oaks Country Club is one of the few courses in the Pittsburgh area that were designed by famed golf architect Donald Ross.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
The Penguins made three signings and two trades on free agency day. Here's who is joining the team.
Matt Vogt set a new scoring record and won the Indiana State Amateur to earn a spot in the U.S. Amateur later this summer.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Pittsburgh's Fourth of July celebration, which was recently voted the best in the country by USA Today readers, will span Downtown and the North Shore.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
The annual Fourth of July parade in Canonsburg is one of the largest in all of Pennsylvania.
The annual Fourth of July parade in Canonsburg is one of the largest in all of Pennsylvania.
Elite 18: No. 15 at Green Oaks Country Club
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and Robby Incmikoski discuss the sports topics of the day.
Imagine living through the hottest week of the year with no air conditioning. That's the reality for residents in a subsidized senior housing complex in Pittsburgh.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
