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Penguins fire Bylsma, hire Rutherford as GM

Penguins fire Bylsma, hire Rutherford as GM

Bylsma coached Pittsburgh to Stanley Cup in first season but was never able to reach the finals again.

How the Rangers can even the series against Kings

How the Rangers can even the series against Kings

The Rangers need to storm the crease on Kings netminder Johnathan Quick.

All 32 World Cup teams broken down by age, caps and goals

All 32 World Cup teams broken down by age, caps and goals

Can you guess which team on average is the oldest?

Why the Rangers lost Game 1

Why the Rangers lost Game 1

STANLEY CUP FINALS | The Kings may have won in overtime but New York lost the game before that — were outshot 20 to 3 in the third period alone.

Capitals out of Baltimore Hockey Classic

Instead, all 2014 preseason games will be played at Verizon Center.

Capitals advanced to Stanley Cup finals 16 years ago today

Capitals advanced to Stanley Cup finals 16 years ago today

Dale Hunter, Adam Oates and George McPhee were all there the night of Joe Juneau’s overtime winner in Buffalo.

Why the Devils struggled to score this past season

Why the Devils struggled to score this past season

The Devils’ defensemen were terrible at generating shots for teammates.

Oilers’ Andrew Ference to march in Edmonton’s Pride Parade

Oilers’ Andrew Ference to march in Edmonton’s Pride Parade

He is the latest in a long line of NHL players and staff to support equal rights for all.

Here’s every Stanley Cup celebration since 1949

Here’s every Stanley Cup celebration since 1949

A big chalice is raised, over and over and over.

Is the Los Angeles Kings puck luck about to run out?

Is the Los Angeles Kings puck luck about to run out?

Los Angeles is scoring more goals in the playoffs as a percentage of shots during even strength at a higher rate than they did on the power play during the regular season.

The NHL accidentally sells $180 New York Rangers jerseys for $63

The NHL accidentally sells $180 New York Rangers jerseys for $63

There’s just one problem: the NHL called the price a mistake then canceled all the orders. Social media is not pleased.

Affiliation with ECHL’s Reading Royals ending for Caps

The Caps are currently unsure which direction they will head in the ECHL.

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Three chances for glory

Three chances for glory

The Post Sports Live crew offers predictions for the NBA finals, Stanley Cup finals and the Belmont Stakes.

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What will Trotz and MacLellan do for the Capitals?

What will Trotz and MacLellan do for the Capitals?

With the Capitals' hiring of Barry Trotz as head coach and Brian MacLellan as general manager, the Post Sports Live crew predicts what will be the most noticeable changes for the team next season.

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Capitals changes, Zimmerman set to return and #Redskins pride

Capitals changes, Zimmerman set to return and #Redskins pride

The Washington Post's Jonathan Forsythe, LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and Mike Wise look ahead to potential changes for the Capitals now that the team has named Barry Trotz as the head coach and Brian MacLellan as general manager, hear from Nationals beat writer Adam Kilgore about where Ryan Zimmerman will play when he returns to the line-up, debate whether the Redskins are any closer to changing their name after the latest public relations flop and predict the winners for the Belmont Stakes, NBA Finals and Stanley Cup.

YouTube launches #ProudToPlay to encourage LGBT athletes to speak out

YouTube launches #ProudToPlay to encourage LGBT athletes to speak out

The video features Jason Collins, Tom Daley, Robbie Rogers, Michael Sam and other high-profile athletes and supporters.

McDonagh key to Rangers’ success

McDonagh key to Rangers’ success

Defenseman has been getting it done on both ends of the ice.

L.A. vs. New York: It happens less often than you’d think in championship showdowns

L.A. vs. New York: It happens less often than you’d think in championship showdowns

Savor Kings vs. Rangers in the Stanley Cup finals.

Leftovers from a conversation with Trotz

Leftovers from a conversation with Trotz

Items about Trotz’s legacy, one potential assistant coaching candidate and a motivational technique involving candy bars.

How NHL players contribute to puck posession

How NHL players contribute to puck posession

By tracking passes, we can identify which skaters are responsible for shot generation

Rangers hero Dominic Moore plays in memory of wife Katie in Stanley Cup Finals

Rangers hero Dominic Moore plays in memory of wife Katie in Stanley Cup Finals

Center took an 18-month sabbatical from the NHL during his wife’s battle with cancer.

Caps spread awareness for pet adoption

Caps spread awareness for pet adoption

Tyson Strachan, John Carlson and Steve Oleksy greet fans at the Nats game and help raise money for animal shelters.

Signs pointed Trotz to the Capitals

Signs pointed Trotz to the Capitals

With many teams interested in hiring the longtime coach, he chose to return to his Washington hockey roots.

Trotz taught former players ‘how to be a pro’

Trotz taught former players ‘how to be a pro’

Barry Trotz has always preached accountability, but what does that mean? Something with balloons, it turns out.

Trotz doesn’t have enough hours in the day

Trotz doesn’t have enough hours in the day

New Capitals coach Barry Trotz has been working non-stop since being hired but still has much work to do in the weeks ahead.

Brian MacLellan suggested Ted Leonsis make changes to his blog

Brian MacLellan suggested Ted Leonsis make changes to his blog

Caps’ new general manager had some blogging advice for the team’s owner.

Best NHL team $18 can buy

Best NHL team $18 can buy

How would you spend your money?

MacLellan: ‘It’s going to be hard to take advantage of me’

MacLellan: ‘It’s going to be hard to take advantage of me’

As a first-time general manager, the Capitals’ MacLellan anticipates his lack of relationships with fellow GMs factoring into free agency and trade situations.

Caps’ Trotz and MacLellan stress the importance of seeing eye to eye

Caps’ Trotz and MacLellan stress the importance of seeing eye to eye

The chemistry between new coach Barry Trotz and new GM Brian MacLellan are essential to repositioning the Caps as a perennial contender.

Barry Trotz asked a Caps fan in the airport about his new team

Barry Trotz asked a Caps fan in the airport about his new team

People say Barry Trotz is a good listener. One Caps fan found that out in person.

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A veteran works through the grind

With more than 1,100 games under Ryan Zimmerman’s big league belt, how does the Nationals star prepare for 162 games in 182 days?

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