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Report: M. Kiprusoff might retire this summer

Miikka Kiprusoff appears to be leaning toward staying in Calgary and possibly retiring at the end of the year, according to TSN's Darren Dreger via other sources.

Kiprusoff's name had been tied to a potential deal to Toronto, but according to reports the 36-year-old netminder doesn't want to uproot his family, especially after just welcoming a new baby boy into the world, and have to settle somewhere else.

Source: Darren Dreger on Twitter

Wed, Apr 3, 2013 11:33:00 AM

James van Riemsdyk collects 3 pts in GM 5 win

James van Riemsdyk scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Boston Bruins.

JVR helped set up Tyler Bozak's goal in the second period that extended the Leafs' lead to 3-1 at the time. Van Riemsdyk then made it 4-1 just over a minute later. He finished the game with three shots on goal and one blocked shot in 10:01 of ice time. The 28-year-old has three goals and one assist in five games this postseason. The Leafs did their best to blow Game 5 by taking the final four penalties of the game, but they managed to hang on to force a sixth game. Game 6 will be played in Toronto on Monday night. The Leafs trail the best-of-seven series 3-2.

Apr 21 - 11:18 PM

Patrice Bergeron will play in GM 5 on Sat

Patrice Bergeron will play in Game 5 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Bergeron missed Game 4 because of an upper-body issue, but he's good to go tonight. The 32-year-old is centering David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand. He has five assists in three games during the postseason.

Source: Fluto Shinzawa on Twitter

Apr 21 - 7:50 PM

Nicklas Backstrom leads Caps to Game 5 win

Nicklas Backstrom scored a pair of goals, including the overtime winner, and he added an assist in Game 5 against Columbus.

Backstrom tied the game at 1-1 back in the first period and he gave Washington a 3-2 series lead with his fourth career playoff overtime marker. He picked up an assist on a power-play goal by T.J. Oshie. Backstrom has two goals and six assists through five postseason matches against Columbus.

Apr 21 - 6:23 PM

Kucherov nets GWG to send Tampa to Round 2

Nikita Kucherov netted the game-winning goal in Game 5 to send Tampa Bay into the second round and eliminate the New Jersey Devils.

Kucherov provided an important insurance goal at the 12:27 mark of the third period and it ended up being the game winner after New Jersey got a goal from Patrick Maroon with three minutes remaining. Kucherov scored five goals in the series and he generated nine points in five contests. Tampa Bay will host Boston or Toronto in the second round.

Apr 21 - 6:10 PM

Flyers don't provide update on Ivan Provorov

Philadelphia did not provide an update on the status of Ivan Provorov, which is a little concerning.

Provorov went hard into the boards on Friday night just before Sean Couturier's goal and may have hurt his shoulder. He was back on the ice for his next shift for a few seconds before he left following Michal Neuvirth's glove save on Sidney Crosby. An update on Provorov may not come until close to puck drop on Sunday afternoon. He would be a big loss for the Flyers if he is unable to play in Game 6.

Source: Adam Kimelman on Twitter

Apr 21 - 4:12 PM

Patrick Eaves should be ready by mid-October

Patrick Eaves is expected to be ready by mid-October, according to Ducks GM Bob Murray.

Eavesm underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum last month. He was injured during his rehab after he was diagnosed with Gullain-Barre Syndrome, which is a muscle-weakening autoimmune disorder, earlier this season. Eaves is healthy now, according to Murray, after he skated in only two games in 2017-18.

Source: Mike Coppinger on Twitter

Apr 21 - 3:24 PM

Ryan Callahan (UBI) will return Saturday

Ryan Callahan (upper body) will play Saturday afternoon.

Callahan, who missed two games due to an upper-body injury, was on the fourth line alongside Chris Kunitz and Credric Paquette during the line rushes at the pregame warmups, while Cory Conacher was the odd man out. Conacher is officially listed as a scratch.

Source: NHL.com

Apr 21 - 2:58 PM

Stefan Noesen out with lower-body injury

Stefan Noesen won't play in Game 5 on Saturday due to a lower-body injury.

Coach John Hynes said the Devils' lineup may have a game-time decision and it turns out Noesen will sit and Jesper Bratt will play instead.

Source: Amanda Stein on Twitter

Apr 21 - 2:56 PM

Alexander Wennberg (UBI) will play in GM 5

Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will be back in lineup on Saturday afternoon.

Wennberg hasn't played since Game 1 against Washington because of an upper-body injury. He scored a goal in that contest before he was injured. Sonny Milano will be scratched to make room for Wennberg's return.

Source: Steve Gorten on Twitter

Apr 21 - 1:58 PM

Sami Vatanen (UBI) won't play Saturday

Sami Vatanen (upper body) will not play in Game 5 on Saturday afternoon.

Mirco Mueller will be in the lineup against Tampa Bay instead. Vatanen was injured this past Wednesday on a hard hit from Nikita Kucherov. He was not able to travel with the team.

Source: Amanda Stein on Twitter

Apr 21 - 1:10 PM

Cory Schneider will start Game 5 on Saturday

Cory Schneider will start Game 5 against Washington.

That shouldn't come as a surprise, as Schneider has been superb in his previous two starts in the playoffs. He has posted a 1-1 record with a 1.67 goals-against average and .951 save percentage against Tampa Bay. The Devils need a win to stay alive in the postseason.

Source: Amanda Stein on Twitter

Apr 21 - 1:06 PM