National Hockey

SAN JOSE, Calif. — From last in the league in early January all the way to the brink of their first Stanley Cup Final in nearly a half-century, it has been quite a ride for the St. Louis Blues.

BOSTON — Three days after he had to miss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final because of an undisclosed injury, Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara skated before practice on Sunday.

BOSTON — The Bruins were able to sweep Carolina in the Eastern Conference final without captain Zdeno Chara. Now they're hoping 10 days off before the start of the Stanley Cup Final will be enough time for the defenceman to return.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks have been at their best this post-season when they had little margin for error.

ST. LOUIS — Jordan Binnington made save after save to pull off yet another playoff victory — and make some team history — for the Blues. The rookie goalie stopped 29 shots to set a franchise record with his 10th post-season win this year and St.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A former Ottawa Senators assistant general manager and the NHL hockey team were sued for negligence on Friday over allegations he harassed a hotel shuttle bus driver last year in Buffalo.

John Davidson is going back to the New York Rangers organization he has been synonymous with for much of his hockey career. Davidson was hired as team president Friday hours after leaving his post with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

ST. LOUIS — Don't tell San Jose coach Peter DeBoer his Sharks have gotten lucky during their playoff run.

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Boston Bruins have earned a break before their biggest series in a few years.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Boston's top line kept finding ways to score, especially on the power play. With a chance to clinch another series, Tuukka Rask was perfect — again.