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AP Sports WriterNBC, NHL encouraged about ratings heading into Cup FinalBy JOE REEDYThe television ratings for this year's Stanley Cup playoffs have been steady despite many top markets not having teams qualify and finalists from the past two years eliminated in the first round.Going into the start of Monday's...

AP Sports WriterMarchand says left hand is 'good' heading into Cup FinalBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Bruins winger Brad Marchand says his left hand is fine heading into the Stanley Cup Final.He sat out Boston's practice Sunday after being given a ''maintenance day'' by coach Bruce Cassidy. But...

The Latest: Blues' Dunn skates at practice, status uncertainBOSTON (AP) The Latest on media day at the Stanley Cup Final (all times Eastern):1:15 p.m.St. Louis Blues defenseman Vince Dunn skated with teammates during practice in preparation for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, but his status is...

The Latest: Bruins' Cassidy says Marchand will play Game 1BOSTON (AP) The Latest on media day at the Stanley Cup Final (all times Eastern):11:55 a.m.Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy says Brad Marchand took a maintenance day off from practice and is good to go for Game 1 of...

AP Hockey WriterMarchand misses Bruins' last practice before Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOBOSTON (AP) Brad Marchand was not on the ice for the Boston Bruins' last full practice before the Stanley Cup Final against the St. Louis Blues.Marchand injured his left hand in the team's intrasquad scrimmage Thursday but...

AP Sports WriterNBC, NHL encouraged about ratings heading into Cup FinalBy JOE REEDYThe television ratings for this year's Stanley Cup playoffs have been steady despite many top markets not having teams qualify and finalists from the past two years eliminated in the first round.Going into the start of Monday's...

AP Hockey WriterOn the rebound: coaches Cassidy, Berube in Stanley Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOBruce Cassidy has come a long way from writing his first NHL practice plan on a napkin.Craig Berube hasn't changed a bit from the moment he was fired from his first NHL head coaching job.Two roads...

Associated PressAfter half-century of frustration, Blues can exorcise demonsBy JIM SALTERST. LOUIS (AP) Stanley Jackson and buddy Steven Crow can be excused if they tend to watch their beloved St. Louis Blues with their hands over their eyes, just waiting for the next thing to go wrong.So when...

AP Hockey WriterBruins, Blues meet in Stanley Cup Final 49 years in makingBy STEPHEN WHYNOSeeing the famous photo of Bobby Orr scoring the 1970 Stanley Cup-winning goal to beat his St. Louis Blues doesn't bring back bad memories for Scotty Bowman.''Not really,'' the legendary coach said. ''Because we didn't...

AP Hockey WriterBruins, Blues meet in Stanley Cup Final 49 years in makingBy STEPHEN WHYNOSeeing the famous photo of Bobby Orr scoring the 1970 Stanley Cup-winning goal to beat his St. Louis Blues doesn't bring back bad memories for Scotty Bowman.''Not really,'' the legendary coach said. ''Because we didn't...

AP Hockey WriterDavidson takes reins of Rangers' rare rebuilding projectBy STEPHEN WHYNONEW YORK (AP) Behind the microphone for the last New York Rangers championship in 1994, John Davidson is now front and center to try to parade the Stanley Cup down Broadway again.Davidson recalled 1994 as one of...

AP Sports WriterMagical playoff ride ends in more disappointment for SharksBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Magical comebacks, dramatic wins and the most talented roster in San Jose Sharks history weren't enough to deliver the franchise its first Stanley Cup title.A team depleted by several key injuries ended...