Stanley Cup playoffs packing more of a powerful and painful punchNEW YORK — Fighting in hockey has reared its ugly head again, this time in the playoffs in the form of a pair of badly battered faces. Horford, Williams both to miss Game 6 of Hawks-Heat seriesMIAMI — Atlanta starting forwards Al Horford and Marvin Williams will not play Friday in Game 6 of the Hawks’ Eastern Conference first-round series against the Miami Heat. Experience pays: Veteran Sergei Fedorov rescues nervous Caps in 2-1 win over Rangers in Game 7WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the young Washington Capitals stars were still trying to figure out how to win a Game 7, and it showed in a tentative performance that had the usually loyal red-clad home fans booing in the second period. Anthony’s 26 points lead Nuggets to franchise’s most lopsided playoff win, 121-63 over HornetsNEW ORLEANS — Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets looked like the only ones having fun in this party town. Eric Staal scores twice, Cam Ward makes 28 saves as Hurricanes rout Devils 4-0 to force Game 7RALEIGH, N.C. — That the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils are headed to a decisive Game 7 is no surprise — not after those teams have produced the tightest first-round series of the playoffs. Capital Comeback: Washington routs Rangers again 5-3, forces Game 7NEW YORK — John Tortorella’s view from a suite was no better than the one from the bench, and the suspended coach watched helplessly as the Washington Capitals routed his New York Rangers for the second straight game. Parker delivers as promised, but Spurs face 3-1 deficit to Mavs after 99-90 lossDALLAS — Tony Parker came out as promised, aggressively going right at the basket. However, one spectacular half and a late surge by Parker couldn’t save San Antonio from the brink of playoff elimination against the Dallas Mavericks. Suspension will keep Flames forward Andre Roy out of Game 5 against BlackhawksTORONTO — Calgary Flames forward Andre Roy has been suspended one game by the NHL after initiating contact with Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Aaron Johnson during pre-game warmups Wednesday night. |