Shane Doan scored two goals, including a first-period power-play marker, and Mike Smith kicked aside 36 shots in the Coyotes' 2-0 win in Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference final on Sunday afternoon.

Dan Girardi's third period power-play goal was all the New York Rangers needed Saturday afternoon, thanks to Henrik Lundqvist's 36-save performance in a 3-0 win over the hometown New Jersey Devils in Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference final.

The NHL's conference finals opened over the weekend without some of the top teams and big stars that highlighted the regular season.

The New York Rangers and their all-star goalie took Game 1 of the East final on Monday night, but it was NHL coaches — both past and present — that dominated the news of the day.

There may only be four teams left vying for the Stanley Cup, but there are a few players embracing the tradition of letting their facial hair grow as long as their team is in the hunt.

After the Rangers host Washington in the deciding game of their East semifinal on Saturday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET), Hockey Night in Canada will follow the winner to its series against New Jersey, plus all potential series-clinching contests of the West final between the Phoenix Coyotes and Los Angeles ...

The Washington Capitals lived to fight another day, the hockey world dissected the playoff life and death of the Philadelphia Flyers, and the St. Louis Blues have new owners.

Sean Simpson, a native of Brampton, Ont., who also coaches the Swiss national team, almost pulled off another upset over Canada at the world championship on Wednesday, writes Tim Wharnsby.

The NHL's board of governors unanimously voted to approve the sale of the St. Louis Blues to a group led by Tom Stillman.

The NHL Board of Governors has approved the sale of the St. Louis Blues to a group headed by St. Louis beer distributor Tom Stillman, the league announced Wednesday.