CHICAGO • Dustin Byfuglien has emerged as a force for the Chicago Blackhawks, and now he is taking his game to the highest level. He and his teammates are headed to the Stanley Cup finals.

Blackhawks 3, Sharks 2 • Byfuglien scores in OT to put San Jose on brink of elimination.

Philadelphia seeks extra motivation as it tries to take 3-1 lead on Montreal.

CHICAGO • A year ago the Chicago Blackhawks were knocked out of the Western Conference finals in five games by the Detroit Red Wings, an experience that ripened a young team.

MONTREAL • Michael Leighton doesn't have time to reflect on his latest shutout. He is focused on a much bigger objective now that the Philadelphia Flyers are one win from the Stanley Cup finals.

Laperriere returning to Flyers' lineup Ian Laperriere, the Philadelphia Flyers' right winger, is expected to return to the lineup today against Montreal, a club source said Friday. Laperriere skated on a line with Blair Betts and Darroll Powe a...

Canadiens 5, Flyers 1 • Leighton finally loses to make series 2-1.

MONTREAL • Losing to the Montreal Canadiens was bad enough for Philadelphia Flyers agitator Daniel Carcillo. Seeing Michael Cammalleri stick out his tongue at him following a skirmish was over the t

Laperriere returning to Flyers' lineup

CHICAGO • The Chicago Blackhawks are one win away from reaching the Stanley Cup finals for the first time since 1992, thanks to 257-pound playoff dynamo Dustin Byfuglien.