Archive for January, 2008

Wild score 3 goals in under 2 minutes of 2nd period, beat Ducks 5-1

Brian Rolston, Marian Gaborik and Mikko Koivu scored less than two minutes apart in the second period, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-1. Pierre-Marc Bouchard and James Sheppard also scored for … via KAAL-TV Austin

Miller shuts out Panthers 1-0

Thomas Vanek scored a power-play goal in the first minute of the second period and Ryan Miller stopped 32 shots in the Buffalo Sabres’ 1-0 victory over the Florida Panthers. via The Oregonian

Miller shuts out Panthers 1-0

Thomas Vanek scored a power-play goal in the first minute of the second period and Ryan Miller stopped 32 shots in the Buffalo Sabres’ 1-0 victory over the Florida Panthers. via The Oregonian

Tuesday odds and ends: A ‘blast’ from the past, shameless PR, and an Albom flashback

“I guess that shows you how bad a year I had last season, huh?”
Posted by George James Malik January 29, 2008 15:26PM The Vancouver Province’s Mike Halford is attempting to determine the nastiest hit in NHL history in his Orland Kurtenblog , and one of his semifinalists is … via Red Wings Snapshots - […]

NHL: Phoenix 4, Columbus 2

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 29 Peter Mueller scored two goals Tuesday, powering the Phoenix Coyotes to a 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. via Earth Times

Flyers Continue To Roll With OT Win Over Kings

“We’ve done a good job all year of shooting the puck when we have the chance, moving the puck through lanes and using traffic in front to gain scoring chances.”
Scott Hartnell’s game-winner 4:31 into overtime lifted the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings, as both teams resumed play after […]

Arrest warrant issued for Guy Lafleur

MONTREAL Montreal police have issued an arrest warrant for former hockey star Guy Lafleur, accused of giving contradictory evidence as a witness at his son’s bail hearing. via The Toronto Star

Sharpshooter struggling in sophomore season

Wojtek Wolski doesn’t have to be reminded that hockey is a team sport. Right about now the 21-year-old Mississaugan feels all alone and he’s not imagining things. via Mississauga

Avs welcome Blackhawks to Pepsi Center

The Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche will both play their first games after the All-Star break tonight, when the teams meet at the Pepsi Center in Denver. via NBC 15 Online

Oilers not giving up in quest to get into Western Conference playoff picture

“It’s going to sort itself out here pretty quickly.”
They have to get on a roll and they need to get some help. The Edmonton Oilers don’t control the latter as they attempt to climb into a playoff spot in the NHL’s Western Conference, but they know a thing or two … via 900 CHML […]

Iginla’s seven-game itch

“It’s competitiveness and wanting to be a top goalscorer”
Flame anxious to end drought Mired in his second-longest goal drought since the turn of the century, Jarome Iginla is eager to get back to work. via Slam Sports

Lebda nursing sore wrist, won’t play tonight against Phoenix

“It wasn’t a hard hit, I didn’t fall or anything. My hand just got jammed into my body weird. It was a fluke thing. I have no idea who hit me - it wasn’t really even a hit.”
Brett Lebda practiced with the Red Wings this morning, but won’t be available for tonight’s game against […]

Late moves burned Keenan

“It’s been close a couple of times, if there’s an accident on Deerfoot”
Some people feel the Anaheim Ducks are cheating the salary-cap system by adding Scott Niedermayer and now Teemu Selanne to the roster for the second half of the season. via Calgary Sun

Goalie Fight Mars Bruins’ Win Over Predators

Glen Metropolit scores a pair of third-period goals and Tim Thomas stops 37 shots as the Boston Bruins beat Nashville 3-1.
Marco Sturm also scored his team-leading 17th goal for the Bruins. It was their fifth win in seven games.
Alexander Radulov scored for the Predators and J.P. Dumont collected an assist, extending the league’s longest […]

Oilers run dry in loss to Sharks

Evgeni Nabokov earned his sixth shutout with only 13 saves and the San Jose Sharks won their third game in a row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Tuesday night. via CBC News

Stars Win First Game Back From All-Star Break

Mike Modano and Stephane Robidas scored three minutes apart early in the second period, and Marty Turco made 29 saves, leading the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night
Trevor Daley and Steve Ott also scored for the Stars, who ended a two-game losing streak to stay tied with […]

Thrashers aim to halt skid, host Penguins

The Atlanta Thrashers will try to pick up their first win in over two weeks tonight, when they welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins to Philips Arena. via KCOY-TV Santa Maria

Avs welcome Blackhawks to Pepsi Center

The Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche will both play their first games after the All-Star break tonight, when the teams meet at the Pepsi Center in Denver. via KCBA

Flyers, Pens Jostle for First

“I think we’ve got everyone doubting us in the whole hockey world right now. It’s an honor and a privilege for us to play well. It’s something we’ve got to go out and prove that we can do.”
The Philadelphia Flyers slid into sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division and the Pittsburgh […]

Red Wings start second half against surging Coyotes

The team with the best record in the NHL over the season’s first half will return to action tonight, as the Detroit Red Wings play host to the Phoenix Coyotes at Joe Louis Arena. via Kutv.com

Avs welcome Blackhawks to Pepsi Center

The Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche will both play their first games after the All-Star break tonight, when the teams meet at the Pepsi Center in Denver. via WKRC-TV Cincinnati

Roster Shaping Up for Road Trip

I love it when I’m right. Jordan Hendry and Jack Skille have been called up for the upcoming road trip while Jacob Dowell will remain with the Rockford team. via MVN - Recent Articles

Road to the finish

“I find this the most fun time of the regular season. We look forward to it.”
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, according to Jarome Iginla. It’s also the most critical. via Calgary Sun

Pratt skates against ex-teammates

“He realizes his limitations and he tries to play a real smart game”
Nolan Pratt was excited to play in Tampa. Actually, he’s just excited to be playing. via Buffalo News

Boston Bruins News

The Bruins are back on the ice tonight after their four-game point streak was snapped with an 8-2 loss at Montreal on Tuesday. via WPRI

Habs host Caps in battle of red-hot clubs

Alexander Ovechkin put on a show in Atlanta over the weekend. Washington will settle for its star lighting up Canada tonight, when the Capitals square off with the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. via WKRC-TV Cincinnati

Selanne never one to Duck his fans

“To have a guy who walks into the dressing room in a good mood every day, that’s a very important attribute for a hockey team. You need guys like that. “He brings sunshine with him.”
Los Angeles is a sports market not exactly brimming with admirable, approachable superstars. via LA Daily News

Wings back to work after rest, relaxation, and Elmo

“It was a great atmosphere in the building and a fun atmosphere.”
Posted by George James Malik January 29, 2008 07:04AM The Detroit Red Wings’ players were happy to be back on the ice Monday morning, pondering whether their four-day weekend and seven days between games might … via Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com

NHL Capsules

NEWARK, N.J. : Erik Christensen had a goal and assist during Pittsburgh’s three-goal second period, and the injury- and illness-plagued Penguins rallied from a pair of deficits to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 … via International Herald Tribune

Savard guides East to victory in All-Star game

“It’s a real nice wave of young players coming in. Every year there seems to be more guys that are ready to step right in.”
“I thought for the most part when the game started getting close it was pretty competitive and up-and-down the ice.” Blue Jacket Nash put the West 1-0 up with only […]