Archive for March, 2008

Gaborik scores in OT, Wild get playoff berth, win 3-2 over Avs

“We know it’s going to be a very important game regardless of the outcome tonight. We have to play the same way we did tonight.”
After securing a playoff spot, the Minnesota Wild have their sights set on the Northwest Division title.
Marian Gaborik scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, and the Wild defeated […]

Gaborik scores in OT, Wild get playoff berth, win 3-2 over Avs

“We know it’s going to be a very important game regardless of the outcome tonight. We have to play the same way we did tonight.”
After securing a playoff spot, the Minnesota Wild have their sights set on the Northwest Division title.
Marian Gaborik scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, and the Wild defeated […]

National Hockey League Game Capsules

Tim Thomas made 34 saves for his third shutout of the season to help Boston earn a huge two points with a 4-0 win over the Ottawa Senators at TD Banknorth Garden. via Star-Telegram.com

Franzen scores in OT to give Red Wings a 1-0 win over Predators

Johan Franzen scored with 1:39 left in overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 1-0 win over the Nashville Predators on Sunday.
Dominik Hasek, returning after missing two games because of the flu, stopped 22 shots for his 81st career shutout.
Franzen’s goal also ended the franchise-record 233 minute, 39 second shutout streak of Nashville […]

Sabres nearing elimination a year after winning regular-season title

“You look at the past, we were able to shut down and play solid defense”
Dressed in sweats and running shoes, Buffalo Sabres players were hardly noticed in working their way through the crowd of parents and children packing the hallways of a suburban ice rink complex before the team’s brief workout Saturday.
It was an […]

Canucks facing must-win

“It’s happened to us a couple times in the last few weeks where we’ve had leads in the first period and kind of let down in the second period”
Bieksa was injured Friday against the Minnesota Wild on an open-ice check by enforcer Derek Boogaard during a 4-0 loss that extended Vancouver’s losing streak to […]

Prepare for a summer of Sundin-to-Detroit rumours

Posted by George James Malik March 30, 2008 07:38AM The Ottawa Sun’s rumourmongering maestro, Bruce Garrioch, claims that a certain Swedish captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs will take his time in determining … via Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com

Predators go eighth in West

“I hope it’s not a peak, that there’s still higher to go”
THE Nashville Predators are back on the right side of the Western Conference playoff race. via Shanghai Daily

Oilers close, but don’t light those cigars just yet

Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche Not to rain on the parade for Edmonton Oilers fans who are drinking the copper and blue kool-aid down the stretch, but hopefully the Oil and general manager Kevin Lowe … via Edmonton Sun

Rare complete game allows Stars to end skid

“It’s disappointing when you don’t get it. But we know what we can do.”
LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Stars kept saying they felt they were close. The San Jose game was more of what they wanted. The proverbial corner was close to being turned.
Apparently they were right.
Loui Eriksson had two goals and Mike Ribeiro […]

Sabres Decline: Losses add up for businesses, too

“Brian called and said, ‘you’re not going to have a firesale on my stuff, are you?’ I said right back, ‘you know it,’ “
BY Tim Schmitt tschmitt@gnnewspaper.com The foghorn at HSBC Arena wasn’t the only thing Rob Szpilewski liked hearing on Sabres game nights. via Union-Sun & Journal

Huet keeps Capitals going; other NHL results

Cristobal Huet stopped 32 shots for his fourth shutout of the season, and Viktor Kozlov had a goal and two assists as the Washington Capitals continued their playoff push. via News Observer

NHL: Nashville 2, Columbus 0

Dan Ellis recorded his sixth shutout this season Friday when the Nashville Predators downed the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-0. Ellis stopped 43 shots in his 22nd win in the 2007-08 season and his second shutout of … via ArcaMax Publishing

Around the Boards

“It’s a no-brainer and Roberto has to be there (for the birth)”
Ray Shero gave up a large package for Marian Hossa at the trade deadline but acknowledged Hossa could be a pricey part-timer for the Pittsburgh Penguins. via London Free Press

Flyers hope for Penguins; Caps may surpass Bruins

“He has to be better; he knows that.”
Random thoughts as the NHL races toward what promises to be a furious final week of the regular season: *I still think the Washington Capitals are going to overtake the Boston Bruins next weekend and squeak in … via Delaware Online

Penner Leads Oilers Past Flames

Dustin Penner scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Edmonton Oilers kept their playoff hopes alive by moving into a tie for the final spot in the Western Conference with a 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.
After two scoreless periods, Matthew Lombardi put the Flames up early in […]

National Hockey League Game Capsules

Tim Thomas made 34 saves for his third shutout of the season to help Boston earn a huge two points with a 4-0 win over the Ottawa Senators at TD Banknorth Garden. via Star-Telegram.com

Playoff chase gets tougher for Sabres

“We played a simple tight game last night that got us a 3-1 lead”
The Buffalo Sabres’ playoff dreams could be over as soon as Sunday night. The Boston Bruins beat the Ottawa Senators, 4-0, this afternoon and come to town to meet the Sabres Sunday at 6 in HSBC Arena with a … via […]

Penner helps Oilers edge Flames

Dustin Penner scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Edmonton Oilers kept their playoff hopes alive with a 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. via Slam Sports

Habs face Leafs in back-to-back Saturdays but this time it’s not do or die

“It’s certainly a different situation and I think we’re pretty excited about that”
The Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs face off in the final two Saturdays of the NHL’s regular season but unlike last year, the stakes have changed. via NHL.com

No love lost for Smytty

“When the puck drops, it’s us versus them.”
The Edmonton Oilers are no longer smitten with Smytty - you can tell by the way they’ve been smacking him around. via Edmonton Sun

Huet stands tall against Panthers

Cristobal Huet stopped 32 shots for his fourth shutout of the season, and Viktor Kozlov had a goal and two assists as the Washington Capitals continued their playoff push with a 3-0 victory over the Florida … via CBC News

Stralman, Tlusty score twice as Maple Leafs beat Canadiens for pride

Rookies Anton Stralman and Jiri Tlusty scored two goals apiece and the Toronto Maple Leafs, playing for pride, beat the Eastern Conference-leading Montreal Canadiens 4-2 Saturday night. via Slam Sports

Hurricanes activate LaRose, place Eaves on injured reserve

The Carolina Hurricanes have activated center Chad LaRose from injured reserve and placed right wing Patrick Eaves on the injured list.
LaRose was activated before Friday night’s game against Atlanta and was in the starting lineup. He missed 21 games after breaking his leg Feb. 5 at Nashville. He has seven goals and 10 assists […]

Predators go eighth in West

“I hope it’s not a peak, that there’s still higher to go”
THE Nashville Predators are back on the right side of the Western Conference playoff race. via Shanghai Daily

Morrow’s 31st goal one of three power-play scores by Stars in 7-2 win over Kings

Loui Eriksson scored twice less than 3 1/2 minutes apart during a four-goal second period and the Dallas Stars connected three times on power plays in a 7-2 rout of the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.
Eriksson, Stephane Robidas and Brenden Morrow all scored with the man advantage for the Stars, who earned a split […]

Stars Notes

“Everyone’s been at fault in it. We have to understand that”
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Brett Hull didn’t make excuses when he was a player. And the Dallas Stars’ co-general manager isn’t making any now, either.
As the Stars head into today’s matchup against the Los Angeles Kings, Hull said the team needs one aspect above […]

Higgins scores overtime-winner as Canadiens stun Sabres with 4-3 victory

“Luckily we played three good minutes to win the game”
- George Gillett walked into the visitors’ dressing room at HSBC Arena and whispered to a handful of his Montreal Canadiens players.
“That was a crazy game, I’m proud of you guys,” said the Montreal owner. He should be. The dream season for his team added […]

Higgins scores overtime-winner as Canadiens stun Sabres with 4-3 victory

“Luckily we played three good minutes to win the game”
- George Gillett walked into the visitors’ dressing room at HSBC Arena and whispered to a handful of his Montreal Canadiens players.
“That was a crazy game, I’m proud of you guys,” said the Montreal owner. He should be. The dream season for his team added […]

Bruins’ Thomas stops 34 shots to shut out Senators 4-0

Tim Thomas stopped 34 shots for his third shutout of the season, and David Krejci had a goal and two assists Saturday to help the Boston Bruins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-0 and move into seventh place in the Eastern Conference.
The Bruins have 90 points _ two behind the Senators, one behind the sixth-place […]