Archive for February, 2009

Blue Jackets-Canucks Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a chance to conclude their western Canadian road trip with consecutive wins over fellow playoff contenders.

Ducks hand Stars fourth straight home loss

Corey Perry scored the tying goal in the third period, Teemu Selanne added the winner 1:31 later and the Anaheim Ducks handed the Dallas Stars their fourth straight home loss, 4-3 on Saturday.The Ducks, who …

Penguins’ Crosby to miss Friday’s game

Penguins center Sidney Crosby will miss his second straight game with a groin injury in Pittsburgh’s matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center Friday at 8:30 p.m. Crosby, who missed the Penguins’ 1-0 …

Wild enforcer Boogaard banned for five games

The National Hockey League was quick to take action against veteran enforcer Derek Boogaard on Saturday.

Trade or keep those draft picks? Ask Red Wings

There is a certain chic to suggesting that little can be done at the trade deadline to help a team win the Stanley Cup, that successful franchises retain their draft picks a ‘ even acquire more a ‘ and that …

Avery on re-entry, Rangers commit

Avery prepares for re-entry Friday, February 27, 2009 Sean Avery is continuing his comeback with the Hartford Wolf Pack.

Semin’s goal lifts Caps over Bruins

Alexander Semin scored on a slap shot from just inside the red line only 22 seconds into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday in a matchup of the top teams …

Car @ Atl

The hard-charging Carolina Hurricanes will continue their quest for the playoffs tonight, as they visit the Atlanta Thrashers for tonight’s Southeast Division clash at Philips Arena.

Wild visit Oilers in battle for playoffs

A pair of teams battling for a playoff spot will meet tonight in Edmonton as the Oilers welcome the Minnesota Wild for a Northwest Division clash at Rexall Place.

Det @ Nas

The Nashville Predators will shoot for a fourth straight victory when they host the first-place Detroit Red Wings in tonight’s Central Division showdown at Sommet Center.

Sutter says team sitting too pretty to make big deals

Last year’s trade deadline day was nothing doing for the Calgary Flames. Brace yourself for a repeat performance.

Blackhawks lose to Penguins in overtime

Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet makes a pad save off a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin during the first period Friday at the United Center.

Avalanche-Rangers Preview

A change behind the bench hasn’t resulted in an offensive surge for the New York Rangers .

Script needs work

They erupt for five goals against Tampa, snapping a three-game losing streak, and 48 hours later it’s, “Relax, boys, let’s save something for the playoffs,” and they get humiliated at home by Columbus.

Bruins feast at home

Coming off a 1-3-1 road trip that left some to wonder when - or even if - they would snap out of it and start playing like the Eastern Conference leaders they are, the B’s produced a second straight impressive …

With the trade deadline looming the cast of characters in the NHL’s…

Any rumour that has the Detroit Red Wings dealing for a goaltender is nothing more than a so-called pipe dream, according to general manager Ken Holland.

Dallas Stars in some heated tests in the West

One of my favorite sayings is from the movie Gladiator, when Russell Crowe as Maximus walks from the carnage of a bloody exhibition and exclaims to the crowd, “Are you not entertained?” And that is what I must …

Room with a review

From an 11th-floor office overlooking the Air Canada Centre, NHL executive Colin Campbell has the power to look directly into a man’s goal.

Connolly waits to find out his fate

Tim Connolly is playing against his old team tonight. Who knows? Maybe the next time he plays, the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders might both be his old teams.

Thrashers activate Slater from injured list

The Atlanta Thrashers have activated forward Jim Slater, who missed 15 games with an injured shoulder.

With the trade deadline looming the cast of characters in the NHL’s…

Any rumour that has the Detroit Red Wings dealing for a goaltender is nothing more than a so-called pipe dream, according to general manager Ken Holland.

Mike Cammalleri scores twice as Flames win fourth straight, 4-1 against Wild

Mike Cammalleri scored twice Friday night to lead the Calgary Flames to their fourth straight win, a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild.

In the Box: Too drunk to puck

Oiler recap with drink recommendations: A 4-2 loss to Dallas on the road. Tough one.

Punchless Stars searching for offense

With six teams separated by only three points in the Western Conference before Friday’s games, the Stars are skating a razor-thin line.

Bruins begin crucial homestand tonight

But for the Bruins [ team stats ] , stuck in a 1-4-2 tailspin, the six-game homestand that starts tonight against Florida is mighty big.

Defensive duo shows minus sign

Jan Hejda and Mike Commodore have formed one of the top shut-down defensive tandems in the NHL this season, the ideal No.

Ankle injuries keep goalies out awhile

One of the first things Ryan Miller said after hobbling through the Buffalo Sabres’ dressing room was every ankle injury is different.

Thrashers Out-Powered In D.C.

The Atlanta Thrashers played right to the strength of the Washington Capitals Thursday night.

So I asked if he wanted to fight …

Wonder how hockey fights begin? Sure, often it’s a retaliatory thing. Sometimes, the two guys just don’t like each other.

Former CAW boss Buzz Hargrove takes NHLPA job

Buzz Hargrove spent 16 years as CAW president before retiring last September. The NHL Players’ Association has filled its vacant ombudsman role with a familiar face.