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Stanley Cup Playoffs

Apr 27, 2008 12:01 AM CDT

Umberger Scores Twice as Flyers Win

Biron makes 34 saves as Philly evens series with Habs

(Newser) - R.J. Umberger scored twice, Martin Biron made 34 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 tonight to even the second-round series at a game apiece. Jeff Carter and Daniel Briere also scored to help the Flyers rebound after they blew 2-0 and 3-2 leads Thursday night...

Franzen's Hat Trick Pulls Red Wings Past Avs

Stanley Cup Playoffs

Apr 26, 2008 6:02 PM CDT

Franzen's Hat Trick Pulls Red Wings Past Avs

Osgood makes 19 saves as Detroit grabs a 2-0 series lead

(Newser) - Johan Franzen and the Detroit Red Wings are kicking the Colorado Avalanche when they're down. Franzen scored three times to lift Detroit to a 5-1 victory today over the banged-up Avs, giving them a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal. Franzen redirected a shot early in the game, scored...

Malkin Caps Frantic
Comeback Win for Pens

STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS

Apr 25, 2008 10:44 PM CDT

Malkin Caps Frantic Comeback Win for Pens

Rangers blow three-goal lead in Game 1 defeat

(Newser) - Evgeni Malkin deflected Sidney Crosby's one-timer from the right point on a Pittsburgh power play with 1:41 remaining to finish a frantic comeback, and the Penguins rallied from a three-goal deficit against the New York Rangers for a 5-4 victory in their second-round playoff series opener Friday. Pittsburgh’s...

Red Wings Beat Avalanche, 4-3

Stanley Cup

Apr 25, 2008 12:25 AM CDT

Red Wings Beat Avalanche, 4-3

Forward Johan Franzen scores twice for Detroit; Wings take a 1-0 series lead

(Newser) - Johan Franzen's name is not at the top of scouting reports for Detroit Red Wings' opponents. It might be now. The second-line wing from Sweden scored two goals and had an assist to help the Red Wings build a three-goal cushion, and they held on to beat the Colorado Avalanche...

Kostopoulos Gives
Canadiens 4-3 OT Win

Game of the Night

Apr 24, 2008 10:08 PM CDT

Kostopoulos Gives Canadiens 4-3 OT Win

Montreal takes 1-0 series lead against Philadelphia

(Newser) - Tom Kostopoulos scored 48 seconds into overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in the opening game of their second-round series. Kostopoulos put his own rebound past Martin Biron shortly after a faceoff in Philadelphia's zone for his third goal of the playoffs.

In OT of Game 7,
Lupul Lifts Flyers

Game of the Night

Apr 23, 2008 2:57 AM CDT

In OT of Game 7, Lupul Lifts Flyers

Philadelphia will face Montreal in Round 2 after 3-2 win

(Newser) - The Philadelphia Flyers finally figured out how to put away the Washington Capitals. Joffrey Lupul put in a rebound during a power play 6:06 into overtime in Game 7 to lift Philadelphia past Alex Ovechkin and Washington 3-2 on Tuesday night in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Roenick Stars with 4-point Game
in Sharks' Clinching 5-3 Win

Stanley Cup

Apr 23, 2008 12:15 AM CDT

Roenick Stars with 4-point Game in Sharks' Clinching 5-3 Win

San Jose douses Calgary in Game 7

(Newser) - Jeremy Roenick didn't come out of semiretirement for just one playoff round. The veteran San Jose center carried the Sharks one step closer to the Stanley Cup Tuesday night. Roenick had two goals and two assists, including the tying and go-ahead scores midway through the Sharks' four-goal second period in...

Habs Blank Bruins, Advance

Game of the Night

Apr 21, 2008 11:23 PM CDT

Habs Blank Bruins, Advance

Montreal takes uncompetitive Game 7 as Price notches second shutout

(Newser) - Carey Price got his second shutout and Andrei Kostitsyn scored twice to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-0 win over the Boston Bruins in the deciding game of their first-round playoff series. Price stopped 25 shots overall, including 11 shots in the opening period. He got his first playoff...

Ovechkin Forces Game 7

Stanley Cup

Apr 21, 2008 10:56 PM CDT

Ovechkin Forces Game 7

Capitals get two third-period goals from superstar to beat Flyers 4-2

(Newser) - Alex Ovechkin truly was "Alexander the Great" with the Washington Capitals' season on the line. Held without a goal for four straight games, Ovechkin scored twice in the third period to lift the Capitals to a 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers and send the series back to Washington...

Robidas Sends Stars
Past Ducks

Apr 21, 2008 12:19 AM CDT

Robidas Sends Stars Past Ducks

Stanley Cup champs eliminated in first round

(Newser) - The Dallas Stars are taking their chase of the Stanley Cup into the second round of the playoffs - and the reigning champs aren't. Stephane Robidas, scored the tying goal on the power play early in the third period then set up Stu Barnes for the go-ahead goal 52 seconds...

Flames Shut Out Sharks, 2-0

Apr 20, 2008 11:08 PM CDT

Flames Shut Out Sharks, 2-0

Win forces Game 7 Tuesday night

(Newser) - Miika Kirpusoff made 21 saves, as Owen Nolan and Daymond Langkow both scored to lead the Calgary Flames over the San Jose Sharks 2-0 last night to force a Game 7. The decisive match Tuesday will be the first Game 7 the Sharks have hosted in franchise history after playing...

Bruins Force Game 7
With Montreal

game of the night

Apr 20, 2008 12:03 AM CDT

Bruins Force Game 7 With Montreal

Sturm scores with 2:37 left as Boston knots the series 3-3

(Newser) - The Boston Bruins were left for dead earlier this week, but now have a chance to eliminate the top-seeded Montreal Canadiens Monday, reports the Associated Press. The Bruins, who trailed 3-1 in the series, stayed alive last night when Marco Sturm scored with 2:37 left for a 5-4 win...

Huet's 30 Saves Lift Capitals

Apr 19, 2008 4:54 PM CDT

Huet's 30 Saves Lift Capitals

One goal in each period helps Washington avoid elimination

(Newser) - The young Washington Capitals finally seem to be getting the hang of this thing called playoff hockey. With just the right mix of brawn and skill, the Capitals stayed alive today by knocking the Philadelphia Flyers off stride early and holding onto the lead with another solid game from goaltender...

Franzen Lifts Wings
Past Predators

Apr 19, 2008 12:04 AM CDT

Franzen Lifts Wings Past Predators

Osgood shows coach's decision to switch goalies is OK

(Newser) - Johan Franzen scored 1:48 into overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 win over the Nashville Predators and a 3-2 lead in their first-round series. Valtteri Filppula, who scored Detroit's first goal, poked the puck away and Franzen ended up with it and beat Dan Ellis with...

After Quick Start,
Rangers Move On

Game of the Night

Apr 19, 2008 12:00 AM CDT

After Quick Start, Rangers Move On

Devils had no answer for Blueshirts all season, go home after five playoff games

(Newser) - So much for home-ice advantage for New Jersey. With tonight's 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers, the Devils were knocked out of the first round of the NHL's Eastern Conference quarterfinals in the fifth game of the best-of-seven series, bowing to a team that has dominated them the entire...

Sharks Skate to 4-3
Victory Over Flames

Stanley Cup

Apr 18, 2008 12:50 AM CDT

Sharks Skate to 4-3 Victory Over Flames

San Jose leads series 3-2

(Newser) - Patrick Marleau and Jonathan Cheechoo made sure San Jose wouldn't squander the momentum gained in Calgary, moving the Sharks within one win of a fourth straight trip to the second round of the playoffs. Marleau scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period, while Cheechoo added two more in...

Wolski, Stastny Strike Late, Send Avs Past Wild

Stanley Cup

Apr 17, 2008 11:52 PM CDT

Wolski, Stastny Strike Late, Send Avs Past Wild

Theodore sparkles as Colorado takes 3-2 series lead with 3-2 win

(Newser) - Jose Theodore and the Colorado Avalanche sat back and waited. Then Wojtek Wolski and Paul Stastny pushed the Minnesota Wild to the edge of elimination. Wojtek and Stastny scored 79 seconds apart early in the third period to give Theodore and the patient Avs a 3-2 victory and a 3-2...

Flyers Edge Capitals
in Double OT

Stanley Cup

Apr 17, 2008 11:47 PM CDT

Flyers Edge Capitals in Double OT

Knuble scores winner as Philly takes 3-1 series lead

(Newser) - Danny Briere saved the game for the Flyers in regulation and Mike Knuble got them a win away from the second round in a thrilling double-overtime finish. Knuble poked in his second goal of the series 6:40 into the second OT to give Philadelphia a 4-3 win over the...

Barnes, Ott Lead Dallas Past Anaheim

Stanley Cup

Apr 17, 2008 11:40 PM CDT

Barnes, Ott Lead Dallas Past Anaheim

Defending champ Ducks on the verge of elimination

(Newser) - Stu Barnes and Steve Ott scored third-period goals and Marty Turco came within 7.6 seconds of a shutout, sending the Dallas Stars past the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 tonight. The loss puts the reigning Stanley Cup champions on the brink of elimination. Dallas leads the first-round series 3-1 going...

Bruins Rout Canadiens 5-1

Apr 17, 2008 9:22 PM CDT

Bruins Rout Canadiens 5-1

Boston avoids elimination with win

(Newser) - The Boston Bruins worked hard to get a break and Carey Price gave a big one right to them. Glen Metropolit scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period after Price caused a reckless turnover and Boston went on to beat the Canadiens 5-1 tonight to avoid elimination in...