Eastern Conference Boston Bruins (1) versus Montreal Canadiens (8) “We got beat by a better team,” said Canadiens coach and GM Bob Gainey. The Bruins conquered some of their demons yesterday night, writes Kevin Paul Dupont. “It was definitely a good feeling to beat your old team here in Montreal and get the last one,” said [...]
Posted by Richard Pollock in Atlantic Division,Boston Bruins,Carolina Hurricanes,Eastern Conference,Montreal Canadiens,New Jersey Devils,New York Rangers,NHL Morning Papers,Northeast Division,Philadelphia Flyers,Pittsburgh Penguins,Teams,Washington Capitals on April 23, 2009
After 13 hours of driving (Lansing, MI to Fargo, N.D.) I apologize for not having the game threads up before tonight’s games. FINAL T FINAL T Boston 4 Washington 1 Montreal 1 NY Rangers 2 Game Preview Game [...]
Posted by David Minuk in Atlantic Division,Boston Bruins,Calgary Flames,Central Division,Chicago Blackhawks,Eastern Conference,Game Report,General NHL,Montreal Canadiens,New York Rangers,Northeast Division,Northwest Division,Southeast Division,Teams,Washington Capitals,Western Conference on April 23, 2009
What team beat writers are saying this afternoon: The Ducks let the Sharks get their confidence back last night. Too many stupid penalties by Anaheim. You’d think at some point the players would stop taking useless penalties to allow the dangerous Sharks power play countless opportunities. Blake Wheeler has not been nominated for the Calder. [...]
Posted by Richard Pollock in Anaheim Ducks,Boston Bruins,New Jersey Devils,New York Rangers,On the Beat,Pittsburgh Penguins,San Jose Sharks,Washington Capitals on April 22, 2009
Eastern Conference Boston Bruins (1) versus Montreal Canadiens (8) The Bruins won’t be getting ahead of themselves like they did five years ago, writes Stephen Harris. The Bruins definitely do not lack depth this playoffs. They have so much depth that someone who does not deserve to sit will be in the press box tonight. [...]
Posted by Richard Pollock in Atlantic Division,Boston Bruins,Carolina Hurricanes,Eastern Conference,Montreal Canadiens,New Jersey Devils,New York Rangers,NHL Morning Papers,Northeast Division,Philadelphia Flyers,Pittsburgh Penguins,Southeast Division,Teams,Washington Capitals on April 22, 2009
Be sure to check out the Team Game Threads so you can chat with other fans of your favorite teams while the games on. Lots of good comments and good local color. And you thought Ovechkin was only good as a forward. Check out that ability to get back. FINAL T [...]
Posted by David Minuk in Atlantic Division,Buffalo Sabres,Calgary Flames,Central Division,Chicago Blackhawks,Eastern Conference,Game Report,General NHL,Montreal Canadiens,New York Rangers,Northeast Division,Northwest Division,Southeast Division,Teams,Washington Capitals,Western Conference on April 20, 2009
I’ve been away the past few days, but I’m back with the regular On the Beat and the Morning Papers tomorrow. For now, here’s what beat writers are saying this afternoon: Here is the lineup the Bruins expect to roll out for tonight’s game in Montreal. Bitz, while not the player Lucic is, brings many [...]
Posted by Richard Pollock in Anaheim Ducks,Boston Bruins,Buffalo Sabres,Calgary Flames,Montreal Canadiens,New York Islanders,New York Rangers,On the Beat,San Jose Sharks,St.Louis Blues,Washington Capitals on April 20, 2009
Game Notes: Lundqvist with his 3rd career shutout. Osgood picks up his 14th career shutout. Good news for the Wings, Hawks, Canucks, Bruins and Rangers as teams that take a 2-0 series lead end up winning 87% of the time. FINAL T FINAL T NY Rangers 1 [...]
Posted by David Minuk in Atlantic Division,Boston Bruins,Calgary Flames,Central Division,Chicago Blackhawks,Columbus Blue Jackets,Detroit Red Wings,Eastern Conference,Game Report,General NHL,Montreal Canadiens,New York Rangers,Northeast Division,Northwest Division,Southeast Division,Teams,Washington Capitals,Western Conference on April 18, 2009
Here are the morning papers for Saturday the 18th of April: Eastern Conference Boston Bruins (1) versus Montreal Canadiens (8) Matt Hunwick got quite the welcoming to the NHL playoffs on Thursday. Milan Lucic continues to prove he is made for prime time, writes Fluto Shinzawa. Bruins enforcer Shawn Thornton appears to have grown tired of [...]
Posted by Richard Pollock in Atlantic Division,Boston Bruins,Carolina Hurricanes,Eastern Conference,Montreal Canadiens,New Jersey Devils,New York Rangers,NHL Morning Papers,Northeast Division,Philadelphia Flyers,Pittsburgh Penguins,Southeast Division,Teams,Washington Capitals on April 18, 2009
