Conference Quarterfinals: Flames/Hawks, Ducks/Sharks
FINAL T FINAL T Calgary 1 Anaheim 2 Chicago 5 San Jose 3 Game Preview Game Preview Game Scoresheet Game Scoresheet Team Game Threads: Matchsticks and Gasoline Second City Hockey Team Game [...]
NHL Playoff Morning Papers (Saturday Edition): Rick Nash non-commital about future, Mats Sundin may not be ready for start of Round 2 and Hawks say Iginla seems more fired up
Western Conference San Jose Sharks (1) versus Anaheim Ducks (8) Rest assured, if the Sharks lose Game 5 tonight, the team will look a lot different come next season. When asked about the Sharks’ playoff struggles this season, coach Todd McLellan had a very interesting answer. Wasn’t this Sharks team put together to avoid this [...]
On the Beat: Pyatt returns to Canucks, Habs and Lecavalier and Pierre McGuire mentioned as a possibility in Minnesota
What team beat writers are saying this afternoon: As much as San Jose didn’t bring their “A” game last night, the Ducks most certainly did. Just a great performance by the veteran group. Sergei Samsonov’s status for Game 6 has not yet been decided. They could use him in Game 6, but I don’t see [...]
NHL Playoff Morning Papers (Friday Edition): Ovechkin reads Capitals message boards, Sharks lay an egg and who will return to Montreal next season?
Eastern Conference Boston Bruins (1) versus Montreal Canadiens (8) After being so injured last playoffs, the Bruins realize just how important rest is during the playoffs. This Boston team just has a quiet confidence about them. Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara has been nominated for the Norris Trophy. It appears the sale of the Montreal Canadiens this [...]
Conference Quarterfinal Scores: Penguins/Flyers, Red Wings/Blue Jackets, Canes/Devils, Sharks/Ducks
FINAL T FINAL T Pittsburgh 0 Detroit 6 Philadelphia 3 Columbus 5 Game Preview Game Preview Game Scoresheet Game Scoresheet Team Game Threads: Pensburgh Broad Street Hockey Team Game Threads: [...]
NHL Playoff Morning Papers (Thursday Edition): Canucks wouldn’t mind home-ice advantage in round two, Eric Nystrom reminds some his father and Marleau knows his role
Western Conference San Jose Sharks (1) versus Anaheim Ducks (8) Patrick Marleau has to bring his “A” game into tonight’s criticial Game 4 contest, writes Mark Purdy. No question that the additions of Dan Boyle and Rob Blake have improved the Sharks’ power play immensely. Meanwhile, Torrey Mitchell had a hand in his return. If [...]
On the Beat: Carey Price to start, Penguins want white-out and Bruce Boudreau wants more from Mike Green
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. [...]
NHL Playoff Morning Papers (Wednesday Edition): Flames/Hawks trash talking continues, Ducks have to stop taking penalties and Canucks get short break
Western Conference San Jose Sharks (1) versus Anaheim Ducks (8) Last night, the Sharks came out to play when they had to most, writes Mark Purdy. Everything they set out to accomplish in Game 3, they did just that. Torrey Mitchell returned to the San Jose lineup last night for the first time all season. “It’s [...]