NHL Morning Papers (Eastern Conference) Friday Edition: Unlucky Sergei Kostitsyn, A Complete Game From the Rangers, and a Goaltendeing Controversy in Washington
Tarik El-Bashir updates readers on the injury status of Sergei Fedorov and Brendan Morrison, and Bruce Boudreau names Brent Johnson as his starting goaltender for tomorrow’s game
Larry Brooks writes that the Rangers played a complete game last night. In off-the-ice news, the Rangers may be seeking a compensatory 2009 draft pick as as a result of the death of Alexei Cherapanov.
The Bruins were able to maintain their momentum with a 5-2 victory over the Leafs last night, writes RIch Thompson of the Boston Herald. Blake Wheeler notched his first career hat trick.