Yardbarker: Chris Osgood

Tuesday's Three Stars: Ozzie rules, Pens roll

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:33:42 -0500

No. 1 star: Chris Osgood(notes), Detroit Red Wings Osgood has been challenged by Red Wings coach Mike Babcock and Tuesday he delivered with his 50th career shutout in a 2-0 win over the Bruins. The embattled Detroit goalie did his best work in the first period when he stopped Marco Sturm(notes) on a point-blank chance, then corralled the rebound with his glove after receiving an assist from the post. In all Ozzie made 29 saves as he moved within six wins of 400 career victories. After all th...

Wings blank Bruins; Osgood moves toward 400th

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:01 -0500

DETROIT(AP) Chris Osgood reached one milestone and approached another one as he helped the Detroit Red Wings blank the Boston Bruins 2-0 Tuesday night.

Redwings, Osgood shutout Bruins

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:00:57 -0500

Chris Osgood had 29 saves in his first shutout of the year as the Detroit Redwings defeated the Boston Bruins 2-0 on Tuesday night. Both Red Wings goals came in the first period, Henrik Zetterberg scored his third goal of the season and Tomas Holmstrom scored his eight goal of the season. Detroit is now 6-4-3 [...]

Osgood pitches shutout as Wings defeat Bruins

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:54:49 -0500

Chris Osgood finished with his first shutout of the season to give the Red Wings a 2-0 win over the Bruins.

Osgood's No. 30 Ought to be in Rafters Post-Retirement

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:08:00 -0500

So this much we know.One evening, in the not-too-distant future, fans will look to the rafters at Joe Louis Arena---or wherever the Red Wings will be playing by then---and see a large red "jersey" with a white No. 5 and the name "LIDSTROM" adorning it, the years played for the Red Wings listed below it, in red on a white band.That much we know.But, and I know my timing isn't great here, I submit that those same fans should also be able to crane their necks and see a bi...

Once and For All It's Time to Respect Chris Osgood

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:46:00 -0500

by Kevin SchultzFiled under: Red WingsFor years, Chris Osgood hasn't gotten the respect that he deserves. Despite backstopping the Red Wings to three Stanley Cups -- twice as the starter -- there have always been questions about Osgood's abilities. It's almost unprecedented for a goaltender to win as much as Osgood as and not be given the respect he deserves.Granted, Osgood has always played behind great defenders in Detroit be it the likes of Nicklas Lidstrom, Larry Murphy or Chr...

The Red Wings Make a Statement

Sun, 31 May 2009 17:26:36 -0500

The recent version of the Detroit dynasty has proven to be an offensive force to be reckoned with. And of course Chris Osgood continues to be among the elite goaltenders in the NHL.However that isn't what makes them such a formidable team. The fact is they just flat out know how to win. And Game 1's 3 to 1 victory was a classic example. The Penguins offensive attack was up to the task but Chris Osgood was up to the challenge And Detroit as a whole matched the Pittsburgh intensity. The bottom line is the Red Wings find ways to win.You know things are going great when Justin Abdelker steps right in for an injured player and scores in his first start. In the Stanley Cup Finals!Hopefully the series will stay competitive but the Red Wings are not going to concede victory. The Penguins are going to have to pry wins out of their death grip.Continue reading "The Red Wings Make a Statement"

Flyers dominate TSN's Top 10 Goalies Gone Wild

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:16:45 -0500

In honor of the recent flip-out of Bruins minor league goalie Tuukka Rask, TSN counted down the Top 10 Goalies Gone Wild moments in NHL history. Needless to say, the list is dominated by the Flyers, with Ron Hextall (#2, #8) and Garth Snow (#5) making an appearance, along with Phantoms goaltender Neil Little (#3) flying his way onto the countdown... Click the link for the video...

Flyers vs. Red Wings Game thread: Defending Champs edition

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:55:02 -0500

 Some might say Detroit stopped officially being known as “Hockeytown” a few years ago. Various polls and surveys have been conducted since that time, and their findings show the location of this fabled land might arguably be a bit further east… in South Philadelphia. Our fans are knowledgeable, passionate, voracious, and relentlessly loyal. The only thing we truly lack are the championships. Tonight might seem like just an ordinary ...

MY LIST OF ALL TIME GOALIES

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:21:51 -0500

Here is my list of the best I've ever seen play . All 10 of these guys had there moments of greatness so here's to them , and as far as your list , HOW could you leave off CHRIS OSGOOD ? Come on dude ,granted this guy has had great defensive players but he still makes great saves and should get the credit for being one of the best goalies in the NHL for his consistency . Guys & Girls don't leave out OSGOOD that's a SIN ! By the way I'm not a red wing fan, I'm a NEW YORK RANGERS FAN ! Your list was cool but you know by now who I thought you overlooked. VERY GOOD TOPIC * * * * * FIVE STARS ! ! ! ! ! !

Penguins Lose Game 1 in 4-0 Shutout

Sat, 24 May 2008 23:10:28 -0500

The Pittsburgh Penguins were unable to solve the Detroit Red Wings defense and goaltender Chris Osgood as they lost Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Championship Series 4-0 on Saturday. The Penguins came out strong in the 1st period, but faded as they game went on and Detroit's defensive game kicked in. A poorly executed line change by the Penguins midway through the 2nd period served as the turning point and was all that the Red Wings needed to break the lock on a scoreless game. Another Detroit goal early in the 3rd period enabled the Red Wings to close the defensive noose around the neck of the Penguins. They finished it up with 2-late goals, one short-handed and one on the power play, to give them a 1-0 lead in the series.

So that's how the Wings beat the Stars...

Wed, 21 May 2008 22:42:56 -0500

DALLAS, TX ? A local sports talk show host has an interesting theory as to why his Dallas Stars are down 3-0 to the Detroit Red Wings and suddenly facing elimination from the NHL Playoffs...

2008 Stanley Cup Finals Preview: Goliath Vs. Goliath

Tue, 20 May 2008 16:57:12 -0500

What is the best part about hockey? Is it the clutch plays? The high-octane action? The fights? Maybe it's this: this Saturday, the past and the future collide for the richest prize in the NHL: Lord Stanley's Cup. www.rawsportsblog.com

Was Last Night the Turning Point?

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:00:03 -0500

The Dallas Stars fought off elimination with a 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. It could of been a lot worse if the Stars had Wilt Chamberlain. Chris Osgood was giving up rebounds in the first period. Dallas should of at least had two goals in the first period if they could cash in on their chances...

Osgood to start round 2

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:07 -0500

"Ozzie's obviously got the net right now and it's his job to make sure Dom doesn't get it back" Detroit coach Mike Babcock said Sunday night after eliminating the Predators in Game 6 of their first-round series. "But Dom's going to do everything he can to be ready."