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Calder Candidates Announced
April 23, 2008 by
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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom and a pair of Chicago Blackhawks — right wing Patrick Kane and center Jonathan Toews — are the three finalists for the Calder Trophy in 2007-08, awarded "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of...
Round 2 schedule announced
April 23, 2008 by
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The NHL has announced the second round schedule
NEW YORK – The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times and national broadcast coverage for the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoff Conference Semifinal round, which begins Thursday, April 24 when the <a href...
Media conference call with Nicklas Lidstrom
April 22, 2008 by
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Earlier Nick was named as a finalist for the Norris Trophy, the NHL's outstanding defenseman. This is the ninth time in ten seasons he has been nominated. Five-time winner of the award, he helped the Red Wings post a defensive record this season allowing 2.16 goals per game. He...
Round 1, 08 Playoffs
April 22, 2008 by
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First round observations of the 08 NHL Playoffs
My 2 cents in round 1
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Norris Trophy Finalist Announced
April 22, 2008 by
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Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins, Nicklas Lidstrom of the Detroit Red Wings and Dion Phaneuf of the Calgary Flames are the three finalists for the Norris Trophy in 2007-08, awarded "to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in...
Babcock on FAN 590
April 22, 2008 by
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Red Wings coach Babcock talks about round 1, Darren McCarty, Darren Helm and contract extension on Fan 590 Radio
Osgood to start round 2
April 21, 2008 by
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"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...
Vezina Trophy Finalists Announced
April 21, 2008 by
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Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils, Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers and Evgeni Nabokov of the San Jose Sharks are the three finalists for the Vezina Trophy in 2007-08, awarded "to the goalkeeper adjudged to be the best at his position," the National Hockey League...
On this date in NHL PLayoff History
April 20, 2008 by
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This Date in Stanley Cup History
It happened on 4/20 in Stanley Cup Playoff History
April 20, 1950
New York center Don Raleigh set a Stanley Cup record with his second overtime goal in as many games as the Rangers downed the Detro...
On this date in NHL playoff history
April 20, 2008 by
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It happened in NHL Playoff history on this date: 4/19
April 19, 1947
After assisting on defenseman Vic Lynn's goal at 5:39 of the second period to tie the game at one goal apiece, Toronto Maple Leafs center Ted "Teeder" Kennedy scored the Cup-winner at 14:39 of th...
On this date 4-16 in Playoff History
April 20, 2008 by
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What was happening in the NHL Playoff’s on 4-16
ON THIS DATE IN PLAYOFF HISTORY
April 16, 1939 - Goaltender Frank Brimsek, alias "Mr. Zero", allowed only one goal, his sixth in five Stanley Cup final games against...
Rangers finish off Devils 5-3
April 20, 2008 by
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Rangers advance into next round after defeating the Devils 5-3
Rangers hang tough in Newark, win series in five
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Could the Habs get Koivu back soon
April 19, 2008 by
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Koivu could return Saturday
Carbonneau says: He’s not a rookie. He’s been hurt before
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Al can not swing the Octopus no more
April 19, 2008 by
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I must say that when I first heard Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond talking about this during lastnights Red Wings-Predators game it kind of grabbed my attention and slipped out the other ear. I guess it did not really register until I read the article in this mornings Detroit Free Press...
Devils in OT over Rangers 4-3
April 18, 2008 by
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Madden's Bank Shot in Overtime Beats Rangers
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Avery gets NHL to interpret rules
April 18, 2008 by
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Sean Avery of the New York Rangers gets Colin Campbell to make a rule announcement.
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Rangers focus on Devils, not Avery
April 18, 2008 by
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New York Rangers look past Sean Avery and focus again on Devils
Avery a pesky sort… Enough to have a rule named after you.
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On this date 4-16 in Playoff History
April 16, 2008 by
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On this date, April 16, in NHL Playoff History.
On this date in Stanley Cup History
April 15, 2008 by
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Avery gets NHL to interpret rules
April 14, 2008 by
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National Hockey League Senior Executive Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell today issued the following advisory on the interpretation of Rule 75 - Unsportsmanlike Conduct: "An unsportsmanlike conduct minor penalty (Rule 75) will be interpreted and applied...
Playoff History ON THIS DATE April 11
April 11, 2008 by
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On this date in playoff history. April 11th.
Renney has Rangers rolling
April 11, 2008 by
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Add a cup of newcomers, a dash of veteran experience, a pinch of rookie enthusiasm, mix in a heaping helping of fantastic goaltending, and what you've got is a recipe for success.
Red Wings have something to prove
April 11, 2008 by
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Since winning its 10th Stanley Cup in franchise history in 2002, the Detroit Red Wings have methodically steamrolled the competition in the regular season only to be forced back to the drawing board following its elimination from the postseason tournament.
Red Wings drop Predators 3-1
April 10, 2008 by
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Detroit out played Nashville in both ends of the ice. The Predators played strong for about the first half of the first period and then started turning over the puck. The Predators were having trouble getting the puck out of their zone and when they did manage to gain the Detroit zone...
Habs dominate Bruins 4-1
April 10, 2008 by
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MONTREAL (AP) -Sergei and Andrei Kostitsyn scored goals 1:28 apart in the opening minutes of their playoff debuts, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Thursday night.
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