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Resurgent Leafs Stun Philly in Must-Win Game

Edmonton also rallies for 4-3 OT win; Coyotes chew Ducks in SO

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Mar 12, 2008 5:28 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Nine points behind eighth-place Philadelphia, Toronto rallied from a 3-0 disadvantage to win 4-3 in overtime reports the Globe and Mail. Pavel Kubina's fortuitous last-minute game-winner began life as a pass but caromed off a stick in front of net. The scrappy Leafs outshot the Flyers, 55-25. Also in pro hockey:

  • Across the country, Edmonton frittered away its 3-0 lead to desperate St. Louis, only to win 4-3 in overtime thanks to Andrew Cogliano, who has three straight game-winners.
  • In a matchup of current and former Ducks goalies, Ilya Bryzgalov prevailed over Jean-Sebastian Giguere, giving his Coyotes a 3-2 shootout win.

Toronto Maple Leafs' Darcy Tucker, left, and Pavel Kubina, right, celebrate Kubina's overtime goal in an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Toronto on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Toronto won 4-3. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)
Toronto Maple Leafs' Darcy Tucker, left, and Pavel Kubina, right, celebrate Kubina's overtime goal in an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Toronto on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Toronto...   (Associated Press)
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Bryan McCabe shouts in frustration from the penalty box during second period NHL action against the Philadelphia Flyers in Toronto on Tuesday March 11, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Bryan McCabe shouts in frustration from the penalty box during second period NHL action against the Philadelphia Flyers in Toronto on Tuesday March 11, 2008. (AP Photo/The...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Flyers right winger Mike Knuble, center, celebrates in front of Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Vesa Toskala of Finland and defenseman Tomas Kaberle of the Czech Republic after teammate Braydon Coburn's goal during second period NHL action in Toronto on Tuesday March 11, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)
Philadelphia Flyers right winger Mike Knuble, center, celebrates in front of Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Vesa Toskala of Finland and defenseman Tomas Kaberle of the Czech Republic after teammate Braydon...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Flyers left winger Scott Hartnell, right, collides with Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Vesa Toskala, of Finland, as he chases down the puck during first period NHL hockey in Toronto on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)
Philadelphia Flyers left winger Scott Hartnell, right, collides with Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Vesa Toskala, of Finland, as he chases down the puck during first period NHL hockey in Toronto on Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
Edmonton Oilers' Andrew Cogliano (13) scores the game winning goal in overtime past St. Louis Blues goalie Manny Legace during an NHL hockey game in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Edmonton beat St. Louis 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jimmy Jeong)
Edmonton Oilers' Andrew Cogliano (13) scores the game winning goal in overtime past St. Louis Blues goalie Manny Legace during an NHL hockey game in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Edmonton beat...   (Associated Press)
Edmonton Oilers' Sam Gagner (89) celebrates with Andrew Cogliano (13) after Cogliano's game winning goal in overtime during an NHL hockey game in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Edmonton beat St. Louis 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jimmy Jeong)
Edmonton Oilers' Sam Gagner (89) celebrates with Andrew Cogliano (13) after Cogliano's game winning goal in overtime during an NHL hockey game in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Edmonton beat St....   (Associated Press)
St. Louis Blues' David Perron (57) celebrates a goal by Brad Boyes (not shown) as Edmonton Oilers goalie Mathieu Garon watches during second period NHL hockey action in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jimmy Jeong)
St. Louis Blues' David Perron (57) celebrates a goal by Brad Boyes (not shown) as Edmonton Oilers goalie Mathieu Garon watches during second period NHL hockey action in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 11,...   (Associated Press)
Phoenix Coyotes' Ilya Bryzgalov, right, of Russia, celebrates his last save as Anaheim Ducks' Chris Pronger skates away after a missed shot in the shootout in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 11, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Ducks 3-2 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Phoenix Coyotes' Ilya Bryzgalov, right, of Russia, celebrates his last save as Anaheim Ducks' Chris Pronger skates away after a missed shot in the shootout in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 11, 2008,...   (Associated Press)
Phoenix Coyotes' Ed Jovanovski, left, and Shane Doan, right, take the puck away from Anaheim Ducks' Rob Niedermayer in the third period in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 11, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Ducks 3-2 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Phoenix Coyotes' Ed Jovanovski, left, and Shane Doan, right, take the puck away from Anaheim Ducks' Rob Niedermayer in the third period in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 11, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz....   (Associated Press)
Phoenix Coyotes' Keith Ballard, left, Martin Hanzal, center, of the Czech Republic, and Enver Lisin, bottom right, of Russia, celebrate a game-tying goal as Anaheim Ducks' Scott Niedermayer (27) and Jean-Sebastien Giguere (35) pause in the background in the third period in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 11, 2008,...
Phoenix Coyotes' Keith Ballard, left, Martin Hanzal, center, of the Czech Republic, and Enver Lisin, bottom right, of Russia, celebrate a game-tying goal as Anaheim Ducks' Scott Niedermayer (27) and Jean-Sebastien...   (Associated Press)
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Oilers 4, Blues 3 (OT)
Canada.com

Coyotes 3, Ducks 2 (SO)
Los Angeles Times

 
NHL • Anaheim Ducks • Jean Sebastian Giguere • hockey • Edmonton Oilers • Toronto Maple Leafs • Philadelphia Flyers • St. Louis Blues • Phoenix Coyotes • Andrew Cogliano • Ilya Bryzgalov • Pavel Kubina

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