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Canadiens Blank Sinking Islanders

Oilers gain ground on Coyotes; Ducks cruise to win over Blues

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 16, 2008 6:14 AM CDT
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(Newser) – The Islanders' 28th-ranked offense had no chance against Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak, coming up empty in a tough 3-0 loss. The fifth straight defeat leaves the depleted New York squad well out of playoff reach, while the win boosts Montreal to the top of the Northeast Division and to second overall in the Eastern Conference, Newsday reports. On other NHL ice:

  • Phoenix fell to a tighter Edmonton team in a 5-2 loss that left it 5 points back of Vancouver for the last playoff spot in the West. Edmonton is 7 points back of the Canucks.
  • With the suspension of captain Chris Pronger, Anaheim found inspiration in a goal and two assists from Martin Schneider and two goals from Rob Niedermayer in a 5-2 victory over St. Louis.

Anaheim Ducks' Teemu Selanne, right, celebrates after scoring against St. Louis Blues goalie Manny Legace in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, March 15, 2008.
Anaheim Ducks' Teemu Selanne, right, celebrates after scoring against St. Louis Blues goalie Manny Legace in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, March 15, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Anaheim Ducks goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere, right, makes a stop on a shot by St. Louis Blues' Jamal Mayers in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, March 15, 2008.
Anaheim Ducks goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere, right, makes a stop on a shot by St. Louis Blues' Jamal Mayers in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, March 15, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Montreal Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak fends off a shot from New York Islanders Josef Vasicek on his way to his 3-0 shutout in Montreal on Saturday, March 15, 2008.
Montreal Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak fends off a shot from New York Islanders Josef Vasicek on his way to his 3-0 shutout in Montreal on Saturday, March 15, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Montreal Canadiens Guillaume Latendresse celebrates his goal as New York Islanders Aaron Johnson skates by in Montreal on Saturday, March 15, 2008.
Montreal Canadiens Guillaume Latendresse celebrates his goal as New York Islanders Aaron Johnson skates by in Montreal on Saturday, March 15, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Denis Grebeshkov, left pokes the puck off the stick of Phoenix Coyotes right winger Radim Vrbata, right, in a game Saturday, March 15, 2008, in Tempe, Ariz.
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Denis Grebeshkov, left pokes the puck off the stick of Phoenix Coyotes right winger Radim Vrbata, right, in a game Saturday, March 15, 2008, in Tempe, Ariz.   (Associated Press)
Edmonton Oilers center Jarret Stoll, right, is checked by Phoenix Coyotes right winger Shane Doan, left, near center ice in an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 15, 2008, in Tempe, Ariz.
Edmonton Oilers center Jarret Stoll, right, is checked by Phoenix Coyotes right winger Shane Doan, left, near center ice in an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 15, 2008, in Tempe, Ariz.   (Associated Press)
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March 15 NHL Games

Oilers 5 Coyotes 2
Arizona Republic (Phoenix)

Ducks 5 Blues 2
Press-Telegram (Long Beach)

 
NHL • Anaheim Ducks • Chris Pronger • hockey • Edmonton Oilers • Montreal Canadiens • St. Louis Blues • New York Islanders • Phoenix Coyotes • Jaroslav Halak • Martin Schneider • Rob Niedermayer

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