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OPINION

 Lord Stanley's Top Game 7s 


Jun 12, 09 5:49 PM CDT
(Newser) - With the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins to decide the Stanley Cup finals tonight, David Schoenfield takes a look at the best Game 7s in NHL championship history for ESPN. Some highlights:
  • 1950: Red Wings 4, Rangers 3 (2 OT). Pete Babando’s goal 8½ minutes into
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Pittsburgh Penguins • Detroit Red Wings • New York Rangers • Stanley Cup • Calgary Flames • Tampa Bay Lightning • Vancouver Canucks • Nikolai Khabibulin • Jacques Lemaire • NHL playoffs • Pete Babando • Game 7

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 Hockey Holiness: 
 Penguins Force Game 7 


Jun 9, 09 9:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - It may not have the audience or star power of the other big-sport championships, but the Red Wings and Penguins are plugging away in a great Stanley Cup finals. Pittsburgh eked out a 2-1 win tonight to tie the series at 3 and set up those two words so beloved... More »

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NHL • Pittsburgh Penguins • Detroit Red Wings • Stanley Cup • NHL playoffs

(Newser) - As hulking as NHL players may seem on ice, they can be even more daunting to etch in silver, reports the Wall Street Journal in a look at the quirky typos that decorate hockey's storied Stanley Cup. An influx of Eastern European and Scandinavian players has the league's official silversmith... More »

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NHL • Stanley Cup • spelling • NHL playoffs • typographical error

It's Magic vs. Bird—On Ice

Alex Ovechkin faces
Sidney Crosby in
'nail-biting playoff'...
but no one's watching

May 8, 09 10:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Capitals-Penguins playoff series, with its two budding superstars, is what the beleaguered NHL has been waiting for, writes Reed Albergotti in the Wall Street Journal. In contrast to the disciplined play of Sidney "Wayne Gretzky" Crosby, Russian phenom Alex Ovechkin is both a firebrand and a goofball. But... More »

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NHL • Pittsburgh Penguins • Sidney Crosby • hockey • Washington Capitals • Alex Ovechkin • NHL playoffs

Stanley Cup

 Loyalty Is the
 Wind Beneath
 These Wings 

Detroit's Stanley Cup didn't simply come from mining European talent

Jun 5, 08 11:27 AM CDT
(Newser) - Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom and Finals MVP Henrik Zetterberg both learned their hockey skills in Sweden, but it's not Detroit's strategy of drawing European talent that secured them this year's Stanley Cup. The team's success, writes Scot Burnside for ESPN, is due to management's willingness to gamble on older... More »

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NHL • Pittsburgh Penguins • Detroit Red Wings • hockey • Stanley Cup • Chris Osgood • Dan Cleary • NHL playoffs

Wings Bring Familiar Fury to Stanley Cup Ice

Overlooked Detroit stars have eclipsed young Pens all series

Jun 1, 08 2:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - If the Red Wings are marching inexorably toward possession of another Stanley Cup, it's thanks in large part to their remarkable composure, writes Bob Wojnowski for the Detroit News. Henrik Zetterberg and Co. kept their cool last night despite an early deficit and potential peril of a long 5-on-3, making... More »

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NHL • Pittsburgh Penguins • Sidney Crosby • Detroit Red Wings • hockey • Stanley Cup • Chris Osgood • Henrik Zetterberg • Marc-Andre Fleury • NHL playoffs

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 Wings 1 Win Away From Cup 

Detroit beats Pittsburgh to take a 3-1 lead in the series

May 31, 08 10:54 PM CDT
(Newser) - Detroit is just one game away from yet another meeting with Lord Stanley. The Red Wings beat Pittsburgh 2-1 tonight to take a 3-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals. Jiri Hudler broke a 1-1 tie early in the third, and goalie Chris Osgood turned in one of his best... More »

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NHL • Pittsburgh Penguins • Detroit Red Wings • Stanley Cup • NHL playoffs

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 Crosby Nets Two;
 Pens Take Game 3 

Crosby scores twice; Detroit now leads series 2-1

May 28, 08 10:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Sid the Kid saved his team from the brink tonight. Teen phenom Sidney Crosby scored twice to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over Detroit in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Post-Gazette reports. The Penguins finally found their offense after being shut out in the... More »

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Pittsburgh Penguins • Sidney Crosby • Detroit Red Wings • Stanley Cup • NHL playoffs

STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS

 Pens Blast Philly 6-0,
 Advance to Cup Finals 

Young guns from Pittsburgh seek first championship since 1992

May 18, 08 9:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - Ryan Malone, the one Penguins player with firsthand memories of the team's two previous Stanley Cup appearances, scored twice and set up a third goal as Pittsburgh routed rival Philadelphia 6-0 Sunday to win the Eastern Conference championship and a trip to the NHL finals. Pittsburgh will play the winner... More »

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NHL • Pittsburgh Penguins • Sidney Crosby • Stanley Cup • Philadelphia Flyers • Jordan Staal • Marian Hossa • Ryan Malone • NHL playoffs

 Retailers Also Have
 Stock in Playoffs 

Having the right merchandise on hand can be a gamble

May 18, 08 2:39 PM CDT
(Newser) - Fans aren't the only ones rooting for particular teams in the NHL and NBA playoffs: Retailers are hedging their bets as well, getting ready to print different shirts and hats depending on games' outcomes. If Pittsburgh clinches the NHL Eastern Conference today, thousands of commemorative garments will hit the stores... More »

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NHL • Pittsburgh Penguins • online retailers • Detroit Red Wings • merchandise • Philadelphia Flyers • Dallas Stars • NHL playoffs

Stanley Cup Playoffs

 Flyers Force Game 5 

Philly fends off sweep with 4-2 win

May 15, 08 10:35 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Pittsburgh Penguins' road to the Stanley Cup finals along the Pennsylvania Turnpike took an unexpected detour. The smooth ride through 12 playoff games got a bit bumpier when the Philadelphia Flyers staved off elimination from the Eastern Conference finals with a 4-2 victory Thursday night, forcing a Game 5... More »

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NHL • Pittsburgh Penguins • hockey • Philadelphia Flyers • NHL playoffs

(Newser) - Quick strikes by Ryan Whitney and Marian Hossa raised the Pittsburgh Penguins to heights not reached since Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr donned the black and gold. Whitney and Hossa scored less than 3 minutes apart in the first period, and the Penguins held the Philadelphia Flyers to 18 shots... More »

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NHL • Pittsburgh Penguins • Sidney Crosby • hockey • Philadelphia Flyers • NHL playoffs

Game of the Night

 Red Wings Push
 Stars to the Brink 

Detroit wins ninth straight postseason game for 3-0 series lead

May 12, 08 10:13 PM CDT
(Newser) - Pavel Datsyuk and the Detroit Red Wings got the best retaliation against Mike Ribeiro and the Dallas Stars—a record-setting victory. Datsyuk scored twice in the first period then again with 2:41 left, and the Red Wings beat the Stars 5-2 Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in... More »

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NHL • Detroit Red Wings • hockey • Dallas Stars • Pavel Datsyuk • NHL playoffs

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Red Wings Hold Back Stars, Take 2-0 Lead

Helm, Zetterberg score first-period goals and Osgood stops Dallas

May 10, 08 10:17 PM CDT
(Newser) - Darren Helm and Henrik Zetterberg scored first-period goals to help make up for the loss of Johan Franzen and the Detroit Red Wings held on for a 2-1 win tonight over the Dallas Stars and a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Stephane Robidas tied it at 1 midway... More »

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NHL • Detroit Red Wings • hockey • Dallas Stars • Chris Osgood • Henrik Zetterberg • Marty Turco • Stephane Robidas • Johan Franzen • NHL playoffs • Darren Helm • Mike Ribiero

Malkin's 2 Goals Lead Penguins Past Flyers

Playoffs leading scorer gives Pittsburgh 1-0 series lead

May 9, 08 9:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - Evgeni Malkin scored two dazzling goals 5 minutes apart to give Pittsburgh a two-goal lead, after Sidney Crosby tied it, and the Penguins rode their two big stars to a 4-2 victory over cross-state rival Philadelphia in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals last night. Malkin, who is only... More »

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NHL • Pittsburgh Penguins • Sidney Crosby • hockey • Evgeni Malkin • Philadelphia Flyers • Mike Richards • Marc-Andre Fleury • NHL playoffs • Sergei Gonchar

Stanley Cup Playoffs

 Red Wings Win Opener 

Detroit opens Western final with 4-1 drubbing of Dallas

May 8, 08 9:53 PM CDT
(Newser) - Johan Franzen, Brian Rafalski and Tomas Holmstrom scored power-play goals for the Detroit Red Wings, who built a big lead in the second period and coasted to a 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday night. More »

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NHL • Detroit Red Wings • Dallas Stars • Chris Osgood • Marty Turco • Tomas Holmstrom • Johan Franzen • NHL playoffs • Brian Rafalski

STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS

 Hossa, Penguins 
 End Rangers' Season 

Deadline acquisition Hossa scores twice in deciding Game 5

May 4, 08 5:02 PM CDT
(Newser) - Marian Hossa scored his second goal of the game 7:10 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied after giving up a two-goal lead to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Sunday and advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in seven years. The Penguins will... More »

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NHL • Pittsburgh Penguins • Sidney Crosby • New York Rangers • hockey • Stanley Cup • Philadelphia Flyers • Henrik Lundqvist • Marian Hossa • NHL playoffs • Pascal Dupuis

Stanley Cup Playoffs

 Upshall's Late
 Goal Lifts Flyers 

Philadelphia advances with win over Canadiens

May 3, 08 10:15 PM CDT
(Newser) - Scott Upshall scored with 3:04 remaining in the third period and the Philadelphia Flyers advanced to the Eastern Conference final with a 6-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens last night. Upshall deflected Jeff Carter's shot past Carey Price to give Philadelphia its second and final lead of the game... More »

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NHL • hockey • Montreal Canadiens • Philadelphia Flyers • Carey Price • Martin Biron • Mike Richards • Jeff Carter • Scott Hartnell • Mike Knuble • R.J. Umberger • NHL playoffs • Scott Upshall

STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS

 Sharks Avoid Elimination Again 

Pavelski goal in OT extends series to sixth game

May 3, 08 12:31 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Sharks just won't go away _ and now they're going back to Dallas. Joe Pavelski scored 65 seconds into overtime and San Jose evaded playoff elimination for the second straight game Friday, improbably rallying from a late two-goal deficit to beat Dallas 3-2 in Game 5. Brian Campbell scored... More »

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NHL • hockey • Stanley Cup • Dallas Stars • San Jose Sharks • Marty Turco • Brian Campbell • Evgeni Nabokov • Joe Pavelski • NHL playoffs

Stanley Cup Playoffs

Jagr, Lundqvist Halt March of the Penguins

Rangers' 3-0 win ends Pittsburgh's 7-game postseason streak

May 1, 08 9:48 PM CDT
(Newser) - Jaromir Jagr was flat on his stomach after scoring and cheers echoed through Madison Square Garden in what might have been his last home game with the New York Rangers. New York staved off elimination, in what it hopes was the start of a monumental comeback, by beating the Pittsburgh... More »

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NHL • Pittsburgh Penguins • New York Rangers • Jaromir Jagr • Henrik Lundqvist • Marc-Andre Fleury • NHL playoffs • Brooks Orpik

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