Thrashers, Devils edge Hurricanes, Panthers in Eastern action
Detroit News Jan 3, 08 3:30 AM CST
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Chris Osgood and the Red Wings bolstered their mastery of the Stars, winning 3-0 to notch their thirtieth win—the first time they've done so by the season's midpoint, reports the National Post . Osgood has now won 26 of 39 games against Dallas. Stars goalie Marty Turco, conversely, has won just one of 15 versus Detroit. Also in hockey:
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Carolina slows Bruins while Canadiens dominate Panthers
Associated Press Dec 28, 07 10:13 PM CST
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The New Jersey Devils earned their third straight victory tonight, once again backed by solid goaltending from Martin Brodeur as well as some unexpected production from light-scoring Mike Mottau, who tallied for the first time in 30 games. Zach Parise, returning from illness, scored the shootout winner, reports the AP. The Devils have scored only five times during their streak. Elsewhere on the ice:
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Wild rally past Predators, Canucks shutout Devils
Globe and Mail Dec 19, 07 8:26 AM CST
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With 30 seconds left in the game, Alexei Ponikarovsky was set to score on an empty net and put the game away for the Maple Leafs. But he held the puck a second too long, allowing Hurricane Cory Stillman to snatch it. Stillman set up the tying goal, which sent the game into overtime and ended with the Canes' 3-2 win.
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Meanwhile, Devils trip up Flyers and Flames show spirit in St. Louis
Associated Press Dec 16, 07 9:01 PM CST
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Wayne Gretzky was back at Madison Square Garden, this time as head coach of Phoenix, and walked out of his old rink with a 5-1 win over New York. Joel Perrault had two goals for the normally low-scoring Coyotes,who took advantage of playing against the Rangers' backup goaltender. Phoenix scored four times in the middle period. Elsewhere on the ice:
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Success on road continues to sputter when back in Boston
Boston Herald Dec 14, 07 4:55 AM CST
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"It's unfortunate for our fans that they probably haven't had a chance to see us at our best," said Boston coach Claude Julien after a 3-1 Devils' victory, the Boston Herald reports. The words carried a double meaning last night, with snow impeding attendance, and the Bruins continuing their losing ways at home, despite success on the road.
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Last-place Washington defeats New Jersey's backup goalie Weekes
Associated Press Dec 10, 07 11:08 PM CST
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The Washington Capitals took advantage of a rare night off for Martin Brodeur and held on for 3-2 win over New Jersey tonight, reports the AP. After a John Madden goal put the Devils ahead 1-0, the Caps got a power play goal from Nicklas Backstrom and took the lead for good on light-scoring Jeff Schultz's third goal this season.
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Struggling Rangers and Islanders are both losers on the road
Associated Press Dec 7, 07 11:08 PM CST
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The New Jersey Devils honored Hall-of-Famer Scott Stevens before the game, then reminded him of their three Stanley Cup seasons, defeating Washington, 3-2 for their ninth consecutive win. The Devils got two goals in a four-minute span in the first period against Capitals netminder Olaf Kolzig. Martin Brodeur made 23 saves for the win. Elsewhere on the frozen pond:
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Elsewhere, Isles find offense but still lose; Jackets rally over Avs
Associated Press Dec 5, 07 10:34 PM CST
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The Boston Bruins had New Jersey on its heels, scoring three goals in the first period, but watched it slip away as the Patrik Elias scored two of the Devils' four unanswered goals, including the winner in overtime. Zach Parise had the other tallies for the Devils in their eighth consecutive victory. Also in the National Hockey League:
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Elsewhere, New Jersey blanks Montreal; Carolina nips the Caps
Associated Press Nov 30, 07 11:51 PM CST
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The well-rested Pittsburgh Penguins, off since Saturday, got two goals from Sidney Crosby in a 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars, who were playing their fourth game in six nights. Evgeni Malkin and Tyler Kennedy had the other tallies for the Pens, winners of three straight. Marc-Andre Fleury made 22 saves. In other NHL action:
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Wild subdue Coyotes, Devils snuff Stars
in pro hockey
Associated Press Nov 29, 07 1:11 AM CST
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New York's Mike Sillinger scored two go-ahead goals, the second in a shootout, to give his team its first win over Ottawa since 2004. Rick DiPietro went six rounds against Ray Emery to seal the win against the Sens, who had gone an astounding 15-2 before their current 1-3-2 slump. In other hockey action:
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Jagr, Dubinsky strike in 2nd period to support 4-2 win over Devils
Associated Press Nov 15, 07 1:00 AM CST
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In his second try, Devils netminder Martin Brodeur failed to notch win number 500; at 499, he remains second on the all-time list (first is Patrick Roy with 551). Ageless wonder Jaromir Jagr broke a 1-1 tie in the second period, and Brandon Dubinsky and budding defenseman Marc Staal piled on to enforce the outcome.
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Predators, Devils
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chalk up victories
Associated Press Nov 13, 07 4:41 AM CST
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The Carolina Hurricanes needed luck and "funny goals" to clinch a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers last night and give Peter Laviolette his 200th win as a coach. Cory Stillman's winning goal came minutes after teammate Erik Cole left the game on a stretcher. Elsewhere in the NHL:
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Habs, Panthers, Hurricanes, Penguins also winners in Monday's NHL action
Associated Press Nov 5, 07 11:19 PM CST
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The New York Rangers' supposed high-powered offense has yet to show up consistently this young season, but if goalie Henrik Lundqvist continues to not allow any goals it won’t matter. Lundqvist had 30 saves en route to his fourth shutout of the season in the Rangers' 2-0 win over Philadelphia. The victory moves New York to 7-6-1 on the year.
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