Canucks can help Flames with win over Wings (CBC.ca)
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:16:48 PDT)
The Vancouver Canucks will host the Detroit Red Wings at GM Place (CBC Sports, CBCSports.ca) in a contest that could go a long way to deciding the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Blues Team Report
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:25:31 PDT)
Paul Kariya became the 83rd player in NHL history to record 400 goals Thursday night.
Kariya netted the game-winner in a 4-3 win over the New York Rangers, a victory that allowed the Blues to keep pace in the Western Conference playoff race.
"It was more important that we got the two points," Kariya said. "We're in a battle here, and it was great to get the win here in New York. To get to 400 is a nice thing to happen, but I've been fortunate in my career to play with a lot of great players and received a lot of great passes. Terrific play."
Kariya couldn't have asked for a better-looking goal for his highlight reel. Teammates David Backes and T.J. Oshie coordinated a give-and-go before Oshie centered the puck to Kariya for a redirection shot.
Long overdue, NHL set to eliminate hits to head
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:41:23 PDT)
The dazed and distant look on Brent Seabrook's face after the Chicago Blackhawks defenseman got crushed against the boards cried out for a head shot ban -- in time for the third period. The sight of Boston Bruins star Marc Savard out cold on the ice after a vicious hit March 7 sent a message about the need for attention to player safety, too.
Thursday's Three Stars: Pominville hits for three; Vokoun's blunder
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:28:14 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Jason Pominville, Buffalo Sabres During a 6-2 rout of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pominville recorded a...
Kariya scores 400th goal, Blues top Rangers 4-3
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:02:46 PDT)
Paul Kariya barely had time to celebrate his 400th NHL goal before St. Louis Blues teammate Keith Tkachuk put things into perspective. "Now you're about 135 behind me," the grizzled veteran said, laughing. "Not that I'm counting." Kariya actually trails Tkachuk by 137 goals.
As playoff desperation sets in, focus falls on Marian Gaborik
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:15:42 PDT)
New York Rangers Coach John Tortorella disagreed with Captain Chris Drury's assessment that the Blueshirts...
Blues' playoff odds getting longer
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:00:30 PDT)
The St. Louis Blues are clinging to the hope of another miracle run to the playoffs. Time is running short, especially after the latest home-ice failure. The Blues are seven points out of the final Western Conference playoff spot with only 13 games remaining. They've got three teams to leapfrog, having dropped to 11th place after Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
Mueller helps Avalanche sweep Blues
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:12:36 PDT)
Since joining the Avalanche, Peter Mueller has become a scoring machine. A three-point night that matched his career best helped Colorado complete a season sweep of the St. Louis Blues. The 21-year-old Mueller scored twice and Paul Stastny had his fifth goal in three games with two assists in a 5-3 victory over the Blues on Tuesday night.
Steen ties franchise record
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:27:25 PDT)
Alex Steen of the St. Louis Blues tied a franchise record for fastest goal to start a game, scoring at the eight-second mark Tuesday night against the Colorado Avalanche. Steen's 20th goal tied the mark set by Greg Paslawski on Oct. 29, 1985 against the Washington Capitals. Peter Budaj stopped Steen's shot from the left boards after the Blues won the opening faceoff but the rebound appeared...
Puck Previews: Avs look for St. Louis sweep; Malkin day-to-day
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:53:16 PDT)
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Sliding Senators face pesky Leafs (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:01:54 PDT)
Mired in a post-Olympic funk, the Ottawa Senators hope to solve their puzzling problems with the lowly Toronto Maple Leafs when the Ontario rivals meet for the final time this season on Tuesday night in the nation's capital.
What We Learned: As pattern persists, what to do with Ovechkin?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:50:36 PDT)
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Harding helps Wild win again, 4-2 over Blues
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:10:30 PDT)
Strong goaltending has been a hallmark of the Minnesota Wild's nine-season existence. During this transition to a new coach and a new playing style in front of those nets, the goalie play has dropped off a bit. But at least for the last two games, Josh Harding has been a steady presence. Harding made 36 saves, and Mikko Koivu had a power-play goal and two assists to help Minnesota beat the St.
Saturday's Three Stars: Pronger's heroics, Bryz blanks Canes
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:58:56 PST)
No. 1 Star: Chris Pronger, Philadelphia Flyers Who says Pronger's lost a step? With less than 20 seconds...
McDonald helps Blues beat Blue Jackets
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:35:36 PST)
Unhappy with the way they were playing in the first 20 minutes, the St. Louis Blues changed direction and remained on a tear. Andy McDonald had a goal and two assists and the Blues scored three times in the second period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 on Saturday night. "We certainly weren't happy with the way we were playing," McDonald said.
Stunning Numbers: Sacrificing the body and shootout failure
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:22:28 PST)
Stunning Numbers is an occasional look at stats and figures from around the NHL. 7 The number of shootout goals...
Thursday's Three Stars: Pavelski owns 3rd, scores amazing goal
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:05:05 PST)
No. 1 Star: Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks The Sharks forward had two goals and two assists in the third period,...
Mason and Blues top Islanders in shootout
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:52:50 PST)
This was one point the St. Louis Blues couldn't let slip away. Fighting to get back into the Western Conference playoff race, the surging Blues found themselves in a shootout with the slumping New York Islanders. Then T.J. Oshie, Brad Boyes and goalie Chris Mason took care of business. Oshie and Boyes scored on the Blues' only attempts in the tiebreaker, and Mason made two saves to lift St.
Flames trio hot heading into Sens game (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:19:49 PST)
The Calgary Flames have one of the hottest lines in the league as they ride a three-game winning streak into Thursday night's home date against the Ottawa Senators.
Canucks end marathon road trip with SO loss (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:00:46 PST)
The Vancouver Canucks had to settle for one point in their final game of their marathon road trip, falling 4-3 in a shootout to the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday.
Puck Headlines: GMs to present blindside ban; 'Yotes to lose $20M
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:22:44 PST)
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What We Learned: Why would Olympic fans watch this nonsense?
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:48:12 PST)
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