Year: 2010

THN.com Blog: Senators must keep Anton VolchenkovKen Campbell The Hockey News Blog April 21, 2010 Regardless of how the Ottawa Senators’ first round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins ultimately turns out, the team has some pressing concerns that need to be addressed, all of which relate to payroll. It’s no surprise the Senators are in

The Nashville Predators have their first 2-1 lead ever in an opening-round series. It’s only fitting the first player they ever drafted played a key role…. Pekka Rinne stopped 26 shots and has allowed only two even-strength goals. Joel Ward and Shea Weber also scored for Nashville, and Martin Erat scored on a penalty shot

The Bergen Record April 21, 2010 Ilya Kovalchuk’s adjustment to playoff hockey took a significant turn for the better Wednesday night, though the Devils may have precious little time to enjoy his improved play… “I felt good all four games,” Kovalchuk said. “Sometimes, my [linemates] are in a better position and I have to pass

Kings down Canucks, take series leadSports News Radio April 19, 2010 Michal Handzus scored two power-play goals and added an assist to help Los Angeles defeat the Canucks, 5-3, in Game 3 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series at Staples Center. The clubs split two overtime games in Vancouver, with Los Angeles dropping the opener,

Texas Hockey Expert April 19, 2010 Another great defensive showing plus goals by Sawada, Fortunus and Lindgren, along with 2 assists from Colton Sceviour have put the Texas Stars up 2-0 and have them half way to winning the team’s first ever Playoff Series as the Series will shift to Rockford, Illinois for Games 3,

Predators’ Rinne proves tough to solveHe’s in position to fulfill one of the most time-worn postseason roles: the hot goalie that steals a seriesBrian Hamilton Chicago Tribune April 19, 2010 From the gridlock in front of the net, the puck scooted to Marian Hossa on the right side of the crease. Nothing but chilled air

Please excuse Ilya Kovalchuk if his emotions sometimes get in the way of his spectacular moves and blistering shot. “I’m an emotional guy and I should stay away from some of that stuff in front of the net, but you have to play tough so sometimes things happen out there,” Kovalchuk said. Players and fans

CHICAGO — Patrick Sharp couldn’t believe his luck when he grabbed a turnover at the Nashville blue line in the first period of Friday’s playoff opener between the Predators and Chicago Blackhawks. It was the end of a shift, but Sharp took the puck and bolted for the net. Waiting there was Nashville goaltender Pekka

It was evident in the Devils’ dressing room before Game 1 of their playoff series against the Flyers.Ilya Kovalchuk was not exactly himself.“He hasn’t been in the playoffs that much. With that first game it’s just good to get back into it,” Dainius Zubrus said. “He had a lot of emotions going on.”Kovalchuk, who has