Daugavins and B Sens Making Playoff Push

‘Desperate’ B-Sens edge River Rats: Kinrade’s goal decisive in AHL victoryChris Fitzgerald Pressconnects.com March 21, 2010 Left wing Josh Hennessy opened the scoring for the Senators as he finished off a give-and-go sequence with left wing Kaspars Daugavins by taking a centering pass in front of the net and chipping a shot over Morrison 5:03

MVM: Most Valuable Moose, Hedberg Continues To Look Strong

Still some fight, life left in Thrashers after 6-3 win over SensBill Tiller AJC March 19 2010 Johan Hedberg faced 39 shot on his goal…and one to his jaw when Jarkko Ruutu knocked him over in the crease chasing the loose puck. The play resulted in one peeved Moose as the goalie had to be

Pekka Rinne delivers a shootout win

John Glennon THE TENNESSEAN March 17, 2010 It took the Predators just seven shots on goal to build a two-goal lead over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. They spent much of the rest of the contest admiring goalie Pekka Rinne’s work. Rinne, the NHL’s reigning third star, turned away 42 shots and all three Philadelphia

ROI, Mikael Samuelsson Giving Vancouver Their Return On Investment

Samuelsson shinesChris Nichols Sportsnet.ca March 17, 2010 After two straight 40-point campaigns in what was generally a third line role with the Detroit Red Wings, it was thought that Mikael Samuelsson would be able to raise his offensive output after signing with the Vancouver Canucks in the off-season and moving into the top six forwards.

Hedberg Saves 29 in 4-3 Win Over Ryan Miller and Buffalo

Thrashers rally for win after chasing MillerChris Vivlamore The Atlanta Journal-Constitution March 17, 2010 They scored three first-period goals and chased the NHL’s top goaltender five minutes in, but they later had to rally for a 4-3 victory over Buffalo on Tuesday night at Philips Arena. The victory came after the Thrashers twice blew two-goal

Salmela and Devils To Wear Red and Green on St. Patricks Day

Devils wear green pants and red helmets during optional practiceRichard Chere The Star Ledger March 16, 2010 A small group of Devils players practiced Tuesday and wore the original color pants, socks and helmets that the team will wear in Wednesday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Those players who took part in the optional

Samuelsson, Stempniak and Rinne named ‘3 Stars’

Mikael Samuelsson was disappointed at not being named to Sweden’s Olympic team. He’s taking out his frustration on the Vancouver Canucks’ opponents. At age 33, Samuelsson is having a career season, including a week that saw him get his first NHL hat trick and finish with 6 goals and 10 points in four games to