Category: Puck Blog

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.

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

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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

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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

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European Game Day Bolt Prospects March 13, 2010 Riku Helenius, Sodertalje, Win, 29/30, 1.00 GAA, .967 sv%Season totals: 9 GP, 4-2-2, 0 SO, 2.42 GAA, .923 sv% Riku Helenius and Sodertalje completed their regular season with a solid 3-1 win against Farjestads. Ex-Kings prospect Yanick Lehoux had a pair of goals in the match. Sodertalje

NHL March 14, 2010 Nashville’s man behind the plastic mask got paid in late February, signing a two-year $2.8 million extension with the team, and he’s performed like his worth every penny since. In four games after the ink dried on the contract, Predators goalie Pekka Rinne is 3-1-0 with a 2.01 goals-against average. He