Minus some hefty wads of cash in their pockets, will we see a continuation of the Ribiero-Osgood spat? Or will the Stars just focus on putting pucks behind the Wings to get back in the series? Game 3 is just around the corner.
The Pittsburgh Penguins extended their series lead 2-0 with goals from Sidney Crosby, Marian Hossa, Max Talbot, and Jordan Staal. The Flyers brought a much better game to Mellon Arena Sunday Night, but it was not enough to stifle a determined and skilled Penguins team.
An updated look at the scoring leaders and the group standings.
There were three goals scored in the first period and none the rest of the way. The Red Wings played solid defense and got their second straight win to move the series to Dallas with a 2-0 lead.
The Americans were jobbed today in their game against Finland at the World Championships. Coach Tortorella should have plenty to say to the media.
UPDATE inside.
Recaps of the WC games played on May 10th, 2008.
BLR-CZE
CAN-GER
SWE-RUS
SVK-SLO
ITA-FRA
Two nights after a 4-2 romping of the Flyers that saw Evgeni Malkin highlight his talent, his temper and his toughness, the Penguins are looking to make it two in a row with yet another solid performance.
According to one analyst, the way for the Flyers to win is to outscore the best offensive team in hockey. Another colorful analyst says to “goon it up.” Apparently neither got the memo that those won’t work against the Penguins.
Recaps of the WC games played on May 9th, 2008.
RUS-BLR
FIN-LAT
ITA-FRA
SLO-SVK
Slideshow of pictures from Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers.
Don’t tempt The Mule! Franzen and Detroit roll through Dallas on their way to a Game One victory. Can Dallas respond, or is the curtain already starting to come down on the Stars’ season?
The conference finals may have already started, but we haven’t forgotten what those experts have said. Prepare yourself for the breakdown of the breakdown-ers, analyzing the analysts and really seeing what the experts think.
Tonight, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Baby Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Phantoms to take the series 4-1. The Penguins win the East Division Championship, and advance to the next round of the playoffs.
Evgeni Malkin scored 2 goals, including a shorthanded tally to lead the Penguins to a 4-2 game 1 win over the Flyers.
Tonight, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Baby Penguins attempt to win the East Division Championship. After getting pummeled in the series opener, the Pens did some pummeling of their own, as they currently ride a 3-game winning streak.
Inside is a slideshow with photos from the World Championships (including the CAN-USA, LAT-SLO, FIN-SVK, and NOR-GER games) and the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame.
Two years removed from a disastrous season in Pittsburgh and one year removed from an equally bad season in Philadelphia, the cross-state rivals will meet in a much-anticipated Eastern Conference showdown that begins tonight at Mellon Arena.
Recaps of the WC games played on May 8th, 2008.
DEN-SWE
CAN-NOR
CZE-SUI
USA-GER
The Red Wings scored three powerplay goals on their way to a 4-1 victory and a 1-0 series lead.
Fabian Brunnstrom has made his decision, and he’ll join a team already loaded with talent.
Jeff Halpern’s injury at the World Championships reminds us that NHL teams take a risk when allowing their players to suit up for their national teams.
The Philadelphia Flyers suffered a huge blow today when they learned that one of their top defensemen, Kimmo Timonen, could miss the balance of the playoffs with a severe blood clot.
With what is sure to be a physical series, Michel Therrien has to be happy with Georges Laraque being on his bench. It also has to worry the Flyers. The truth is, it does at least have Flyers coach John Stevens thinking about how to counter-act the Penguins Enforcer.
Detroit. Dallas. Are the Stars for real after knocking off the chic pick in San Jose and the defending champion Ducks? Or will it be the team that earned the most points during the season running all the way to the Cup? The Western Conference Series Preview is inside.
According to TSN.ca, Penguins Center Maxime Talbot did not practice in Pittsburgh’s full practice on Wednesday. He attempted to skate on his own, but was unable to skate for longer than a few minutes. This likely means that Talbot will sit out for at least Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals.
New players are added to rosters, the Swiss are stunning the hockey world, and the IIHF hands out a couple of suspensions.
Word on the street is that the Philadelphia Flyers have broken out a unique method of trash talk.
The National Hockey League has put itself in yet another unflattering position by choosing to air all conference final games on the Versus Network.
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Baby Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Phantoms tonight by a final score of 8-4. The Pens were lead by Tim Brent and Ryan Stone in the scoring department.
Tonight, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Baby Penguins look to take a demanding lead on the series against the Philadelphia Phantoms. After losing game 1, the Pens have battled back to win their last two games in a row, and currently lead the series 2-1.
A rivalry that has festered for decades finally has the spotlight of the Eastern Conference as the Pittsburgh Penguins take home ice advantage in the conference finals against their cross-state enemies, the Philadelphia Flyers.
After a long journey, Marc-Andre Fleury is proving he has arrived on the scene and is living up to his billing.
The Faceoff Factor team members have picked their winners. See how their predictions match up with your own. Also, see the prediction standings for rounds one and two.
TV listings, dates and times for all games in the Western Conference Finals.
TV listings, dates and times for all games in the cross-state rivalry Eastern Conference Finals.
Recaps of the WC games played on May 5th, 2008.
SUI-BLR
FIN-NOR
SWE-FRA
SVK-GER
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Baby Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Phantoms tonight by a final score of 3-2. The Baby Pens now lead the series 2-1, and carry a 2-game winning streak on their backs.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Series Stats
With the series tied at 1-1, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Baby Penguins go on the road to face their rival Philadelphia Phantoms for game 3. Will they continue to carry momentum from their huge comeback win in game 2?
A brief look at all NHL games played on Sunday and a video of the Game of the Night.
Game of the Night: DAL 2 – SJ 1 4th OT
PIT 3 – NYR 2
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