May 23, 2013

NHL Playoff Roundup: Blackhawks edge Red Wings 4-1 in series opener

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CHICAGO (AP) — Maybe it was the extra rest, or another raucous crowd at the United Center. Maybe it was just the resumption of one of the NHL’s biggest rivalries. Whatever it was, the Chicago Blackhawks finally found that extra gear they talked about for days. Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger scored in the third [...]

NHL Playoff Roundup: Okposo’s late goal spoils Crosby’s return, Islanders rally by Penguins 4-3

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(PhatzRadio / AP) —- PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Kyle Okposo’s first career playoff goal with 7:37 remaining lifted the New York Islanders to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night, evening their playoffs series at one game each. Matt Moulson, Colin McDonald and Matt Martin also scored for the Islanders, who spoiled Sidney [...]

NHL Roundup: Blackhawks beat Oilers to win Presidents’ Trophy

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(PhatzRadio / AP) — EDMONTON, Alberta — Patrick Kane had a goal and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks secured the Presidents’ Trophy for the first time in 22 years with a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. The Blackhawks (35-6-5) held off the Eastern Conference-leading Pittsburgh Penguins for the top regular-season [...]

NHL Roundup: Blackhawks grab OT win to extend point streak to 21 games

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Chris Stewart #25 of the St. Louis Blues controls the puck against Duncan Keith #2 and Brent Seabrook #7 both of the Chicago Blackhawks at the Scottrade Center on February 28, 2013 in St. Louis, Missouri. (February 27, 2013 – Source: Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images North America) CHICAGO (AP) — Brent Seabrook scored on a 2-on-1 [...]

NHL Roundup: Blackhawks down Oilers, extend record season-opening points streak

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Marian Hossa #81 of the Chicago Blackhawks scores the game-winning goal against Nikolai Khabublin #35 of the Edmonton Oilers as Sam Gagner #89 defends at the United Center on February 25, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Oilers 3-2 in overtime. (February 24, 2013 – Source: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / [...]

NHL Roundup: Blackhawks beat Canucks in OT to equal NHL record

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Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks scores a goal in the shootout against Cory Schneider #35 of the Vancouver Canucks at the United Center on February 19, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Canucks 4-3 in a shootout. (February 18, 2013 – Source: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images North America) CHICAGO (AP) — The [...]

NHL Roundup: Minnesota Wild beat Chicago on Wednesday 3-2 (SO)

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Clayton Stoner #4 and Matt Cullen #7 of the Minnesota Wild congratulate Pierre-Marc Bouchard #96 on a goal during the third period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on January 29, 2013 at Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minnesota. The Wild defeated the Blue Jackets 3-2. (January 28, 2013 – Source: Hannah [...]

NHL Roundup: Flyers beat Caps 1-0

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Dmitry Orlov #81 of the Washington Capitals moves the puck past Eric Wellwood #47 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at the Verizon Center on March 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. (March 3, 2012 – Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images North America) WASHINGTON (AP) — Eric Wellwood scored less than a minute after [...]

NHL Roundup: Penguins beats Flyers 6-4

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Dustin Jeffrey #15 (L) of the Pittsburgh Penguins scores at 37 seconds of the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers and is joined by Matt Cooke #24 and Arron Asham #45 at the Wells Fargo Center on February 18, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 6-4. (February 17, 2012 – Photo by [...]

NHL Roundup: Blackhawks beat NY Rangers 4-2

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Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks argues a penalty call with referee Ghislain Hebert #22 during the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on February 16, 2012 in New York City. The Blackhawks defeated the Rangers 4-1. (February 15, 2012 – Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images North America) NEW YORK [...]