Archive for November, 2009

25 Nov

Stastny breaks out Colorados young standout has a goal and two assists to power narrow victory AVS 5, FLYERS 4

For those waiting for Paul Stastny to do more. The fourth-year Avalanche center had one of those games Monday night that hint he might be able to live up the expectations raised by his $33 million, five-year contract extension.
Stastny had a goal and two assists, and David Jones scored twice as the Avalanche took a [...]

25 Nov

Penguins winger Kennedy dealing with injury

Though he has skated the past three days, Penguins winger Tyler Kennedy is unlikely to play Wednesday night in the clubs return to Mellon Arena after a three-game road trip.
He was battling out there to test it hard, coach Dan Bylsma said of Kennedy, who did not play Monday at Florida ? his ninth [...]

25 Nov

Bergerons 2 goals lead Canadiens over Jackets

Marc-Andre Bergeron scored his second goal of the game 4:46 into the third period to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL on Tuesday.
Bergeron tied the game at 2-2 with his fourth goal midway through the second period. He scored his second goal of the game [...]

23 Nov

Rising Bruins earn rare respite

The Bruins yesterday enjoyed that rarest of NHL scheduling quirks: a total day off on a Saturday.
“Probably the first time in their careers they didnt have a game or a practice or a flight, coach Claude Julien said.
The team earned the break after registering wins 24 hours apart in Atlanta and Buffalo - both [...]

23 Nov

Injuries open up playing time in the minors

Injuries to their top six defensemen have made it seem like a dark cloud is following the Penguins these days, but there could be a silver lining down the road.
With Deryk Engelland, Ben Lovejoy, Nate Guenin and Chris Lee in the NHL, theres been plenty of AHL ice time for rookies like Brian Strait, [...]

21 Nov

NHL Calendar

Jan 1 - Winter Classic: Philadelphia Flyers vs Boston Bruins at Fenway Park.
Feb. 15-Feb. 28 - Olympic break.
April 11 - Regular season ends.

21 Nov

Avalanche activate Galiardi, Liles

The Colorado Avalanche have activated rookie forward T J Galiardi and defenseman John-Michael Liles from the injured reserve list.
Both were activated before the teams game Friday night against the Vancouver Canucks.
Galiardi has missed nine games since injuring his ankle Oct. 28 at Calgary. He has one goal and five assists for Colorado this season.
Liles missed [...]

18 Nov

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres: On The Hunt For Buffalo

Looking for their sixth straight win, the Philadelphia Flyers will be on the hunt for Buffalo tonight at the Wachovia Center.
Looking at the numbers you gotta think the Flyers will in tough in this one, but, having come off a 5-2 in Buffalo just eight days ago, the Flyers have to like their chances.
Make no [...]

17 Nov

NHL Capsules

OTTAWA - Parenteau scored the deciding goal in the seventh round of the shootout to give the New York Rangers a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
Parenteau, who missed an open net late in regulation, put a shot into the top right corner on New Yorks seventh attempt against Brian Elliott. Henrik [...]

15 Nov

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres: On The Hunt For Buffalo

Looking for their sixth straight win, the Philadelphia Flyers will be on the hunt for Buffalo tonight at the Wachovia Center.
Looking at the numbers you gotta think the Flyers will in tough in this one, but, having come off a 5-2 in Buffalo just eight days ago, the Flyers have to like their chances.
Make no [...]