Archive for April, 2009
« Previous EntriesMVP finalists: Ovechkin, Malkin, Datsyuk (AP)
Thursday, April 30th, 2009Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is a finalist for a second straight Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player. Fellow Russians Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings were also among the finalists announced by the league Wednesday. The winner will be revealed June 18 at [...]
Mike Richards of Philadelphia Flyers to have shoulder surgery
Thursday, April 30th, 2009Flyers captain Mike Richards will have surgery this week to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
Canes lift Game 7 from Devils with 2 in last 1:20
Thursday, April 30th, 2009The Carolina Hurricanes stole their thrilling first-round series from the New Jersey Devils in the final 80 seconds.
Why the Ducks can win the Cup
Thursday, April 30th, 2009Why can the Anaheim Ducks win the Stanley Cup?
As the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, Anaheim is a long shot to win a second Stanley Cup in a three-year span, but not as big of a long shot as it would seem. Save for defen…
Why the Hurricanes can win the Cup
Thursday, April 30th, 2009Heart. Determination. Goaltending.
Most importantly, prior experience.
Any of the aforementioned reasons could be used to describe why the Carolina Hurricanes’ have a legitimate chance to win their second Stanley Cup championship in …
Why the Capitals can win the Cup
Thursday, April 30th, 2009With enough firepower to fill up the nets and now the experience of how to win under some intense pressure, the Washington Capitals are looking more and more like a true Stanley Cup contender.
A year ago, the Capitals were the darlings …