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Shocked Bruins lose another Game 7 (AP)

Goalie — Sun, 16 May 2010 21:23:49 +0000

Four straight goals. Four straight losses. The symmetry was too much to bear for the Boston Bruins. “I’m in shock right now, actually,” Boston defenseman Johnny Boychuk said after watching the Philadelphia Flyers rally from a three-goal deficit in Game 7 to win 4-3 and complete their comeback from a three-game hole in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Allan Muir: Flyers-Canadiens Preview

Goalie — Sun, 16 May 2010 21:23:49 +0000

Both the Flyers and Canadiens barely made the playoffs. Now they are one step from a berth in the Stanley Cup finals. Allan Muir breaks down a very unlikely Eastern Conference final.

Niemi drives Blackhawks into West finals (AP)

Goalie — Sun, 16 May 2010 21:23:48 +0000

When Antti Niemi was working as a goalie for a second division team in Finland, he made extra money by driving the Zamboni at a local rink. “That’s how he paid his bills,” recalled Bill Zito, his Chicago-based agent. Niemi has come a long, long way in the past decade. Now 26 and in his first full season with the Chicago Blackhawks, he’s trying to backstop one of the NHL’s…

Habs take stunning route to East finals (AP)

Goalie — Sun, 16 May 2010 21:23:48 +0000

When the Montreal Canadiens turned the page on their first century earlier this season, Ken Dryden invited current members of the storied team to write their own history. “And why not make it great?” the Hall of Fame goalie suggested on the occasion of the Canadiens’ 100th anniversary game against Boston on Dec.

Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley makes wager with San Jose mayor over Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks

Goalie — Sun, 16 May 2010 21:23:47 +0000

Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley makes wager with San Jose mayor over Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks.

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos to miss game at ice hockey world championships

Goalie — Sun, 16 May 2010 21:23:46 +0000

Steven Stamkos will be held out of Canada’s first game in the second round at the hockey world championships on Friday because of a possible concussion.

Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi overshadows bigger names

Goalie — Sun, 16 May 2010 21:23:46 +0000

Antti Niemi is making the most of his chance to backstop the Blackhawks.

Source: Washington Capitals set to sign Nicklas Backstrom to contract extension

Goalie — Sun, 16 May 2010 20:23:46 +0000

The Washington Capitals are set to announce a contract extension for star center Nicklas Backstrom, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com.

FanHouse: What went wrong with the Penguins?

Goalie — Sun, 16 May 2010 19:56:58 +0000

Gagne’s late goal helps Flyers shock Bruins 4-3

Goalie — Sun, 16 May 2010 19:56:58 +0000

Down 3-0 in games, Philadelphia rallied. Down 3-0 in Game 7, Philadelphia rallied again. Simon Gagne’s power-play goal in the third lifted the Flyers to a wild 4-3 win over the Bruins.