Saturday’s NHL Playoff SumsFirst Period_None. Second Period_1, Pittsburgh, Staal 1 (Satan, Orpik), 5:17. 2, Washington, Ovechkin 9 (Poti), 6:16. 3, Washington, Backstrom 3 (Fedorov, Ovechkin), 14:35 (pp). Sharp scores twice to help Blackhawks rally, tie series with 6-3 win over CanucksVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Down often so far during the playoffs, the young Chicago Blackhawks never feel as if they’re out of any game. An early, two-goal hole didn’t faze them one bit Saturday night. Patrick Sharp scored twice to tie it and David Bolland put Chicago ahead with a short-handed breakaway to help the Blackhawks tie their second-round playoff series at a game apiece with a 6-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. Ovechkin scores, but unheralded Capitals teammates also contribute in 3-2 win over PenguinsWASHINGTON — In a series featuring several of the NHL’s most notable stars, a couple of role players and a rookie goaltender made the difference for the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of their showdown against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Russia capitalizes on power plays to beat US 4-1 and reach quarterfinals at ice hockey worldsBERN, Switzerland — Russia scored three power-play goals to beat the United States 4-1 in a second-round match at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday. Selanne compares Ducks teammate Getzlaf favorably with Ovechkin, Crosby and MalkinDETROIT — Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Getzlaf and Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen seem to have some similarities. Ovechkin scores, but unheralded teammates also contribute in 3-2 win over PenguinsWASHINGTON — In a series featuring several of the NHL’s most notable stars, a couple of role players and a rookie goaltender made the difference for the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of their showdown against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Red Wings ‘D’ will be without Rafalski because of an upper-body injury in Game 2 vs. DucksDETROIT — Red Wings coach Mike Babcock says Brian Rafalski will not play in Game 2 against the Anaheim Ducks. Brown will be back for Ducks in Game 2 after getting ejected for hit on Red Wings’ HudlerDETROIT — Mike Brown will be back for the Anaheim Ducks in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal. Savard (2 goals), Thomas (26 saves) lead Bruins to 4-1 win over Hurricanes in Game 1BOSTON — Marc Savard scored twice and Tim Thomas stopped 26 shots to lead the Boston Bruins past the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Sharks’ McLellan, Bruins’ Julien, Blues’ Murray finalists for award as NHL’s top coachNEW YORK — The San Jose Sharks’ Todd McLellan, Boston Bruins’ Claude Julien and St. Louis Blues’ Andy Murray are finalists for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s top coach. Savard (2 goals), Thomas (26 saves) lead Bruins to 4-1 win over Hurricanes in Game 1BOSTON — Marc Savard scored twice and Tim Thomas stopped 26 shots to lead the Boston Bruins past the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Lidstrom’s 2nd goal with 49.1 seconds left gives Red Wings 2-1 win in Game 1 vs. DucksDETROIT — Nick Lidstrom was at his best when he was needed most by the Detroit Red Wings. Ducks’ Brown makes Red Wings’ Hudler bleed and is ejected from Game 1 of 2nd-round seriesDETROIT — Anaheim Ducks forward Mike Brown was ejected from the team’s 3-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night for a hit that bloodied Jiri Hudler. Red Wings ‘D’ takes a hit, loses Rafalski with an upper-body injury for Game 1 against DucksDETROIT — The Red Wings were without standout defenseman Brian Rafalski for Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks. He was replaced in the lineup by 47-year-old Chris Chelios. US feasts on France 6-2, warms up for Russia; Finland stays unbeaten at ice hockey worldsBERN, Switzerland — The United States feasted on the French defense, producing six different scorers in a 6-2 victory to begin its second-round campaign at the ice hockey world championship on Friday. Sharks coach Todd McLellan can’t get too excited about nomination for top coach awardSAN JOSE, Calif. — Any good coach would understand why Todd McLellan wasn’t exactly jumping for joy about the major coaching honor he received Friday. Former Canadiens’ star Guy Lafleur convicted of giving contradictory evidence; faces jail termMONTREAL — Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur has been convicted of giving contradictory evidence at his son’s bail hearing, and could spend time in jail. Former Montreal Canadiens’ star Guy Lafleur convicted of giving contradictory evidenceMONTREAL — Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur has been convicted of giving contradictory evidence at his son’s bail hearing, and faces a maximum of 14 years in prison. Russian team Lokomotiv signs Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik to 2-year contractSUNRISE, Fla. — Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik is leaving the NHL to join the Russian league. You say ‘Simeon,’ I say ‘Simyon’: Caps’ rookie goalie Varlamov making a name for himselfARLINGTON, Va. — Simeon Varlamov figures if people are saying his name more often, they might as well get it right. Salo breaks tie with 1:13 left, Canucks beat Blackhawks 5-3 in Game 1VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The blood was still oozing out of five stitches above Kyle Wellwood’s left eye and a fat lower lip, and yet the Canucks forward couldn’t stop smiling. “Homer” is at home in front of the net for the defending Stanley Cup champion Red WingsDETROIT — There are two things you can count on during every NHL playoff game in Detroit. Octopi will splat on the ice, and Tomas Holmstrom will be parked in front of the net. Coyotes president Doug Moss deny report of NHL taking controlGLENDALE, Ariz. — The president of the Phoenix Coyotes denied a report that the NHL has taken control of the cash-strapped hockey club. Dmitri Kalinin scores 2 to lift Russia over Sweden in OT, earn winning start to 2nd roundBERN, Switzerland — Dmitri Kalinin scored with 56 seconds remaining in overtime to lift Russia to a 6-5 win over Sweden on Thursday to open the second round of the hockey world championship. Red Wings will be without F Kris Draper for both Games 1 & 2 against Ducks in 2nd-round seriesDETROIT — Detroit Red Wings forward Kris Draper says he will miss Games 1 and 2 against the Anaheim Ducks. Tortorella regrets throwing water into crowd, says he embarrassed Rangers organizationGREENBURGH, N.Y. — John Tortorella regrets the embarrassment he caused the New York Rangers when he squirted liquid and tossed a plastic water bottle into the crowd during a playoff loss at Washington. Evgeni Malkin, Alex Ovechkin and Pavel Datsyuk finalists for NHL most valuable player awardNEW YORK — Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is a finalist for a second straight Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player. Bruins finally learn next playoff opponent with Hurricanes’ stunning victory in Game 7WILMINGTON, Mass. — Tim Thomas kept pushing the remote control, switching between games that would determine Boston’s next playoff opponent. Ovechkin, Malkin, Datsyuk finalists for NHL most valuable player awardNEW YORK — Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is a finalist for a second straight Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player. Rangers’ season-long offensive woes cost them against Caps in playoffsNEW YORK — Last summer, the New York Rangers decided not to bring back aging veterans Jaromir Jagr and Brendan Shanahan. |
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