Obituaries in the newsFrederick Wirth Jr. RENO, Nev. (AP) — Dr. Frederick “Fred” Wirth Jr., the physician to America’s first test-tube baby, has died, his family said Friday. He was 68. Lundqvist stops 38 shots, gives Rangers 3-1 series lead over CapitalsNEW YORK — Henrik Lundqvist had his teammates digging deep to describe his performance that put the New York Rangers on the verge of advancing in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third straight year. Rookies Bobby Ryan, Steve Mason, Kris Versteeg finalists for the Calder TrophyNEW YORK — Anaheim’s Bobby Ryan, Columbus’ Steve Mason and Chicago’s Kris Versteeg have been selected finalists for the Calder Trophy. A fantastic Finn-ish: Jokinen’s last-second goal helps Hurricanes beat Devils 4-3, even seriesRALEIGH, N.C. — Jussi Jokinen couldn’t beat Martin Brodeur with his stick. Avery’s antics landing on deaf ears as Capitals turn other cheek on NHL’s biggest pestNEW YORK — The only people Sean Avery truly agitated were the referees and his head coach. Tuesday’s NHL Playoff SumsFirst Period_1, N.Y. Rangers, Antropov 2 (Dubinsky, Avery), 5:35. 2, Washington, Semin 5 (Backstrom, Green), 15:34. Red Wings get 2 goals from Zetterberg in 4-1 win to grab 3-0 series leadCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Henrik Zetterberg scored two goals and the Detroit Red Wings dominated from start to finish Tuesday night to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 and grab a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Former Wild GM Doug Risebrough respects firing but says he was ’shocked’ by owner’s decisionST. PAUL, Minn. — Doug Risebrough ended his run as the Minnesota Wild’s general manager with pride and confidence, plus hope his work toward shaping the franchise’s foundation would be recognized decades down the road. Bruins looking for fourth and toughest win; Canadiens need first win to stay alive.MONTREAL — While the Boston Bruins talked about how tough it is to get the fourth win in a best-of-seven playoff series, the Montreal Canadiens contemplated their bleak reality of being down to the final chance to get their first. Varlamov leaves talking to everyone else, quietly gets Capitals back in series vs. RangersNEW YORK — Simeon Varlamov is a man of few words — especially the English kind. Wild: Goalie Niklas Backstrom to have surgery on his left hip Friday, should be back for campST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Wild All-Star goalie Niklas Backstrom will have surgery to remove two cysts in his left hip that caused problems with his groin muscles and affected his mechanics in the net this season. Postseason NHL ScheduleN.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington 0 Gainey appeals to Canadiens fans not to boo American anthem before games vs. BruinsBROSSARD, Quebec — Bob Gainey is asking Montreal Canadiens fans to stop booing the United States national anthem. |
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