Talk about anticlimactic: Crosby, Penguins chase Varlamov early, beat Capitals 6-2 in Game 7WASHINGTON — For a guy who supposedly shies from the limelight, Sidney Crosby was as good as could be in the first Game 7 of his career. The rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins were pretty close to perfect, too. Crosby scored twice to raise his NHL-leading playoff goal total to 12, his teammates shut down his big rival, Alex Ovechkin, most of the night, and the Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the Eastern Conference finals for the second consecutive season. Capitals goalie Varlamov’s playoff run ends, gets pulled in 2nd period of Game 7 vs. PenguinsWASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals replaced rookie goaltender Simeon Varlamov with veteran Jose Theodore after falling behind 4-0 in the second period Wednesday night in their 6-2 Game 7 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Talk about anticlimactic: Crosby, Penguins chase Varlamov early, beat Capitals 6-2 in Game 7WASHINGTON — For a guy who supposedly shies from the limelight, Sidney Crosby was as good as could be in the first Game 7 of his career. Capitals replace rookie goalie Varlamov after falling behind 4-0 in 2nd period of Game 7WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals replaced rookie goaltender Simeon Varlamov with veteran Jose Theodore after falling behind 4-0 in the second period Wednesday night in Game 7 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Red Wings hope home-ice advantage pays off vs. Ducks in Game 7 matchup of past 2 Cup championsROMULUS, Mich. — The previous two Stanley Cup champions are meeting in the playoffs for the third time since the NHL expanded four decades ago. Once down 3-1 against Hurricanes, Bruins have chance to claim series with Game 7 on home iceBOSTON — Claude Julien has a score to settle — with himself. Hurricanes, who held 3-1 series lead, lose 4-2 to top-seeded Bruins to force Game 7 in BostonRALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes are down to their last chance to pull off the biggest upset in the Eastern Conference. No joy in Mudville, or Burlington: More than a century of baseball ends at VermontBURLINGTON, Vt. — At Centennial Field, the sun was out, the infield grass freshly cut, the home team riding a six-game winning streak into a Tuesday afternoon doubleheader. Western Conference semifinal to be decided Thursday after Ducks win 2-1ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks made sure there would be no road clincher by the Detroit Red Wings. Bruins’ Savard OK after suffering leg injury against Hurricanes in Game 6 of playoff seriesRALEIGH, N.C. — Boston Bruins center Marc Savard should be ready to play against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series despite injuring his leg Tuesday night. Detroit defenseman Brian Rafalski makes series debut in Game 6ANAHEIM, Calif. — Defenseman Brian Rafalski returned to the Detroit Red Wings as they looked to eliminate the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. A Bruin awakening: Boston beats Carolina 4-2 to force decisive Game 7RALEIGH, N.C. — Mark Recchi and the Boston Bruins instead moved closer to giving the Carolina Hurricanes a different kind of knockout punch. Bruins’ Savard leaves with apparent leg injury in third period of Game 6 against HurricanesRALEIGH, N.C. — Boston Bruins center Marc Savard apparently injured his right leg and left in the third period of Tuesday’s 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. Stanley Cup playoffs packing more of a powerful and painful punchNEW YORK — Fighting in hockey has reared its ugly head again, this time in the playoffs in the form of a pair of badly battered faces. Bruins D Aaron Ward expects to play, calls Walker’s explanation ‘a convenient story’RALEIGH, N.C. — A punch to the face probably won’t keep Aaron Ward off the ice. Kane has hat trick as Blackhawks beat Canucks 7-5 to advance to Western Conference semisCHICAGO — The hats came flying out of the seats and littered the ice at the United Center. The roar of the crowd was so loud that Chicago coach Joel Quenneville had trouble calling out line changes. Patrick Kane gets hat trick as Blackhawks beat Canucks 7-5 to clinch playoff series 4-2CHICAGO — Patrick Kane scored three times, Jonathan Toews had the go-ahead goal in a frantic final period Monday night, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Vancouver Canucks 7-5 to win the Western Conference semifinal series 4-2. David Steckel’s OT goal wins it, Capitals force Game 7 by beating Penguins 5-4PITTSBURGH — David Steckel scored on a deflection of Brooks Laich’s shot and the Washington Capitals finally won an overtime playoff game, beating nemesis Pittsburgh 5-4 on Monday night to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Kane has hat trick as Chicago beats Vancouver to clinch Western Conference quarterfinals 3-2CHICAGO — Patrick Kane scored three times, Jonathan Toews had the go-ahead goal in a frantic final period Monday night, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Vancouver Canucks 7-5 to win the Western Conference semifinal series 4-2. Steckel’s OT goal wins it, Capitals force Game 7 by beating Penguins 5-4PITTSBURGH — The Washington Capitals supposedly can’t win without Alex Ovechkin scoring. They can’t win an overtime playoff game. They can’t beat the Pittsburgh Penguins when a series is on the line. Unlucky Presidents’ Trophy claims another team, as Sharks join long list of playoff flameoutsThe San Jose Sharks are already home for the summer, left to admire the Presidents’ Trophy that honors a stellar regular season but now also magnifies another empty postseason. Mo’ hockey: Stars’ Modano, highest-scoring U.S.-born player, coming back for 20th seasonDALLAS — Mike Modano is coming back for his 20th NHL season. No suspension for Hurricanes RW Scott Walker for punching Boston’s Aaron WardRALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes forward Scott Walker will not be suspended but was fined $2,500 by the NHL on Monday for throwing a punch that may have broken a bone in Boston defenseman Aaron Ward’s face. Coach Julien: Bruins D Ward may have broken orbital bone from punch in Game 5BOSTON — Boston Bruins defenseman Aaron Ward left Sunday night’s playoff game with what team doctors fear is a broken orbital bone after he was punched by Carolina’s Scott Walker. Boston stays alive with 4-0 win over Carolina in Game 5; ‘Canes lead series 3-2BOSTON — Tim Thomas stopped 19 shots for his first NHL playoff shutout to help the Boston Bruins keep their season going with a 4-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday night. Defending Stanley Cup champion Red Wings beat Ducks 4-1, take 3-2 lead in West semisDETROIT — Johan Franzen, Jiri Hudler, Darren Helm and Henrik Zetterberg scored, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Sunday. Defending champ Russia edges Canada 2-1 on Bryzgalov’s 37 saves in ice hockey worlds finalBERN, Switzerland — Russia defended its gold medal at the hockey world championship Sunday, beating Canada 2-1 in a rematch of last year’s final. Sweden uses power-play goals to beat US 4-2 to win bronze medal at ice hockey worldsBERN, Switzerland — The United States failed to hold an early lead and lost to Sweden 4-2 in the bronze medal game at the hockey world championship Sunday. Bolland scores go-ahead goal with 5:05 left and Blackhawks beat Canucks 4-2; take 3-2 leadVANCOUVER, British Columbia — David Bolland scored the go-ahead goal on a power play with 5:05 left, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Saturday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series. Bolland scores late PP goal, gives Blackhawks 4-2 win in Game 5 and series lead over CanucksVANCOUVER, British Columbia — David Bolland scored the go-ahead goal on a power play with 5:05 left, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Saturday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series. |
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