Colorado Avalanche make sweeping changes, hire Greg Sherman as GM and fire coach Tony GranatoDENVER — The Colorado Avalanche promoted Greg Sherman to general manager and fired coach Tony Granato and five others in a sweeping shakeup Wednesday. 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. 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. 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. Lions’ coach Jim Schwartz says quarterback Matthew Stafford “overanxious” in his 1st practiceALLEN PARK, Mich. — Matthew Stafford looked spectacular at times, fitting spirals in tight places and delivering pinpoint passes downfield. 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. Wings’ Babcock on advancing: ‘We’re not going to have a parade, but we feel good about it.’DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings became the first defending Stanley Cup champion to advance in the playoffs in seven years. Vancouver enjoying rest after sweep, trying to avoid rust between roundsVANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Vancouver Canucks are enjoying their extra rest between playoff rounds too much to worry about developing rust. 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. |