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. 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. 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. Lightning lift interim tag on Tocchet, make him full-time coachTAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning made Rick Tocchet their full-time coach Monday, lifting the interim tag and giving him a multiyear contract. Franzen, Hossa each score twice as Red Wings beat Ducks 6-3 to tie series 2-2ANAHEIM, Calif. — Johan Franzen and Marian Hossa gave the Detroit Red Wings all they offense they needed on a new line with center Valterri Flippula. Roberto Luongo shuts down Blackhawks with 23 saves, Canucks take 2-1 series lead with 3-1 winCHICAGO — It’s a hockey tradition in Chicago. The crowd roars during the National Anthem, reaching ear-splitting decibels and creating a frenetic atmosphere to start the game. Marchant scores in 3rd OT, lifting Ducks to 4-3 series-evening win against Red WingsDETROIT — Pavel Datsyuk and Marian Hossa led the Detroit Red Wings in points and goals, respectively, during the regular season. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Norris Trophy winners this decade _ Lidstrom, Niedermayer & Pronger _ in Wings-Ducks seriesDETROIT — The best on the blue line this decade will be on display in the Detroit Red Wings-Anaheim Ducks series. Capitals top Rangers and Hurricanes defeat Devils in opening round game 7s in NHLWASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals needed three games to complete their comeback and advance to the NHL’s Eastern Conference semifinals. The Carolina Hurricanes needed just 80 seconds. Duck coup! Anaheim ousts top-seeded Sharks with 4-1 win in fight-filled Game 6ANAHEIM, Calif. — Although the San Jose Sharks wouldn’t go down without a fight or two, the Anaheim Ducks can take a punch as impressively as they took this playoff series from the NHL’s best regular-season team. Eric Staal, Cam Ward help Hurricanes force Game 7, rout New Jersey 4-0RALEIGH, N.C. — Eric Staal scored two goals less than 3 minutes apart, Cam Ward made 28 saves in his third career playoff shutout and the Carolina Hurricanes routed the New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Sunday night to force a decisive Game 7. Ducks in spotlight with best chance to close out Sharks in Game 6SAN JOSE, Calif. — Perhaps now it’s the Anaheim Ducks’ turn to grip their sticks a little bit tighter. With big push from Ducks, punchless Sharks on brink of another playoff pratfallSAN JOSE, Calif. — Patrick Marleau stood before the microphones Friday and said he wasn’t there to talk about the past, even though his San Jose Sharks sure look as if they’re buckling under the weight of their history. Flyers relying on goalie Martin Biron to avoid elimination against PenguinsPHILADELPHIA — Martin Biron is more concerned with the pregame music than his contract situation. He can earn a bigger payday and keep the Philadelphia Flyers’ season going with another standout performance. Franzen’s power-play goal in final minute give Red Wings series sweepCOLUMBUS, Ohio — After three easy victories, the Detroit Red Wings found themselves in a dogfight in Game 4 of their first-round playoff matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Determined Flyers keep series alive, beat Penguins 3-0 to force Game 6PITTSBURGH — The Philadelphia Flyers were determined and desperate, angry at themselves for being on the brink of elimination against the team that embarrassed them while ending their season a year ago. Henrik Lundqvist stops 38 shots and Rangers hold off Capitals 2-1 to take 3-1 series leadNEW 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. 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. 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. |
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