Return of The Russian Rocket...But To WHO???

[onlybygrace]

Re: Return of The Russian Rocket...But To WHO???

Pens Persevere; Take 3-2 Series Lead

NY Rangers 2, Pittsburgh 4
1 2 3 OT T Final NYR (2) 1 1 0 2 PIT (3) 1 2 1 4	, Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

Shots NYR 22 PIT 31

Pittsburgh (AP)--

After a deflating start in which the Pens surrendered a soft goal to Jaromir Jagr just 25 seconds into the game and were unable to register a shot in the first 8 minutes, Jordan Staal's 6th goal of the playoffs on a rebound into a gaping net once again sparked the Pens into over-drive.

"It can't be said how much he has meant to us in this series. This team is not just about the stars, its about those secondary guys...thats where we really try to hurt our opponents", remarked head coach Mario Lemieux in regards to Staal who has tallied 6 goals in the 5 games of the series after scoring 25 goals this season.

Petr Prucha would give the Pens a short lived 2-1 lead as Sidney Crosby would tie the game just 51 ticks into the second frame beating two Ranger defensemen in the effort.

The game-winning goal would be scored midway through the 2nd period when a Ranger turnover to Miroslav Satan would spring Eric Christensen on a breakaway in which he would beat Burke 5-hole.

"The play by Miro was key there...just a great read both defensively and then to know where I was at the same time made it really special...that one was all him", said Christensen deflecting any credit whatsoever.

The Pens would cap the win with a 3rd period marker from Evgeni Malkin, sealing a 3-2 lead as the series heads back to New York for a game 6.

"We want to end this thing and get our guys some rest...the more rest you get in the playoffs...the better", said Sidney Crosby who has notched a point in 4 straght games.

Key Stats

Crosby Goal (3)
Staal Goal (6)
Christensen Goal (3)
Malkin Goal (2)
Satan/Kunitz/Sykora Assists
Fleury 20 saves on 22 shots

Prucha Goal (2)
Jagr Goal (2)
Gomez/Avery Assists
Burke 27 saves on 31 shots

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NHL News Wire--The Hunt For Stanley

CAL 2
STL 3
(Blues win 4-1)

CHI 5
DET 3
(Hawks win 4-1)

DAL 1
EDM 4
(Dallas leads 3-2)

LA 2
ANA 5
(LA leads 3-2)

BOS 2
WSH 1
(BOS leads 3-2)

[shinderhizzle84]

Re: Return of The Russian Rocket...But To WHO???

don't make me scold you for bullying my rangers!!!!

If Zherdev was with them in this game, things would be a LOT different.

After all, he's the only dude on the team irl that can score over 35 points!!

[onlybygrace]

Re: Return of The Russian Rocket...But To WHO???

don't make me scold you for bullying my rangers!!!!

If Zherdev was with them in this game, things would be a LOT different.

After all, he's the only dude on the team irl that can score over 35 points!!

shield your eyes then.

Bad news on the way.

[onlybygrace]

Re: Return of The Russian Rocket...But To WHO???

Pens Advance With Final New York Demolishion

Pittsburgh 5, NY Rangers 1
1 2 3 OT T Final PIT (4) 4 0 1 5 NYR (2) 1 0 0 1	, Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

Shots PIT 34 NYR 15

New York (AP)--

The Pittsburgh Penguins sealed the deal tonight with a final schelacking of the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.

The Pens would take a 2-0 lead on goals from Petr Sykora and Eric Christensen before Jaromir Jagr would score the lone Rangers goal just 22 seconds after Christensen to give New York the only glimmer of hope they would see on the night.

Late in the first period, Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz would score 61 seconds apart to give the Pens a 4-1 lead after 20 minutes of play.

Evgeni Malkin would score in the 3rd period to ice the Rangers season and open their season on the links till training camp starts in September.

"We're glad to get a few days rest before the next round. Time to wait and see who we'll be faced with in the next round", said Sidney Crosby of their probable match-up with the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals.

"They were the better team...we had a few decent games, but were never on their level. Hats off to em", said Brendan Shanahan who led the Rangers with 3 goals in the series.

The Pens will return to Pittsburgh to await the start of the second round.

Key Stats

Malkin Goal (3) Assist
Crosby Goal (4) Assist
Bure 2 Assists
Christensen Goal (4)
Sykora Goal (1)
Kunitz Goal (3)
Satan/McCarty Assists
Fleury 14 saves on 15 shots

Jagr Goal, -2
Naslund Assist, -2
Burke 16 saves on 21 shots in 42:33
Lundqvist 13 saves on 13 shots in 18:27

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NHL Recap--The Chase For Stanley

EDM 1
DAL 5
(Dallas wins in 6)

ANA 5
LA 2
(Series tied at 3)

WSH 3
BOS 2
(Series tied at 3)

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Game 7 Results

BOS 4
WSH 3
(Bruins advance)

LA 2
ANA 3
(Ducks come back from 3-1 to advance)

[onlybygrace]

Re: Return of The Russian Rocket...But To WHO???

NHL Stanley Cup
Semi-Finals
Preview

Pittsburgh (1) vs. Boston (7)

Key Stats
Pens 1st on PP, 5th on PK
PIT outscored Rags 26-11
BOS outscored WSH 18-17

Playoff Performers
PIT Crosby 6 GP (4 g-4 a-8 pts)
PIT Staal 6 GP (6 g- 0 a-6pts)
PIT Malkin 6 GP (3 g, 3 a, 6pts)
PIT Bure 6 GP (3 g, 3 a, 6 pts)
PIT Christensen 6 GP (4 g-0 a-4 pts)
BOS Bergeron 7 GP (2 g- 6 a-8 pts)
BOS Savard 7 GP (5 g, 3 a, 8 pts)
BOS Morosov 7 GP (0 g, 5 a, 5 pts)

Goaltenders
PIT Fleury 4-2-0, 1.83 GAA, .917 SV %
Fernandez 4-2-1, 2.32 GAA
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Ottawa (3) vs. New Jersey (4)

Key Stats
OTW 5.25 Goals per game, 1st in NHL
OTW outscored ATL 21-4
NJ allowed just 3 goals to FLA, 1st in NHL
Outscored FLA 12-3

Playoff Performers
OTW Heatley 4 GP (6 g- 5 a-11pts)
Spezza 4 GP (2 g, 5 a, 7 pts)
Alfredson 4 GP (3 g, 3 a, 6 pts)
NJ Parise 4 GP (2 g, 2 a, 4 pts)
Zubrus 4 GP (2 g, 2 a, 4 pts)
Elias 4 GP (1 g, 3 a, 4 pts)

Goaltenders
OTW Emery 4-0-0, 1.00 GAA, .940 SV%
NJ Brodeur 4-0-0, 0.75 GAA, .956 SV%
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Anaheim (1) vs. Dallas (6)

Key Stats
ANA 6th on PP, 6th on PK
DAL 10th on PP, 9th on PK

Playoff Performers
ANA Weight 7 GP (2 g, 8 a, 10 pts)
Getzlaf (2 g, 6 a, 8 pts)
Pronger (3 g, 5 a, 8 pts)
DAL Forsberg 6 GP (5 g, 4 a, 9 pts)
Zubov (2 g, 5 a, 7pts)
J. Jokinen (3 g, 3 a, 6 pts)

Goaltenders
ANA Giguere 4-2-1, 2.64 GAA...Led NHL in Reg Season w/ 1.94 GAA
DAL Turco 4-2-1, 2.23 GAA
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St. Louis (2) vs. Chicago (5)

Key Stats
Blues won in 5 despite tying CAL 12-12 in scoring
STL 2nd in NHL on PP
CHI 4th on PP, 14th in PK

Playoff Performers
STL Berglund 5 GP (2 g, 3 a, 5 pts)
McDonald (2 g, 2 a, 4 pts)
Kariya (3 g, 1 a, 4 pts)
Backes (1 g, 3 a, 4 pts)
CHI Havlat 5 GP (8 g, 3 a, 11 pts)
Kane (1 g, 8 a, 9 pts)
Toews (1 g, 7 a, 8 pts)
Samsonov (3 g, 1 a, 4 pts)

Goaltenders
Mason 4-1-0, 2.30 GAA
Khabibulin 4-1-0, 2.66 GAA

[shinderhizzle84]

Re: Return of The Russian Rocket...But To WHO???

NOOOOOOOO!!! Why must the good die young????


I blame crappy *** Tom Renney, for playing Sean "I Suck" Burke.

[onlybygrace]

Re: Return of The Russian Rocket...But To WHO???

NOOOOOOOO!!! Why must the good die young????


I blame crappy *** Tom Renney, for playing Sean "I Suck" Burke.

Yeah...I don't what the deal was with that. But Lundqvist wasn't much better when he played stopping 36 of 44 shots.

.818 SV%

Really, goaltending was the biggest difference in the series. The Rags was horrible while Fleury was fantastic.

[shinderhizzle84]

Re: Return of The Russian Rocket...But To WHO???

Yeah...I don't what the deal was with that. But Lundqvist wasn't much better when he played stopping 36 of 44 shots.

.818 SV%

Really, goaltending was the biggest difference in the series. The Rags was horrible while Fleury was fantastic.

i blame the video game series

NHL 09 ftw!!!

but seriously, why can't you pick on someone your own size, you big bully!

[rdnk]

Re: Return of The Russian Rocket...But To WHO???

Well, if Ottawa keeps up this 5 goals a game business, they will win the cup. 11 points in 4 games, seems pretty good.

I've never understood why the Rangers don't play the neutral zone trap. They have a pretty solid roster to do it too...

[GoldenJet]

Re: Return of The Russian Rocket...But To WHO???

NOOOOOOOO!!! Why must the good die young????


I blame crappy *** Tom Renney, for playing Sean "I Suck" Burke.

I'm gonna take a chance and say you don't like Tom Renney or Sean Burke?

[onlybygrace]

Re: Return of The Russian Rocket...But To WHO???

Well, if Ottawa keeps up this 5 goals a game business, they will win the cup. 11 points in 4 games, seems pretty good.

I've never understood why the Rangers don't play the neutral zone trap. They have a pretty solid roster to do it too...

The Ottawa/Jersey series is gonna be the most interesting. Both teams are coming off of sweeps and both are just flat out dominating.

I'm pulling for the Sens because if I face the Devils...I'm done.

They beat me 6 out of 8 on the season.

[shinderhizzle84]

Re: Return of The Russian Rocket...But To WHO???

I'm gonna take a chance and say you don't like Tom Renney or Sean Burke?

I barely remember sean burke, so i dont really care about him. I just put in the "i suck" part because he sucked for the rangers in this dynasty.

but i HATED tom renney when he was with the rangers. Glad to see he's finally gone, and across the continent, no less!

[shinderhizzle84]

Re: Return of The Russian Rocket...But To WHO???

The Ottawa/Jersey series is gonna be the most interesting. Both teams are coming off of sweeps and both are just flat out dominating.

I'm pulling for the Sens because if I face the Devils...I'm done.

They beat me 6 out of 8 on the season.

you better win the whole thing, obg!!!

I'd be glad to see you face the devils, though. If you're going to destroy my favorite team, you might as well beat my other favorite team, haha.

[thrashman]

Re: Return of The Russian Rocket...But To WHO???

don't make me scold you for bullying my rangers!!!!

If Zherdev was with them in this game, things would be a LOT different.

After all, he's the only dude on the team irl that can score over 35 points!!

Yeah but Zherdev is Mr. Invisible when it counts, see this year's playoffs.

Nice series win & nice to see Atlanta following the model of their playoff sucking in NHL 2k8 which followed the embarassing 07 effort...you know the 1 playoff they've been to in reality

[onlybygrace]

Re: Return of The Russian Rocket...But To WHO???

you better win the whole thing, obg!!!

I'd be glad to see you face the devils, though. If you're going to destroy my favorite team, you might as well beat my other favorite team, haha.

The devils are so hard for me...its rare that i score more than 2 goals against them. Brodeur is the man and their D clears the crease so well, it makes it hard to go for dirty rebound goals. So...GO OTTAWA!!!

Yeah but Zherdev is Mr. Invisible when it counts, see this year's playoffs.

Nice series win & nice to see Atlanta following the model of their playoff sucking in NHL 2k8 which followed the embarassing 07 effort...you know the 1 playoff they've been to in reality

Yeah...Kovalchuk just collapsed after his 73 goal season. After the first 3 games of the series, he was like -10. I didn't check where he ended up.