Flames hold the key in wild playoff run (CBC.ca)
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:32:26 PDT)
The Flames come into Sunday afternoon's game at Minnesota with a simple goal — win and keep pace with the Detroit Red Wings in the battle for the eighth and final playoff spot in the NHL's Western Conference.
Sharks Team Report
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:35:47 PDT)
All season the Sharks have handled the scheduling situation of playing on back-to-back nights with remarkable success. But their recent lack of consistency bit them again Friday night in Calgary just 24 hours after rearing its ugly head in Vancouver.
Five straight losses, including four straight in regulation, has San Jose coach Todd McLellan wondering exactly how he should handle this suddenly fragile team.
"As coaches, we're walking a fine line right now whether we're kicking or hugging," McLellan said. "I think some guys need a kick and I think some guys need a hug, and we're finding out which ones need which."
What the Sharks really need is a victory, and they have only two more chances on a disastrous six-game trek that has started 0-4.
Canada's Bendus voted best NCAA hockey player (CBC.ca)
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:43:26 PDT)
Canadian Vicki Bendus has won the top individual honour in American women's college hockey.
Friday's Three Stars: Dubnyk finally gets 'W'; Nash nets 2
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:00:05 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Devan Dubnyk, Edmonton Oilers Were there better performances on Friday night?
Flames hang on for 4-3 victory over Sharks
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:44:43 PDT)
Mikael Backlund was able to laugh off an embarrassing mistake that almost let the San Jose Sharks back in the game. The Calgary rookie set up second-period goals by Nigel Dawes and Eric Nystrom, and the Flames held on to defeat the struggling Sharks 4-3 on Friday night. Backlund's two assists came two minutes apart as Calgary opened up a 4-1 lead in the second period, but it was his mistake...
Puck Previews: Sharks seek turnaround; anger, blame in Boston
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:05:18 PDT)
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general...
Red Wings could loom large in West (CBC.ca)
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:56:45 PDT)
It seems strange to contemplate the mighty Detroit Red Wings being without a four-game winning streak with the end of March in sight, but that's where the team finds itself as it plays in Edmonton on Friday night.
The Hockey Bikini: Has NHL figured out what women want?
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:26:55 PDT)
Shop NHL, the League's official online store, hasn't necessarily been kind to the female puckhead.
Canucks give Kesler 6-year extension (CBC.ca)
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:49:09 PDT)
The Vancouver Canucks have announced the signing of gritty forward Ryan Kesler to a six-year contract extension.
Puck Headlines: New NHL playoff slogan; Ducks GM rips Chicago
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:10:01 PDT)
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in...
Canucks beat Sharks 3-2
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:05:33 PDT)
The Vancouver Canucks didn't have any problems getting focused and motivated for this opponent. The Canucks bounced back from a lopsided loss to the lowly New York Islanders two nights earlier with a 3-2 victory over San Jose on Thursday, beating the Sharks for just the second time in 10 games over three seasons.
Hockey Night's 3 Stars (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:52:20 PDT)
CBCSports.ca senior hockey writer Tim Wharnsby picks Thursday's top NHL performers.
Thursday's Three Stars: Pominville hits for three; Vokoun's blunder
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:28:14 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Jason Pominville, Buffalo Sabres During a 6-2 rout of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pominville recorded a...
Puck Previews: Orr says Cooke focus 'silly'; Sharks face Canucks
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:08:47 PDT)
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general...
Maple Leafs look to spoil Devils' visit (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:53:25 PDT)
The New Jersey Devils are jockeying for top spot in a hotly contested divisional race and visit Toronto looking for an elusive late-season road win while the Maple Leafs try to play spoiler for the fifth straight season.
Devils have a hold on Penguins (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:27:30 PDT)
The Pittsburgh Penguins don't have a win against the New Jersey Devils in five tries this season, but just one at the right time could see them off and running for the Atlantic Division title.
Flickering Flames need scoring spark (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:00:57 PDT)
Struggling to score once again, the Calgary Flames are trying to avoid falling farther out of the Western Conference playoff picture as they visit another tough opponent Wednesday in the Colorado Avalanche.
Puck Daddy chats with Shane Doan about Phoenix as hockey market, casting 'Seinfeld', meeting Johnny Cash, headshot rule
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:30:58 PDT)
Shane Doan is an original member of the Phoenix Coyotes . His rookie season found him playing during the final...
Plekanec, Habs suspend talks: Take 5 (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:54:37 PDT)
HNIC's senior online reporter Tim Wharnsby dishes out the latest news, buzz and inside information from the hockey world, including the latest on Tomas Plekanec's contract talks with the Canadiens, and Washington's success without Alex Ovechkin.
Tuesday's Three Stars: Kari Lehtonen kicks them out; John Tavares shows off; Olympic goalies struggle
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:57:48 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Kari Lehtonen, Dallas Stars On paper it was a tall order, a starting assignment against the potent...
Ribeiro, Morrow, Lehtonen lead Stars over Sharks
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:45:23 PDT)
Dallas Stars coach Marc Crawford will remember his 500th victory for the performance by his goaltender, not his team's season-best offensive outburst. Kari Lehtonen made 44 saves in his second start of the season, Mike Ribeiro and Brenden Morrow each scored twice -- including short-handed goals in the third period -- and the Stars boosted their fading playoff chances with an 8-2 rout of the...
Flames need to fly on Wings again (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:36:10 PDT)
It's déjà vu all over again for the Calgary Flames, who for the second straight week head into a big game with Detroit just behind the Red Wings for the eighth and final Western Conference playoff spot.
The Vezina Race: Ryan Miller vs. the Western Conference
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:18:27 PDT)
The NHL's 30 general managers vote on the Vezina Trophy, making it one of the most crassly political and...
What We Learned: As pattern persists, what to do with Ovechkin?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:50:36 PDT)
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and...
Selanne scores 599th goal, Ducks beat Sharks
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:15:33 PDT)
The Anaheim Ducks haven't had much to pat themselves on the back about. A great deal of their misery has been caused by the San Jose Sharks. But Anaheim's 4-2 victory over the Western Conference leaders Sunday night salvaged a shred of dignity for the Ducks, who avoided getting swept by their Pacific Division rivals in a six-game season series for the third time.
