Stars Team Report
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:35:44 PDT)
When the Stars' season ends—and at this rate it's likely to end in early April—there will be the usual drill. Questions will be asked, fingers will be pointed, moves will be made. But for anyone who's watched this team from start to finish this season, one thing is for certain: No one can point fingers at, question or even think about getting rid of Brad Richards.
Richards was coming off a season to forget in 2008-09, but he has more than made up for it this season. He's back to that point-a-night guy the Stars were hoping he'd be when they traded for him two seasons ago. He mostly has been setting others up, but he's gotten a few for himself, too (he scored twice in the Stars' victory over Ottawa on Saturday).
Part of it is Richards' drive for the playoffs.
Saturday's Three Stars: Wings beat clock again; Rinne blanks Jackets
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:12:31 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings A night after waiting until the very last moment to send their...
Leafs outlast Habs in shootout (CBC.ca)
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:28:57 PDT)
The Toronto Maple Leafs let a lead slip away but won 3-2 in a shootout over the Montreal Canadiens at the Air Canada Centre.
Richards scores twice, Daley has winner as Stars beat Senators 5-4
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:15:02 PDT)
DALLAS - If the Dallas Stars are to make a late run at the playoffs, their offence will need to keep clicking at the current rate.
Richards, Benn send Stars past Senators 5-4
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:53:17 PDT)
If the Dallas Stars are to make a late run at the playoffs, their offense will need to keep clicking at the current rate. Brad Richards had two goals, Trevor Daley scored the winner, and the Stars beat Ottawa 5-4 on Saturday, handing the Senators their fifth straight defeat despite Jason Spezza's hat trick.
Canucks can help Flames with win over Wings (CBC.ca)
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:16:48 PDT)
The Vancouver Canucks will host the Detroit Red Wings at GM Place (CBC Sports, CBCSports.ca) in a contest that could go a long way to deciding the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Puck Headlines: New NHL playoff slogan; Ducks GM rips Chicago
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:10:01 PDT)
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Hartnell lifts Flyers past Stars
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:02:50 PDT)
The pressure is on Philadelphia goalie Brian Boucher. Boucher made 27 saves a few hours after the Flyers learned that top goalie Michael Leighton will be out at least eight weeks because of a high ankle sprain, and Philadelphia rallied to beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Thursday night. "It's nice to get an opportunity," Boucher said.
Fantasy: Who to keep, who to drop for the playoffs
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:27:38 PDT)
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Puck Headlines: Wisniewski fallout; NHL sells the Millercle
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:55:39 PDT)
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Puck Headlines: Flyers goalie crisis; Blackhawks too Hollywood?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:18:38 PDT)
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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...
Stars' Modano out indefinitely after appendectomy
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:02:38 PDT)
Mike Modano of the Dallas Stars is out indefinitely after the star center underwent surgery to remove his appendix. The 39-year-old Modano, who holds the NHL career scoring record for U.S.-born players, underwent the surgery on Monday. Modano has appeared in 54 of the Stars' 68 games this season, scoring 13 goals and 13 assists for 26 points.
Puck Previews: Red Wings, Flames battle for final playoff spot
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:09:35 PDT)
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Puck Headlines: Life without Campbell; Devs Christmas sweaters
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:01:43 PDT)
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What We Learned: As pattern persists, what to do with Ovechkin?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:50:36 PDT)
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Sunday's Three Stars: Backstrom leads comeback; Downie slew-foot?
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:09:29 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals Down 3-0 entering the third period and without Alex Ovechkin,...
Avalanche topple Stars 5-3
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:34:26 PDT)
The Colorado Avalanche needed a standout performance from goaltender Craig Anderson to deal another blow to the Dallas Stars' fading playoff chances. Anderson matched a season high with 48 saves, Paul Stastny scored twice, and the Avalanche rallied to beat Dallas 5-3 on Sunday. "Our goaltending was outstanding this afternoon, just like it's been all season," Colorado coach Joe...
Friday's Three Stars: Bernier best Stars; Prospal leads Rangers
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:00:41 PST)
No. 1 Star: Jonathan Bernier, Los Angeles Kings Bernier last played in the NHL in October of 2007 and was once...
Stoll's SO goal lifts Kings past Stars
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:25:35 PST)
Jonathan Bernier lost all five shootouts he was involved in this season for the Manchester Monarchs in the American Hockey League. The rookie goalie ended that personal drought on a much bigger stage. Bernier was perfect in the shootout, Jarret Stoll scored in the sixth round, and the Los Angeles Kings claimed a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday night.
Puck Previews: Atlantic Division battle; White House pays off bet
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:55:30 PST)
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Stunning Numbers: Sacrificing the body and shootout failure
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:22:28 PST)
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Puck Headlines: Chelios is old; Guerin wants Cooke hit banned
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:08:50 PST)
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On hockey and national anthem etiquette for fans
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:57:02 PST)
For years at Washington Capitals game, the fans would scream out "OH!" when that word was sung in the...
Wednesday's Three Stars: Sabres' Myers makes statement
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:35:43 PST)
No. 1 Star: Tyler Myers, Buffalo Sabres Just as the Jimmy Howard Calder Express is rolling in the media, the...
Marty Turco on Stars' playoff chances, Semin's shootout fail
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:09:50 PST)
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Monday's Three Stars: Turco sets career mark; Jackets embarrassed
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:46:29 PST)
No. 1 Star: Marty Turco, Dallas Stars In ending Washington's 13-game home winning streak, Turco made a...
