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Flyers Pull On-Ice Stunt to Send NHL a Message

John Johnson — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:19:10 CST

Bizarro moment in an NHL game last night: The Philadelphia Flyers refused to budge with the puck, and Tampa refused to go after them. It actually happened multiple times, with the Flyers trying to send a message about Tampa’s reviled “trap” system. The trap is a defensive scheme apparently designed...

Ducks Avoid 3-0 Deficit with 4-2 Win Over Stars in Game 3

Doug Sweeney — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:47:41 CDT

Anaheim finally played like the defending Stanley Cup champion—at least long enough to avoid a nearly insurmountable deficit. Chris Pronger scored two power-play goals after assisting on the Ducks' first goal and they held on for a 4-2 victory Tuesday night over the Dallas Stars, who lost for the...

Ducks Rally for Win Over Coyotes

Jamie Buss — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:35:44 CDT

Chris Kunitz and Bobby Ryan scored 43 seconds apart in the third period against former teammate Ilya Bryzgalov, while Ryan Getzlaf had the deciding goal in the shootout to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-2 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes Sunday. The Ducks, fourth in the Western Conference, will...

Canadiens Blank Sinking Islanders

Katherine Thompson — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 06:14:41 CDT

The Islanders' 28th-ranked offense had no chance against Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak, coming up empty in a tough 3-0 loss. The fifth straight defeat leaves the depleted New York squad well out of playoff reach, while the win boosts Montreal to the top of the Northeast Division and to second...

Anaheim Knocks Off Minnesota

Mike Buss — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:09:56 CST

It took Minnesota a while to get going tonight and it ended up costing them a 4-2 decision against the defending Stanley Cup champs, writes the Star Tribune . The Wild, outshot 12-5 in the first, spotted Anaheim a 3-0 second period lead before scoring two goals in 14 seconds to...

Ducks Fly Past Blue Jackets 2-1

Doug Sweeney — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 03:19:31 CST

Chris Pronger scored what proved to be the game-winning goal on a power play with less than 15 seconds remaining in the second period to give Anaheim a 2-1 win over Columbus. Ryan Getzlaf scored the Ducks' other goal in the first period. Jean-Sebastien Giguere had a superb performance for...

Stars Leap Over Oilers 5-4 in Overtime

Doug Sweeney — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:54:38 CST

Brenden Morrow’s 10th goal of the season couldn’t have come at a better time for the Dallas Stars. The winger’s tally happened on a power-play with a minute left in overtime to give the Stars a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Sergei Zubov notched three assists and scored a...

Pronger Is Menace to Others, Self

Jesse Andrews — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:27:32 CDT

Chris Pronger will be suspended for Game 4 of the NHL Finals for administering a blow to the head of Ottawa winger Dean McAmmond, who may also miss Game 4 with lingering wooziness. It is the second suspension of the playoffs for Pronger, who left Detroit's Tomas Holmstrom bloody on...

Ducks Clip Wings in Overtime

Jesse Andrews — Sun, 20 May 2007 22:49:53 CDT

Playing six on four during a power play and without a goalie, the Ducks tied the Red Wings with 48 seconds remaining, and Teemu Selanne scored on a steal to win Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals in overtime. Detroit had outshot Anaheim 34-18 in regulation and kept the...