Capitals replace rookie goalie Varlamov after falling behind 4-0 in 2nd period of Game 7May 14th, 2009 Caps replace rookie goalie, down 4-0 in Game 7WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals replaced rookie goaltender Simeon Varlamov with veteran Jose Theodore after falling behind 4-0 in the second period Wednesday night in Game 7 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Varlamov had anchored the Capitals in net for the previous 12 games.
Savard (2 goals), Thomas (26 saves) lead Bruins to 4-1 win over Hurricanes in Game 1May 2nd, 2009 Thomas, Bruins beat Hurricanes 4-1 to take Game 1BOSTON — Marc Savard scored twice and Tim Thomas stopped 26 shots to lead the Boston Bruins past the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Michael Ryder scored for the fourth game in a row, and David Krejci also scored for the top-seeded Bruins, who swept the Hurricanes during the regular season and on Friday night made it five straight — by a total score of 22-7.
Bruins finally learn next playoff opponent with Hurricanes' stunning victory in Game 7April 30th, 2009 Bruins tied to TVs as playoff opponent is decidedWILMINGTON, Mass. — Tim Thomas kept pushing the remote control, switching between games that would determine Boston's next playoff opponent.
Jokinen, Staal score in final 1:20 to beat Devils in Game 7April 29th, 2009 Late goals allow Carolina to stun New JerseyNEWARK, N.J. — The Carolina Hurricanes stole their first-round series from the New Jersey Devils with one of the greatest last-minute comebacks in NHL history.
Jussi Jokinen, Eric Staal score in final 1:20 as Hurricanes beat Devils 4-3 in Game 7April 29th, 2009 Hurricanes score late goals, beat Devils in Game 7NEWARK, N.J. — The Carolina Hurricanes stole their first-round series from the New Jersey Devils with one of the greatest last-minute comebacks in NHL history.
Experience pays: Veteran Sergei Fedorov rescues nervous Caps in 2-1 win over Rangers in Game 7April 29th, 2009 Experience pays: Caps' Fedorov ends Rangers seasonWASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the young Washington Capitals stars were still trying to figure out how to win a Game 7, and it showed in a tentative performance that had the usually loyal red-clad home fans booing in the second period. It took an old master to deliver the lesson — and rescue the Capitals from what could have been a first-round exit for the second year in a row.
Hopefully, no re-Tort: Capitals plug gaps in the glass behind the Rangers bench for Game 7April 29th, 2009 Capitals plug gaps behind Rangers bench for Game 7WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals have plugged the gaps in the glass, hoping to avoid a repeat of the nasty exchange with fans that led to New York Rangers coach John Tortorella's suspension. Before Tuesday night's Game 7, the Capitals filled the 1-inch spaces between the panes of glass behind the visitors' bench with seven I-shaped, Plexiglas stanchions.
Knee injury forces Salvador to miss Devils' Game 7 vs. HurricanesApril 29th, 2009 Devils D Bryce Salvador misses third straight gameNEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey defenseman Bryce Salvador missed Game 7 of the Devils' series with the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night with a knee injury.
Capitals enforcer Donald Brashear given 6-game penalty by NHL; to miss Game 7 vs. RangersApril 27th, 2009 Capitals enforcer Brashear given 6-game penaltyARLINGTON, Va. — Capitals forward Donald Brashear was suspended Monday by the NHL for a total of six games — five for what the league called a "blind-side hit" on Rangers center Blair Betts — and will miss Game 7 of the teams' first-round playoff series.
Eric Staal, Cam Ward help Hurricanes force Game 7, rout New Jersey 4-0April 27th, 2009 Hurricanes force Game 7 by routing Devils 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.
Eric Staal scores twice, Cam Ward makes 28 saves as Hurricanes rout Devils 4-0 to force Game 7April 27th, 2009 Game 7 up next after Hurricanes rout Devils 4-0RALEIGH, N.C. — That the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils are headed to a decisive Game 7 is no surprise — not after those teams have produced the tightest first-round series of the playoffs.
Langenbrunner expected in Devils' lineup for Game 6 against Hurricanes after missing 3 gamesApril 26th, 2009 Devils expect Langenbrunner to return for Game 6RALEIGH, N.C. — Injured New Jersey captain Jamie Langenbrunner is expected back in the Devils' lineup for Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Capital Comeback: Washington routs Rangers again 5-3, forces Game 7April 26th, 2009 Cap-sized: Washington forces Game 7 vs. RangersNEW YORK — John Tortorella's view from a suite was no better than the one from the bench, and the suspended coach watched helplessly as the Washington Capitals routed his New York Rangers for the second straight game.
New York Rangers agitator Sean Avery scratched for Game 5 against Washington CapitalsApril 25th, 2009 Rangers' Avery scratched for Game 5 vs. CapitalsWASHINGTON — Sean Avery is being benched for Game 5 of the New York Rangers' first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals.
Rangers coach Tortorella, fan clash during Game 5 at CapitalsApril 25th, 2009 Rangers coach gets into it with fan during Game 5WASHINGTON — Rangers coach John Tortorella threw a plastic drinking bottle over the glass and into the stands during a confrontation with a fan in the third period of New York's 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals on Friday night. Tortorella and a man standing near New York's bench yelled at each other with about 13½ minutes left in the game.
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