Darren McCarty
Darren McCarty was a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against Dallas, according to the Detroit News. He was replaced by Kirk Maltby and Coach Mike Babcock said, "It was a tough decision. Mac's played real good. Maltby's a good penalty killer and plays with tempo. This series will be faster and faster." |
Kirk Maltby
Kirk Maltby returned to the ice for the first time in over a month on Thursday, according to the Detroit News. He has been out nursing a hamstring injury. He replaced Darren McCarty. |
Philippe Boucher
Philippe Boucher missed his 10th straight playoff game on Thursday, but is expected to return to action at some point during the series with Detroit, according to the Dallas Morning News. He has been slowed by a hip strain, but was able to skate for the first time on Monday. |
Stu Barnes
Stu Barnes said he may be ready to return for Game 2 against Detroit, according to the Dallas Morning News. He has missed four straight games due to concussion-like symptoms sustained back in Game 3 against the Sharks. |
Chris Chelios
Chris Chelios is a finalist for the Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy, the AP reports. The award honors the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication. |
Jason Blake
Jason Blake is a finalist for the Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy, the AP reports. The award honors the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication. Blake was diagnosed in October with chronic myelogenous leukemia but still played in all 82 games. |
Fernando Pisani
Fernando Pisani is a finalist for the Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy, the AP reports. The award honors the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication. Pisani bounced back after missing the first 26 games of the season due to ulcerative colitis. |
Peter Forsberg
Joel Quenneville has been fired by the Avalanche, according to the AP. GM Francois Giguere said, "After meeting with Joel, we mutually agreed that the best decision for both parties involved is to go separate ways. On behalf of the organization, I want to thank Joel for his years of service and wish him the best in his coaching career." |
R.J. Umberger
R.J. Umberger, in five playoff games against Montreal in the second round, scored a goal in every game, including twice in the second, fourth and fifth match-ups. |
Marian Hossa
Marian Hossa , who after nine playoff games, has totaled five goals, 10 points, a plus-3 rating and 44 shots on goal for the Penguins. |
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