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Dallas goalie Marty Turco dropped his career record against Detroit to 2-4-3 when netminding at home. |
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| Chris Osgood stopped 16 shots to improve to 9-0 during this postseason. |
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| Pavel Datsyuk and the Detroit Red Wings scored six times on Monday night. Five went into the net and the sixth was revenge for Mike Ribeiro slash at goalie Chris Osgood in Game 2. The Red Wings beat the Stars 5-2 on Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
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| Mark Eaton, D, Pittsburgh Penguins | Monday 5/12, 8:03 PM CT |
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| Mark Eaton, out due to reconstructive surgery on his knee, will have an MRI this week with the goal of being able to play before the end of the playoffs, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. "I think he's pushing the envelope a little bit right now anyway, in terms of a timetable," GM Ray Shero said. |
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| Jere Lehtinen was held out of the Stars lineup for Game 4 due to a leg injury, according to the Associated Press. |
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| The San Jose Sharks, fresh off another second round failure in the playoffs, fired HC Ron Wilson on Monday, according to the team's Official Website. “Ron helped foster a new era in San Jose Sharks hockey with some record-setting regular season performances,” said Doug Wilson. “However, ultimately we have decided that it is time for a different voice and a different approach to lead this team." |
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| Stu Barnes, C, Dallas Stars | Monday 5/12, 6:38 PM CT |
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| Detroit dominated the faceoff dot in Game 2, winning 71 percent of the draws (39 for 55). The loss of Stu Barnes (concussion) in Game 3 will not help Dallas overcome this huge in-game issue. |
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| Steve Ott, C, Dallas Stars | Monday 5/12, 6:35 PM CT |
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| Steve Ott only has one assist this series, but more important than his offense is the fact that he rattles opponents. He was at his Steve Ott-best on Saturday, racking up 12 minutes in penalties and getting his share of chances. |
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| Reports out of Detroit say that the Wings are hot about the recent Mike Ribeiro slashing of goalie Chris Osgood in the chest at the end of the Red Wings' Game 2 victory. But the Detroit coaches are doing their best to assist in "cooler heads" prevailing. After all, the Red Wings have a two-game cushion and being smart could make the difference between going into Game 4 with a chance to sweep, or survive. Luckily for the Stars Mike Ribeiro wasn't suspended for his Game 2 slash. |
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| Martin Erat, RW, Nashville Predators | Monday 5/12, 3:55 PM CT |
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| Nashville has signed Martin Erat to a seven-year, $31.5 million contract, according to the AP.
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| Chris Osgood was fined by the NHL for his actions late in Game 2's win over the Stars, the Ticker reports. The goalie jabbed center Mike Ribeiro in the face with his stick. "Whether I hit him or not, it was an accident," Osgood says. |
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| Mike Ribeiro received a fine for his actions in Game 2 against the Red Wings, but he was not suspended, the Ticker confirms. The center slashed goalie Chris Osgood in the chest at the end of the Red Wings' victory. |
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| Johan Franzen will miss Game 3 against Dallas tonight, according to the AP. He is suffering from concussion-like symptoms. The Red Wings’ medical staff has recommended Franzen remain on the sidelines until undergoing further testing, which will take place Monday in Detroit.
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| Jere Lehtinen suffered a leg injury during battle with Detroit in Game 2, and is listed as "day-to-day" for Game 3, according to the Dallas Morning News. He worked out on Sunday, but coach Dave Tippett said he will be a game-time decision and the team will see if he can skate on Monday. |
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| Stu Barnes, C, Dallas Stars | Monday 5/12, 8:24 AM CT |
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| Stu Barnes will not play in Game 3 against the Red Wings, according to the Dallas Morning News. Barnes worked out hard Thursday and has been battling headaches since.
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| Patrick Roy, G, Montreal Canadiens | Monday 5/12, 7:41 AM CT |
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| Patrick Roy wants to return to the NHL, this time as a coach, and reportedly has definite interest in rejoining the Avalanche, a team that he twice led to the Stanley Cup as a goalie, according to FanNation.com. |
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| Braydon Coburn sustained a facial injury during battle with the Penguins on Sunday, and his eye and nose are reportedly a mess, but he is "possible" to play in Game 3, according to FanNation. Coburn required more than 50 stitches to close a gash around his left eye and near his nose after Evgeni Malkin deflected a shot from Sergei Gonchar under his face shield just one minute, 41 seconds into the opening period of Sunday's 4-2 loss for Philadelphia.
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| Olli Jokinen will not battle Team Canada on Monday due to a suspension, according to the Edmonton Journal. He was dealt the suspension after checking American defenseman Tim Gleason from behind in the first period on Sunday (in the IIHF World Hockey Championship).
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| Marian Hossa collected his 12th point of the playoffs as he scored a goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Flyers in Game 2. He has six goals and six assists. |
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| Sergei Gonchar generated three assists in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Philadelphia in Game 2. He has four assists over the last two games, as Pittsburgh leads the series 2-0. |
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| Sidney Crosby registered a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Flyers in Game 2. He has scored a goal in both games against the Flyers, and helped lead Pittsburgh to a 2-0 lead in the series. |
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| Mike Richards blasted a goal in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh in Game 2. Richards has now scored a goal in three straight games, notching four over the span. |
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| Jeff Carter, C, Philadelphia Flyers | Monday 5/12, 7:02 AM CT |
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| Jeff Carter contributed a goal in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh. |
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