Goal 3 for the Red Wings came off an error by M.A. Fleury after he fell back and pushed the puck into his own net. The goal was awarded to Henrik Zetterberg.
Sergei Gonchar made it a one shot game with a minute and change to play, but it wasn’t enough.
Just 5 minutes until puck drop in game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The Detroit Red Wings are looking for the win that will give them the Cup. The Penguins trying to force a series deciding game 7.
Keys to the game:
M.A. Fleury repeating his stellar performance that helped win game 6. If he can, the Penguins can make a game of this.
Pittsburgh need to shut down the Red Wings top line. If Zetterberg and Datsyuk are free to skate on open ice they will do damage. The Penguins need to shut that line down.
Evgeni Malkin. He was quiet in most games of this series, but got the assist on Sykoras game winner in game 6. If Malkin can get on a roll, he could be the difference maker.
Normally a team others look up for strong defensive play, a never say die attitude and gritty, hard hitting forechecking, the Dallas Stars of late have not fit the bill. In fact over recent games the Stars, who have gone 3-7-0 in their last 10 games are in a major slump, and have chosen the worse possible time to do it.
All teams go through slumps though, and in the NHL these days a slump means very little in the big scheme of things. The Detroit Red Wings, who lead the entire league in points went through a slump very similar to the one the Stars are in, and went on to a hot streak soon after. The San Jose Sharks had a slump before going on their current hot streak.
For the Stars then, it’s surely only a matter of time before the team gains back its confidence and gets back on track. Stars Captain Brenden Morrow spoke of confidence recently…
“That’s probably one way to describe it,” Stars captain Brenden Morrow said. “I think confidence is an attitude you have. We’ve had it at times, but right now we don’t, and it’s going to take more than just one game to get it back. It’s going to take a handful of games where you get ugly, where you dig in, and where you earn your bounces. That’s the way we have to look at this, we have to look at it that we have a lot of work to do.”
- Mike Heika, Dallas Morning News
The Stars face the San Jose Sharks later this week, and hope to break their slump in California. Word is BJ Crombeen has been called up from the minors, so maybe look to see a cold-streak winger be a healthy scratch during the upcoming games.
Todays videos include a number of highlight reels from recent NHL games, including the Canucks Vs Kings, Rangers Vs Sabres and Blues Vs Flames on march 10, Canucks Vs Blues and Capitals Vs Bruins on march 8. Other videos include some classic hockey fights, goals, an amazing save by Patric Marleau and other clips from around the league.
Canucks @ Kings 3/10/08
Vancouver Canucks @ Los Angeles Kings 3/10/08
Category: NHL Game Recaps
Flyers @ Maple Leafs 2008, March 11
The Toronto Maple Leafs still believe their playoff hopes are alive. Pavel Kubina scored the winner 4:04 into overtime to complete a spirited comeback from a three-goal deficit as Toronto defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Tuesday. Video Courtesy: mapleleafs.com
Category: NHL Game Recaps
Patrick Marleau Amazing Save vs Wild
In the dieing seconds and goaltender Evgeni Nabokov out of the play, San Jose Sharks Captain Patrick Marleau slaps the puck out of the air to save a goal, Marleau went on to score the winner in a shootout.
Category: NHL Game Recaps
Roy vs Cote Round 1 Mar 6, 2008
more @ http://Roy_vs_Cote_Round_1_Mar_6_2008.gg.myphotos.cc - Roy vs Cote Round 1 Mar 6, 2008 - hockey fight fights andre roy riley cote tampa bay lightning philadelphia flyers Roy vs Cote Round 1 Mar 6, 2008
Category: Hockey Fights
Andrew Peters Vs Nick Jones 3/30/00
Another classic OHL tilt. This time, it’s game 3 of the OHL semi’s. Current Buffalo Sabre bad boy Andrew Peters, here with the Kitchener Rangers, takes on rugged Nick Jones of the Soo Greyhounds.
Category: Hockey Fights
Avery levels Paetsch, sets up Jagr; Mar 10, 2008 NYR@BUF
Sweet forechecking by Avery. Lays out Paetsch gets the puck back again from Dubinsky and sets up Jagr. Avery can’t play, eh? New York Rangers @ Buffalo Sabres. March 10th, 2008.
Category: Hits & Checks
Late game tying goal by Atom Ant!
after surrendering the lead late in the game, the boys worked hard and got the goal that ended the game in a tie vs north adams
Category: Goals
Antoine Vermette Goal vs Coyotes
Ottawa Senators speedster Antoine Vermette takes a rebound from Chris Kelly and backhands it past Phoenix Coyotes’ Goalie Ilya Bryzgalov for his 16th of the season. Sens went onto win 4-2.
Category: Goals
Best of Mike Richards: 500 Subscribers
Haven’t had one of thease since 100 Subscribers. We have come along way. I hope to be making another for 1,000 subscribers. I have decided to hold off on season coverage and cover all of the playoffs. 2007-2008 Roster [As of Macrh 11th] Forwards 36 Jesse Boulerice 43 Danny Briere 17 Jeff Carter 32 Riley Cote 34 Jim Dowd 27 Steve Downie 12 Simon Gagne “A” 19 Scott Hartnell 24 Sami Kapanen 22 Mike Knuble 15 Joffrey Lupul 40 Vaclav Prospal 18 Mike Richards “A” 25 Patrick Thoresen 20 R.J. Umberger 9 Scottie Upshall Defensemen 5 Braydon Coburn 2 Derian Hatcher 6 Randy Jones 28 Lasse Kukkonen 26 Jaroslav Modry 77 Ryan Parent 21 Jason Smith “C” 44 Kimmo Timonen In Goal 43 Martin Biron 30 Antero Niittymaki Thank you to all the fans and….. LETS GO FLYERS!
Category: Compilations
Swedish Hockey Fans
Taken at the DIF-Hockeyslutspel in Stockholm, Sweden on March 11th, 2008.
Category: Other
Big Mac’s aproval of Ian’s goal
Dominik fighting for the puck - hardwork Jared passing you the puck - teamwork Having Dad sing opera after you score! - priceless hope you enjoyed the Meal…… Boi!
Category: Hockey Humour
