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| Toews tallies twice, gives Chicago 2-0 series lead on Flames |
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04/19/2009 |
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| Chicago, IL (MySportsbook) - Jonathan Toews notched his first two career playoff goals as the Chicago Blackhawks rallied to clip the Calgary Flames, 3-2, in Game 2 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series at United Center. Patrick Sharp added a goal and an assist for the Blackhawks, who followed up a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory on Thursday with another narrow triumph and lead the series two games to none. Nikolai Khabibulin picked up the win with a 30-save effort. Jarome Iginla posted a goal and |
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| Flames try to bounce back in Game 2 against Blackhawks |
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04/18/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Calgary Flames will try to rebound from a heartbreaking loss in Game 1 when they continue the best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinals by visiting the fourth-seeded Chicago Blackhawks tonight at United Center. The Blackhawks, who were playing their first playoff game in seven years on Wednesday, drew first blood in the series with an overtime victory in front of their home fans. Chicago last made the postseason in 2002 when it was ousted in five games by St. Louis in the opening |
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| Havlat's OT winner give Blackhawks 1-0 series lead |
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04/17/2009 |
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| Chicago, IL (MySportsbook) - Martin Havlat scored the tying goal in the latter stages of the third period, then netted the game-winner only 12 seconds into overtime to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames in the opener of their best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinal series at United Center. Cam Barker also scored for the fourth-seeded Blackhawks, who saw their first playoff action since 2002. Captain Jonathan Toews was stellar in the win with an assist on Barker's goal, s |
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| Blackhawks host Flames in Game 1 of West quarterfinals |
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04/16/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Chicago will get its first taste of playoff hockey in seven years tonight when the fourth-seeded Blackhawks host the fifth-seeded Calgary Flames at United Center for Game 1 of the best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinals. The Blackhawks are back in the postseason for the first time since 2002 and the team's 104 points and 46 wins this year are the most the club has posted since 1992-93, when the club held totals of 106 points and 47 wins. Though they failed to unseat mighty Detroit o |
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| Stanley Cup Playoff Preview - Chicago vs. Calgary |
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04/15/2009 |
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| 40 points) in the mix. Campbell ended the season with 20 power-play assists, while Barker had a team-high 24 helpers on the man advantage. Duncan Keith is Chicago's steady presence on the blueline thanks to a club- high plus-33 rating and 44 points. CALGARY FLAMES (5th seed, West) REGULAR SEASON RECORD: 46-30-6 2008 PLAYOFFS: Lost to San Jose 4-3 in conference quarterfinals (MySportsbook) - A poor finish to the season has the Calgary Flames lacking some confidence heading into the playoffs. Not good for a c |
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| Flames recall veteran D Eriksson |
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04/14/2009 |
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| Calgary, AB (MySportsbook) - The Calgary Flames recalled veteran defenseman Anders Eriksson from Quad City of the American Hockey League on Tuesday. Eriksson, originally selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 1993 NHL Draft by the Red Wings, was a member of Detroit's 1998 Stanley Cup winning team. The 34-year-old native of Sweden appeared in 64 games with Quad City this season, registering four goals and 45 assists. He last played in the NHL during the 2007-08 season with the Flames, notching a goal an |
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| Struggling Flames end home-and-home with visiting Oilers |
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04/11/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - No longer in control of their own destiny, the short-handed Calgary Flames take on the Edmonton Oilers tonight at Pengrowth Saddledome in the finale of a regular-season ending home-and-home series. With last night's 5-1 loss in Edmonton, the Flames have now lost three of their last four games and are just 6-11-0 over their last 17 games. They still trail first-place Vancouver by two points in the Northwest Division standings, and the Canucks end their season this afternoon in Colorado. Tha |
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| Flames re-sign F Moss |
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04/09/2009 |
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| Calgary, Alberta (MySportsbook) - The Calgary Flames re-signed forward David Moss on Thursday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not released. "I am very happy to be staying in Calgary and to have this done before the end of the regular season. I am looking forward to making a good run in this year's playoffs," said Moss. Moss has posted career-highs in goals, (20), assists (18) and points (38) this season, his third in the league, in 79 games. The Livonia, Michigan native was originally a seventh-ro |
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| Flames try to clinch Northwest title in Vancouver |
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04/07/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Calgary Flames will try to clinch the Northwest Division crown in tonight's road contest against the Vancouver Canucks at GM Place. The Flames and Canucks have been battling down the stretch for the division title. Calgary had held a once-comfortable edge over Vancouver for the top spot, but saw the Canucks play solid hockey from February on to make it a race. However, while the Flames have won two of their last three games, the Canucks have lost three straight to fall two points back |
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| National Hockey League Game Capsules |
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04/07/2009 |
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| rence with 92 points, three ahead of the Rangers and Panthers. Montreal plays the Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. Final Score: Calgary 4, Los Angeles 1 Calgary, AB (MySportsbook) - Jarome Iginla registered a goal and an assist, as the Calgary Flames took over sole possession of first place in the Northwest Division with a 4-1 win over Los Angeles at the Pengrowth Saddledome. Daymond Langkow, David Moss and Jim Vandermeer also scored for the Flames, who have won two of their last three games. Ca |
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