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| 'Canes claw Panthers |
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02/17/2008 |
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| Raleigh, NC (MySportsbook) - Ray Whitney's goal with 4:21 to play completed a three-goal third period burst as the Carolina Hurricanes roared back from two goals down to best the Florida Panthers, 5-4, at RBC Center and take sole possession of first place in the Southeast Division. Joe Corvo stormed into the Florida zone and slid a pass to Whitney, who one- timed the puck between Horton's legs, beating Vokoun to put the Canes on top for good. Trevor Letowski and Eric Staal added a goal and an assist each for |
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| Zednik released from hospital |
NHL Hockey |
02/16/2008 |
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| Sunrise, FL (MySportsbook) - Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik has been released from Buffalo General Hospital, less than a week after a skate blade severed his carotid artery. Zednik was hurt last Sunday in a game against the Buffalo Sabres and underwent surgery to repair the artery. He has returned home to Florida and released a statement upon his arrival. "It is great to return home to South Florida," Zednik's statement read. "I would personally like to thank our head athletic trainer David Zenobi, |
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| Canes, Panthers ready for Southeast showdown |
NHL Hockey |
02/16/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Carolina Hurricanes will try to win three straight games for the first time since the opening weeks of the season when they welcome the Florida Panthers for tonight's crucial Southeast Division clash at the RBC Center. The Hurricanes are coming off victories over Boston and Pittsburgh and now have a chance to match their season-high three-game winning streak set from October 9-13. Despite the absence of lengthy winning runs, the Hurricanes are still in the thick of the Southeast race. Ca |
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| Panthers' Zednik released, returns to Florida less than a week after neck slashed by skate |
NHL Hockey |
02/16/2008 |
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik has left the hospital and returned to Florida less than a week after he was slashed in the throat by a teammate's skate. Zednik went home Friday after being released Thursday evening, officials at Buffalo General Hospital said. Zednik lost five pints of blood when he was accidentally sliced by the skate of teammate Olli Jokinen in a game against the Sabres. The 32-year-old forward said he barely felt the skate slice into his carotid artery, but |
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| Panthers' Zednik released by hospital less than a week after neck slashed by teammate's skate |
NHL Hockey |
02/16/2008 |
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -Florida Panthers player Richard Zednik has been discharged from Buffalo General Hospital and returned to Florida. Zednik was released Friday, hospital officials said. It was less than a week after he was slashed in the throat by a teammate's skate and lost five pints of blood. In a statement released Friday, the 32-year-old forward said he had received support and encouragement from people all over the world.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The informat |
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| Kreps' goal helps Panthers top Capitals |
NHL Hockey |
02/15/2008 |
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| Sunrise, FL (MySportsbook) - Kamil Kreps' third-period goal proved to be the game-winner, as the Florida Panthers doubled up the Washington Capitals, 4-2, at the BankAtlantic Center. David Booth posted a goal and an assist for the Panthers, who snapped a two- game losing streak. Kreps added an assist, and Tomas Vokoun stopped 30-of-32 shots to pick up his 25th win of the season. Rostislav Olesz and Nathan Horton also tallied, while Gregory Campbell collected two assists. Tomas Fleischmann registered a goal a |
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| Zednik thanks supporters |
NHL Hockey |
02/15/2008 |
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| Buffalo, NY (MySportsbook) - Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik issued a statement Friday thanking everyone for their support after his scary injury on Sunday against the Buffalo Sabres. Zednik had his carotid artery severed by a skate blade in the game. "I want to thank everyone for their tremendous support this week," Zednik said. "All of the fans, my teammates, the Panthers and Sabres organizations and the people of Buffalo have been great. "I especially want to thank the nursing and medical staff at |
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| Caps, Panthers clash in key Southeast battle |
NHL Hockey |
02/15/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Washington Capitals will continue their battle for the Southeast Division lead tonight, when they visit the Florida Panthers at BankAtlantic Center. The Capitals come into tonight with 60 points and are tied with Atlanta for second place in the Southeast. Carolina is in first place with 62 points. Washington lost out on a crucial point in the Southeast race its last time out, as Atlanta notched a shootout win over the visiting Capitals on Wednesday. Eric Perrin scored the game-deciding g |
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| Panthers' Richard Zednik improving after throat slash, may be discharged by Saturday |
NHL Hockey |
02/14/2008 |
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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) -Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik, whose carotid artery was nearly severed, may be discharged from a Buffalo hospital by Saturday. Zednik is showing improvement after his neck was slashed, said Dr. Sonya Noor on Thursday. Noor performed emergency surgery Sunday night after Zednik's neck was accidentally cut by the skate of teammate Olli Jokinen. Zednik lost five pints of blood in the gruesome accident, but was upgraded to good condition on Wednesday. Zednik is showing so much |
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| In first game since Zednik injury, Panthers fall to Canadiens in OT |
NHL Hockey |
02/14/2008 |
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It was almost the perfect ending for the Florida Panthers. In their first game since forward Richard Zednik had his neck cut by teammate Olli Jokinen's skate in Buffalo on Sunday, the Panthers blew a third-period lead, were flat at the start of overtime and the Montreal Canadiens took advantage and earned a 2-1 victory on Wednesday night. Alexei Kovalev's shot from the right circle 1:43 into overtime lifted the Canadiens to the victory. The power-play goal also left the Panthers steaming about the call t |
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