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| Caps try to gain ground in Southeast |
NHL Hockey |
03/25/2003 |
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| Montreal, Quebec (MySportsbook) - The Washington Capitals hope to pick up some ground in their quest for the Southeast Division title tonight when they visit the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. With 83 points, Washington enters tonight's action five behind division- leading Tampa Bay, which is idle. Both teams have six games remaining. The Capitals will have to snap a two-game losing streak, coming off losses in Edmonton and Vancouver. On Sunday they were trounced, 6-0, by the high-octane Canucks, who went |
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| Canadiens await Lightning for crucial contest |
NHL Hockey |
03/15/2003 |
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| Montreal, Quebec (MySportsbook) - The Montreal Canadiens will attempt to stay in prime position to steal the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference this evening, when they play host to the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Bell Centre. Montreal resides just three points behind the eighth place New York Islanders, but it has two less games remaining. The Canadiens are also only two points ahead of the 10th place New York Rangers. The Canadiens have won three consecutive contests, including a 4-2 decision over the Atlan |
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| Canadiens Team Report: Keeping pace |
NHL Hockey |
03/14/2003 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Montreal Canadiens are going through a familiar drill right now. Every game is essentially a must-win that could damage their playoff chances if they were to lose. The club experienced the same thing a year ago and wound up edging the Washington Capitals for the final berth in the Eastern Conference. Richard Zednik notched a goal and an assist and Jose Theodore stopped 26 shots to lead Montreal to a 4-2 win over Atlanta at Philips Arena Thursday. Mike Ribeiro, Andreas Dackell and Andrei Ma |
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| Gilmour makes return to Maple Leafs |
NHL Hockey |
03/13/2003 |
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| Alberta (MySportsbook) - Doug Gilmour will make his official return to the Toronto Maple Leafs this evening when they travel to Calgary to take on the Flames at the Saddledome. Gilmour was obtained for a sixth-round pick in the 2003 draft from the Montreal Canadiens in one of two deals made by the team on Tuesday. Veteran defenseman Phil Housley, currently sidelined with an ankle injury, was also acquired, from Chicago for future considerations. The 39-year-old Gilmour returns to the club he represented from 19 |
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| Canadiens attempt to extend their winning streak |
NHL Hockey |
03/13/2003 |
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| Atlanta, GA (MySportsbook) - The Montreal Canadiens hope to keep their momentum rolling tonight when they conclude a six-game road trip against the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena. Montreal has won two straight on the heels of an 0-6-1-2 slide and sits ninth in the Eastern Conference -- three behind the NY Islanders for the final playoff spot. However, New York holds two games in hand. On Wednesday night, Jose Theodore made 32 saves for his second shutout of the season to back a 4-0 victory in Florida. Yani |
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| Canadiens skate into Sunrise to tangle with Panthers |
NHL Hockey |
03/12/2003 |
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| Sunrise, FL (MySportsbook) - The Montreal Canadiens, hanging onto faint playoff hopes resume their current road trip tonight when they visit the Florida Panthers at the Office Depot Center. With 66 points the Habs sit 10th in the Eastern Conference -- five behind the eighth-place Islanders, who hold a game in hand. The Rangers stand ninth with 67 points. Montreal made one significant move prior to Tuesday's trade deadline, sending veteran centerman Doug Gilmour to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a sixth-round pick |
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| Toronto Maple Leafs |
NHL Hockey Transaction |
03/11/2003 |
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| Acquired forward Doug Gilmour from the Montreal Canadiens; acquired defenseman Phil Housley from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations. |
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| Hawks and Stars swap defensemen |
NHL Hockey |
03/10/2003 |
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| will be essential to our pursuit of competing for the Stanley Cup." Odelein had seven goals, four assists and a plus-seven rating in 65 games for the Blackhawks this season. The 34-year-old Odelein, who was a member of the 1993 Stanley Cup champion Montreal Canadiens, has also played for New Jersey, Phoenix and Columbus during his 14-year career. Helenius, who signed with the Stars as a free agent in 2000, has played in just five games this season. He is sidelined with a dislocated kneecap. The 29-year-old Helen |
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| Hawks and Stars swap defenseman |
NHL Hockey |
03/10/2003 |
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| ackhawks on Monday in exchange for fellow blueliner Sami Helenius and a draft pick. Odelein had seven goals, four assists and a plus-11 rating for the Blackhawks this season. The 34-year-old Odelein, who was a member of the 1993 Stanley Cup champion Montreal Canadiens, has also played for New Jersey, Phoenix and Columbus during his 14-year career. Helenius, who signed with the Stars as a free agent in 2000, has played in just five games this season. He is sidelined with a dislocated kneecap. The 29-year-old Helen |
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| Red Wings try to get back on track in Los Angeles |
NHL Hockey |
03/10/2003 |
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| road and will wind down their current trek in Phoenix on Thursday. Away from home on the season Detroit is 15-12-4-1. Los Angeles, on the other hand, is fighting for its playoff life, but comes into Monday's tilt on a winning note after topping the Montreal Canadiens, 2-1, on Saturday. Jamie Storr stopped 27 shots, while Ryan Flinn and Ken Belanger each scored for the Kings, who had lost their last two and three of the previous four. The Kings, with 66 points, are tied for 10th in the Western Conference with the |
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