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| Caps strengthen hold on No.2 seed by beating Thrashers |
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04/07/2009 |
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| iod and the Washington Capitals moved closer to clinching the second seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race with a 4-2 win over the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena. Simeon Varlamov made 29 saves for the Capitals, who now have 106 points. The New Jersey Devils, who lost 4-1 to Toronto on Tuesday, have 102 points. Both Washington and New Jersey have two games remaining. Sergei Fedorov also scored for the Capitals, who have already clinched the Southeast Division title. "We played as good as we (needed) to |
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| Devils try to clinch Atlantic Division versus Maple Leafs |
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04/07/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The New Jersey Devils will try to clinch the Atlantic Division crown tonight when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs for a clash at Prudential Center. The Devils need only to gain a point in tonight's contest to secure their third division title in four seasons. New Jersey has 102 points on the season and is seven ahead of Philadelphia, which is hosting Florida tonight. Jersey has won back-to-back games since suffering through a season-high six- game losing streak. The Devils halted the skid F |
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| Devils move closer to Atlantic Division crown with win over Buffalo |
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04/05/2009 |
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| Buffalo, NY (MySportsbook) - Martin Brodeur was spectacular between the pipes, stopping 35 shots, including 21 in the third period to lift the Atlantic Division-leading New Jersey Devils past the Buffalo Sabres, 3-2, at HSBC Arena. Brodeur earned his 17th win of the season for New Jersey (49-26-4), which tied a franchise record for wins set in 2006-07. David Clarkson, Zach Parise, and Jamie Langenbrunner lit the lamp for the Devils, who have won two straight games after dropping six consecutive contests. "It |
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| Devils backup G Weekes to miss 2-3 weeks |
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04/04/2009 |
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| Buffalo, NY (MySportsbook) - The Atlantic Division-leading New Jersey Devils will be without backup goaltender Kevin Weekes for at least two weeks due to a lower-body injury. Weekes left New Jersey's 5-4 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday with an apparent leg injury. Weekes was hurt with less than a minute played in the second period and the Devils trailing, 1-0. On a routine dump-in from a Lightning player, Weekes went to his knees to cover the puck in front of his crease, but his lef |
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| Pens visit 'Canes for battle between NHL's hottest teams |
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04/04/2009 |
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| Brind'Amour's tally gave the veteran centerman points in seven straight games, with the 38-year-old having notched three goals and seven assists over that span. Pittsburgh kept up its torrid recent play with Wednesday's 6-1 home rout of the slumping New Jersey Devils, the Penguins' third straight win. Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz led the charge with a goal and an assist each, while goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury turned aside 24-of-25 shots faced. Crosby has been instrumental in Pittsburgh's playoff march. Since |
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| Devils, Sabres collide in Buffalo |
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04/04/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - With a six-game losing streak behind them, the playoff- bound New Jersey Devils will visit the hungry Buffalo Sabres for a clash at HSBC Arena. The Devils, who have clinched a postseason berth, are first in the Atlantic Division with 100 points and are six ahead of Philadelphia for that distinction. Jersey is also third in the Eastern Conference and just two points behind Washington. The Sabres, meanwhile, are trying to hold onto their fading playoff hopes. Despite winning four of their last |
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| Rangers visit Bruins for marquee matinee |
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04/04/2009 |
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| icanes scored two unanswered goals in the third period to earn a 4-2 decision over the Blueshirts, despite being outshot by a 38-23 margin on the night. New York's Henrik Lundqvist, fresh off a 38-save masterpiece in a shutout victory over the rival New Jersey Devils on Monday, wasn't nearly as sharp for the Rangers this time out. The All-Star netminder stopped just 19-of-23 shots and allowed a pair of goals within a 28-second span late in regulation. Dan Girardi and Corey Potter both lit the lamp for the Ranger |
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| Devils G Weekes leaves game |
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04/04/2009 |
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| Newark, NJ (MySportsbook) - New Jersey Devils goaltender Kevin Weekes left Friday's 5-4 overtime victory against Tampa Bay with an apparent left leg injury. Weekes was hurt with less than a minute played in the second period and the Devils trailing 1-0. On a routine dump-in from a Lightning player, Weekes went to his knees to cover the puck in front of his crease, but his left leg bent underneath itself awkwardly. Weekes had to be helped to the locker room by team staff, and Martin Brodeur was brought in as h |
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| Aiming to halt six-game slide, Devils take on Lightning |
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04/03/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The slumping New Jersey Devils will try to bust out of their longest losing streak in over eight years when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning for this evening's clash at Prudential Center. The Atlantic Division-leading Devils are in the midst of their first six-game skid since November 2-14, 2000, going 0-5-1 over that stretch. New Jersey hasn't lost seven in a row since an eight-game slide from December 19, 1985- January 6, 1986. The Devils have dominated Tampa recently, winning all three ma |
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| Peaking too early? Favorites could struggle come playoff time |
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04/02/2009 |
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| ka Kiprusoff is worn down by his fourth consecutive 70-plus start season. The Flames have been disappointing in the playoff recently, as they've been ousted in the opening round in three straight postseasons since reaching the Cup finals in 2004. 2. NEW JERSEY DEVILS - A mere two weeks ago, including the Devils in a list like this would have been ridiculous, but things can change quickly in the NHL. New Jersey head coach Brent Sutter has done an excellent job this season, as he guided his club to first place in |
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