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| Sharks rally late to even series |
NHL Hockey |
04/16/2008 |
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| Calgary, AB (Best E Casino) - Joe Thornton's deflection goal with 9.4 seconds remaining in regulation lifted the San Jose Sharks to a thrilling 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames in Game 4 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series at the Saddledome. Jonathan Cheechoo brought the Sharks even with his goal at 15:06 of the third before Thornton's game-winner in the final seconds for San Jose, which evened this best-of-seven series. Evgeni Nabokov faced only 10 shots and allowed two goals while Ryane Clowe a |
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| Sharks hope to rebound in Game 4 at Calgary |
NHL Hockey |
04/15/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The second-seeded San Jose Sharks will try to bounce back from a rough loss, as they visit the Calgary Flames at the Saddledome tonight for Game 4 of the best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinals. The Sharks scored the first three goals in the opening period of Game 3 at Calgary, but allowed the Flames to storm back for Sunday's 4-3 victory. The win gave seventh-seeded Calgary a 2-1 edge in the series. Owen Nolan scored with 3:45 remaining in regulation to lift Calgary to the exciting |
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| Flames host Sharks in crucial Game 3 |
NHL Hockey |
04/13/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - With their best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinal series tied at one game apiece, the second-seeded San Jose Sharks will visit the Calgary Flames tonight for a pivotal Game 3 matchup at the Saddledome. The clubs are even after seventh-seeded Calgary earned a split in the first two games in San Jose. The Flames won the opener by a 3-2 score, but the Pacific Division champion Sharks notched a 2-0 triumph the following night at HP Pavilion. The Sharks earned the series on Thursday than |
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| Nabokov's shutout leads Sharks over Flames; series tied 1-1 |
NHL Hockey |
04/11/2008 |
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| San Jose, CA (Best E Casino) - Evgeni Nabokov made 21 saves to pick up his sixth career playoff shutout, as the San Jose Sharks blanked the Calgary Flames, 2-0, to even their best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinal series at one game apiece. Joe Pavelski and Torrey Mitchell lit the lamp for the second-seeded Sharks, who rebounded from a 3-2 loss in Game 1. Mikka Kiprusoff gave up two goals on 43 shots for the Flames, who will host Game 3 at the Saddledome on Sunday. Pavelski opened the scoring at the |
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| Sharks try to even series in Game 2 vs. Flames |
NHL Hockey |
04/10/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The second-seeded San Jose Sharks will try to even up the best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinals tonight, when they host the Calgary Flames for Game 2 at HP Pavilion. The seventh-seeded Flames jumped out to a strong start in the series, as they posted a 3-2 decision in Game 1 to put the pressure on San Jose, champions of the Pacific Division. Stephane Yelle scored twice and Miikka Kiprusoff turned in an inspired performance in goal as the Flames edged the Sharks. Kiprusoff stopped |
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| Yelle, Flames hold on to down Sharks in playoff opener |
NHL Hockey |
04/10/2008 |
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| San Jose, CA (Best E Casino) - Stephane Yelle scored twice and Miikka Kiprusoff turned in an inspired performance in goal as the Calgary Flames nipped the San Jose Sharks, 3-2, in the opener of their best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinal series at HP Pavilion. Kiprusoff stopped 37 shots for the seventh-seeded Flames, who won three of the four meetings between the teams during the regular season. Dion Phaneuf also tallied for Calgary, while Jarome Iginla added a pair of assists. "I try not to worry t |
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| Sharks host Flames in Game 1 of West quarterfinals |
NHL Hockey |
04/09/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The second-seeded San Jose Sharks will try to continue their strong finish in the regular season tonight, when they welcome the Calgary Flames to HP Pavilion for Game 1 of this best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinal series. The seventh-seeded Flames won the season series against the Sharks this year, going 3-1-0 against them. Calgary and San Jose have also split a pair of playoff series in their histories. The Sharks beat Calgary in seven games during the 1995 conference quarters, a |
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| Talent and experience rule out West; Youth abounds throughout East |
NHL Hockey |
04/08/2008 |
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| . 7 Ottawa will get things started Wednesday, along with the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers in a 4 vs. 5 Eastern Conference border battle; the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche in a 3 vs. 6 matchup in the West; and the Sharks hosting the Calgary Flames in a No. 2 against No. 7 series. Joining Detroit and Nashville in Game 1 action on Thursday are the No. 8 Boston Bruins and No. 1 seed Montreal Canadiens, and Dallas and Anaheim. The Canadiens were another surprise team as they edged the Penguin |
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| Stanley Cup Finals Preview - San Jose vs. Calgary |
NHL Hockey |
04/08/2008 |
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| is year. Nabokov had a solid 2.23 GAA in last year's postseason, though he went just 6-5. Another player to keep an eye on is center Jeremy Roenick. The 38-year-old center just completed his 19th regular season and has never won a Stanley Cup title. CALGARY FLAMES (7th seed, West) REGULAR SEASON RECORD: 42-30-10 2007 PLAYOFFS: Lost to Detroit 4-2 in conference quarterfinals (Best E Casino) - Some would argue that the Calgary Flames will only go as far as Jarome Iginla can carry them. If that is the case, the |
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| Quest for Lord Stanley's Cup begins Wednesday |
NHL Hockey |
04/07/2008 |
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| ason, setting the stage for the league's 90th chase for the Stanley Cup, which begins on Wednesday. The Western Conference playoff picture was not cemented until Colorado's 4-3 shootout win over Minnesota vaulted the Avs into sixth spot ahead of the Calgary Flames. Calgary now must face Pacific Division champion San Jose. In the Eastern Conference, playoff seeding was also up in the air until a Flyers win over the Penguins cost the Pens the top seed while elevating Philadelphia to the sixth slot. A Devils sho |
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