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| Modano, Stars grab 2-0 series lead |
NHL Hockey |
04/13/2008 |
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| Anaheim, CA (Best E Casino) - Mike Modano scored the game-winning goal in the third period as the Dallas Stars grabbed a 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Honda Center. Mike Ribeiro had a goal and two assists while Brad Richards and Loui Eriksson each tallied a goal and an assist for the Stars, who now hold a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Marty Turco stopped 20 shots in the win. "I said from the start that it would be good to start on the road in a |
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| Ducks try to bounce back in Game 2 vs. Stars |
NHL Hockey |
04/12/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - Anaheim saw its Stanley Cup title defense get off to a rocky start in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals, but the Ducks will try to get back on track tonight when they welcome the Dallas Stars to the Honda Center for the second matchup in this best-of-seven series. The fifth-seeded Stars pulled off a surprising victory in the series opener Thursday, as they notched a 4-0 decision in Anaheim. Marty Turco stopped all 23 shots he faced for the fourth shutout of his playoff caree |
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| Ducks begin Cup title defense in Game 1 vs. Stars |
NHL Hockey |
04/10/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The fourth-seeded Anaheim Ducks will begin the defense of their Stanley Cup title tonight, as they host the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals. The Ducks became the first-ever West Coast team to win a Stanley Cup championship last year, as they defeated Ottawa in five games to also earn the first league crown in franchise history. Anaheim is trying to become the first team to win back-to-back Stanley Cup championships since Detroit did it in 1997 and '98. Dall |
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| Talent and experience rule out West; Youth abounds throughout East |
NHL Hockey |
04/08/2008 |
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| Anaheim Ducks, back to defend their title as the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference. They could repeat, but there will be plenty of obstacles before they think about who will get out of the East. The rough road will start with a matchup with the Dallas Stars, a championship-caliber club that stumbled to the regular-season finish line. After completing a big trade that brought high-scoring forward Brad Richards to Dallas from Tampa Bay, the Stars went 6-8-2. The Ducks boast a bruising lineup featuring |
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| Stars sign D Grossman to extension |
NHL Hockey |
04/07/2008 |
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| Frisco, TX (Best E Casino) - The Dallas Stars signed defenseman Nicklas Grossman to a two-year, $1.95 million dollar contract extension Monday. Grossman, whose current entry-level deal was set to expire at the end of the 2007-08 season, will make $900,000 next season and $1.05 million in 2009-10. The 23-year-old Swede registered seven assists and 22 penalty minutes in 62 games with Dallas this season. "Nicklas has played very well on our blueline this season and we are very excited about his development," |
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| Quest for Lord Stanley's Cup begins Wednesday |
NHL Hockey |
04/07/2008 |
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| en Minnesota upset the heavily favored Avalanche in seven games. Andrew Brunette, now a member of the Avalanche, scored the series-winning goal in overtime. The fourth-seeded Ducks (47-27-8) will begin defense of their title against the fifth-seeded Dallas Stars (45-30-7). During the regular season, Dallas owned a 5-2-1 record against its Pacific Division opponent. The Ducks are looking to become the first team to repeat since Detroit (1997-98), while the Stars are in search of their second title in club hi |
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| Quest for Lord Stanley's Cup begins Tuesday |
NHL Hockey |
04/06/2008 |
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| en Minnesota upset the heavily favored Avalanche in seven games. Andrew Brunette, now a member of the Avalanche, scored the series-winning goal in overtime. The fourth-seeded Ducks (47-27-8) will begin defense of their title against the fifth-seeded Dallas Stars (45-30-7). During the regular season, Dallas owned a 5-2-1 record against its Pacific Division opponent. The Ducks are looking to become the first team to repeat since Detroit (1997-98), while the Stars are in search of their second title in club hi |
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| Ducks host Coyotes in regular-season finale |
NHL Hockey |
04/06/2008 |
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| ucks will close out their regular season tonight, as they welcome the Phoenix Coyotes to the Honda Center. The Ducks are locked into the fourth seed in the Western Conference and will have home-ice advantage in their opening-round series against the Dallas Stars. The Coyotes, who are also rounding out their schedule tonight, are out of the playoffs for the fifth straight season. However, Phoenix's 82 points are the most for the club since last making the postseason with 95 points in 2001-02. Phoenix is comi |
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| Stars, Sharks close regular seasons in Dallas |
NHL Hockey |
04/06/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Dallas Stars will try to close the regular season on a positive note as they host the San Jose Sharks this afternoon in a matchup between teams headed to the postseason. The Stars are in the playoffs for the fifth straight season, but haven't exactly looked like a team ready for the postseason recently. Dallas has lost two of three, seven of nine and 10 of its last 13 contests. Dallas is locked into the West's fifth spot and will face Anaheim in the opening round of the playoffs. Mea |
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| Carcillo's first career hat trick leads Coyotes past Stars |
NHL Hockey |
04/05/2008 |
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| Dallas, TX (Best E Casino) - Daniel Carcillo tallied his first career hat trick as the Phoenix Coyotes held off the Dallas Stars, 4-2, at American Airlines Center. Marty Turco stopped 17 shots in the loss for Dallas, which will face Anaheim in the first round of the playoffs as the fifth seed. The loss ensured home- ice advantage for Anaheim. Trevor Daley and Philippe Boucher each lit the lamp for the Stars, who had won two of three coming into the game. "We know we have to play better and address some of |
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