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| Flyers go for fifth straight win over Penguins |
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02/10/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Philadelphia Flyers will try for their fifth straight win against the Pittsburgh Penguins this afternoon, as the two clubs square off at Mellon Arena. After losing all eight tests versus Pittsburgh last season, the Flyers have won the first four matchups of this season's series by a 20-8 edge, taking three at home and one in Pittsburgh. Philadelphia's win at Mellon Arena on November 7 snapped a five-game series road losing streak to Pittsburgh, which has still won nine of the last 14 meetin |
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| Flyers right wing Lupul expects to return to lineup early |
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02/08/2008 |
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VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) -Philadelphia Flyers right wing Joffrey Lupul, sidelined since Jan. 5 with a spinal cord contusion, has been cleared to play against the New York Rangers on Saturday, five days earlier than expected. Lupul suffered the injury in a collision with teammate Derian Hatcher at Toronto. The 24-year-old passed an MRI exam last week, but he was told on Monday to wait until Feb. 14 for precautionary reasons. Lupul pressed the issue and finally was given the OK to resume play from Dr. William Welc |
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| Ducks continue trek versus Devils in Niedermayer's return to NJ |
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02/08/2008 |
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| r championship last spring. Niedermayer did play against the Devils in Anaheim on November 24 of last season and posted an assist in the Ducks' 4-2 win. New Jersey comes into tonight locked into a battle for first place in the Atlantic Division. The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins are currently tied for first with 65 points each, while the Devils are one point behind in third. Jersey can pull into first place tonight, as both Philly and the Pens are idle. The Devils had a two-game winning streak halted |
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| Close playoff races should lead to busy deadline season |
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02/07/2008 |
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| rmer Hart Trophy winner and two-time Stanley Cup champion, who is expected to announce whether or not he is coming back to the NHL by this weekend. Forsberg may also choose what team he wishes to join at that time, and if he decides to return to the Philadelphia Flyers as many pundits are saying is the case, then that could cause a trading frenzy in the extremely competitive Atlantic Division as well as the Eastern Conference as a whole. However, the Swedish superstar's decision to return to the NHL is tied to the |
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| Ovechkin, Boudreau lead Washington Capitals from worst to first |
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02/07/2008 |
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| else has hopped on board. We believe we can go and win every night now.'' Washington also has the good fortune to be playing in the Southeast Division, the league's weakest this season. The Capitals' 57 points after Wednesday's 4-3 victory at the Philadelphia Flyers would have put them no better than third in any other division. What pleases Washington is that its games are all meaningful these days. Next up, the Capitals host the Carolina Hurricanes, who are only one point behind them. ``Before, we just wa |
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| Slumping Canucks take on Thrashers |
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02/07/2008 |
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| ucks are just 12-11-5 as the visiting team this year and have lost five straight and eight of their last nine road tilts. The Thrashers had a three-game winning streak halted on Tuesday, as they opened a four-game homestand with a 3-2 setback to the Philadelphia Flyers. Steve Downie's goal late in the third period was the difference, as Philadelphia topped Atlanta at Philips Arena. Atlanta lost its ninth straight game to the Flyers and fell to 0-12-1 in its last 13 meetings with Philadelphia. The Thrashers haven't |
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| Flyers welcome Caps to Philly |
NHL Hockey |
02/06/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The first-place Philadelphia Flyers will try to win for the fifth time in six games tonight, when they welcome the Washington Capitals for a battle at the Wachovia Center. The Flyers took over sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division on Tuesday, as they posted a close victory in Atlanta. Philly has now won eight of its last 10 contests and is 14-3-1 over its previous 18 outings. Philadelphia won its second straight game on Tuesday, as Steve Downie scored late in the third period |
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| Downie's late goal lifts Flyers past Thrashers |
NHL Hockey |
02/06/2008 |
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| Atlanta, GA (Best E Casino) - Steve Downie's goal late in the third period was the difference, as the Philadelphia Flyers topped the Atlanta Thrashers, 3-2, at Philips Arena. Mike Richards posted a goal and one assist for the Flyers, winners in four of their last five overall as well as in their last six road contests. In addition, the Flyers improved to 12-0-1 against the Thrashers since a 4-1 loss in Atlanta on December 21, 2003, having won nine straight meetings. Their only loss in that span was a 6-5 overtim |
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| Thrashers F Kovalchuk returns |
NHL Hockey |
02/05/2008 |
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| Atlanta, GA (Best E Casino) - Atlanta Thrashers forward Ilya Kovalchuk returned to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Kovalchuk had missed Atlanta's last two games with a right knee injury, suffered during his club's 4-1 win over Pittsburgh last Wednesday after a knee-to-knee collision with Pens forward Jarkko Ruutu. Prior to the setback, the 24-year-old posted team highs with 38 goals and 64 points in 52 games. |
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| Thrashers All-Star forward Ilya Kovalchuk returns after missing 2 games |
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02/05/2008 |
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ATLANTA (AP) -Thrashers All-Star forward Ilya Kovalchuk returned to action Tuesday night after missing two games because of a knee injury. Kovalchuk did not start against the Philadelphia Flyers but he came off the bench early in the first period. Kovalchuk earned the go-ahead to play after he participated in pregame warmups. Kovalchuk was injured on a knee-on-knee hit from Pittsburgh left winger Jarkko Ruutu Wednesday night, forcing him to miss games against Buffalo and Washington. Atlanta won both games.< |
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