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| Joffrey Lupul assisted on Mike Richards' second goal in Friday's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Friday. |
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| Evgeni Malkin scored two dazzling goals five minutes apart in the Penguins 4-2 victory over Philadelphia in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Friday. |
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| Marian Hossa , who after nine playoff games, has totaled five goals, 10 points, a plus-3 rating and 44 shots on goal for the Penguins. |
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| R.J. Umberger, in five playoff games against Montreal in the second round, scored a goal in every game, including twice in the second, fourth and fifth match-ups. |
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| Joel Quenneville has been fired by the Avalanche, according to the AP. GM Francois Giguere said, "After meeting with Joel, we mutually agreed that the best decision for both parties involved is to go separate ways. On behalf of the organization, I want to thank Joel for his years of service and wish him the best in his coaching career."
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| Fernando Pisani is a finalist for the Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy, the AP reports. The award honors the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication. Pisani bounced back after missing the first 26 games of the season due to ulcerative colitis. |
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| Jason Blake, W, Toronto Maple Leafs | Friday 5/9, 12:54 PM CT |
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| Jason Blake is a finalist for the Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy, the AP reports. The award honors the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication. Blake was diagnosed in October with chronic myelogenous leukemia but still played in all 82 games. |
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| Chris Chelios is a finalist for the Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy, the AP reports. The award honors the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication. |
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| Stu Barnes, C, Dallas Stars | Friday 5/9, 10:04 AM CT |
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| Stu Barnes said he may be ready to return for Game 2 against Detroit, according to the Dallas Morning News. He has missed four straight games due to concussion-like symptoms sustained back in Game 3 against the Sharks. |
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| Philippe Boucher missed his 10th straight playoff game on Thursday, but is expected to return to action at some point during the series with Detroit, according to the Dallas Morning News. He has been slowed by a hip strain, but was able to skate for the first time on Monday. |
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| Kirk Maltby, W, Detroit Red Wings | Friday 5/9, 9:53 AM CT |
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| Kirk Maltby returned to the ice for the first time in over a month on Thursday, according to the Detroit News. He has been out nursing a hamstring injury. He replaced Darren McCarty. |
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| Darren McCarty was a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against Dallas, according to the Detroit News. He was replaced by Kirk Maltby and Coach Mike Babcock said, "It was a tough decision. Mac's played real good. Maltby's a good penalty killer and plays with tempo. This series will be faster and faster."
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| Olaf Kolzig, G, Tampa Bay Lightning | Friday 5/9, 7:24 AM CT |
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| Olaf Kolzig has confirmed that he has played his last game for the Capitals, according to FanNation. He also said he would like to return for a 17th NHL campaign. |
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| Valtteri Filppula battled his leg injury and contributed a goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over Dallas in Game 1. |
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| Johan Franzen blasted his 12th goal of the playoffs in Thursday's 4-1 win over Dallas in Game 1. He also has three assists in the playoffs. |
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| Steve Ott, C, Dallas Stars | Friday 5/9, 7:02 AM CT |
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| Steve Ott got his series off to a good start as he notched an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Detroit. |
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