http://www.nhl.com/rss Feature Stories NHL Enterprises, L.P. (c) 2005 NHL. All Rights Reserved en_us Sat, 17 May 2008 02:00:43 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363661 Flyers coach John Stevens feels Ryan Parent has played well enough to remain with the team if and when Timonen and Coburn return to the lineup. Parent highlight video ... Mike G. Morreale | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 16 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363689 Coach Dave Tippett Q.  I know you've already answered this before, but can you get a little more into the line situation with Modano moving to the wing. You banter that around during the playoff series trying to make adjustments. When did ... Fri, 16 May 2008 06:08:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363560 Doug Gilmour not only got the rest of 1989 Calgary Flames to wear bracelets as good luck charms, he also relied on a pre-game handshake from announcer Don Cherry. ... Evan Weiner | NHL.com Correspondent Fri, 16 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363650 After falling behind 0-3 in the Western Conference semifinals, Brian Campbell and the San Jose Sharks played some excellent hockey to force a Game 6 in Dallas, where they finally su... Dr. Larry Lauer | NHL.com Correspondent Fri, 16 May 2008 04:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363667 Kimmo Timonen, who eight days ago was diagnosed with a blood clot in his left ankle and told he would be out for the remainder of this series, skated for 35 minutes Friday morning a... Mike G. Morreale | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 16 May 2008 03:59:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363658 Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Michel Therrien plans to reshuffle his back lines for Game 5 on Sunday afternoon at Mellon Arena. Penguins-Flyers Game 4 ... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 16 May 2008 03:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363654 Q.  Can you talk about what Kimmo will mean not just on the ice, but off the ice in the room if he does come back and play on Sunday? COACH STEVENS:  Well, he's a huge part of our team.  I mean, through this year he's progressed ... NHL.com Fri, 16 May 2008 02:40:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363647 Q.  If Kimmo, assuming Kimmo comes back, how much does that free up forwards at all to be a little more aggressive offensively?  I mean, obviously you want to back check him and play the defense and all that, but does it allow you to tak... NHL.com Fri, 16 May 2008 02:14:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363653 Q.  I was wondering if you could assess Evgeni Malkin's play the last three games of this series? What have you seen in him the last three games?     COACH THERRIEN: Yeah, you know what, he hasn't been productive like he wa... NHL.com Fri, 16 May 2008 02:11:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363646 Q.  How did the skate go this morning, and what do you think your chances are for playing?     KIMMO TIMONEN:  You know, the symptoms are still the same that they were a week ago, which is, you know, my toes go numb and... NHL.com Fri, 16 May 2008 01:50:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363639 Q: Marty, how encouraging is it to hear that Coburn is pretty likely, and Kimmo was skating today at least? MARTY BIRON:  Oh, I didn't hear much.  I just heard what Johnny said in the press conference last night, and I think that's good... Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363636 Q.  A Franzen update?  But can you also talk about what this has been like for him for him to be playing as well as he was and then have to watch. COACH MIKE BABCOCK:  Obviously it's real difficult for him.  It's part of playo... Fri, 16 May 2008 12:54:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363633 Finnish goaltender Niklas Backstrom has been playing to a .910 save percentage and a 2.31 goals-against average in six starts. If revenge is a dish best served co... Brad Holland | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 16 May 2008 12:01:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363624 Jiri Hudler has scored three goals and 12 points in 13 games in the ’08 playoffs. Watch Jiri Hudler highlight video There was no starter's pistol to signif... Larry Wigge | NHL.com Columnist Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363630 Players like Teemu Selanne have helped Finland be a more physical presence against larger teams at the World Championships. The playoff round continues Friday wh... James Murphy | NHL.com Correspondent Fri, 16 May 2008 11:49:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363623 Pittsburgh center Jordan Staal supplied all the offense the Penguins could generate against Jason Smith and the Flyers in Game 4, scoring two goals after dealing with a... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 16 May 2008 10:30:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363618 Dallas’ 3-1 victory against Detroit on Wednesday night kept the Stars among the most sweep-free teams in NHL history. Stars stay alive The Dallas Stars may... John Kreiser | NHL.com Columnist Fri, 16 May 2008 09:30:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363617 The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Penguins 4-2 last night but still trail their playoff series 3-1. Watch Briere's goal A few thoughts as we take a breather b... John Kreiser | NHL.com Columnist Fri, 16 May 2008 08:53:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363608 There’s an outside chance Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen, who has been sidelined all four games against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a blood clot in his left foot, may return... NHL.com Staff Fri, 16 May 2008 12:49:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363607 Marian Hossa and the Pittsburgh Penguins look to wrap up the Eastern Conference Finals at home on Sunday in Game 5. WATCH highlights from Game 4 ... Mike G. Morreale | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 16 May 2008 12:34:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363600 Pittsburgh fans will get another chance to see Sidney Crosby and the Penguins take on the Flyers at the Mellon Arena, after Philadelphia's 4-2 win on Thursday. Watch h... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 15 May 2008 11:49:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363598 Q. The Flyers are getting through the neutral zone especially in the first period much easier than they had in any of the first three games.  Did they change anything tactically? COACH THERRIEN:  I thought the first half of the per... NHL.com Staff Thu, 15 May 2008 11:27:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363597 Q. I know that fourth game was always a tough game to get.  How disappointing is that to be able to finish off the night and get a bit of a breather for that first round? SIDNEY CROSBY: Yeah, we would have liked to, obviously.  You... NHL.com Staff Thu, 15 May 2008 11:19:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363596 Q. Danny, you met yesterday with John Stevens, I guess, you and Mike [Richards] both met with him to talk about the line change.  How did that go and what did you think of the results of the change tonight?  Was that a factor in you gu... NHL.com Staff Thu, 15 May 2008 11:09:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363595 Q. You had talked all series about the team's execution offensively.  Do you think something in their minds was different for this game?  A little less nervousness, perhaps, or they had nothing to lose? COACH STEVENS: Yeah, but I j... NHL.com Staff Thu, 15 May 2008 10:54:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363568 Penguins veteran winger Gary Roberts will miss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Gary Roberts highlights PHILADELPHIA – There's been a lot of talk t... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 15 May 2008 02:32:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363567 The Flyers' Mike Richards has recorded at least a point in 10 of the last 13 games. Watch Mike Richards highlights PHILADELPHIA – The odds are huge, down 3... Mike G. Morreale | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 15 May 2008 02:10:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363565 Q.  Steve, one step down. Now you got to go back to Detroit where things haven't been great. How are you going to focus for that? STEVE OTT: Obviously, things haven't been great in Detroit. Starting with your goalie, when he hasn't really ... NHL.com Thu, 15 May 2008 01:59:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363557 Q.  Can you give us an update on Gary Roberts' status? COACH THERRIEN:  He's still sick.  He's got pneumonia.  It's a mild case, so he's listed day?to?day.  He's not going to play tonight.   Q.  Is it somethi... Thu, 15 May 2008 01:20:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363556 Q.  You guys have done really well with taking the shift-by-shift approach.  Ryan Malone actually suggested it might be a good idea to think about what this, winning this game could mean.  Do you agree to maybe look at the bigger pi... Thu, 15 May 2008 01:11:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363555 Q.  What is the status of Braydon Coburn? COACH STEVENS:  Coby's out today.  We were hopeful yesterday.  He got on the ice a little bit, but still not ready to play.  I think he's getting closer, but definitely not pla... Thu, 15 May 2008 01:01:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363562 Philadelphia Flyers forward Patrick Thoresen, the lone Norwegian player in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, will be in the lineup tonight for Game 4 of the Easter... Adam Kimelman | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 15 May 2008 01:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363552 The Opening Faceoff | The Breakaway | The Penalty Box The pressure is starting to build now. Too much is on the line here, almost six weeks into the postseason, to go out with a whimper at this point. As a result, the Penalty Box crew is ... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Thu, 15 May 2008 12:30:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363551 The Opening Faceoff | The Breakaway | The Penalty Box * Here's another reason CTN loves hockey. Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz was placed on the 15-day DL on Wednesday because of a broken fingernail. Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Bra... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Thu, 15 May 2008 12:30:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363550 The Opening Faceoff | The Breakaway | The Penalty Box Life is so strange when you don't know How can you tell where you're going to You can't be sure of any situation Something could change and then you won't know You ask yourself ... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Thu, 15 May 2008 12:30:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363544 Dallas Stars agitator Steve Ott gets in the face of Detroit goalie Chris Osgood. Watch Steve Ott lay a hit on the Red Wings' Brad Stuart No goals. No assists. Bu... Larry Wigge | NHL.com Columnist Thu, 15 May 2008 11:46:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363541 Teemu Selanne and Team Finland were able to defeat Robert Esche and Team USA, 3-2, for a second time at the Worlds. Teemu Selanne NHL video highlights  ... Brad Holland | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 15 May 2008 11:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363535 Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik has incorporated some of the hard-hitting style of NHL Hall of Famer Scott Stevens into his own game. ... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 15 May 2008 11:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363525 Bob Nystrom's 1975 New York Islanders faced the same 3-0 deficit the Flyers face today. Bob Nystrom has been in the same deep, dark hole as the Philadelphia Flyer... Adam Kimelman | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 15 May 2008 09:40:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363526 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton defenseman Ben Lovejoy leads the AHL Playoffs in plus-minus at a plus-12. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton rookie defenseman Ben Lovejoy ... Lindsay Kramer | NHL.com Correspondent Thu, 15 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT