Wednesday, April 13, 2011

NHL Playoffs 2011: Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks

Our archive of the first round games between the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks and theVancouver Canucks.

We'll offer up results, summaries and items of note as the two Western Division rivals seek to move on in the 2011 playoffs.

Canucks win the series 4 games to 3

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Wednesday, April 13-- Chicago 0 at Vancouver 2 
Friday, April 15--  Chicago 3 at Vancouver 4
Sunday, April 17--  Vancouver 3 at Chicago 2 
Tuesday, April 19-- Vancouver  2 at Chicago 7 
Thursday, April 21-- Chicago 5 at Vancouver 0 
Tuesday, April 26-- Chicago 1 at Vancouver 2 (1 OT)

Game Seven, April 26

Vancouver Province-- Chicagone! Canucks down Blackhawks 2-1 in OT
Vancouver Province-- Alexadre the Great carries Canucks to next round after 2-1 Overtime win
Vancouver Province-- Luongo on OT win: "This one might be better than the Olympics"
Vancouver Province-- Kesler shows what he's made of in Game 7 win
Vancouver Province--Double rainbow good omen as Canucks take Blackhawks down
Vancouver Province-- Toews wll not enough to overcome Canucks
Vancouver Province-- Canucks owner Aquilini emotional in aftermath of team's OT win
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks' Burrows wins it in Game 7 OT" "This is what legends are made of"
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks back up their belief with classic overtime victory
Vancouver Sun-- How did that happen?" Chicago media's response to Canucks' epic OT win
Vancouver Sun-- Canuck finds Burr-fect time to play the legend card
Vancouver Sun-- Corey Crawford stands tall in Blackhawks' loss
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks to face Predators in second round of playoffs
Chicago Tribune-- This time, Hawks come up one goal short
Chicago Tribune-- Wait a minute, where did the Hawks' season go?
Chicago Tribune-- Hawks eliminated 2-1 in overtime
Chicago Tribune-- Crawford comes up big for Hawks
Chicago Tribune-- Canucks rid of their demon, at least for now
Chicago Tribune-- For Smith and Kruger, playoffs an invaluable experience
Chicago Tribune-- Blackhawks captain Jonathon Toews is still proud of how the team came back
Chicago Sun Times-- Late heroics not enough as Hawks fall to Canucks in OT thriller
Chicago Sun Times-- Olympic-like quality for Hawks' Game 7 in Vancouver
Chicago Sun Times-- No Bryan Bickell  no surprise for Hawks
Chicago Daily Herald-- Hawks show heart n overtime loss
Chicago Daily Herald-- Brilliant Crawford not enough for Hawks
Chicago Daily Herald-- Hawks eliminated in OT
Chicago Daily Herald-- Future remains bright for Hawks
Chicago Daily Herald-- Bickell went as long as he could
Globe and Mail-- Alex Burrows the man of the hour for Canucks
Globe and Mail-- Vancouver breathes a sigh of relief
National Post-- Canucks survive by the skin of their teeth 
National Post-- Burrows leads Canucks to Game 7 overtime victory


Game Six, April 24

Vancouver Province-- Canucks gritty but no finish in 4-3 overtime loss in Chicago
Vancouver Province-- Luongo says Schneider is his equal
Vancouver Province-- Bolland says Blackhawks in control heading into Game 7
Vancouver Province-- Burrows, Kesler, Raymond line a change that worked despite overtime loss
Vancouver Province-- One chapter left in book that's been painful to read
Vancouver Province-- Will Ballard replace Alberts for crucial Game 7?
Vancouver Province-- Canucks in seven: they've done it before
Vancouver Province-- Bell tolls on Sedins 
Vancouver Province-- Luongo will start Game 7
Vancouver Province-- Bickell out with wrist injury, but key Blackhawks bristling with confidence
Vancouver Province-- Game 7 loss will change face of Canucks for years to come
Vancouver Province-- Bolland happy to get his lick back on Hamhuis
Vancouver Province-- Gillis has nothing to lose, takes issue with officiating in playoff series...
Vancouver Province-- GM Gillis aims to inspire Canucks
Vancouver Province-- Luongo weeps tonight and other Chicago jabs at Canucks
Vancouver Sun-- Chicago beats Canucks in overtime to force 'do or die' Game 7
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks' goalie gamble doesn't pay off
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks, with more to fear than fear itself, wrap their heads around Game 7
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks' Sami whammy strikes again, as Alberts returns under fire
Vancouver Sun-- Blackhawks' Bolland super again in win over Canucks
Globe and Mail-- Canucks: game of their lives and more
Globe and Mail-- Blackhawks go from hunted to hunter
Globe and Mail-- Canucks find easy scapegoat in referees
Globe and Mail-- Overtime loss has Chicago columnists gloating
Globe and Mail-- Canucks desperate to reverse Blackhawks' momentum
National Post-- One game could define a franchise
Chicago Tribune-- Game 7s both thrilling and chilling
Chicago Tribune-- Kane says pressure is on Canucks in Game 7
Chicago Tribune-- Hawks have similarities to the 3 NHL teams that overcame...
Chicago Tribune-- Bickell out 6-8 weeks following wrist surgery
Chicago Tribune-- Toews still hasn't lit lamp in playoffs
Chicago Tribune-- Overtime or not, Esposito didn't change way he played in goal
Chicago Tribune-- Smith's OT goal sends series back to Vancouver
Chicago Tribune-- Luongo benched, then gives up OT winner in relief
Chicago Tribune-- Smith front and centre after getting to front of net, scoring OT winner
Chicago Tribune-- Bolland gets his revenge
Chicago Tribune-- On night of surprises Smith's OT goal the sweetest
Chicago Tribune-- Hawks say "Thank You sir, may I have another shot a Luongo"
Chicago Tribune-- Hawks get impolite salute in Vancouver
Chicago Sun Times-- Pumped up Blackhawks going for 'Nuck-out' in Game 7 ...
Chicago Sun Times-- Rookie Ben Smith turns overnight sensation
Chicago Sun Times-- Bolland entertains media, but Canucks not laughing
Chicago Sun Times-- Canucks coach's folly was benching goalie Roberto Luongo
Chicago Sun Times-- Six players who helped shift Hawks-Canucks series
Chicago Sun Times-- Ben Smith's OT goal keeps Blackhawks alive, forces Game 7
Chicago Sun Times-- Hawks' Brian Bickell undergoes wrist surgery
Chicago Sun Times-- Bolland's return helps out offense
Chicago Sun Times-- Smith excelling in hero's role
Chicago Sun Times-- If Canucks' weren't spooked before, Game 6 likely did trick
Chicago Sun Times-- Canuck goalie swap didn't matter
Chicago Daily Herald-- Hawks pay no mind to complaint by Canucks' GM
Chicago Daily Herald-- Canadian soldier cheers on Hawks in Afghanistan
Chicago Daily Herald-- Surgery knocks Bickell out of Hawks' Game 7
Chicago Daily Herald-- Bickell went as long as he could
Chicago Daily Herald-- Crawford the difference for Hawks
Chicago Daily Herald-- Hawks get it done their way
Chicago Daily Hearld-- Bolland continues to make difference for Hawks
Chicago Daily Herald-- Canucks could use situation as motivator
Chicago Daily Herald-- Game 7 a new deal for most Hawks


Game Five, April 21

Vancouver Province-- Canucks "not proud" of 5-0 loss to Blackhawks
Vancouver Province-- Luongo doesn't deserve Vingeault's reflexive Game 6 nod
Vancouver Province-- Invasive paranoia choking Canucks
Vancouver Province-- What happened? Canucks go down 5-0 to Blackhawks
Vancouver Province-- Blackhawks have answers, after raising questions
Vancouver Province-- Canucks looking like 2010 implosion replay
Vancouver Province-- Is this a meltdown?
Vancouver Sun-- Blackhawks expose very "beatable" Canucks
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks clobbered 5-0 by Blackhawks in Game 5
Vancouver Sun-- For Canucks, promise to panic?
Vancouver Sun-- Blackhawk Brouwer's grandma picks right game to see
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks - Blackhawks, Game 5: Game within a game
Globe and Mail-- Blackhawks owning Luongo right now
Globe and Mail-- Vigneault still confident with Luongo in Canucks net
Globe and Mail-- Canucks suffer another meltdown
National Post-- Toews may get last laugh in Canucks series
National Post-- In Vancouver C is for Choke
Chicago Tribune-- Hawks cream Canucks 5-0
Chicago Tribune-- Nice when you score early
Chicago Tribune-- Canucks' Luongo refuses to bow to Hawks after battering
Chicago Tribune-- Playoffs bringing out the best in Keith
Chicago Tribune-- With Seabrook still out, Hawks call on Scott again
Chicago Tribune-- Frolik and Campoli want to stay with Hawks
Chicago Tribune-- Canucks know series direction has shifted
Chicago Sun Times-- Blackhawks cut Canucks' series lead to 3-2, hatred rages on
Chicago Sun Times-- Hawks' forward trio faring quite well
Chicago Sun Times-- Luongo out, Schneider in Canucks net in Game 6...
Chicago Sun Times-- Canucks have some adjustments in mind to slow Hawks' momentum
Chicago Sun Times-- Underestimating the Blackhawks a big mistake
Chicago Sun Times-- Hair's the situation: Luongo still tough
Chicago Daily Herald-- Hawks back in series with 5-0 rout
Chicago Daily Herald-- Seabrook misses second straight game
Chicago Daily Herald-- Bolland proving his value to Hawks again
Chicago Daily Herald-- Hawks turn Canucks to dust
Chicago Daily Herald-- With Hawks' comeback, Vancouver feels the pressure

Game Four, April 19

Vancouver Province-- Canucks resurrect dead Blackhawks, fall 7-2 in Game Four
Vancouver Province-- Big Canucks letdown after weeks of buildup
Vancouver Province-- Aquilini and Gillis trade barbs with obnoxious Hawks fans
Vancouver Sun-- Super Dave leads Blackhawks to crushing win over Canucks
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks pull a disappearing act in Hawks' drubbing
Globe and Mail-- 'Hawks pound Canucks to stay alive
Globe and Mail-- Masked men make the difference
Globe and Mail-- Chicago columnist calls Canucks 'gutless'
National Post-- Blackhawks rout Canucks to stay alive
Chicago Tribune-- Where have these Hawks been?
Chicago Tribune-- Hawks send series back to Vancouver
Chicago Tribune-- Hawks make Canucks roll over
Chicago Tribune-- Triumphant return for Bolland
Chicago Tribune-- Hawks finally show some fight against Canucks
Chicago Tribune-- Bolland return sparks Game 4 win
Chicago Tribune-- Scott shakes things up against Canucks
Chicago Sun Times-- Blackhawks prove it's not over yet with dominating Game 4 win
Chicago Sun Times-- Blackhawks' Dave Bolland returns to play the hero
Chicago Sun Times-- Hawks' defines does Brent Seabrook proud
Chicago Sun Times-- Hawks' finally get hit parade started
Chicago Sun Times-- Hawks, Canucks talk up Game 5
Chicago Sun Times-- Hawks know now's not time for predictions
Chicago Sun Times-- Canucks just want to move on
Chicago Daily Herald-- Bolland key in Hawks' rout of Canucks
Chicago Daily Herald-- Hawks stay alive, beat Canucks 7-2
Chicago Daily Herald-- Luongo shrugs off his bad night
Chicago Daily Herald-- Bieksa fires back at Scott
Chicago Daily Herald-- Toews sees rivalry with Canucks as 'bigger' than Detroit
Chicago Daily Herald-- Canucks prove gutless against Hawks
Chicago Daily Herald-- Bolland comes roaring back



Game Three, April 17

Globe and Mail-- Canucks push Hawks to the brink
Globe and Mail-- Torres in hot water again after questionable hit
Globe and Mail-- Vigneault comes to the defence of Torres
Globe and Mail-- Are we really cheering for the Canadian team?
Globe and Mail-- Hawks' Seabrook misses Game 4
National Post-- Canucks continue to quash Blackhawks
Vancouver Province-- Hansen steps up and takes a shot at Blackhawks: "We've played better"
Vancouver Province- Risky handling of fuzzy-headed star players could come back to haunt Hawks
Vancouver Province-- Henrik Sedin finally fusses up: A sweep of Hawks would be sweet
Vancouver Province-- Canucks dominate series with 3-2 win in Chicago
Vancouver Province-- Canucks leading with lip, and in the series
Vancouver Province-- Canucks shake off Hawks best shot
Vancouver Province-- Stars in one minute flat
Vancouver Province-- Canucks weathering Chicago windstorm well
Vancouver Province-- Torres hit on Seabrook could prove costly
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks take stranglehold on series with 3-2 win over Blackhawks
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks vs Blackhawks: Interesting stats from the series so far
Vancouver Sun-- Canuck Raffi Torres' demolition hit wrong, and he should pay for it
Vancouver Sun-- Blackhawks out of answers? Canucks are just better
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks' Mikael Samuelsson takes sick leave, then scores game-winner
Vancouver Sun-- Blackhawks dearly miss 'Ryan Kesler Lite'
Chicago Tribune-- Blackhawks on brink of elimination
Chicago Tribune-- Win four games in a row? The Hawks haven't won two periods in a row yet
Chicago Tribune-- Quenneville has major beef with Torres' hit on Seabrook
Chicago Tribune-- Towes on hit by Canucks' Torres: "We'll deal with it accordingly"
Chicago Tribune-- Luongo comes up big for Canucks
Chicago Sun Times-- Blackhawks almost gone as Canucks shove them to brink of elimination
Chicago Sun Times-- Canucks negating Hawks' defensemen
Chicago Sun Times-- Bolland believes he should be ready for Game 4
Chicago Sun Times-- Torres public enemy No. 1
Chicago Sun Times-- Last year's Stanley Cup will have to be enough for Blackhawks
Chicago Sun Times-- Corey Crawford not in mix for rookie award
Chicago Sun Times-- Blackhawks try to avoid Canucks' sweep without Seabrook
Chicago Sun Times-- Blackhawks are an angry bunch as they look to avoid series sweep
Chicago Sun Times-- Brent Seabrook disagrees with NHL's ruling on Raffi Torres' hit
Chicago Sun Times-- Canucks' brutality belies their kind words about Blackhawks
Chicago Daily Herald-- Hawks take another hit: Seabrook out tonight
Chicago Daily Herald-- Hawks' Crawford snubbed in rooking voting


Game Two, April 15

Globe and Mail-- Canucks humble 'Hawks
National Post-- Canucks stand tall against Blackhawks
National Post-- Blackhawks hope they've solved Luongo
Vancouver Province-- Slight erosion in Luongo's game Friday makes tonight interesting
Vancouver Province-- Chicago players will look to create second - and - third chance shots...
Vancouver Province-- Blackhawks' big guns should be blushing at power play futility
Vancouver Province-- Resilient Canucks learning to bear down for the kill
Vancouver Province-- Torres won't be reining in his physical style
Vancouver Province-- Hansen's scoring is a bonus for Canucks
Vancouver Province-- Canucks' game two win over Hawks a pendulum
Vancouver Province-- Do Canucks have the killer instinct
Vancouver Province-- Kesler's muscle critical to Canucks' game two win
Vancouver Province-- Plenty of drama as Canucks take game two with 4-3 win
Vancouver Province-- Kesler's muscle critical to Canucks' game two win
Vancouver Province-- No word on Samuelsson for game two
Vancouver Sun-- Blackhawks adding John Scott to their lineup a sign of desperation
Vancouver Sun-- Blackhawks hope return home can slow down Canucks
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks now road warriors in playoff battle versus Hawks
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks' Great Dane Hansen a hero in the trenches, on the scoresheet
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks stars shine, spearhead 4-3 win over Blackhawks
Vancouver Sun-- Blackhawks' Big Four on the floor, as Canucks take charge
Vancouver Sun-- Blackhawks' Ben Smith shaky after emotional roller coaster
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks - Blackhawks, Game 2: Game within a game
Vancouver Sun-- Blackhawk Troy Brouwer glad dad Don doing well in North Delta
Chicago Sun Times-- Canucks stay physical, thwart Blackhawks' rally in Game 2
Chicago Sun Times-- Playoff first-timers in for an experience
Chicago Sun Times-- Knee OK, Sharp isn't worried by hits to come

Chicago Sun Times-- Hawks' stars need a solution for Ryan Kesler
Chicago Sun Times-- Blackhawks to get physical tonight against Canucks in Game 3
Chicago Sun Times-- The hole truth: Hawks stuck in it
Chicago Sun Times-- Top Hawks scorer Ben Smith living his dream
Chicago Tribune-- Hawks dig themselves 2-0 hole against Canucks
Chicago Tribune-- Is that the best that the Hawks' best players can give them?
Chicago Tribune-- No excuses: Sharp says knee fine
Chicago Tribune-- Hawks' Smith scores 2 goals in 4-3 setback




Game One April 13, 2011

Globe and Mail-- Canucks again the best in Game 1
Globe and Mail-- Thoughts on a Canuck victory
National Post-- Kesler vs. Toews a battle to savour
National Post-- Canucks send physical message to Hawks
National Post-- Canucks get the jump on Blackhawks
Vancouver Sun-- 'Different' Canucks look to end second-game jinx
Vancouver Sun-- Blackhawks goalie Crawford lets his game do the talking
Vancouver Sun-- Blackhawks aim to flip the switch ... but can they?
Vancouver Sun-- Roberto Luongo stars as Canucks shut out Blackhawks
Vancouver Sun-- Canuck foot soldiers make a statement
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks beat the butterflies, too good for the Hawks
Vancouver Sun-- Canuck Alex Edler hits Chicago hard
Vancouver Province-- Canucks know the Hawks will be better tonight
Vancouver Province-- Pisani draws back in for first postseason appearance since the magic of 06
Vancouver Province-- Luongo was brilliant beyond superlatives
Vancouver Province-- Blackhawks monkey off Canucks back with shutout series opener
Vancouver Province-- This Time. This City. This Team. This Season.
Vancouver Province-- Canuck Torre's bad week gets worse with bout of food poisoning
Chicago Sun Times-- Bolland to sit out again
Chicago Sun Times-- Crawford gets crash course in playoffs
Chicago Sun Times-- Blackhawks' Dave Bolland, Tomas Kopecky out for Game 2
Chicago Sun Times-- Blackhawks need to respond to Canucks' hit parade
Chicago Sun Times-- What the Blackhawks can do to win Game 2 against Canucks
Chicago Sun Times-- For third season straight, Hawks lose playoff opener to Canucks
Chicago Sun Times-- In NHL playoffs, all you need is luck
Chicago Sun Times-- Playoffs pump up Crawford
Chicago Tribune-- Scott gets weighty task for Hawks
Chicago Tribune-- It's simple: Luongo can't stop what he can't see
Chicago Tribune-- Toews remains doggedly determined
Chicago Tribune-- Easy won't do it for Blackhawks in Game 2
Chicago Tribune-- Luongo preparing for increased pressure
Chicago Tribune-- Hawks' Bolland still out, won't play in Game 2
Chicago Tribune-- Hawks and Canucks want to learn from past
Chicago Tribune-- Blackhawks' Kane vs Canucks' Kesler
Chicago Tribune-- In Game 2, Hawks need greatest hits
Chicago Tribune-- Limiting Canucks' Sedins key for Blackhawks
Chicago Tribune-- Pisani would like to duplicate star turn in 2006 playoffs
Chicago Tribune-- Crowded crease greets Hawks goalie Crawford
Chicago Tribune-- Anytime the Hawks want to be ready to start a playoff game, fine by me
Chicago Tribune-- Luongo keeps Hawks from getting on track
Chicago Tribune-- Canucks want Hawks series to be big hit




Series Preview


Vancouver Sun-- Blackhawks' goalie Crawford will try to repeat Niemi's feat
Vancouver Sun-- Daniel Sedin can't wait to get started, but here's a cautionary tale for Canucks
Vancouver Sun-- Respect for 'Hawks more than lip service
Vancouver Sun-- Canucks shouldn't be haunted by 'ghosts of the past'
Vancouver Sun-- There's another side to Mischevious Kane
Vancouver Sun-- 'We're a tough team to beat: 'Bieksa
Vancouver Sun-- 'Confident' Canucks look forward to meeting Blackhawks
Vancouver Sun-- Bolland not quite ready to face Canucks
Vancouver Sun-- On top of his game, Roberto Luongo saves quest for last
Vancouver Province-- Poised Luongo quietly gears up for a memorable postseason
Vancouver Province-- Days of destiny set up the Canucks' future
Vancouver Province-- Kesler's work ethic wins games
Vancouver Province-- Big chance is here and it's down to teamwork
Vancouver Province-- Enjoy Ehrhoff while you still can
Vancouver Province-- 5 key questions for the Canucks
Vancouver Province-- Sedins know well that Canucks’ core players have something to prove
Vancouver Province-- Blackhawks' goaltending philosophy faces test
Vancouver Province-- Chicago pest Bolland still out with concussion
Vancouver Province-- Canucks believe Luongo's play will do the talking in playoff series
Vancouver Province-- Hawks confident they can get to Luongo, again
Chicago Sun Times-- Are Hawks really the team to beat? Canucks' Henrik Sedin thinks so
Chicago Sun Times-- Canucks' Bieksa: Hawks still easy to hate despite changes
Chicago Sun Times-- Troy Brouwer will play in Game 1 vs Canucks
Chicago Sun Times-- Do the Blackhawks have a man who can rattle Roberto Luongo
Chicago Sun Times-- Bolland's a feel-good story finally
Chicago Sun Times-- Canucks vs Blackhawks series breakdown
Chicago Tribune-- The Luongo and winding road
Chicago Tribune-- Canucks trying to avoid mind games against Hawks
Chicago Tribune-- Bolland getting better quickly; Brouwer says he's ready
Chicago Tribune-- Hair cut: Canucks' Glass rips mullet of Blackhawks Kane
Chicago Tribune-- Canucks goalie altered style this season
Chicago Tribune-- How the Hawks and Canucks match up
Chicago Tribune-- Hawks hope to make most of 2nd chance
Chicago Tribune-- Hawks to have hands full with Sedin twins? Check
Chicago Tribune-- Bolland, Brouwer likely to return for playoffs
Chicago Tribune -- Sharp, Hawks can't wait to get started
Chicago Tribune-- Canucks won't mind power on power vs Blackhawks
Globe and Mail-- Canucks hope lineup depth prevails
Globe and Mail-- Pressure on Canucks' other dynamic duo
Globe and Mail-- 10 Questions: Blackhawks vs. Canucks
National Post-- Kesler's value goes beyond the statsheet
National Post-- It sure sounds like Vancouver's year

NHL Playoffs 2011: Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins

Our archive of the first round games between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

We'll offer up results, summaries and items of note as the two Eastern Division rivals seek to move on in the 2011 playoffs.

Tampa Bay wins the series 4 games to 3

Wednesday, April 13-- Tampa Bay 0 at Pittsburgh 3 
Friday, April 15--  Tampa Bay 5 at Pittsburgh 1 
Monday, April 18--  Pittsburgh 3 at Tampa Bay 2 
Wednesday, April 20--  Pittsburgh 3 at Tampa Bay 2 (2 OT) 
Saturday, April 23-- Tampa Bay 8 at Pittsburgh 2 
Monday, April 25-- Pittsburgh 2  at Tampa Bay 4
Wednesday, April 27-- Tampa Bay 1 at Pittsburgh  0

Game Seven  April 27

Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Penguins make quiet exit from postseason
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Power outage ends Penguins' season
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Where was Kovy?
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Penguins reach record-length new TV deal with Root Sports
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Game 7 Period by period analysis
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Power play ends Penguins season with a 1-0 loss to Lightning
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Tampa Bay's double-take
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Crosby, Malkin sorely missed by Penguins
Pittsburgh Post Gazette--  Penguins blanked in season ending Game 7

Game Six, April 25

Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Fleury is Penguins' saving grace
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Familiar referee assigned to Game 7
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Penguins erase recent memory, look to Game 7
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Home ice hasn't helped Penguins in past Game 7s
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Pens current power play plan isn't working
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Lightning answer Penguins' third-period equalizer to force Game 7
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Lightning score 2 after Staal goal, push series to 7 games
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Lightning treat game like one on the road
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Letang slumping instead of rising to playoff occasion
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Orpik pans Boucher's remarks
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Game 7 home ice meaningless
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Playing a game 7 is a chilling prospect
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Seven musts for Penguins in Game 7
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Lightning's Gagne has history of coming through in the postseason
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Root Sports to carry Penguins through 2028-29 season
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Bylsma considering Engelland, Tangradi
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Letand slumping instead of rising to playoff occasion
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Penguins miss opportunities, lose to Lightning, 4-2
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Lightning's Malone tries something different to score on Penguins...
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Letang misses out as Norris trophy finalist
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Penguins fall to Lightning 4-2, series tied, 3-3


Game Five, April 23

Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Penguins seek return to normalcy
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Taking flight: Clinching on the road in game 6
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Lightning wary of home-ice hex
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Bolts extend string of road team dominance
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Stamkos surfaces, scores twice
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Fleury flounders, but usually rebounds
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Malkin beginning to test surgically repaired knee
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Penguins' Asham making presence felt
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Home ice hasn't been nice for Penguins in playoffs
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Odds stacked against Tampa
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Lightning wants more bodies, pucks at the net
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Q & A with Penguins' Kovalev
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Forgetting Game 5 the plan
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Forget about there being no place like home
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Penguins blown out by LIghtning, 8-2 in Game 5
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Lightning's Stamkos finds scoring touch
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Sleepy Penguins awaken Stamkos
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Wrong kind of history made
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Tampa Bay never finds a reason to quit, and Penguins are to blame

Game Four, April 20 

Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Penguins take command of series with win over Lightning
Pittsburgh Tribune Review--  Neal's goal ends frustrating drought
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Cooke suspension was a sick joke
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Stamkos' struggles prompt questions about his health
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Crosby back at practice; Game 5 will start at noon
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Neal's overtime goal gives Pens 3-2 win...
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Lightning's Malone an unwelcome guest in Fleury's house
Pittsburgh Post Gazette--  Tangradi makes playoff debut
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Elephant in room too big for St. Louis
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Neal leads Penguins past Lightning in overtime
Tampa Bay.com-- OT loss puts Lightning in 3-1 series hole
Tampa Bay.com-- St. Louis refuses to let Bolts go quietly
Tampa Bay.com-- Another rally matters nothing in the end
Tampa Bay.com-- Yzerman a finalist for GM of year
Tampa Bay.com-- Neal plays the role of hero for Penguins
Tampa Bay.om-- Bolts keep it simple to get back in game
Globe and Mail-- Penguins stop Lightning in second OT



Game Three, April 18

Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Tangradi replaces Kunitz in Pens' Game 4 lineup
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Penguin lineup a 'game time decision'
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Suspensions, prompt lineup changes for Pens, Lightning
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Game 3 scores big locally
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Bouncing back: Penguins get goals from role players
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Head shots take centre stage in Game 3
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Pens score quickly after Lightning tie game in third
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Crosby misses another practice
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Pens Kunitz suspended for tomorrow's Game 4
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Penguins' top ranked penalty kill looks ordinary
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Penguins' Kunitz. Lightning's Downie each suspended for one game
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Illogical signs lead the pack
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Penguins' quick strikes bury Lightning in Game 3
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- A quick start does wonders
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Kunitz suspended for Game 4 of Penguins-Lightning series
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Penguins again top NHL in U. S. TV ratings
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Penguins defeat Tampa Bay 3-2
Tampa Bay.com-- NHL's so-called discipline on head shots borders on criminal
Tampa Bay.com-- Lightning-Penguins series has been hard-hitting
Tampa Bay.com-- Special teams haven't gauged series
Tampa Bay.com-- Lightning prepared for postseason pressures
Tampa Bay.com-- Lightning's Downie suspended one game for hit
Tampa Bay.com-- Already, a must-win situation for Lightning
Tampa Bay.com-- Bolts momentum quickly evaporates
Tampa Bay.com-- Roloson's focus shifts to Game 4 after Bolt's loss
Tampa Bay.com-- St. Louis thriving in new power play role
Tampa Bay.com-- Penguins edge Bolts to take 2-1 series lead
Tampa Bay.com-- Stamkos' education continues


Game Two, April 15

Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Game 3 has been Penguins' province
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Letang's goal: Play good defense
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Lecavalier rediscovers game changing talent
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Bylsma, Boucher prove coaches can win without iron-fist rule
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Lightning get much-needed spark from Brewer
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Lightning strike early, even series at 1
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Boucher's wish granted in Game 2
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Tampa Bay grabs momentum with 3 first period goals
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Don't worry about Fleury he always bounces back
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Penguins' best must be their best
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Lightning's Stamkos still stuck in slump
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Hall's gritty defines works for Lightning
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Loss of focus, composure in Game 2 surprises Bylsma
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Ability to handle loss looms as critical issue
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Lightning's early strike beats Penguins, 5-1
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Lightning find lots of ways to score against Penguins
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Penguins' Letang fails in a pinch
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Crosby not pushing to return to games
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- First goal is uplifting
Tampa Bay.com-- Lightning will not face Penguins star Crosby in Game 3
Tampa Bay.com-- The heartbeat of playoff hockey finally returns to Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay.com-- Bolts want Forum rocking for Game 3
Tampa Bay.com-- Lightning's Lecavalier up to old tricks
Tampa Bay.com-- Buzz is building as Bolts return home for playoffs
Tampa Bay.com-- Brewer a steadying influence for Bolt's defense
Tampa Bay.com-- Like father, like son for Lightning coach Boucher
Tampa Bay.com-- Stamkos shuffled around in Game 2
Tampa Bay.com-- Power play comes through
Tampa Bay.com-- Lightning handle Penguins, even series at 1


Game One, April 13

Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Penguins top four likely to play a lot
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Tampa Bay Lightning look to rally
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Penguins' physicality, discipline key in Game 1 victory
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Pens christen Consol with playoff win
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Third period flurry lifts Penguins to win over Lightning
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Pens can shine without stars
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Lightning's Stamkos has rocky debut
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Upper St. Clair native Malone returns to playoffs
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Cook: Penguins' Kovalev earns his keep
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Age gets better of Lightning's Roloson in third
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Penguins' Bylsma, Lightning's Boucher put their minds to work
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Lightning's St. Louis undergoes double root canal
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Penguins' Lovejoy enjoys physical Game 1
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- 'Coach' Crosby serves as new eye in the sky
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Fleury's pretzel save a keeper
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Stanley Cup Playoffs: Fleury leads Penguins past Lightning, 3-0
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Consol Energy Center doesn't provide any physical advantages
Tampa Bay.com-- Penalties, and gamesmanship, continue to be an issue...
Tampa Bay.com-- Game 2 against Pens is "huge" for Tampa Bay Lightning...
Tampa Bay.com-- St. Louis calls Michalek's high stick as "careless play"

Tampa Bay.com-- Lightning Heed Message from Ailing Assistant Coach
Tampa Bay.com-- Tampa Bay Lightning must undercut the growing legend of ...
Tampa Bay.com-- Lightning's Game 2 lineup likely to stay the same
Tampa Bay.com-- Bolts try to solve Fleury in Game 2
Tampa Bay.com-- Bolts' Malone modes by Pittsburgh upbringing
Tampa Bay.com--  Root canal part of the job for St. Louis
Tampa Bay.com-- Penguin's run inspiring Crosby
Globe and Mail-- Lightning looking for ways to beat Fleury
Globe and Mail-- Sounds of silence surround Sid

Series preview
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Picking a tight series
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Crosby out for playoff opener
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Spirit high, expectations low for fans
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Penguins' Michalek snuffs opposing teams' snipers
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- LW Neal returns to Penguins' practice
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Tampa Bay defines comes through
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Lightning pair up to old tricks
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Crosby skating with team; not expected to play tomorrow
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Penguins need power-play turnaround
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Tocchet's take on the playoff series
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Lightning lineup lacks playoff experience
Pittsburgh Tribune Review-- Lightning can strike quickly; Pens confident
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Penguins' Crosby not ready to play
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Neal set for first playoff
Pittsburgh Post Gazette-- Home ice gets a new meaning at Consol

NHL Playoffs 2011: Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins

Our archive of the first round games between the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins.

We'll offer up results, summaries and items of note as the two Eastern Division rivals seek to move on in the 2011 playoffs.


Boston wins the series 4 games to 3 

Thursday, April 14-- Montreal 2 at Boston 0 
Saturday, April 16-- Montreal 3 at Boston 1  
Monday, April 18--  Boston 4 at Montreal  2
Thursday, April 21-- Boston 5 at Montreal 4 (1 OT) 
Saturday, April 23-- Montreal 1 at Boston 2 (2 OT) 
Tuesday, April 26-- Boston 1 at Montreal  2

** If necessary

Game Seven, April 27

Globe and Mail-- Bruins dream continues after downing Habs in OT
Globe and Mail-- Montreal fans behave themselves
National Post-- Bruins exorcise ghosts in win vs. Montreal
Montreal Gazette-- Boston Bruins eliminate Montreal Canadiens in OT
Montreal Gazette-- Canadiens need more size, scoring
Montreal Gazette-- We battled to the end, Price says
Boston Herald-- Nathan Horton hears a Woo! Bruins win Game 7 ... 
Boston Globe--

Game Six, April 26

Montreal Gazette-- Habs heading back to Boston for Game 7
Montreal Gazette-- Habs fans keep cool in the rain
Montreal Gazette-- Price, teammates block lots of rubber
Montreal Gazette-- Lucic's hit leaves a mark - on the scoreboard
Montreal Gazette-- Habs-Bruins series an example of what makes hockey beautiful
Boston Globe-- Bruins reach their defining moment
Boston Globe-- To the limit
Boston Herald-- Power lines zap hopes
Boston Herald-- Bruins up against a Game 7
Boston Herald-- Milan Lucic awaits word on possible suspension
Boston Herald-- Brian Gionta, Hal Gill team up to help Habs
Boston Herald-- Ex-defenseman Galley likes Norris nominees
Boston Herald-- Habs get good guidance
Globe and Mail-- Habs not ready to celebrate yet 
Globe and Mail-- Habs-Bruins game not exactly a classic
National Post-- Lucic's thoughtless moment means Game 7 
National Post-- Canadiens win 'strange game' to force Game 7

Game Five, April 23

Montreal Gazette-- Martin, Habs keeping the faith
Montreal Gazette-- Habs not ready to give up despite loss
Montreal Gazette-- Subban comes of age vs. Bruins
Montreal Gazette-- 'Tank isn't empty,' Martin says of Habs
Montreal Gazette-- Habs want dream of Game 7 to take flight
Montreal Gazette-- Habs have blown chances against Bruins
Montreal Gazette-- Bruins pest Brad Marchand thumbs nose at Max Pacioretty tweet
Montreal Gazette-- Michael Ryder's glove may have saved day for Bruins
Montreal Gazette-- Montreal rapper Annakin Slayd goes viral with Habs anthem
Montreal Gazette-- Nathan Horton breaks Habs' hearts in double OT
Montreal Gazette-- "A great hockey game," says Jacques Martin
Montreal Gazette-- Harris fudges the facts in Bruins-Canadiens column
Globe and Mail-- Desperate times for Canadiens
Globe and Mail-- Habs agonizingly close to the edge of the postseason cliff
Globe and Mail-- Habs' turn to deal with stress
Globe and Mail-- Canadiens confident they can stave off elimination

Game Four, April 21

Globe and Mail-- Michael Ryder uses stick and glove to save Bruins
Globe and Mail-- Bruins edge Habs in double OT
Globe and Mail-- Bruins regain home-ice advantage
Globe and Mail-- Habs hope 'road advantage ' holds up with return to Boston
Globe and Mail-- Ference fined for making obscene gesture

Game Three, April 18

Globe and Mail-- Habs fall short against Bruins
Globe and Mail-- Chara return boosts B's to "W"
Globe and Mail-- Canadiens fell asleep at the switch
Montreal Gazette-- Bruins defeat Habs 4-2
Montreal Gazette-- Canadiens weren't focused, Price says
Montreal Gazette-- Chara's return to Bruins is a mixed bag
Montreal Gazette-- No surprise that the Canadiens came up short in Game 3
Boston Globe-- Life saver
Boston Globe-- Ice chopped up but win smooth things over
Boston Globe-- Chara's return a booster shot
Boston Globe-- A fast start helps the cause
Boston Herald-- Bruins answer the Bell
Boston Herald-- Score one for Tim Thomas
Boston Herald-- When push comes to shove, Chris Kelly steps up
Boston Herald-- Zdeno Chara stands tall for Bruins
Boston Herald-- Put Claude Julien blame on ice
Boston Herald-- Bruins must keep it simple, play system

Game Two, April 16

Globe and Mail-- Habs have upper hand on Bruins
Globe and Mail-- Canadiens not concerned about Chara
Globe and Mail-- Habs power past slumping Bruins
Globe and Mail-- Bruins scratch Chara from Game 2
Globe and Mail-- Bruins captain Zdeno Chara hospitalized overnight for dehydration
National Post-- Resolute Canadiens suffocating Bruins
Montreal Gazette-- Bruins left with a sick feeling
Montreal Gazette-- Bitter Boston columnist adds fuel to Habs-Bruins fire
Montreal Gazette-- Desperate times in Boston
Montreal Gazette-- Remarkable start for underdogs
Montreal Gazette-- Canadiens' Subban is 'all business'
Montreal Gazette-- Canadiens deserve some credit
Montreal Gazette-- Habs now favoured over Bruins
Montreal Gazette-- Zdeno Chara's status unclear for Habs-Bruins Game 3
Montreal Gazette-- Canadiens head home with Bruins in double trouble
Montreal Gazette-- 'No time to be happy,' Habs' Michael Cammalleri says
Boston Herald-- Bruins in meed of a 'Miracle'
Boston Herald-- Zdeno Chara makes the trip
Boston Herald-- Enigmatic Bruins running out of time




Game One, April 14
National Post-- Old formula works wonders for Montreal
National Post-- Price gets another shot at saviour
Globe and Mail-- Habs take opening victory
Montreal Gazette-- Habs' Gomez steps up his play
Montreal Gazette-- Habs get jump on Bruins, 2-0
Montreal Gazette-- Habs: Once again, goaltending steals show
Montreal Gazette-- Price has earned respect
Boston Globe--  Bleu, blank, et rouge
Boston Globe-- This could translate into something you hate to see
Boston Globe-- They didn't go bump on this night
Boston Herald-- First-round knockdown
Boston Herald-- Bruins lost in translation
Boston Herald-- Carey Price's right in Game 1
Boston Herald-- Ex-Devils Scott Gomez, Brian Gionta leave burn


Series Preview
Montreal Gazette-- Handicapping the matchup
Montreal Gazette-- Beantown buzzing with anticipation
Montreal Gazette-- Gomez has been missing in action
Montreal Gazette-- Price and Fleury merit Hart vote
Montreal Gazette-- Scott Gomez can't explain his awful season
Montreal Gazette-- Habs - Bruins will be battle of goalies
Montreal Gazette-- Canadiens prepare for tough series
Montreal Gazette-- Chara should be strong Norris candidate: Boston GM
Montreal Gazette-- Habs - Bruins is a playoff match made in hockey heaven
Boston Globe-- Julien behind the 8-ball
Boston Globe-- First postseason could grow on Horton
Boston Herald-- Zdeno Chara delivers on hit 
Boston Herald-- Don't fret over Milan Lucic
Boston Herald-- Matchup made in hockey heaven
Boston Herald-- Spotlight on goalies as Canadiens face Bruins
Boston Herald-- Peter Chiarelli: Cops, Zdeno Chara won't mix
Globe and Mail-- Bruins expecting big things from Milan Lucic
Globe and Mail-- Canadiens youth prep for big test
National Post-- Bruins, Canadiens will keep emotions in check
National Post-- Chara still under police microscope in Montreal
National Post-- Canadiens-Bruins will be decided in net

NHL Playoffs 2011: Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers

Our archive of the first round games between the Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers.

We'll offer up results, summaries and items of note as the two Eastern Division rivals seek to move on in the 2011 playoffs.


Philadelphia wins the series 4 games to 3  


Saturday, April 16-- Buffalo 4 at Philadelphia 5  
Wednesday, April 20-- Philadelphia 0 at Buffalo 1 
Tuesday, April 26-- Buffalo 2 at Philadelphia 5


Game 7, April 26

Philadelphia Inquirer-- Invisible man Coburn makes a big showing
Philadelphia Daily News-- Flyers thrive with backs to the wall
Philadelphia Inquirer-- They dispatch Sabres and survive 1st round
Philadelphia Inquirer-- Flyers eliminate Sabres with 5-2 win in Game 7
Philadelphia Inquirer-- Carter should return in next round
Philly.com-- Flyers show their character, experience in romp
Philadelphia Daily News-- Flyers watching and waiting for Round 2

Game 6, April 24

Philadelphia Inquirer--  Laviolette talks before Game 7
Philadelphia Inquirer-- Bob will be Boosh's backup; Lappy nominated for award
Philadelphia Inquirer-- Sabres 'personal' comments spur Flyers; Richards not suspended
Philadelphia Inquirer-- Leighton shelled, replaced by Boosh
Philadelphia Daily News-- Sobering loss for the Flyers
Philadelphia Daily News-- Game 7 preview
Philadelphia Daily News-- No suspension -- or hearing-- for Richards


Game 5, April 22

Philadelphia Inquirer-- Game 6 goalie? Boosh-rovsky-ton?
Philadelphia Inquirer-- Pronger is out; Lavy responds to Ruff


Game 4,  April 20

Philadelphia Inquirer-- Pronger could return, Carter out
Philadelphia Inquirer-- Flyers' worst fear realized in Game 4
Philadelphia Inquirer-- Pronger showing a little more zip
Philadelphia Daily News-- Jeff Carter likely doubtful for Game 5
Philadelphia Daily News-- Pronger time for Game 5?

Game 3, April 18

Buffalo News-- Flyers grab a 2-1 series lead
Buffalo News-- Sabres' Stafford ends his goal drought
Buffalo News-- Boyes' lack of production in line with rest of Sabres
Buffalo News-- Flyers take hat off to Boucher
Buffalo News-- Breaking down Game Three
Philadelphia Daily News-- Breakthrough game for Carter as Flyers take series lead on Buffalo
Philadelphia Inquirer-- Flyers find a way past antic Sabres
Philadelphia Inquirer-- Flyers take Charge
Philadelphia Inquirer-- Boucher makes Lavy's gamble work
Globe and Mail-- Flyers, Boucher shut down Sabres



Game 2, April 16

Buffalo News-- Sabres ready for another challenge
Buffalo News-- Gunning for discipline and goals
Buffalo News-- Signs point to Boucher starting in goal
Buffalo News-- Sabres pay price for parade to penalty box
Philadelphia Daily News-- Boucher starting, Bob relegated to press box
Philadelphia Daily News-- Can't the Flyers just decline power plays?

Game 1, April 14

Philadelphia Inquirer-- Rattled by a Sabre
Philadelphia Daily News-- Boos were rough in face of Flyers' effort
Philadelphia Inquirer-- Maybe it's still all about the goalie
Philadelphia Daily News-- Van Riemsdyk's growth evident even in Flyers' loss
Philadelphia Inquirer-- PP woes haunt Flyers
Buffalo News-- Sabres grind out on Kaleta rebound goal
Buffalo News-- Miller finds way into the O zone
Buffalo News-- How Game One was won
Buffalo News-- Young Sabres' defensemen "Great, real good, excellent'
Buffalo News-- Flyers get no grace period from home fans
Buffalo News-- Flyers stay evasive on injured Pronger's status
Globe and Mail-- Sabres shut out Flyers
National Post-- Miller does heavy lifting in win over Flyers

Series Preview

Philadelphia Daily News-- If Flyers' mouths aren't frothy, fans' will be
Philadelphia Inquirer-- The roles are reversed for the Flyers
Philadelphia Daily News-- Flyers won't have Pronger for Game 1 against Sabres
Philadelphia Inquirer-- Flyers fans on edge as playoffs start
Philadelphia Daily News-- 3 reasons Flyers win or lose
Buffalo News-- Jerry Sullivan's pick: Flyers in seven
Buffalo News-- Pronger is out
Buffalo News-- Boyes ready to have some postseason fun
Buffalo News--- Transition defense puts in some overtime
Buffalo News-- Mayors make friendly bet
Globe and Mail-- Progner's absence a big one for Flyers
Globe and Mail-- Surging Sabres begin preparations for Flyers
National Post-- Goalie Miller always the key for the Sabres