Lemieux: Crosby, who’s like a family member, is better than I was at 21DETROIT — Mario Lemieux can achieve another first in these NHL finals, the first former player — and Hall of Famer — to also win the Stanley Cup as an owner. His Pittsburgh Penguins’ chances may be determined by how well an extended member of the Lemieux family plays: captain Sidney Crosby. With NBA out of the way Sunday, Game 2 of Stanley Cup finals set for 8 p.m. startDETROIT — Thanks to the Los Angeles Lakers, the NHL will have prime time to itself on Sunday night. Wounded Wings: Datsyuk and Draper still out, but Lidstrom and Ericsson return for Cup openerDETROIT — The good news for the Detroit Red Wings is they’re getting back defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom and rookie Jonathan Ericsson for the Stanley Cup finals opener. Blackhawks start talks with Martin Havlat’s agentCHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon is wasting little time in trying to keep the team together after a strong run in the postseason. A year older and wider, Crosby and Penguins set sights on Red Wings in Cup rematchDETROIT — Don’t be fooled by the scraggly semblance of a beard that strains to cover chunks of Sidney Crosby’s 21-year-old face. Red Wings expect bolstered blue line with Lidstrom, Ericsson in Game 1 against PenguinsDETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings’ chances to challenge Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin improved greatly the day before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals when their battered blue line got good news. Red Wings stars Lidstrom, Datsyuk practice day before Stanley Cup opener against PenguinsDETROIT — Nicklas Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk have practiced the day before the opener of the Stanley Cup finals, an encouraging sign for the Detroit Red Wings. Cup over cash: Marian Hossa chose to chase Stanley Cup with Red Wings instead of PenguinsDETROIT — Marian Hossa’s combination of size, speed and skill helped the banged-up Detroit Red Wings finish off Chicago to set up a Stanley Cup finals rematch with the team he spurned. Confident Penguins believe ‘08 loss prepared them for rematch with defending champ Red WingsPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins will travel Friday to the city called Hockeytown for their second Stanley Cup finals in as many seasons against Detroit, yet forgive them if they’re convinced they already live there. Postseason NHL ScheduleN.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington 0 |
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