Archive for April 7th, 2009

Drury lifts Rangers to key win over Habs (AP)

The Eastern Conference playoff race is not for the faint of heart. In the course of a night, a period, a shift, postseason hopes can go from likely to lousy. The New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens went head to head Tuesday night, and the fortunes of both changed in a heartbeat.

‘Canes beat Isles 9-0, win streak at 9 (AP)

The goals came in bunches for the Carolina Hurricanes. So did the records. The Hurricanes matched a club mark with their ninth straight victory by giving the New York Islanders the worst beating in franchise history, a 9-0 rout Tuesday night.

‘Canes rout Isles 9-0, win streak now 9 (AP)

Eric Staal had three goals and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes matched a club record with their ninth straight win by giving the New York Islanders the worst beating in franchise history, a 9-0 rout Tuesday night. Cam Ward made 12 saves, and his franchise-record 39th victory of the season was his sixth shutout of the year and 12th of his career.

New York Islanders (26-43-9) at Carolina Hurricanes (44-28-7), 7 pm - MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.com New York Islanders (26-43-9) at Carolina Hurricanes (44-28-7), 7 pm MiamiHerald.com, FL By Sports Network The sizzling Carolina Hurricanes will take aim at a ninth consecutive victory when they host the lowly New York Islanders for tonight's test at RBC Center. Carolina was last in action Saturday against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins ..

Weight signs one-year extension with Islanders - NESN.com

CBC.ca Weight signs one-year extension with Islanders NESN.com, MA Doug Weight has played 17 seasons in the NHL, and after signing a one-year extension with the New York Islanders , Weight will play at least 18.

Weight returning to Islanders next season - CBC.ca

National Post Weight returning to Islanders next season CBC.ca, Canada His feelings were put into writing Tuesday when he signed a one-year contract extension with the New York Islanders , the league's worst team this season. "Long Island has been a wonderful place for me and my family," Weight, who was set to become an ..

Islanders sign Weight to extension - National Post

National Post Islanders sign Weight to extension National Post, Canada The New York Islanders on Tuesday signed center Doug Weight to a one-year contract extension. In his first season with the Islanders, Weight has registered nine goals and 35 points in 49 games

Streaking Hurricanes try to extend win streaks vs. Islanders - ABC Action News

TSN.ca Streaking Hurricanes try to extend win streaks vs. Islanders ABC Action News, FL The sizzling Carolina Hurricanes will take aim at a ninth consecutive victory when they host the lowly New York Islanders for tonight's test at RBC Center. Carolina was last in action Saturday against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins and earned an ..