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Florida Panthers try marketing with Hot Chicks

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:17:43 GMT

Hockey has had tough times lately trying to pull in fans. This year the Panthers are trying a calendar shoot to warm up to potential ticket holders.

Brodeur records 97th career shutout in Devils' win

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:22:44 GMT

Naslund, Dubinsky give Rangers season-opening victory in Prague

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 14:12:45 GMT

NY Rangers 2, Tampa Bay 1 Recap Box Score Play-By-Play Shot Chart Photos Conversation 1 2 3 T N YR(1-0-0) 0 1 1 2 TAM(0- 1-0) 0 0 1 1 Final 12:0 0PM ET, October 4, 2008 O2 Arena Naslund, Dubinsky give Rangers season-opening victory in Prague Lightning Fall To Rangers In Melrose's Debut As Coach Photo Wire New York Rangers' Michal Roszival, left, from Czech Republic is checked by Tampa Bay Lightning's Evgeny Artyukhin,... (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) · View Photo · Photo Gallery Game Information Attendance :17,085 Scoring Summary 1ST PERIOD NYR TAM No scoring this period 0 0 2ND PERIOD NYR TAM 18:08 Markus Naslund Assists: Scott Gomez 1 0 3RD PERIOD NYR TAM 3:57 Martin St. Louis Assists: Vincent Lecavalier 1 1 14:16 Brandon Dubinsky (Power Play) Assists: Daniel Girardi, Paul Mara 2 1 Associated Press PRAGUE, Czech Republic -- Markus Naslund came through in his debut with the New York Rangers, even though he wasn't the star Czech fans had hoped to see. Fast Facts • The Rangers outshot the Lightning 41-21 to spoil the coaching debut of Barry Melrose for Tampa Bay. • Brandon Dubinsky's power-play goal with 5:44 left in the third period broke a 1-1 tie and gave the Rangers the win. • The Rangers won their season opener for the fourth straight year. The teams meet again Sunday in Prague, Czech Republic. -- ESPN research Signed in the offseason to replace Jaromir Jagr, Naslund scored a goal and Brandon Dubinsky added another in New York's 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, when the NHL opened its regular season in Europe for the second straight year. "I didn't replace Jaromir. I don't think anyone can," Naslund said. "I'm just trying to find my game and playing to my potential." Burnside: NHL opener The New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning withstood the first test this season by playing their opening game in Europe, writes Scott Burnside. Story | Blog The soldout crowd at the O2 Arena was quiet during the opening stages of the game, and many fans wore New York Rangers jerseys in a reminder that when they bought their tickets, Czech star Jagr was still in New York. The Rangers still had Czechs Petr Prucha and Michal Rozsival, while Tampa Bay featured Vaclav Prospal and Radim Vrbata, and the crowd cheered more as the game progressed. "It was a great atmosphere, the fans were really into it," Naslund said. "It was fun." The longtime Vancouver Canucks captain agreed with the Rangers to a two-year deal worth $8 million in July after Jagr left New York as a free agent and signed with Omsk Avangard of the KHL in Russia. Naslund scored with 1:52 remaining in the second period on a wrist shot after being fed by Scott Gomez. "It was nice to have a win here," Naslund said. "We controlled the game and we deserved to win." Martin St. Louis tied the game 3:57 into the final period after skating past Rangers defenseman Dmitri Kalinin and firing a backhand shot past goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. Dubinsky had the winner on a power play with 5:44 left in the game. "We created a lot of scoring chances and certainly could score a couple more goals with the way we were playing," Dubinsky said. Lundqvist made 20 saves and Tampa Bay goalie Mike Smith had 39. "We outshot them badly," Naslund said. "We just gotta be careful with their offensive guys and not let them break. That's why it's great to have Henrik. It was a very tough game for him, facing not many shots but quite a few breakaways." The teams play the second game of their series on Sunday in Prague. The NHL opened last season in Europe with the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings playing two games in London. The Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators also opened their regular season Saturday, but in Stockholm, Sweden. The Penguins won 4-3 in overtime. It was the fifth time the NHL began its season outside North America, with the other three times coming in Japan in 1997, 1998 and 2000. Rangers coach Tom Renney saw things to be improved despite the win. "Early in the game, certainly in the first period and at the end of the third period as well, they seemed to be able to get a little bit more than we should've given them, and honestly I think we gave it to them," Renney said. "In the second period we settled down and managed the puck much better. I like the fact that we kept generating shots and offense." Tampa Bay coach Barry Melrose said his players spent too much time in the penalty box to win. "Seven penalties against a very good power play," he said. "Our young defense played well, but if you give the Rangers seven power plays you're going to get a goal." Melrose was positive about his team and said it just needed to score. "It's a very tough loss because we played so hard," he said. "We did a lot of good things defensively. Our offensive players had the chances." Both team

The NY Rangers Report to Camp

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:48:42 GMT

top 5 shootout goals

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:47:48 GMT

just a little video I made

Bowling Would be Better if it Was Hockey

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:58:45 GMT

Fox ad for NHL

Bertuzzi now a Flame

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:14:48 GMT

Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today the signing of free agent forward Todd Bertuzzi.

Jagr leaves NHL to play for Russian team Avangard Omsk

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:01:24 GMT

This is very shocking

The Red Wings get Marion Hossa. This team is gonna be insane next year.

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 22:24:05 GMT

Niedermayer to play in final year of contract with Ducks

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:44:22 GMT

Lightning hire Barry Melrose as new head coach

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:26:17 GMT

Madison Square Garden may not be used for the Rangers in 09 due to Dolan blaming the NHL for certain financial laws.

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:10:41 GMT

I don't know the specifics but the Rangers might not play in the Garden in 09. Stupid Dolan.

Dominik Hasek

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 16:20:56 GMT

A legend retires

Dominik Hasek retires.

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 16:13:32 GMT

Stanley Cup Damaged!

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 21:11:52 GMT

Which Sport will take over? Hockey or MMA?

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 08:20:45 GMT

Can't take you anywhere: Stanley Cup already has a dent

Sat, 7 Jun 2008 16:41:29 GMT

Funny Nhl Commercial

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 22:53:42 GMT

Crosby Dives

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 20:23:31 GMT

what I talked about in the blog

NHL end of season blog

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 20:21:38 GMT

Hilarious Lack of Respect for NHL

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 19:21:58 GMT

Ovechkin called up

Marek Malik Through the Legs

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 19:19:57 GMT

Round 15 Amazing Goal/ Best shootout ever

what has been the best fight in hocky history?

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 17:04:04 GMT

Penguins fight back to win Game 5

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 17:02:24 GMT

What is the state of the NHL when ESPN's National Spelling Bee has a better Nielsen Rating then the Stanley Cup Finals?

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:33:29 GMT

CAN THE PENS EVEN THE SERIES?

Fri, 30 May 2008 09:35:50 GMT

Penguins down 2-1 in the series has another home game Saturday. Do they have enough skill, drive & heart to even it up or fail to compete against the million dollar salary cap of the Wings?

Best NY Rangers Video EVER!!!!

Fri, 23 May 2008 10:13:19 GMT

Melrose talks Stanley Cup Finals

Tue, 20 May 2008 04:26:18 GMT

Red Wings advance to Finals

Mon, 19 May 2008 21:51:39 GMT

The Rangers need Jagr more NOW than ever!

Mon, 19 May 2008 14:38:35 GMT

Sharks fire Ron Wilson following second-round exit from playoffs

Tue, 13 May 2008 06:53:54 GMT

The PENS will kill philly's spirit.

Wed, 7 May 2008 11:14:04 GMT

Rangers avoid sweep with shutout of Penguins

Fri, 2 May 2008 10:33:56 GMT

F@#$ Hammers Rangers!!

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:59:34 GMT

Devils 4 at Rangers 3

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:26:53 GMT

NHL Current Playoff Matchups

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 22:57:49 GMT

Alfredsson out indefinitely as Senators seek to clinch playoffs

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 16:34:11 GMT

NHL Power Rankings top 15: Agree?

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:40:54 GMT

A closer look at Dancin "Homo" Larry.

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:02:45 GMT

Another Close up look at Dancin Larry You make the call.

The Rangers Dancing Larry. What do you think?

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:48:49 GMT

At every NY Ranger Game Larry Gets Up and Dances. Fans Now call him Homo Larry. MSG is now being held responsible and are removing fans that participate in the chant. Are you offended or is this being blown out of proportion???

The Rangers Dancing Larry. Is it really offensive?

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:42:25 GMT

At every NY Ranger Game Larry Gets Up and Dances. Fans Now call him Homo Larry. MSG is now being held responsible and are removing fans that participate in the chant. Take a look for yourself.

Who is the next great of the NHL, Alexander Ovechkin or Sidney Crosby?

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:48:04 GMT

Next NHL Legend

Who is the best rookie in the NHL

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:41:10 GMT

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WHO IS THE BEST TEAM IN THE NHL

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:22:56 GMT

WHO DO YOU THINK IS GOING TO WIN THE STANLEY CUP

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:43:16 GMT

NHL Chicago 2 Calgary 4

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:51:20 GMT

NHL Ottawa 1 Carolina 5

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:51:03 GMT

NHL Detroit 3 Columbus 4

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:50:50 GMT

NHL Washington 2 Boston 1

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:50:11 GMT

NHL Atlanta 1 Florida 3

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:46:19 GMT