Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Live Streaming NHL Online on 3:00 pm EDT Sun April 17, 2011
Washington Capitals led Pittsburgh 2-0 in the first round of the 2009 playoffs before falling, and then blew a 3-1 edge against No. 8 Montreal a year ago in an opening-round upset after a Presidents’ Trophy-winning season. Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Live. Two years ago, when the Washington Capitals rallied from a 3-1 series hole to eliminate the Rangers in seven games, Boudreau yanked ineffective veteran Jose Theodore after a poor showing in Game 1 and went to the unproven and unknown Varlamov the rest of the way. Washington also has blocked 53 shots that haven’t even reached Neuvirth.
New York Rangers has had only four power-play opportunities—two in each game—and will need special teams to provide a surge that has been missing. Even if the unit doesn’t score, it has to at least give the club a lift. Rangers coach John Tortorella hinted he might shake up the lines and shift players on the power play that has failed on 30 of 31 chances, dating to the final nine games of the regular season. Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Live Webcast. New york Rangers returned home from Washington in the early hours Saturday after a train ride from the nation’s capital.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Live Streaming NHL Online
Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Live Streaming NHL Online on 6:00 pm EDT Sun April 17, 2011
Anaheim coach Randy Carlyle said he will fill in with someone, possibly Brad Winchester or Matt Beleskey who have been skating on the Ducks’ youth line. He said the Ducks will live with the NHL’s decision if that’s the price such an action deserves. But Carlyle defended his forward. Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Live. Carlyle said he was a little surprised by the number of games but that it was tough to defend because Ryan did it. The NHL suspended Chris Pronger in March 2008 for eight games when the All-Star defenseman was with the Ducks after he stomped on Vancouver center Ryan Kesler’s leg.
Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz hadn’t heard the NHL’s decision when he spoke but clearly didn’t like what Ryan did, calling the move a cardinal sin in hockey. The Nashville Predators and Ducks skated Saturday on adjacent rinks at Centennial Sportsplex, with Nashville finishing up maybe 20 minutes before Anaheim because the band Sugarland had the Bridgestone Arena for a concert. Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Live Webcast. This means one of the NHL’s most offensive lines will be missing the forward who scored two goals in helping Anaheim even the series before heading to Nashville for Game 3 on Sunday.
Anaheim coach Randy Carlyle said he will fill in with someone, possibly Brad Winchester or Matt Beleskey who have been skating on the Ducks’ youth line. He said the Ducks will live with the NHL’s decision if that’s the price such an action deserves. But Carlyle defended his forward. Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Live. Carlyle said he was a little surprised by the number of games but that it was tough to defend because Ryan did it. The NHL suspended Chris Pronger in March 2008 for eight games when the All-Star defenseman was with the Ducks after he stomped on Vancouver center Ryan Kesler’s leg.
Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz hadn’t heard the NHL’s decision when he spoke but clearly didn’t like what Ryan did, calling the move a cardinal sin in hockey. The Nashville Predators and Ducks skated Saturday on adjacent rinks at Centennial Sportsplex, with Nashville finishing up maybe 20 minutes before Anaheim because the band Sugarland had the Bridgestone Arena for a concert. Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators Live Webcast. This means one of the NHL’s most offensive lines will be missing the forward who scored two goals in helping Anaheim even the series before heading to Nashville for Game 3 on Sunday.
Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Streaming NHL Online
Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Streaming NHL Online on 8:00 pm EDT Sun April 17, 2011
Vancouver Canucks will have forward Raffi Torres available for the first time in the series, giving them yet another physical presence. Torres was suspended four games—the last two of the regular season and first two of the playoffs—for his hit to the head of Oilers forward Jordan Eberle earlier this month. Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Live. Vancouver Canucks’ line depth has been a factor in the first two games, especially against Chicago’s top guns.Canucks are dishing out the hits, knocking the Chicago Blackhawks into the boards, off the puck and maybe out of the playoffs.
Chicago Blackhawks have one source of optimism—they finally got some pucks past Luongo in Game 2 and were denied a tie after a frantic last-minute rush. Chicago coach Joel Quenneville said one area where the team’s top scorers can play better is on the power play, where the Blackhawks are 0 for 5 so far in the series. Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Webcast. They’re going to need more input from their big scoring stars like Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp and Marian Hossa or the defending Stanley Cup champs could be making vacation plans real soon. Those four have totaled one assist—by Kane—in the first two games.
Vancouver Canucks will have forward Raffi Torres available for the first time in the series, giving them yet another physical presence. Torres was suspended four games—the last two of the regular season and first two of the playoffs—for his hit to the head of Oilers forward Jordan Eberle earlier this month. Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Live. Vancouver Canucks’ line depth has been a factor in the first two games, especially against Chicago’s top guns.Canucks are dishing out the hits, knocking the Chicago Blackhawks into the boards, off the puck and maybe out of the playoffs.
Chicago Blackhawks have one source of optimism—they finally got some pucks past Luongo in Game 2 and were denied a tie after a frantic last-minute rush. Chicago coach Joel Quenneville said one area where the team’s top scorers can play better is on the power play, where the Blackhawks are 0 for 5 so far in the series. Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Webcast. They’re going to need more input from their big scoring stars like Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp and Marian Hossa or the defending Stanley Cup champs could be making vacation plans real soon. Those four have totaled one assist—by Kane—in the first two games.
Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Live Streaming NBA Online
Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Live Streaming NBA Online on 1:00 pm EDT Sun April 17, 2011
Memphis Grizzlies rested Tony Allen and Zach Randolph in their last two games, in addition to Mike Conley in the finale, the Spurs saw Memphis as not exactly eager to improve its seeding and possibly face the Los Angeles Lakers or Dallas instead. Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Live. Forward Shane Battier was on that 2004 Memphis team, before being traded to Houston and then back to the Grizzlies this season. Battier said Saturday he can’t figure out why some people think Memphis tanked its final two games in order to play the No. 1 seed.
San Antonio Spurs, of all teams, can relate to wanting to stay healthy. They lost All-Star Manu Ginobili to a sprained right elbow in their season finale Wednesday against Phoenix, a game that was largely meaningless beyond trying to stay above Chicago for the NBA’s best record. A night earlier, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich didn’t play his stars against the Lakers. Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Live Webcast. San Antonio Spurs guard George Hill noticed, too. San Antonio Spurs saw Memphis as not exactly eager to improve its seeding and possibly face the Los Angeles Lakers or Dallas instead.
Memphis Grizzlies rested Tony Allen and Zach Randolph in their last two games, in addition to Mike Conley in the finale, the Spurs saw Memphis as not exactly eager to improve its seeding and possibly face the Los Angeles Lakers or Dallas instead. Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Live. Forward Shane Battier was on that 2004 Memphis team, before being traded to Houston and then back to the Grizzlies this season. Battier said Saturday he can’t figure out why some people think Memphis tanked its final two games in order to play the No. 1 seed.
San Antonio Spurs, of all teams, can relate to wanting to stay healthy. They lost All-Star Manu Ginobili to a sprained right elbow in their season finale Wednesday against Phoenix, a game that was largely meaningless beyond trying to stay above Chicago for the NBA’s best record. A night earlier, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich didn’t play his stars against the Lakers. Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Live Webcast. San Antonio Spurs guard George Hill noticed, too. San Antonio Spurs saw Memphis as not exactly eager to improve its seeding and possibly face the Los Angeles Lakers or Dallas instead.
New Orleans Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Streaming NBA Online
New Orleans Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Streaming NBA Online on 3:30 pm EDT Sun April 17, 2011
Even after the franchise that’s owned by the NBA lost West to a left knee injury last month, New Orleans Hornets still made the playoffs—only to run into the second-seeded Lakers, most experts’ picks to come out of the West for the fourth straight season. New Orleans Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Live.The seventh-seeded New Orleans Hornets realize this series appears to be a mismatch, yet they’ve thrived on exceeding expectations all season. The Lakers insist they aren’t taking New Orleans for granted, studying film of their four victories and vowing to minimize the effectiveness of star point guard Chris Paul and the Hornets’ younger legs.
Los Angeles Lakers have been to three straight NBA finals with largely the same core that will take the court Sunday, Hornets starters Okafor and Marco Belinelli and key reserve Jarrett Jack will all make their playoff debuts. New Orleans Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Webcast. The Los Angeles Lakers lately haven’t resembled the club that went 17-1 after the All-Star break. Luckily for Jackson, it’s finally time for the postseason—the one thing in the world that can probably sustain his decorated club’s attention.Los Angeles Lakers lost five straight before back-to-back wins last week, barely keeping the No. 2 seed ahead of Dallas.
Even after the franchise that’s owned by the NBA lost West to a left knee injury last month, New Orleans Hornets still made the playoffs—only to run into the second-seeded Lakers, most experts’ picks to come out of the West for the fourth straight season. New Orleans Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Live.The seventh-seeded New Orleans Hornets realize this series appears to be a mismatch, yet they’ve thrived on exceeding expectations all season. The Lakers insist they aren’t taking New Orleans for granted, studying film of their four victories and vowing to minimize the effectiveness of star point guard Chris Paul and the Hornets’ younger legs.
Los Angeles Lakers have been to three straight NBA finals with largely the same core that will take the court Sunday, Hornets starters Okafor and Marco Belinelli and key reserve Jarrett Jack will all make their playoff debuts. New Orleans Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Webcast. The Los Angeles Lakers lately haven’t resembled the club that went 17-1 after the All-Star break. Luckily for Jackson, it’s finally time for the postseason—the one thing in the world that can probably sustain his decorated club’s attention.Los Angeles Lakers lost five straight before back-to-back wins last week, barely keeping the No. 2 seed ahead of Dallas.
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Live Streaming NBA Online
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Live Streaming NBA Online on 7:00 pm EDT Sun April 17, 2011
New York Knicks finished with their first winning record in 10 seasons and reached the playoffs for just the second time in that span. Stoudemire was the first piece in the Knicks improvement when they signed him as a free agent in the offseason. He averaged 25.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 78 games. New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Live.Anthony averaged 26.3 points in his 27 games with New York, which lost its only matchup with the Celtics with him in the lineup, 96-86 after outplaying them for almost 45 minutes. Knicks gave up three of their top four scorers—Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler.
Boston Celtics will be without center Shaquille O’Neal on Sunday and likely longer because of a right calf injury. He tried running before practice on Saturday but stopped when it became too painful. Boston Celtics won their 17th NBA championship in 2008 and lost the NBA finals last year in seven games to the Los Angeles Lakers. New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Live Webcast. Boston Celtics were 41-15 at the time of the deal and 15-11 since then, finishing third in the East at 56-26. The Knicks were 28-26 before their trade and 14-14 after it, ending up at 42-40.
New York Knicks finished with their first winning record in 10 seasons and reached the playoffs for just the second time in that span. Stoudemire was the first piece in the Knicks improvement when they signed him as a free agent in the offseason. He averaged 25.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 78 games. New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Live.Anthony averaged 26.3 points in his 27 games with New York, which lost its only matchup with the Celtics with him in the lineup, 96-86 after outplaying them for almost 45 minutes. Knicks gave up three of their top four scorers—Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler.
Boston Celtics will be without center Shaquille O’Neal on Sunday and likely longer because of a right calf injury. He tried running before practice on Saturday but stopped when it became too painful. Boston Celtics won their 17th NBA championship in 2008 and lost the NBA finals last year in seven games to the Los Angeles Lakers. New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Live Webcast. Boston Celtics were 41-15 at the time of the deal and 15-11 since then, finishing third in the East at 56-26. The Knicks were 28-26 before their trade and 14-14 after it, ending up at 42-40.
Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Live Streaming NBA Online
Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Live Streaming NBA Online on 9:30 pm EDT Sun April 17, 2011
Denver Nuggets less than two weeks ago, then Nene had to push his way out of a Perkins headlock in a rematch three days later in Oklahoma City. When the teams play again Sunday night in Game 1, there’s almost an expectation that the two will butt heads again. Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Live. After two run-ins with Denver center Nene late in the season, Oklahoma City’s Kendrick Perkins hesitated for a moment when asked Saturday what he expected from the matchup in the playoffs.
Oklahoma City Thunder went 13-4 with him in the lineup, with Serge Ibaka moving from backup center to starting power forward. Before the trade deadline, Nick Collison and Thabo Sefolosha were Oklahoma City’s only players who had ever advanced in the postseason—each reaching the second round once. The Thunder added Perkins and Nate Robinson in the deal with the Celtics, plus Nazr Mohammed—who won a title in San Antonio—from Charlotte. Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Live Webcast. A stout defender in the low post, he brings the youthful Thunder a load of playoff experience.
Denver Nuggets less than two weeks ago, then Nene had to push his way out of a Perkins headlock in a rematch three days later in Oklahoma City. When the teams play again Sunday night in Game 1, there’s almost an expectation that the two will butt heads again. Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Live. After two run-ins with Denver center Nene late in the season, Oklahoma City’s Kendrick Perkins hesitated for a moment when asked Saturday what he expected from the matchup in the playoffs.
Oklahoma City Thunder went 13-4 with him in the lineup, with Serge Ibaka moving from backup center to starting power forward. Before the trade deadline, Nick Collison and Thabo Sefolosha were Oklahoma City’s only players who had ever advanced in the postseason—each reaching the second round once. The Thunder added Perkins and Nate Robinson in the deal with the Celtics, plus Nazr Mohammed—who won a title in San Antonio—from Charlotte. Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Live Webcast. A stout defender in the low post, he brings the youthful Thunder a load of playoff experience.
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