Boston Bruins vs Montreal Canadiens Live Streaming NHL Online on 7:00 pm EDT Thu April 21, 2011
Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien put the team through a brisk 75-minute practice late Wednesday morning at the conclusion of a two-day respite in this Olympic village, and something they desperately need to do is improve the power play. Boston’s Chris Kelly, who was sporting a shiner around his right eye after being checked into a goalpost by Montreal’s Scott Gomez, returned to Boston to be evaluated. Boston Bruins vs Montreal Canadiens Live. Boston is 0-for-11 with the extra man in the tight series as Montreal has neutralized the hard shots the Bruins like to take from the point.
Montreal Canadiens played superbly in the first two games, then lost their composure in the first period Monday night and paid for it as the Bruins built a 3-0 lead and barely held on. Habs goalie Carey Price criticized his teammates afterward, saying they weren’t ready to play. Boston Bruins vs Montreal Canadiens Live Webcast. Montreal Canadiens, and Recchi hopes the trend continues. The Habs beat the Bruins twice on the road to open their current series before falling 4-2 on Monday night at home in the Bell Centre. Game 4 is Thursday night in Montreal.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Live Streaming NHL Online
Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Live Streaming NHL Online on 10:00 pm EDT Thu April 21, 2011
Chicago Blackhawks might also get some defensive help as workhorse Brent Seabrook was on the flight to Vancouver after missing Game 4 with an upper body injury believed to be the result of Raffi Torres head hit in Game 3. Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Live. Blackhawks’ chances of continuing the comeback in Game 5 in Vancouver on Thursday night, and going on to become just the fourth team in NHL history to overcome a 3-0 series deficit might depend on whether they got back inside the Canucks’ heads as well.
Vancouver Canucks will rally around the league’s best home record during a Presidents’ Trophy-winning season, and a an ability to bounce back, including a 7-1 loss to Chicago in November. Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo was pulled after giving up six goals, the sixth time he’s surrendered five or more in the playoffs against Chicago, including all three games in Vancouver last season. Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Live Webcast. Vancouver players were downplaying that pressure. They said all the right things about still being up 3-1 in the best-of-seven series, a lead they would have happily taken going into the Western Conference series.
Chicago Blackhawks might also get some defensive help as workhorse Brent Seabrook was on the flight to Vancouver after missing Game 4 with an upper body injury believed to be the result of Raffi Torres head hit in Game 3. Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Live. Blackhawks’ chances of continuing the comeback in Game 5 in Vancouver on Thursday night, and going on to become just the fourth team in NHL history to overcome a 3-0 series deficit might depend on whether they got back inside the Canucks’ heads as well.
Vancouver Canucks will rally around the league’s best home record during a Presidents’ Trophy-winning season, and a an ability to bounce back, including a 7-1 loss to Chicago in November. Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo was pulled after giving up six goals, the sixth time he’s surrendered five or more in the playoffs against Chicago, including all three games in Vancouver last season. Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Live Webcast. Vancouver players were downplaying that pressure. They said all the right things about still being up 3-1 in the best-of-seven series, a lead they would have happily taken going into the Western Conference series.
San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Live Streaming NHL Online
San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Live Streaming NHL Online on 10:30 pm EDT Thu April 21, 2011
San Jose Sharks heading into Game 4 is who they will go with in goal. Antti Niemi, who has started 39 of San Jose’s past 40 games, was pulled after allowing four goals on 10 shots Tuesday night. The focus between games this time for San Jose will be on fixing what went wrong in the disastrous first 21 minutes as opposed to feeling too good about what went right after that. San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Live. Sharks second overtime win in the series, following a 3-2 decision in Game 1 on Joe Pavelski’s winner.
Los Angeles Kings want to make sure this latest loss doesn’t snowball into something bigger. Kings led Vancouver 3-2 at home after two periods in Game 4 of their first-round series—20 minutes away from taking a 3-1 series lead. Kings will need to be able to do that if they want to win a playoff series for just the second time since losing the Stanley Cup final to Montreal in 1993 with Wayne Gretzky as their star. San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Live Webcast. But Los Angeles allowed four goals in the third to start a stretch where the Canucks outscored the Kings 15-5 to win the series in six games.
San Jose Sharks heading into Game 4 is who they will go with in goal. Antti Niemi, who has started 39 of San Jose’s past 40 games, was pulled after allowing four goals on 10 shots Tuesday night. The focus between games this time for San Jose will be on fixing what went wrong in the disastrous first 21 minutes as opposed to feeling too good about what went right after that. San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Live. Sharks second overtime win in the series, following a 3-2 decision in Game 1 on Joe Pavelski’s winner.
Los Angeles Kings want to make sure this latest loss doesn’t snowball into something bigger. Kings led Vancouver 3-2 at home after two periods in Game 4 of their first-round series—20 minutes away from taking a 3-1 series lead. Kings will need to be able to do that if they want to win a playoff series for just the second time since losing the Stanley Cup final to Montreal in 1993 with Wayne Gretzky as their star. San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Live Webcast. But Los Angeles allowed four goals in the third to start a stretch where the Canucks outscored the Kings 15-5 to win the series in six games.
Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Live Streaming NBA Online
Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Live Streaming NBA Online on 7:00 pm EDT Thu April 21, 2011
Chicago Bulls just three hours away, the threat of a red-and-black takeover of Conseco Fieldhouse was a concern. Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said Rose will be ready for whatever the Pacers bring. Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Live. Pacers have primarily used Paul George to defend Rose, looking to bother him with the rookie’s length and athletic ability while using other players to help. Though Rose has put up big numbers, Vogel said the 6-foot-8 George has done a good job of making the 6-foot-3 Rose work.
Indiana Pacers were last in the league in attendance during the regular season while the Bulls were first. With Chicago just three hours away, the threat of a red-and-black takeover of Conseco Fieldhouse was a concern. Indiana Pacers focus on Rose has had a ripple effect. Chicago had a 49-34 advantage on the boards in Game 1 and a 57-33 edge in Game 2. Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Live Webcast. Indiana Pacers lost double-digit leads in both of the first two games. The Bulls know the games have been closer than expected, but the most important thing is that they can go up 3-0 with a win.
Chicago Bulls just three hours away, the threat of a red-and-black takeover of Conseco Fieldhouse was a concern. Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said Rose will be ready for whatever the Pacers bring. Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Live. Pacers have primarily used Paul George to defend Rose, looking to bother him with the rookie’s length and athletic ability while using other players to help. Though Rose has put up big numbers, Vogel said the 6-foot-8 George has done a good job of making the 6-foot-3 Rose work.
Indiana Pacers were last in the league in attendance during the regular season while the Bulls were first. With Chicago just three hours away, the threat of a red-and-black takeover of Conseco Fieldhouse was a concern. Indiana Pacers focus on Rose has had a ripple effect. Chicago had a 49-34 advantage on the boards in Game 1 and a 57-33 edge in Game 2. Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers Live Webcast. Indiana Pacers lost double-digit leads in both of the first two games. The Bulls know the games have been closer than expected, but the most important thing is that they can go up 3-0 with a win.
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Live Streaming NBA Online
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Live Streaming NBA Online on 8:00 pm EDT Thu April 21, 2011
Miami Heat are likely among the few people not wearing a Philadelphia 76ers uniform who won’t concede that this 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference playoff series is Miami’s to lose. Miami Heat have said all the right things. The playoffs don’t start until a team wins on the road. The Philly fans are some of the toughest around. No game is harder to win than Game 3. Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Live. But unless they can find a way to shut down James, Wade, and Bosh at the same time, the odds of winning a game remain uphill.
Philadelphia 76ers did not boast of “you’ve got to believe” comebacks or sell a fanbase on “anything can happen.” They respect the Heat too much and know—as Collins said after Game 2—the Heat are the better team. Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Live Webcast. Philadelphia 76ers, though, have a roster full of really nice players. Most teams would love to have Lou Wiliams, Thaddeus Young and Andre Iguodala. They’re just not the type of franchise players a team can build a title contender around. 76ers won 26 home games this year—one less than their overall total from a year ago.
Miami Heat are likely among the few people not wearing a Philadelphia 76ers uniform who won’t concede that this 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference playoff series is Miami’s to lose. Miami Heat have said all the right things. The playoffs don’t start until a team wins on the road. The Philly fans are some of the toughest around. No game is harder to win than Game 3. Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Live. But unless they can find a way to shut down James, Wade, and Bosh at the same time, the odds of winning a game remain uphill.
Philadelphia 76ers did not boast of “you’ve got to believe” comebacks or sell a fanbase on “anything can happen.” They respect the Heat too much and know—as Collins said after Game 2—the Heat are the better team. Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Live Webcast. Philadelphia 76ers, though, have a roster full of really nice players. Most teams would love to have Lou Wiliams, Thaddeus Young and Andre Iguodala. They’re just not the type of franchise players a team can build a title contender around. 76ers won 26 home games this year—one less than their overall total from a year ago.
Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Live Streaming NBA Online
Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Live Streaming NBA Online on 10:30 pm EDT Thu April 21, 2011
Dallas Mavericks is shooting 47 percent from 3-point range in the playoffs, as opposed to 36 percent in the regular season. Dallas Mavericks signed Stojakovic in January after he was waived by Toronto. He’d hardly played because of injuries. Obviously Portland will need to do a better job with perimeter defense in Game 3. Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Live. Dallas is 2-1 overall when they’ve opened 2-0 in 15 previous best-of-7 series. The exception was the 2006 NBA Finals when the Miami Heat defeated the Mavericks in six games. The Heat were just the third team to claim a championship after trailing 0-2.
Portland Trail Blazers could do without the distraction as they prepare for Game 3. McMillan gave the team a break with a maintenance day on Wednesday. Portland Trail Blazers needs to get more production out of their reserves. In Game 2, the Mavs’ backups outscored Portland’s 39-11. Nicolas Batum had 10 of those points, Rudy Fernandez had 1, and Brandon Roy and Patty Mills both went scoreless. Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Live Webcast. Trail Blazers have a 46-18 advantage at home in the regular season, and they’re 6-1 in playoff games.
Dallas Mavericks is shooting 47 percent from 3-point range in the playoffs, as opposed to 36 percent in the regular season. Dallas Mavericks signed Stojakovic in January after he was waived by Toronto. He’d hardly played because of injuries. Obviously Portland will need to do a better job with perimeter defense in Game 3. Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Live. Dallas is 2-1 overall when they’ve opened 2-0 in 15 previous best-of-7 series. The exception was the 2006 NBA Finals when the Miami Heat defeated the Mavericks in six games. The Heat were just the third team to claim a championship after trailing 0-2.
Portland Trail Blazers could do without the distraction as they prepare for Game 3. McMillan gave the team a break with a maintenance day on Wednesday. Portland Trail Blazers needs to get more production out of their reserves. In Game 2, the Mavs’ backups outscored Portland’s 39-11. Nicolas Batum had 10 of those points, Rudy Fernandez had 1, and Brandon Roy and Patty Mills both went scoreless. Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Live Webcast. Trail Blazers have a 46-18 advantage at home in the regular season, and they’re 6-1 in playoff games.
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