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| Flyers' Briere back in lineup |
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03/01/2009 |
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| Newark, NJ (Sportsbooks) - Philadelphia Flyers forward Danny Briere played in the team's 3-0 loss Sunday against the New Jersey Devils, his first action since December 2. Briere had missed the last 36 games with the lingering effects of a groin strain, which included exploratory surgery back on January 22. He registered just under 17 minutes of action and one shot on net in the Flyers' setback. In 10 games this season, Briere posted five goals and nine points. He also racked up a goal and four assists in a thr |
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| Brodeur, Devils host rival Flyers |
NHL Hockey |
03/01/2009 |
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| (Sportsbooks) - Martin Brodeur will get his third start in four days since returning from a 50-game absence when his first-place New Jersey Devils host the rival Philadelphia Flyers in today's Atlantic Division clash at Prudential Center. Brodeur played for the first time since November 1 on Thursday, as he recorded career shutout No. 99 in the 4-0 victory over Colorado. The future Hall of Famer also picked up the win in a blowout victory against Florida on Saturday afternoon. The veteran netminder was out for |
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| Flyers activate Briere from IR |
NHL Hockey |
02/28/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbooks) - The Philadelphia Flyers announced on Saturday that forward Danny Briere has been activated from injured reserve. Briere has missed the last 36 games with the lingering effects of a groin strain, which included exploratory surgery back on January 22. In nine games this season, Briere posted five goals and nine points. He also racked up a goal and four assists in a three-game rehab assignment with the Philadelphia Phantoms in the American Hockey League before his procedure. In ot |
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| Sharks make a stop in Montreal |
NHL Hockey |
02/28/2009 |
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| ntreal, meanwhile, has won three straight after losing its previous three contests. Prior to this winning streak, the Canadiens had gone 3-11-1 in their previous 15 games. The Canadiens picked up a big road victory on Friday night, as they edged the Philadelphia Flyers in an overtime game at the Wachovia Center. Mathieu Schneider scored on the power play 3:21 into OT to lift the Habs to a 4-3 decision over the Flyers. The win pulled Montreal, which has 73 points, within three points of Philadelphia for the fourth |
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| Canucks edge Lightning |
NHL Hockey |
02/28/2009 |
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| r deflected off Vincent Lecavalier's skate in the low slot and eluded a stunned Ramo at the 9:26 mark. Tampa Bay pressed for the tying marker in the final minute, pulling Ramo for an extra skater, but couldn't solve Luongo. Game Notes Recchi picked up an assist on Stamkos' tally to move into sole possession of 15th place on the all-time points list (1,421)...The Lightning have dropped seven straight on the road...Before the game, Vancouver claimed defenseman Ossi Vaananen off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers. |
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| Montreal Canadiens |
NHL Hockey Transaction |
02/28/2009 |
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| Claimed forward Glen Metropolit off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers. |
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| Vancouver Canucks |
NHL Hockey Transaction |
02/28/2009 |
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| Claimed defenseman Ossi Vaananen off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers. |
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| Schneider lifts Canadiens over Flyers in OT |
NHL Hockey |
02/27/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbooks) - Mathieu Schneider scored on the power play 3:21 into overtime, as the Montreal Canadiens took a 4-3 decision from the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wachovia Center. Montreal got a power play due to an interference call on Scottie Upshall, and it took advantage. Antero Niittymaki initially made some great glove saves, but Schneider blasted a shot from the right circle past the goaltender's glove for the win. "We were pounding the puck, we had a few shots that didn't quite get throu |
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| Habs claim Metropolit off waivers |
NHL Hockey |
02/27/2009 |
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| Montreal, QC (Sportsbooks) - The Montreal Canadiens have claimed forward Glen Metropolit off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers. Metropolit was waived by Philadelphia on Wednesday in anticipation of Daniel Briere's return to the ice. He notched four goals and 10 assists for 14 points in 55 games for the Flyers this season. "Glen is a seasoned veteran who played very well against us in last year's playoffs against the Bruins," said Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey. "We are very pleased to have him on our |
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| Canucks claim D Vaananen |
NHL Hockey |
02/27/2009 |
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| Vancouver, BC (Sportsbooks) - The Vancouver Canucks claimed defenseman Ossi Vaananen off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday. Vaananen was placed on waivers by Philadelphia on Wednesday and has one goal with nine assists in 46 games this season. A seven-year veteran, he has 13 goals and 54 assists in 476 games, which has included stints with Phoenix and Colorado. |
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