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Apr 3, 2009 – 1:30 AM
Newsmakers in the NHL is a weekday morning attempt to clear yesterday's rebounds and look to the day ahead.
Hurricanes 4, Rangers 2: Carolina continued its winning ways with a 4-2 win over the Rangers on Thursday night, extending its current winning streak to seven games. Chad LaRose scored a pair of goals in the win, while Cam Ward stopped 36 shots, including 29 through the first two periods.
Canadiens 5, Islanders 1: Montreal went 3-for-8 on the power play during its 5-1 win over the Islanders on Thursday night. The Canadiens received goals from Saku Koivu, Mike Komisarek, Andrei Markov, Mathieu Schneider and Alex Tanguay, while Jaroslav Halak stopped 26-of-27 shots in goal.
The Rest Of Thursday's Action
-- Marc Savard scored the game-winner in Boston's 2-1 win over Ottawa.
-- David Backes is pretty good.
-- Thanks to Detroit's loss to St. Louis, San Jose had an opportunity to distance itself in the race for the President's Trophy.
-- Calgary knocked off Dallas, while Vancouver took on the streaking Anaheim Ducks. The Flames and Canucks continue their fight for the Northwest Division title.
-- Los Angeles traveled to Phoenix as Al Montoya made his second start in goal for the Coyotes.
Daily Rebounds
-- TSN predicts the NHL award winners for this season. Steve Mason and Bobby Ryan get some love for the Calder Trophy, but Pekka Rinne gets left off the predictions. [TSN]
-- The "Brian Burke" Twitter is no more, but that doesn't mean NHL fans still can't attempt to have some fun with Twitter. [Capitals Kremlin]
-- Adrian Dater, beat writer for the Colorado Avalanche, passes along the report that an executive in the Phoenix Coyotes organization thinks the Avs are tanking on the season. [Denver Post]
Friday's Key Games
-- Panthers vs. Thrashers: The Panthers look to win their fourth in a row and keep pace in the east, while Atlanta looks to play its role of spoiler, as the Thrashers have won three of their past four.
-- Predators vs. Blackhawks: Chicago is still fighting for home-ice in the first round, while Nashville is simply fighting for a playoff spot.
-- Devils vs. Lightning: New Jersey looks to end its six-game losing streak against Tampa Bay.
Tagged: Al Montoya, Alex Tanguay, AlexTanguay, AlMontoya, Bobby Ryan, BobbyRyan, Cam Ward, CamWard, Chad LaRose, ChadLarose, David Backes, DavidBackes, Jaroslav Halak, JaroslavHalak, Marc Savard, MarcSavard, Mathieu Schneider, MathieuSchneider, Mike Komisarek, MikeKomisarek, Niklas Kronwall, NiklasKronwall, Pekka Rinne, PekkaRinne, Saku Koivu, SakuKoivu, Steve Mason, SteveMason
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