Crazy Eights: Canucks try to extend home streak, halt skid to Avs
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03/15/2009 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Canucks are on a very impressive home winning streak,
but that run figures to be tested this evening. Vancouver will try to end an
eight-game losing streak to the Colorado Avalanche in tonight's battle at GM
Place.
It wasn't that long ago that the Canucks lost a franchise-record nine games in
a row on home ice, culminating with an overtime setback to Minnesota on
January 31. However, Vancouver hasn't lost at GM Place since, winning eight in
a row on home ice to improve to 19-11-4 as the host this year.
Vancouver, though, hasn't notched a victory over Colorado since a home
overtime win on November 9 of 2007, getting outscored 31-16 over its eight-
game skid to the Northwest Division-rival Avs. That streak includes four
straight setbacks at home in the series for the Canucks.
Their inability to defeat the Avs could hinder their playoff chances as well.
The Canucks are fifth overall in the Western Conference, but just six points
separate them from Edmonton and Nashville, which are tied for eighth in the
standings.
Vancouver plays Colorado four times over its final 15 games including tonight.
Henrik Sedin scored twice during the third period of Friday's 4-2 win over Los
Angeles that extended the Canucks' home win streak. Alex Burrows and Mats
Sundin each lit the lamp in the first period in helping Vancouver improve to
13-3-1 over its last 17 contests.
Burrows has scored in three straight games and has six goals in his last six
contests. However, he has scored just once in 20 career games versus the Avs.
Roberto Luongo made 24 saves in guiding Vancouver to a victory in the opener
of a four-game homestand.
Colorado appears to have regrouped from its recent six-game losing streak,
winning three of four since the slide. That includes Saturday's 3-2 overtime
win versus Edmonton that saw John-Michael Liles end things with a goal just 42
seconds into the extra frame.
Liles also recorded assists on power-play goals by Darcy Tucker and Paul
Stastny for his second three-point game of the season. Stastny's goal,
meanwhile, was his first in nine games since returning from a fractured right
forearm.
Peter Budaj made 18 saves for the Avalanche, who improved to 13-21-1 on the
road this year and will end a three-game swing on Tuesday in Minnesota.
Cody McCormick will serve the final test of his two-game suspension handed
down for a high-sticking incident versus the Wild on Thursday. He received a
double minor penalty on the play.
<< Sharks, Ducks square off at Honda Center
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Evgeni Nabokov's first game back after a near 2 1/2-week
absence went a little longer than planned. The San Jose Sharks will try for a
shorter effort tonight when they visit the Anaheim Ducks and the Honda Center.
Nabokov
<< Wild aim to improve playoff chances in test with Blues
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Despite their recent funk, the Wild are still on the brink
of a playoff spot. Minnesota will try to hop back into the playoff picture
this evening against the St. Louis Blues at Scottrade Center.
The Wild are just 2-4-4 ov
<< Jazz finish road trip in Orlando vs. Magic
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Utah Jazz fought back from a slew of injuries this
season to get a taste of first place in the Northwest Division, and now hope
to regain their winning form when they conclude a tough five-game road trip
against the playo
<< Celtics hope to secure Atlantic Division crown vs. Bucks
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Celtics hope to secure their second consecutive
Atlantic Division title on Sunday afternoon when they visit the playoff-
hopeful Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center.
Just three years ago the mighty Celtics fin
<< Nets face Clippers at Staples Center
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Jersey Nets resume a grueling five-game road trip
in Hollywood on Sunday against the lowly Los Angeles Clippers.
The Nets fell to 0-2 on the swing Friday in Portland when Brandon Roy, despite
shooting 0-for-6 from
Wenger believes pressure is off of Arsenal >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arsene Wenger believes the pressure is now
off Arsenal and they can challenge for silverware on three fronts in the
closing weeks of the season.
The Gunners were 4-0 winners over Blackburn on Sa
Mavericks F George to undergo knee surgery >>
Dallas, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dallas Mavericks forward Devean George will
undergo arthroscopic surgery after damaging cartilage in his right knee.
George suffered the injury in Wednesday's 93-89 win over Portland. A timetable
for his re
BoSox give Lester five-year contract >>
Fort Myers, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox and pitcher Jon Lester
have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with a club option for 2014.
Financial terms were not disclosed, but reports last week indicated it to be
worth $30
Fer's header carries Feyenoord to win over PSV >>
Rotterdam, Netherlands (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Leroy Fer's header in the 73rd
minute was enough to propel Feyenoord to a 1-0 win over PSV Eindhoven at De
Kuip Stadion on Sunday.
The win extends Feyenoord's unbeaten streak to four games
Indians reassign Ohka >>
Goodyear, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cleveland Indians have reassigned pitcher
Tomo Ohka to minor league camp.
Ohka signed a minor league contract with the Tribe in December.
The veteran right-hander hasn't pitched in the majors since 200
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Bonds nearly hits HR 751, SF wins
4 and drove in
a pair of runs, and Barry Bonds nearly hit homer No. 751 as San Francisco beat
1, in the middle contest of three at AT&T Park.
6) allowed five hits and one run over 6 2/3 innings, fanning
eight and walking three.
game slide.
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1 with three walks, an RBI double and scored twice. The double ...
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