MOSCOW, RUSSIA – It would take a brave man to bet against AK Bars lifting their second Gagarin Cup now. After stealing a narrow win in game 1 on Thursday, the Kazan based team took complete control of game 2 … Continue reading
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KHL Gagarin Cup Final gets underway
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – AK Bars drew first blood in this years Gagarin Cup Finals, defeating HC MVD 3-2 in the opening game of the best of seven series. After a goal less first period which saw limited chances, particularly for … Continue reading
Plekanec OT winner gives Habs surprise win
WASHINGTON, D.C – Tomas Plekanec’s stinging slapshot in overtime stole an unlikely victory for the Montreal Canadiens in game 1 on Thursday, but it was a battle of the two netminders on the night. Plekanec and the Canadiens are heavy … Continue reading
Avalanche grab shocking win
SAN JOSE, CA – They say sometimes a little luck can go a long way – it’s hard to believe Chris Stewart will argue with that sentiment after his centring pass struck veteran defenseman Rob Blake’s skate and squeezed past … Continue reading
Caps and Habs set for first round tangle
WASHINGTON, DC – Perhaps one of the most anticipated series of the 2009-10 play-offs is the Washington Capital’s match up with one of the games most famous clubs, the Montreal Canadiens. The Caps had a tremendous regular season, culminating in … Continue reading
KHL Gagarin Cup finals set
RUSSIA, – After two epic series to decide the Conference Champions, AK Bars and HC MVD emerged as the two teams who will contest this season’s Gagarin Cup Final. In the East, AK Bars took a three game lead … Continue reading