Devils defeat Philadelphia Flyers again

After the Tuesday night game, where the Philadelphia Fyers has been defeated by the Devils in Game 2. The story is repeated again in Game 3. In fact,the New Jersey Devils defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in this Eastern Conference semifinal series.Patrik Elias, Ilya Kovalchuk and Zach Parise also scored for the Devils, who killed off two penalties in overtime before Ponikarovsky came through with his first goal of the postseason on a backhander that sneaked past Ilya Bryzgalov on his left side.

New Jersey Devils chase down Philadelphia Flyers with relentless effort

The Philadelphia Flyers had a chance to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinals game against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. Instead, they lost 4-1 and now head out of town with their series tied at one game apiece. Keep in mind that these two teams were only separated by one point in the regular season standings and that the Devils are hardly the Pittsburgh Penguins. So, winning Game 3 becomes key for either side.  For much of the second and third periods it appeared as though the Flyers were skating through mud. First, let's give credit to the Devils for creating that reality. The two shots that the Flyers had in the second period seems to be reflective of a combination of factors. The first of which was New Jersey's defensive attack. They were all over the orange and black at times, bottling up the ice, blocking pucks, not allowing shots to get through or rebounds to be had. Martin Brodeur, who played well in Game 1, only faced nine shots in the first period and later saw that exact same amount of rubber in the third.  Logic would indicate that this type of performance would have occurred in Game 1, due to the long layoff after the Quarter-Finals. But, maybe the Game 2 effort was partially a delayed let-down.  The Flyers relied on their offense efforts almost all season long. After two games, they are 1-11 on the power play and that needs to change. It will be interesting to see how the flow of Game 3 develops, as we cut into that third slice of playoff bread on Thursday in New Jersey.

Senators’ upset bid ends in Game 7 loss to Rangers

Picked by many to finish last in the Northeast Division and toward the bottom of the Eastern Conference, Ottawa entered Thursday night loose, knowing the pressure was on the top-seeded New York Rangers, who were facing elimination in their own building.
But in the end, it was the Rangers' defense who got the better of the Senators offensively and in their own zone as New York advanced to the second round to face the Washington Capitals with a 2-1 victory. Goals from Marc Staal and Dan Girardi were the difference on the scoresheet, but it was Henrik Lundqvist (26 saves) who Ottawa was unable to solve all night.
History was against the Senators coming into Thursday night. The Senators were 0-4 in Game 7s before this latest loss, while New York had never lost a Game 7 at MSG in three attempts.

Fernando ‘The Greatest’ Torres seals Chelsea’s place in the Champions League final

Everyone said Chelsea would have to play two perfect matches to beat Barcelona in their Champions League seminfinal. They patiently waited in defense and held on for a 1-0 win at home in the first leg. In the first half of the second leg, Gary Cahill went off with an injury, Sergio Busquets equalized for Barcleona, John Terry got himself sent off to put Chelsea down to 10 men after just 37 minutes, Andres Iniesta put Barcelona ahead against a team with just 10 men and no centerbacks and then Ramires lobbed in a beauty to give Chelsea the advantage on away goals. Halftime.

The second half of the second leg began and Didier Drogba lunged at Cesc Fabregas in the box, who went flying because he felt the breeze. Still, it was enough to earn a penalty and Lionel Messi was the assassin to deliver the deathblow. Except, under the pressure of the situation and to the disbelief of everyone, he pinged his shot off the crossbar. Chelsea were somehow still in the lead.Barcelona again dominated possession, lulling themselves to sleep with every pass. Time slipped away as Chelsea made clearance after clearance. In the 80th minute, Fernando Torres was subbed on for Didier Drogba.And in the added time, with Chelsea just trying to survive a few more nervy seconds, it happened. Fernando Torres snuck behind the Barcelona defenders and found himself alone with just half a pitch, Victor Valdes and the goal. He made a move, hopped Valdes and slotted the ball into the empty net. Chelsea win on a 3-2 aggregate score. Advance to the final.

Drogba scores to lead Chelsea over Barca 1-0

More than one person would have bet a tie score between Chelsea and Barcelon. But, the game truns in favour of Chelsea. Didier Drogba scored  in the second minute of first-half stoppage time,and Chelsea held on to beat defending champion Barcelona 1-0 Wednesday night in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals. Lionel Messi lost possession of the ball in midfield, and Frank Lampard passed to Ramires for a counterattack. Ramires' cross was swept into the goal by Drogba, who scuffed his shot but still beat goalkeeper Victor Valdes. After, these first leg Bayern Munitch vs Real Madrid and Chelsea vs Barcelon ; thus, we can be prepare to have a good game during the second leg in one week. hopefully, those teams, who fell in the first leg will be more determine to win the second leg.

Bayerne Munich vs Real Madrid: first Leg Champion League

As I annonced two week ago, the game between the Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the semi-final of champion league held today. The both team have different goal to achieve . One wants to solidify their status as Europe’s best team this year, the other wants an opportunity to win in front of its fans. Indeed, at the begining of the game the Real Madrid was derternine to win this first leg; thus, they were more offencive until, they make the first goal. But, Bayern Munich had not said his last word. Therefore, the players became more aggressive and they made a contre offencive in order to reduce the score. After, half hour, Bayerne scored. And it was a tie game until the last 30mn of the game when Bayerne made another goal. Madrid would not overcome until the end. Many people was more certain that Madril would win this game, but Bayern was the best. Tomorrow, we will see the game between FC Chelsea and FC Barcelona, so every lover of the soccer is invit to post a comment on my blog and try to give their point of view about the past game a the next one tomorrow.

According to CBC play by play man Jim Hughson, Chris Tanev of the Vancouver Canucks made the defensive play of the NHL postseason on Friday night, batting a Dustin Brown shot away with his glove as Roberto Luongo was down on the ice. Look at those silly Los Angeles Kings! Celebrating a shorthanded goal that was never scored!