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Michael Ryder and Bruins Lose
Posted by: | CommentsNewfoundlander Michael Ryder and his Boston Bruins were dominated in game 2 of their series. The Bruins had run up 5 straight victories but looked helpless on the ice, unable to score.
With the loss, the momentum of the series has switched from the Bruins to Carolina with the Hurricanes heading home. Will the Bruins rebound after this loss?
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Ryder Leads Bruins to Victory
Posted by: | CommentsWith a goal and an assist, Michael Ryder helped the Bruins to victory with a 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.
With the victory the Bruins are now 5-0 in the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs, silencing some of the critics who thought that 9-day layoff would have hurt the team. Ryder continues to improve throughout the playoffs as well, showing why he was one of the anchors on the Boston squad.
Sharks, Devils and Rangers Say Farewell
Posted by: | CommentsThe San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers bid farewell to the NHL Playoffs and head to the golf course after their sudden exit from their quest for the Cup of Lord Stanley.
With the San Jose Sharks exist, Newfoundlander Ryan Clowe sees his quest for a cup end prematurely. Playing on a team with the talent of the Sharks, many here in this fair province were hoping that Clowe would have an opportunity to allow Newfoundland to have a visit from the Stanley Cup, following in the footprints of Dan Cleary of the Detroit Red Wings. However, it was not in the cards as the Sharks had a pathetic playoff and was only the 4th Presidents Cup winner to exit in the first round.
The Devils collapse in the third period (well the last minute of the 3rd Period) sees their quest for the 2009 Stanley Cup end as well. After evening the score with 1:20 left to play, the Hurricanes put the finishing touch on the Devils less than a minute later, going ahead 4-3. The collapse of the New Jersey Devils in the final minute was uncharacteristic of a team that plays so strong defensively.
Finally, what can be said about the New York Rangers? Not much considering how they blew a 3-1 series lead and let the Washington Capitals come back and take the series from under their noses. A team of under-achievers who will probably say the media didn’t want them to win anyway.
Who will win the 2009 Stanley Cup? Perhaps the Ducks of Anaheim after knocking off the mighty Sharks may have what it takes? It could also be the Capitals – they are playing with heart or is Ovechkin just pumped on too much Red Bull?
Will the Sharks Win?
Posted by: | CommentsWith Ryan Clowe in the midst of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, one must wonder if the Sharks will win tonight and force a Game 7. After being down 3-1 in the series, the Sharks won a squeaker in overtime.
Tonight Ryan Clowe and the Sharks lace them up and hit the ice at 12:00 midnght Newfoundland time.
Let’s cheer on Ryan and hope that a fellow Newfoundlander makes it through round one of the playoffs.
Newfoundlander Ryan Clowe – San Jose Sharks
Posted by: | CommentsNewfoundlander Ryan Clowe is in the midst of a playoff run with the San Jose Sharks.
With the Ducks leading the series 2-1, San Jose must come out firing to even the series. Ryan Clowe is logging a lot of ice time, including time on the power play as the Sharks press the Ducks.
Newfoundland Hockey Talk wishes Ryan Clowe the best of luck in his playoff run.
Newfoundlander Michael Ryder and Bruins Sweep
Posted by: | CommentsThe Boston Bruins led by a strong 3-point performance by Newfoundlander Michael Ryder have gone on to sweep the Montreal Canadiens. With 2 goals and an assist, Ryder was a thorn for his ex-team. His strong performance in game 4 completed the sweep and propells the Bruins now into the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Congrats go out to Michael Ryder from Newfoundland Hockey Talk.
Michael Ryder Burns His Old Team
Posted by: | CommentsNewfoundlander Michael Ryder scores the game winning goal with just 2:39 left in the second period. The Bonivista native and ex-Canadien continues to haunt is old team as he picks up his 4th point of the early 2008-09 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Ryder and his Boston Bruins now lead the series 3-0 against the Canadiens and have a chance to sweep the Habs on Wednesday night. Going into the series, Newfoundland Hockey Talk was keeping an eye on Ryder, hoping that the series lived up to expectation.
Boston vs Montreal – Old Rivarly in Round One
Posted by: | CommentsThe Boston Bruins take first blood in their round one matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. One of the oldest and most anticipated rivalries in the NHL, this series will be one of the most watched of the round one matchups as Michael Ryder returns to face off against his old team.
Game one goes to the Bruins by a score of 4-2, in a game that was entertaining and for the most part looked like it was headed into overtime until Zdeno Chara scored at 8:35 of the third period to give the Bruins a 3-2 lead. The Bruins scored an empty net goal to seal the victory.
Newfoundlander Michael Ryder at an assist in the victory.