The center and defenseman might miss out on Game 3, but there's always the chance that one or both of them were just getting a little breather. Viktor Stalberg could very well take Handzus' spot if injuries are the issue, though.
Michal Handzus, Johnny Oduya don't skate
Michal Handzus | CHI
(May 19, 2013 3:46 PM EDT)
Michal Handzus and Johnny Oduya were not at practice with the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.
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Brian Hedger on Twitter
Joel Quenneville critiques neutral zone play
Joel Quenneville | CHI
(May 19, 2013 3:43 PM EDT)
Joel Quenneville identified "sloppy neutral zone play" as one of the Chicago Blackhawks' biggest problems in Game 2.
The Detroit Red Wings really managed to seal up and slow down the Blackhawks on Saturday. We'll see if the Blackhawks can adjust as the series shifts to Detroit for Games 3 and 4.
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Brian Hedger on Twitter
Alex Galchenyuk helps U.S. win bronze
Alex Galchenyuk | MON
(May 19, 2013 2:08 PM EDT)
Alex Galchenyuk scored two shootout goals to help the United States win the bronze medal game against Finland at the 2013 IIHF World Championships.
John Gibson made 36 saves in the victory while Craig Smith wrapped up an impressive tournament with a goal in the bronze medal game.
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USA Hockey on Twitter
Dennis Seidenberg, Wade Redden out
Dennis Seidenberg | BOS
(May 19, 2013 1:59 PM EDT)
The Boston Bruins will be without defensemen Dennis Seidenberg and Wade Redden during Sunday's Game 2 against the New York Rangers.
Seidenberg was ruled out by Saturday, but Redden seemed like he had a chance to return. We'll see if either player can make it for Game 3 on Tuesday.
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Joe Haggerty on Twitter
Viktor Stalberg gets back in Chicago's mix
Viktor Stalberg | CHI
(May 19, 2013 1:47 PM EDT)
The Chicago Blackhawks will add Viktor Stalberg back into the lineup for Game 3 against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday.
The Blackhawks probably want to add some more scoring punch to the mix after being neutralized by the Red Wings in Game 2. He's struggled in the playoffs with just one assist in five playoff games, but was solid in the regular season, scoring 23 points in 47 contests.
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Tracey Myers on Twitter
Penguins expect to play Tanner Glass
Tanner Glass | PIT
(May 19, 2013 1:42 PM EDT)
While some might expect Jussi Jokinen to replace Joe Vitale in the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup in Game 3, but it sounds like Tanner Glass will get it instead.
Jokinen certainly has more of a scoring touch, but maybe the Penguins feel like they already have far more firepower than the Ottawa Senators. We'll see how it goes on Sunday.
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Josh Yohe on Twitter
Joe Vitale won't play for Pens in Game 3
Joe Vitale | PIT
(May 19, 2013 1:16 PM EDT)
Joe Vitale isn't available for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Ottawa Senators in Game 3 on Sunday.
It's unclear if he's injured or just a healthy scratch because he didn't participate in the morning skate. Vitale has managed an assist in four games during the 2013 playoffs.
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Pittsburgh Penguins on Twitter
Maple Leafs could be interested in Clarkson
David Clarkson | NJ
(May 19, 2013 9:42 AM EDT)
The Maple Leafs could be one of many teams interested in the services of winger David Clarkson this summer.
The unrestricted free agent is coming off his most productive NHL season and offers a combination of skill and toughness all teams covet. The bidding process Clarkson will likely net the forward a very lucrative contract once all is said and done.
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Toronto Sun
JVR was impressive during postseason
James van Riemsdyk | TOR
(May 19, 2013 9:32 AM EDT)
Toronto head coach Randy Carlyle was very impressed with what he saw from winger James van Riemsdyk in the Maple Leafs' playoff series against Boston.
Carlyle referenced the fact that van Riemsdyk was seemingly unwilling to take the punishment required to score goals when he first arrived in Toronto, saying "We told him to camp in front of the net and if he didn’t want to do that, we’d put somebody else there. From that point on, he made the decision that he was going to go to those tough areas and make a living there." The 24-year-old led the Maple Leafs in playoff scoring with seven points, which bodes well for his future with the club.
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Toronto Sun
Tuukka Rask still respecting Rangers
Tuukka Rask | BOS
(May 19, 2013 9:24 AM EDT)
Tuukka Rask and the Bruins are certainly not looking past the New York Rangers despite winning Game One of their playoff series.
"There were a couple of shifts where we couldn’t get the puck out of our end," Rask said. "We couldn’t get a change, and we had to ice it a couple of times. They’re big guys, they’re strong guys. When they play down low, they’re pretty tough to strip of the puck. It’s a big challenge for us." The Bruins definitely appear to have momentum on their side after their stunning Game Seven comeback against Toronto, but shouldn't ignore the fact the Rangers came back from 2-0 series deficit to defeat the Capitals in the first round.
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Boston Herald