"It's not easy to watch in the press box," he said. "I just want to play to my strengths and help my team win." The versatile forward could help the Penguins on faceoffs and he may join Craig Adams and Tyler Kennedy on the team's fourth line. Jokinen also denied speculation that he had been dealing with an injury, so he's good to go if he gets the chance to return to the lineup.
J. Jokinen ready to play, may dress in Gm 4
Jussi Jokinen | PIT
(May 22, 2013 11:53 AM EDT)
Jussi Jokinen is waiting for another opportunity to play and he may get back into the lineup for Game 4 Wednesday night.
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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Malkin expects James Neal to end goal skid
James Neal | PIT
(May 22, 2013 11:47 AM EDT)
James Neal has gone five straight playoff games without a goal, but linemate Evgeni Malkin is expecting "something big, soon" from the talented winger.
Neal has one goal and two assists in seven games during the 2013 postseason. "He's had about six scoring chances from the same spot that almost look identical to each other," coach Dan Bylsma said. "Being in the area, having a good look at the net — pretty much in every game, he's had those chances to do that. It's hasn't gone in for him. Those are good looks there. He just needs one of those to go in." He will be looking to cash in on his opportunities in Game 4 on Wednesday night.
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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Senators have gotten better vs. Penguins' PP
Paul MacLean | OTT
(May 22, 2013 11:36 AM EDT)
Ottawa's penalty kill has improved each game in their semifinal series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
"When you play a team for a third time, that has something to do with it, you see how they're doing things, maybe you get the reads a little bit better," coach Paul MacLean said Tuesday. "I think Craig [Anderson] was better. And our scheme and work ethic were better." MacLean knows that the Penguins will make adjustments though and his players need to stay out of penalty trouble to avoid playing with fire.
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Ottawa Citizen
Colin Greening has been flying high vs. Pens
Colin Greening | OTT
(May 22, 2013 11:27 AM EDT)
Colin Greening is using his big frame and speed to success against Pittsburgh in the second round of the playoffs.
He has scored a goal in each of his past three games versus the Penguins going into Wednesday night's match-up. "If my skating is on, everything else falls into place," Greening said. "I want to pride myself on being a player that can play in the playoffs." Greening, Erik Condra and Jean-Gabriel Pageau has arguably been Ottawa's best line in the series so far.
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Ottawa Citizen
Brian Boyle unhappy with his faceoff work
Brian Boyle | NYR
(May 22, 2013 11:19 AM EDT)
Brian Boyle was upset with himself for his poor night in the faceoff circle Tuesday night.
"We were in our zone way too long because I couldn't win a freaking draw," Boyle said. "I could have contributed more, and that's infuriating." He won just four of his 21 draws and he hasn't registered a point in his last five contests.
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New York Post
Chris Kreider's status unknown for Game 4
Chris Kreider | NYR
(May 22, 2013 11:07 AM EDT)
Chris Kreider was struck in the face by a high stick Tuesday night at the 5:05 mark of the third period and didn't return to the game.
The Rangers didn't update his status after the contest. It's possible he was just getting repairs though, so we'll leave him as active for now, but he did appear to be in some pain as he lay on the ice. If his status changes then we'll let you know. Kreider skated on a line with Rick Nash near the end of his night, but he ended up with just 7:06 of ice time. He has one assist in six playoff appearances.
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New York Newsday
Brent Burns finds the back of the net Tuesday
Brent Burns | SJ
(May 22, 2013 11:02 AM EDT)
Brent Burns scored a goal in San Jose's 2-1 win Tuesday.
Burns has two goals and four points in eight playoff games. He also ranks second on the team with 26 hits and is tied for third with 25 shots on goal.
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CSN Bay Area
Thornton earns praise for Tuesday's efforts
Joe Thornton | SJ
(May 22, 2013 11:00 AM EDT)
Joe Thornton earned a lot of praise for his efforts in Game 4 on Tuesday.
Thornton had an assist in San Jose's 2-1 victory. "That was vintage Joe Thornton right there," Logan Couture said. "Unbelievable. Creating turnovers, making passes, skating like a young guy. He was flying, and I know me personally, it got me going. We need Joe to play like that for the rest of the playoffs."
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CSN Bay Area
Daly: Quebecor's not negotiating for Coyotes
Dave Tippett | PHO
(May 22, 2013 10:57 AM EDT)
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly has denied a recent report that Quebecor is in negotiations for the Phoenix Coyotes.
If they are, they would likely want to relocate the Coyotes to Quebec City. The team has been without an owner since 2009, but the NHL has been making every effort to keep the team in Glendale. Over that time, several potential owners have gained attention, but none have been able to finalize a deal.
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Renaud Lavoie on Twitter
Andy Sutton announces his retirement
Andy Sutton | EDM
(May 22, 2013 10:53 AM EDT)
Andy Sutton has decided to retire.
Sutton wasn't able to play in 2013 due to a knee injury. He had 38 goals and 150 points in 676 games with the San Jose Sharks, Minnesota Wild, Atlanta Thrashers, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Anaheim Ducks, and Edmonton Oilers. "My NHL career enabled me to not only play the game I love, but to also be a part of something that so many kids dream about growing up," Sutton said. "Throughout my 15 years in the league, I have played for some exceptional hockey teams and have met quality people and friends along the way. None of what I accomplished on the ice would have been possible without the unwavering support of my family, friends, teammates and fans who made playing hockey even more enjoyable."
Source:
Pro Hockey Talk