Turco finally scares off his Detroit boogeymanDallas is alive -- and skating, thanks to the brilliant goal work of Marty Turco in a 2-1 Game 5 victory. Turco, who struggles in Detroit, is thrilled with the outcome but knows the challenge 'only got fractionally better,' Wes Goldstein says.
No sweep? No sleep lost as Penguins charge into Game 5Are those who know history groomed to repeat it? Pittsburgh hopes so,
Wes Goldstein says. The Pens rebounded from a Game 4 loss to close their
last series and will aim to do it again in the East finals.
Strong start in Game 4 enough for Flyers to cling to hopesThe Flyers looked a lot different in their 4-2 Game 4 win than they did in the first three. They finally have some life with the series shifting back to Pittsburgh. But Philly knows it's still facing a difficult task, Wes Goldstein says.
Flyers not quitting, Penguins not overconfident despite 3-0 leadSidney Crosby is trying to be diplomatic when saying the 3-0 lead is not all that. But the fact remains that the Penguins have played superior hockey to the Flyers, who Wes Goldstein says are still hoping for a miracle comeback that has occurred just twice in league history.
Usually a postseason flop, Hossa rising to occasion in PittsburghHe was a disappointment in many playoffs, yet Marian Hossa has been a big factor for the Penguins inthe postseason since being acquired at the trade deadline. Pittsburgh may not be able to keep him financially, but the right wing isn't concerned ... he's focused on the present, West Goldstein says.
Doing some things right still not good enough for FlyersDespite achieving most of their game plan, the Flyers are one loss away from elimination after a 4-1 setback to the Penguins in Game 3. Wes Goldstein says it's not so much because of Pittsburgh's offense, but it's the under-appreciated defense that is getting the job done.
Stars realize 3-0 hole is tough to overcomeThe Stars look overmatched against an almost perfect Detroit Red Wings team that won three consecutive games with relative ease. Some would say the series is over, but Dallas isn't giving up, starting with trying to avoid a sweep, Wes Goldstein says.
