Could this be good news for the Ottawa Senators?  For their sake, I hope so.  It’s been announced that the New York Islanders have traded Mike Comrie and Chris Campoli to the Sens in exchange for veteran centre Dean McAmmond and the Sharks’ first-round pick in the 2009 Entry Draft (via a different trade). 

The Sens could really use a boost at this point.  They were just getting on a roll when team captain, Daniel Alfredsson fractured his jaw, and things just have been really off-course for the club these past couple seasons. 

I’m hoping Comrie can just pick up where he left off since this is his second time dressing for Ottawa.  Of the situation, the 28-year-old said: ”I played in Ottawa before and I know what’s at stake and what it’s like.  It’s an exciting place to play and a great group of guys and I’m obviously thrilled about the opportunity to play on a great team.”

Mike Comrie is dating Hilary Duff and it’s rumored that his new teammate, Mike Fisher, has been getting cosy with country music star, Carrie Underwood.  Just sayin’…

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The New Jersey Devils were defeated at home by the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 6-5 loss yesterday, with Niklas Hagman scoring the game winning goal.

Andy Greene of the NJ Devlis made third star of the night, gaining three assists and Maple Leafs player, Matt Stajan made second star by scoring two goals last night. First star went to NJ left wing, Zach Parise, who scored a goal in the third period. There were some really great goals during this game. Thomas Kaberle’s was amazing!

Here’s the scoring summary:

• TOR: Stajan, M. (04:13 in 2nd), Stajan, M. (PPG, 05:31 in 2nd), Steen, A. (PPG, 07:31 in 2nd), Mayers, J. (09:15 in 3rd), Ponikarovsky, A. (PPG, 10:25 in 3rd)
• NJD: Clarkson, D. (02:32 in 1st), Zubrus, D. (07:04 in 1st), Langenbrunner, J. (09:14 in 2nd), White, C. (13:42 in 2nd), Parise, Z. (11:17 in 3rd)

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*This post was written by Lauren Croteau, for Jeanne, who is away.

The New York Rangers were eliminated from the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs when they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 5 of their series. Here is the scoring summary:

NYR:Korpikoski, L. (02:03 in 3rd), Dawes, N. (03:25 in 3rd)

PIT:Hossa, M. (PPG, 08:45 in 2nd), Malkin, E. (12:40 in 2nd), Hossa, M. (07:10 in 1st OT)

Here is the highlights video:

The Montreal Canadiens were eliminated from the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs after they lost in Game 5 against the Philadelphia Flyers, which ended in a 6-4 score. Here is the scoring summary:

PHI:Umberger, R. (10:20 in 1st), Richards, M. (14:02 in 2nd), Umberger, R. (15:44 in 2nd), Hartnell, S. (17:00 in 2nd), Upshall, S. (16:56 in 3rd), Knuble, M. (19:10 in 3rd)

MTL:Plekanec, T. (PPG, 04:29 in 1st), Kovalev, A. (11:28 in 1st), Higgins, C. (08:15 in 2nd), Kostitsyn, A. (02:13 in 3rd)

Here are the highlights from the game:

The New York Rangers shut out the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 3-0 win in Game 4 of their series. Here is the scoring summary:

NYR:Jagr, J. (12:45 in 2nd), Dubinsky, B. (PPG, 00:44 in 3rd), Jagr, J. (PPG, 19:46 in 3rd)

Check out the highlights from the game:

The New York Rangers were shutout against the Pittsburgh Penguins, who scored twice, in Game 2 of their battle in the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Here is the score summary:

PIT:Staal, J. (PPG, 13:55 in 2nd), Hall, A. (19:43 in 3rd)

Here are the highlights from the game:

The Montreal Canadiens were defeated in a 4-2 battle against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 2 of the first round of the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Here is a score summary:

PHI:Umberger, R. (05:53 in 1st), Carter, J. (PPG, 08:39 in 1st), Briere, D. (13:33 in 2nd), Umberger, R. (17:39 in 3rd)

MTL:Koivu, S. (PPG, 16:18 in 1st), Markov, A. (01:26 in 3rd)

Check out these highlights:

The Washington Capitals got eliminated by the Philadelphia Flyers in game 7 of the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This was probably one of the most exciting series in the first round of the playoffs.  Here is a video of the best moments in the Caps vs. Flyers series:

The Pittsburgh Penguins, who will soon be facing off against the Philadelphia Flyers, swept the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Here are the best moments from the Penguin vs. Senators series: