News: Burns opened the scoring Tuesday, adding three shots and 19:20 in ice time in the San Jose win. [+]
Impact: That's Burns first point in the series against Los Angeles. He's been less effective for the Sharks in the postseason than during the regular season, averaging .5 points per game. ( RotoWire - Wed. May 22, 2013) |
News: Couture had a tip-in goal and five shots in the Sharks win on Tuesday. [+]
Impact: That's game-winning goals in back-to-back games for Couture. With 11 points in eight games, Couture has been as hot as a player can get this postseason. ( RotoWire - Wed. May 22, 2013) |
News: Galiardi had an assist nn Tuesday's win over Los Angeles, his first point this postseason. [+]
Impact: After finishing the season very strong, Galiardi has all but disappeared from the Sharks' boxscore. His ice-time has shown this as well, dropping into the fifteen-minute range over the last three games. ( RotoWire - Wed. May 22, 2013) |
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News: Helm (back) will not return during the Red Wings' second round series against the Blackhawks but hasn't given up hope of coming back later on if the team advances, MLive.com reports. [+]
Impact: A setback with Helm's injury, suffered two-and-a-half weeks ago in practice, led the Wings to decide to give the 26-year-old an extended rest. He said he feels pretty good and thinks he could get onto the ice right now, but added that that method hasn't worked for him so they're trying a new approach. Also, Helm said there has not been any discussion of having the back operated on this summer. ( RotoWire - Wed. May 22, 2013) |
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Joakim Andersson (DET - Center)
News: Andersson picked up an assist against the Blackhawks in Game 3 on Monday. He also was a plus-1 and had two penalty minutes. [+]
Impact: Andersson, a rookie with limited NHL experience, has tallied assists in back-to-back games, giving him four in 10 playoff contests. ( RotoWire - Mon. May 20, 2013) |
News: Howard turned aside 39 of the 40 shots he faced in a Game 3 win over the Blackhawks on Monday. [+]
Impact: The Wings now have a 2-1 lead in the series, and Howard has only let in one goal in each of Detroit's last two games. ( RotoWire - Mon. May 20, 2013) |
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