104.5 THE TEAM - ESPN RADIO » NHL http://1045theteam.com Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Detroit Red Wings Win Game 3, Take 2-1 Lead Over Chicago Blackhawks http://1045theteam.com/hockey-town-takes-the-lead-over-the-windy-city/ http://1045theteam.com/hockey-town-takes-the-lead-over-the-windy-city/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 07:42:09 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=163371 Oh those feisty Detroit Red Wings. Paying little mind to the prognosticators who looked at the Red Wings as a mere bump in the road (I raise my hand), Detroit used a solid goaltending effort from Jimmy Howard to defeat the heavily favored Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 and grab a 2-1 lead in the best of 7 Western Conference semi finals

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/hockey-town-takes-the-lead-over-the-windy-city/feed/ 0 Getty Images Boston Besieges Lundqvist, Blast The Rangers 5-2 http://1045theteam.com/boston-besieges-lundqvist-blast-the-rangers-5-2/ http://1045theteam.com/boston-besieges-lundqvist-blast-the-rangers-5-2/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 00:24:03 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=162989 So here we go again. For the 2nd straight playoff series the New York Rangers have dropped the 1st games on the road. It happened against Washington in round 1 and after the Bruins beat down the Rangers 5-2 Sunday at the Boston Garden the Rangers find themselves in a 2-0 hole

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/boston-besieges-lundqvist-blast-the-rangers-5-2/feed/ 0 Getty Images Washington Capitals GM George McPhee Joins Ovechkin In Whine-fest http://1045theteam.com/washington-capitals-gm-george-mcphee-joins-ovechkin-in-whine-fest/ http://1045theteam.com/washington-capitals-gm-george-mcphee-joins-ovechkin-in-whine-fest/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 14:23:42 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=162483 Waaaaaah. that's the gurgling sound coming from Washington. The poor little Caps still crying about the officiating in game 6 of their 7 game loss to the New York Rangers in the eastern conference 1st round

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/washington-capitals-gm-george-mcphee-joins-ovechkin-in-whine-fest/feed/ 0 Getty Images 2013 NHL Playoffs — Conference Semifinals Preview http://1045theteam.com/2013-nhl-playoffs-conference-semifinals-preview/ http://1045theteam.com/2013-nhl-playoffs-conference-semifinals-preview/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 17:36:42 +0000 Joe Student http://guyspeed.com/?p=132487 With an exciting first round of the 2013 NHL playoffs now complete, eight remaining teams will continue their quest for the Stanley Cup in the conference semifinals beginning this week. Here's a preview of the four NHL playoff series ready to get underway:

All series are best-of-seven

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/2013-nhl-playoffs-conference-semifinals-preview/feed/ 0 Justin K. Aller, Claus Andersen, Perry Nelson, Jeff Gross / Getty Images Sports Illustrated's Richest Athletes in America List is as Depressing as You'd Imagine http://1045theteam.com/sports-illustrated-richest-athletes-2013/ http://1045theteam.com/sports-illustrated-richest-athletes-2013/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 16:01:09 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://guyspeed.com/?p=132548 Sports Illustrated released its Fortunate 50 – a list of the 50 richest athletes in America, based on salary, winnings, bonuses and endorsements for the current or most recent season. It will ruin your day.

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/sports-illustrated-richest-athletes-2013/feed/ 0 Getty Images ESPN's Barry Melrose talks Stanley Cup Playoffs On The Team http://1045theteam.com/espns-barry-melrose-talks-stanley-cup-playoffs-on-the-team/ http://1045theteam.com/espns-barry-melrose-talks-stanley-cup-playoffs-on-the-team/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 21:32:41 +0000 Mike Lindsley http://1045theteam.com/?p=162136 Mike Lindsley talked with ESPN NHL analyst and insider Barry Melrose about the upcoming series between the Rangers and Bruins, the Game 7's those two teams battled through in Round 1 and other upcoming series.  Hear it here:  

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/espns-barry-melrose-talks-stanley-cup-playoffs-on-the-team/feed/ 0 Getty Images How Far Will The New York Rangers Go In The Stanley Cup Playoffs [POLL] http://1045theteam.com/how-far-will-the-new-york-rangers-go-in-the-stanley-cup-playoffs-poll/ http://1045theteam.com/how-far-will-the-new-york-rangers-go-in-the-stanley-cup-playoffs-poll/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 16:45:20 +0000 Mike Lindsley http://1045theteam.com/?p=162074 The Rangers bested the Capitals in seven games in Round 1 of hockey's playoffs.  Now, it is off to Boston for a series with the Bruins, one that should be physical and competitive and could go seven games

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/how-far-will-the-new-york-rangers-go-in-the-stanley-cup-playoffs-poll/feed/ 0 Getty Images Rangers-Bruins Series Preview http://1045theteam.com/rangers-bruins-series-preview/ http://1045theteam.com/rangers-bruins-series-preview/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 14:15:48 +0000 Mike Lindsley http://1045theteam.com/?p=162017 The Rangers and Bruins both won Game 7's in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  New York, in less dramatic fashion, dominated Washington 5-0 to win the only road game of the series.  Boston, down 4-1 to Toronto, rallied back with three goals in less than 11 minutes, two of which came in the final minutes with a pulled goalie, and won in overtime 5-4.  Now the Rangers and Bruins, these two Original 6 teams in two huge markets, are set-up for a Round 2 clash that could be one for the ages.  New York and Boston yet again in sports.  Here is a series preview.

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/rangers-bruins-series-preview/feed/ 0 Getty Images Henrik Lundqvist Shuts Out The Capitals Again, Rangers Eliminate Washington in 7 http://1045theteam.com/henrik-lundqvist-shuts-out-the-capitals-again-rangers-eliminate-washington-in-7/ http://1045theteam.com/henrik-lundqvist-shuts-out-the-capitals-again-rangers-eliminate-washington-in-7/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 04:40:18 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=162005 La Magnificant King Henry. Or in English Magnificent Henrik Lundqvist records his 2nd straight shutout, this time on the road in game 7 of the eastern conference quarterfinals,5-0, leading the Rangers to a 5-0 win and a series victory!

Lundqvist was terrific when needed the most

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/henrik-lundqvist-shuts-out-the-capitals-again-rangers-eliminate-washington-in-7/feed/ 0 Getty Images Henrik Lundqvist Shuts Out The Capitals, Forces Game 7 http://1045theteam.com/henrik-lundqvist-shuts-out-the-capitals-forces-game-7/ http://1045theteam.com/henrik-lundqvist-shuts-out-the-capitals-forces-game-7/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 04:16:50 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=161858 To win a Stanley Cup you need your goaltender to steal some games along the way. Not sure the Rangers have the ability to go all the way, but Sunday their brilliant goaltender  Henrik Lundqvist led the Rangers to a 1-0 win at the Garden and extended their season at least 1 more day

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/henrik-lundqvist-shuts-out-the-capitals-forces-game-7/feed/ 0 Getty Images The Rangers Are On The Brink Of Being Eliminated After Losing Game 5 In Washington http://1045theteam.com/the-rangers-are-on-the-brink-of-being-eliminated-after-losing-game-5-in-washington/ http://1045theteam.com/the-rangers-are-on-the-brink-of-being-eliminated-after-losing-game-5-in-washington/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 12:56:24 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=161805 With the exception of 1 season, 1993-94, when they hoisted the Stanley Cup, Ranger fans know the feeling of a season ending too soon. After dropping a heart breaking 2-1 overtime decision in Washington on Friday night, that sinking feeling is bubbling to the surface again

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/the-rangers-are-on-the-brink-of-being-eliminated-after-losing-game-5-in-washington/feed/ 0 Getty Images Sid Crosby, Tomas Vakoun Lead The Penguins Past The Islanders http://1045theteam.com/sid-crosby-tomas-vakoun-lead-the-penguins-past-the-islanders/ http://1045theteam.com/sid-crosby-tomas-vakoun-lead-the-penguins-past-the-islanders/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 13:09:27 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=161569 The Pittsburgh Penguins made a switch in goal before game 5 of their eastern conference quarterfinal match with the New York Islanders. It worked out. Now the question is will the islanders make a switch in their net for game 6?

Led by veteran netminder Tomas Vakoun, and a sweet goal by star Sid Crosby, the Penguins blanked the Isles 4-0 in Pittsburgh and now lead this best of 7 series 3 games to 2

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/sid-crosby-tomas-vakoun-lead-the-penguins-past-the-islanders/feed/ 0 Getty Images Who Will Win The Stanley Cup [POLL] http://1045theteam.com/who-will-win-the-stanley-cup-poll/ http://1045theteam.com/who-will-win-the-stanley-cup-poll/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 19:50:21 +0000 Mike Lindsley http://1045theteam.com/?p=161454 The Rangers are charging hard after two wins to even the series with Washington.  The Penguins are talented but getting everything they can handle from the upstart Islanders.  The Sharks are moving on

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/who-will-win-the-stanley-cup-poll/feed/ 0 Getty Images Thursday's Playoff Menu http://1045theteam.com/thursdays-playoff-menu/ http://1045theteam.com/thursdays-playoff-menu/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 19:34:59 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=161448 For some reason-read that as TV makes the schedules, there are no NBA playoff games for the 1st time since the post season began. The Knicks-Pacers series as well as the Grizzlies-Thunder series in fact takes off until Saturday when the venues change

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/thursdays-playoff-menu/feed/ 0 Getty Images Game 4 Thriller Goes To The Rangers http://1045theteam.com/game-4-thriller-goes-to-the-rangers/ http://1045theteam.com/game-4-thriller-goes-to-the-rangers/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 03:23:23 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=161297 When my time comes and I shall pass on I am thinking my death certificate will list cause of death "Watching Ranger Playoff Hockey."

And so that pretty much sums up game 4 at Madison Square Garden

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/game-4-thriller-goes-to-the-rangers/feed/ 0 Getty Images Islanders outscore Penguins 6-4 And Lock Series Up At 2 http://1045theteam.com/islanders-outscore-penguins-6-4-and-lock-series-up-at-2/ http://1045theteam.com/islanders-outscore-penguins-6-4-and-lock-series-up-at-2/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 16:40:12 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=161121 I guess the Pittsburgh Penguins didn't learn their lesson from last year when goaltender Andre-Marc Fleury got bombed by the Philadelphia Flyers, or the year before that when they were also ousted in the 1st round

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/islanders-outscore-penguins-6-4-and-lock-series-up-at-2/feed/ 0 Getty Images NHL And NBA Combine For Remarkable Night Of Playoff Action – Bruce's Thought Of The Day http://1045theteam.com/a-remarkable-night-for-all-playoff-fans-bruces-thought-of-the-day/ http://1045theteam.com/a-remarkable-night-for-all-playoff-fans-bruces-thought-of-the-day/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 13:55:25 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=160895 No matter if you like the hoop better then the puck, or visa versa, Monday night left you a satisfied fan, unless of course you root for the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, St.Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, Anaheim Ducks, or Toronto Maple Leafs

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/a-remarkable-night-for-all-playoff-fans-bruces-thought-of-the-day/feed/ 0 Getty Images Rangers Win Game 3 Nail Biter, Still Trail 2-1 In Series http://1045theteam.com/rangers-win-game-3-nail-biter-still-trail-2-1-in-series/ http://1045theteam.com/rangers-win-game-3-nail-biter-still-trail-2-1-in-series/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 03:37:33 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=160865 Ok Ranger fans you can breathe now. Wow what a heart stopper game 3 of the eastern conference quarter finals was. The Rangers held on, or perhaps better yet, the clock ran out on the Washington Capitals who ended the game with a power play chance that became a 2 man advantage when they pulled net minder Bradan Holtby but the clock ran out and the Rangers held on-barely beating the Caps 4-3 and pulled to within 2-1 in the best of 7

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/rangers-win-game-3-nail-biter-still-trail-2-1-in-series/feed/ 0 Getty Images Ottawa Senators And Montreal Canadiens Get Into Massive Fight [VIDEO] http://1045theteam.com/senators-canadiens-line-brawl-video/ http://1045theteam.com/senators-canadiens-line-brawl-video/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 15:20:04 +0000 Jay Sanin http://1045theteam.com/?p=160696 The NHL Playoffs are upon us, which means that sixteen teams have dropped the gloves in a quest to lift Lord Stanley's Cup. Apparently, it also means that the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators have dropped the gloves looking to kill one another in this crazy fight, known as a line brawl.

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/senators-canadiens-line-brawl-video/feed/ 0 Getty Images The Rangers Lose Game 1 As The King Gets Crowned http://1045theteam.com/the-rangers-lose-game-1-as-the-king-gets-crowned/ http://1045theteam.com/the-rangers-lose-game-1-as-the-king-gets-crowned/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 14:43:48 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=160343 Game 1 of the eastern conference match up between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers will not go down as 1 of the best moments of  Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvists career. The reigning Vezina champion as the leagues best goalie in 2012 let in as soft a goal as you could, was out of position on another, and could have stopped the 3rd as well as the Caps beat the Rangers 3-1 to take the opener

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