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 Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 9:06 am
Here are some Stanley Cup Final players to watch Daniel Alfredsson-Right Wing-Ottawa  Playoff stats: Games Played 15, Goals 10, Assists 7, Points 17 1st European captain to appear in Stanley Cup Final, Alfredsson made his NHL debut with Senators in 1995-96 n' is only player to have appeared in all 94 playoff games in franchise's history. He leads playoffs in goals (10) n' game winners (4), includin' his double-overtime strike in Game 5 against Buffalo Sabres that won Eastern Conference title. He remains a strong candidate to win Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP should Ottawa win Cup.
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 9:14 am
Dany Heatley-Right Wing-Ottawa Playoff stats: Games Played 15, Goals 6, Assists 15, Points 21 Heatley has rescued his career since tragic auto accident that killed Atlanta teammate Dan Snyder. Traded by Thrashers 2 years ago for Marian Hossa n' Greg de Vries, Heatley has notched a pair of 50-goal seasons n' 208 total points with Senators. He leads playoffs in scorin' with 21 points n' has been impressive at both ends of ice.
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 9:20 am
Jason Spezza-Center-Ottawa Playoff stats: Games Played 15, Goals 7, Assists 13, Points 20 When Ottawa traded problematic center Alexei Yashin, their 1st-ever draft pick, to New York Islanders in 2001, pick they received that year (2nd overall) in return proved well more than worth it. Spezza has progressed into 1 of NHL's top centers n' is 2nd in playoff scorin' to teammate Heatley, whom he centers along with Alfredsson on what is easily best line in hockey.
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 9:27 am
Ray Emery-Goaltender-Ottawa Playoff stats: 12-3, 1.95 Goal Against Average, .919 Save Percentage 99th overall pick of 2001 draft, Emery has emerged as a steady backstopper for Senators, postin' NHL's best record this postseason (12-3) n' a shutout in each round of playoffs. He will be 1st black startin' goalie in Stanley Cup Final since Grant Fuhr of Edmonton Oilers in 1988. Backup Martin Gerber may be a good luck charm for Emery, as Gerber has sat behind 2 Conn Smythe-winners in past 3 seasons, includin' Ducks netminder Jean-Sebastien Giguere in 2003.
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 9:35 am
Anton Volchnkov-Defenseman-Ottawa Playoff stats: Games Played 15, Goals 1, Assists 3, Points 4 Ottawa's 1st round choice (21st overall) in 2000, Volchnkov(No.24) led all NHL players in blocked shots (273) durin' regular season n' ranks 1st in postseason with 61. Both of his 2 career playoff goals have been game-winners, includin' 1 in Pittsburgh durin' 1st round that gave Senators a 3-1 series lead over Penguins.
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 9:42 am
Mike Fisher-Center-Ottawa Playoff stats: Games Played 15, Goals 3, Assists 3, Points 6 Fisher(No.12) has fit in nicely as Senators 2nd line center throughout season n' playoffs. Ottawa's 2nd-round pick in 1998, he has developed into a 20-goal scorer who can check life out of opposition's best line. His crafty face-off skills will come in handy as Ducks are impressive on draws.
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 9:50 am
Chris Pronger-Defenseman-Anaheim Playoff stats: Games Played 15, Goals 3, Assists 11, Points 14 Anaheim traded for all-star defenseman just weeks after watchin' him lead Edmonton Oilers to Stanley Cup Final last year while postin' a club-leadin' 21 points (5 G, 16 A), Now, 6-foot-6 workhorse is Ducks' leadin' scorer in postseason n' he leads NHL with 31:16 average ice time per postseason game. Both Pronger n' teammate Scott Niedermayer were named as 2 of 3 finalists for Norris Trophy, awarded to league's top defenseman.
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 9:53 am
Scott Niedermayer-Defenseman-Anaheim Playoff stats: Games Played 16, Goals 3, Assists 6, Points 9 Other component of Anaheim's dauntin' backline duo, Niedermayer led all defenseman in scorin' durin' regular season with 69 points (15 G, 54 A). He signed with Ducks in 2005 after winnin' 3 Stanley Cups with New Jersey Devils, last against Anaheim in 2003. He provides skill n' experience to a team that includes his brother, center Rob. 2 hope to become 1st brother combination to win Stanley Cup since Brent n' Duane Sutter captured their 2nd consecutive title together with New York Islanders in 1983.
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 9:59 am
Teemu Selanne-Right Wing-Anaheim Playoff stats: Games Played 16, Goals 5, Assists 7, Points 12 Fleet right-winger led team in scorin' with 94 points this season (48 G, 46 A). Although his numbers have dipped in playoffs, Selanne has posted 2 goals n' 4 assists in his last 3 games. After 14 years n' over 1,000 regular-season games in NHL, he will be makin' his 1st appearance in Stanley Cup Final.
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 10:05 am
Jean-Sebastien Giguere-Goaltender-Anaheim Playoff stats: 9-3, 1.87 Goals Against Average, .931 Save Percentage He is makin' his 2nd trip to Cup Final after losin' to New Jersey Devils in 7 games in 2003, though he did win Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. Giguere didn't start 1st 4 games of playoffs this year as he was attendin' to his infant son's serious eye condition. Since his return, Jiggy has been stunnin'. Enterin' final, he boasts a career playoff record of 27-12 n' his playoff OT record is a stellar 12-1 (with 1 goal against in 250:47).
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 10:08 am
Ryan Getzlaf-Center-Anaheim Playoff stats: Games Played 16, Goals 5, Assists 8, Points 13 Getzlaf has emerged as a well-rounded forward for Ducks, centerin' Anaheim's 2nd line, which has 11 goals in playoffs. Getzlaf leads team with 3 game-winnin' goals, n' he is 2nd in scorin' for Ducks this postseason.
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 10:11 am
Samuel Pahlsson-Center-Anaheim Playoff stats: Games Played 16, Goals 2, Assists 8, Points 10 Arguably 1 of best defensive forwards in league, Pahlsson n' his checkin' line will be charged with shuttin' down Ottawa's scorchin' No. 1 line, which has triggered Senators throughout playoffs.
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 1:19 pm
Glacier Freeze Ryan Getzlaf-Center-Anaheim Playoff stats: Games Played 16, Goals 5, Assists 8, Points 13 Getzlaf has emerged as a well-rounded forward for Ducks, centerin' Anaheim's 2nd line, which has 11 goals in playoffs. Getzlaf leads team with 3 game-winnin' goals, n' he is 2nd in scorin' for Ducks this postseason. i like this one a lot. the bits of ice shooting up is nice, and the hockey player is in a cool pose. cool
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Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 6:21 pm
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 5:35 pm
Here are Game 1 highlights of Stanley Cup Ducks 3--Senators 2, Ducks lead 1-0 Ottawa took a 2-1 lead after goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere lost his stick n' was beat high to stick side by a wobblin' shot from defenseman Wade Redden on power play.
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