Feeds
J.R. Smith's career-high 45 points and franchise-best 11 3-pointers helped the Denver Nuggets clinch the Northwest Division title and home-court edge in a playoff series for the first time in 21 years with a 118-98 win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
Henrik Sedin scored 40 seconds into overtime and Roberto Luongo stopped 22 shots for his second straight shutout, helping the Vancouver Canucks clinch the Northwest Division title with a 1-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.
Roberto Luongo made 21 of his 46 saves in the first period, defenseman Mattias Ohlund scored twice, and the Vancouver Canucks moved into a tie with Calgary atop the Northwest Division with a 4-1 victory Tuesday night.
Mehmet Okur had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help the Utah Jazz clinch the Northwest Division and snap the New Orleans Hornets' 11-game home winning streak, 77-66 on Tuesday night.
Marian Gaborik and the Minnesota Wild won the Northwest Division at home, and that's where they'll start the playoffs.
Two nights after getting routed in Edmonton, the Minnesota Wild were the aggressors from the start in a 3-1 victory over the Oilers on Wednesday night.
Daymond Langkow and Dion Phaneuf scored 41 seconds apart in the third period and the Calgary Flames rallied to beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Tuesday night, moving into first in the Northwest Division.
Jarome Iginla notched his seventh NHL hat trick, and the Calgary Flames beat the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in a key Northwest Division clash on Saturday night.
Edmonton's high-flying offense was grounded at the worst possible time for the on-the-bubble Oilers.
Daymond Langkow and Craig Conroy scored first-period, power-play goals, and the Calgary Flames beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in a pivotal Northwest Division clash on Thursday night.
Brent Burns and Branko Radivojevic scored, Niklas Backstrom stopped 29 shots and the Minnesota Wild took over sole possession of first place in the Northwest Division with a 3-1 victory over second-place Colorado on Monday night.
Jaroslav Hlinka and Tyler Arnason each had a goal and an assist, helping the Colorado Avalanche move into sole possession of first place in the Northwest Division with a 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
Craig Conroy scored in the third period and Miikka Kiprusoff made 39 saves as the Calgary Flames climbed into a tie for first place in the Northwest Division with a 1-0 victory Tuesday night over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Daymond Langkow and Craig Conroy scored, Miikka Kiprusoff stopped 38 shots and the Calgary Flames beat Minnesota 2-1 Sunday to replace the Wild atop the Northwest Division.
Craig Conroy scored the go-ahead goal at 8:36 of the third period Tuesday night as the Calgary Flames won 2-1 over the Minnesota Wild to take over first place in the Northwest Division.
When Joe Thornton ran Vancouver's Matt Cooke into the boards late in the third period, the San Jose Sharks' sizzling rivalry with the Canucks seemed perfectly primed for a first-round playoff sequel.
Although it may not look like it, the Edmonton Oilers insist they are still trying.
The Vancouver Canucks gained an important two points and gave Kings rookie Jack Johnson a rough welcome to the NHL.
In a tight Northwest Division race where every point is key, Roberto Luongo and Daniel Sedin got the Vancouver Canucks an important extra one.
George Karl, who recently backed away from his declaration that the Northwest Division race was over, refused to concede the crown to the Utah Jazz on Friday night. His team pretty much did so on the court.
Roberto Luongo once again gave the Vancouver Canucks a chance to win on Friday night. They eventually cashed in and moved into first place in the Northwest Division.
One day after getting knocked out of the top spot in the Northwest Division, Jarome Iginla put the Calgary Flames right back there.
Northwest Division race a five-team sprint to finishIf the NHL goes back to tradition-drenched conference names, it should call the Northwest the Eddie Shack Division. It has been that crazy.
The Denver Post - Avs only 3 points outWhen San Jose's Jonathan Cheechoo beat Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff to the far post late Thursday night, Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj threw a fist in the air and yelled, "Yeah, Chooch!"
Over the next 30 days, GarysBasem3nt.com will be analyzing all 30 NHL teams in preparation for the start of the 2006-07 hockey seasons. This is day twenty-four, the Vancouver Canucks.
Over the next 30 days, GarysBasem3nt.com will be analyzing all 30 NHL teams in preparation for the start of the 2006-07 hockey seasons. This is day twenty-three, the Edmonton Oilers.
Over the next 30 days, GarysBasem3nt.com will be analyzing all 30 NHL teams in preparation for the start of the 2006-07 hockey seasons. This is day twenty-two, the Colorado Avalanche.
Over the next 30 days, GarysBasem3nt.com will be analyzing all 30 NHL teams in preparation for the start of the 2006-07 hockey seasons. This is day eighteen, the Calgary Flames.
Northwest Division report cardAllan Muir analyzes the offseason moves in the Northwest division and the possible implications in the upcoming season. Heading into the season, the Avs look like a team that is very close to falling off the hockey map.
Log In | Register
