Struggling Ducks While it took the Anaheim Ducks five games to secure their first win of the season, they’re hoping they won’t have to wait quite as long to get their second.
Author: Mark
Matchup Problems Salt lake City,Uth – The Utah Jazz struggled with a fast-paced opponent last week, losing one game and barely avoiding their first home defeat in two months.
Sliding Back Phoenix,Arz – Two weeks ago, it appeared the Dallas Stars would earn one of the final playoff spots in the Western Conference. They’ve been fading from postseason contention ever since.
Someting In Common East Rutherford,N.J. – A few weeks ago, the New Jersey Nets and Milwaukee Bucks both looked like contenders to earn one of the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.
Back Again Memphis,Tenn – Tyler Hansbrough deferred to his teammates – just as he’d hinted he might.
Road Worries Calgary,Alb – If the San Jose Sharks are going to earn home-ice advantage throughout the Stanley Cup playoffs, they may have to overcome the absence of yet another key player while improving their play on the road.
Mission Accomplished Indianapolis,Ind – Even before Michigan State’s first game of the season, coach Tom Izzo gathered his players and spelled out their goal.
Stepping Up Miami,Fla – Dwyane Wade has had some memorable performances against the Orlando Magic in his career. The only problem is it hasn’t led to many wins for the Miami Heat.
Streak Buster New York,N.Y. – Martin Brodeur is back in net for the New Jersey Devils, and antagonist Sean Avery is again in a New York Rangers uniform.
Lessons Learned Indianapolis,Ind – Terrence Williams spent part of Saturday restating the lessons Louisville learned from its last regional final.