Blues Even Series Behind Weight Goal And Shutout
St Louis Blues center Doug Weight scored on a power play early, and Scott Mellanby added a third period tally as the Blues defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 to knot the first round at 1. Brent Johnson secured his first playoff shutout with 26 saves, lifting a team that emphasized crashing the net and traffic in front of Jocelyn Thibault. Weight reflected on regaining confidence after a difficult season and injury, noting ugly goals require traffic and net presence.
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Coyotes halt Sharks as Burke earns 3rd playoff win
Phoenix leads 1 0 in series after Sean Burke stopped 27 shots and Daniel Briere added his second goal in two games to beat the San Jose Sharks 3 1. Shane Dean had a goal and assist as Daymond Langkow opened scoring for Phoenix.
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Indiana halves Nets in Game 1 clinch 89 83 win
Indiana Pacers outpaced New Jersey Nets in a halfcourt battle as Jermaine O'Neal scored 30 points, Ron Artest added three fourth quarter steals, and Reggie Miller closed strong to seal an 89-83 win in Game 1 of the first round in East Rutherford New Jersey.
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Fleet Feet Racing Wins Relays In Golconda Amid Storm
The Fleet Feet Racing team from St. Louis area wins a relay in Golconda despite heat and a passing storm. Jeff Roth and Jeff Neuschwander describe conditions as miserable while delays topple tents and speakers near the finish. The last teams finish as darkness falls after about 2:30 for the first leg.
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Roadrunners win as misty race delays finish timing
The Roadrunners edged Shut Up and Run by timing chaos after a long delay. Caitlyn Ramsey of Shut Up and Run praised the race despite missing the start and finishing second, while Team Portulaca and others faced rain and heat during the event.
River to River Relay Division Winners Listed
The 15th River to River Relay results show Fleet Feet Racing of St. Louis winning with 7 50 48. Second place went to Men In Front of Chicago in 7 59 42, and CU Later from Champaign clocked 8 04 49. Other top finishers include Palos Roadrunners, Shut Up and Run, and Team Portulaca with times ranging from 9 37 02 to 9 56 48. Additional divisions list Fueled By Cuervo of Chicago, Borderline Runners of Gurnee, Murphy's Moonlight Milers of Park Ridge, Movin Shoes of Madison, Slow Twitch of New Lenox, CU Much Later of Champaign, Coed Masters of the Shawnee, No Walking Til the Van Passes, and Fighting Trees from Terre Haute.
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