Wings tie Up series with Flames in midgame burst
Detroit defeat Calgary 5-2 in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal as Steve Yzerman scores twice 2:13 apart in the second period, lifting the Red Wings with his 70th playoff goal and 181st career point. Kiprusoff stopped 27 shots. Joseph faced pressure in net.
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Flames praise leads control in Game 7 showdown
Flames coach Darry Sutter said the best teams shut you down at the blue line as Calgary prepares for Game 8 in their best-of-seven series. In San Jose, the Sharks beat the Avalanche 4 1 behind Patrick Marleau's league leading seventh playoff goal and Jonathan Cheechoo's between the legs clincher. Nabokov stopped 20 as San Jose took a 2-0 series edge.
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Pistons Defeat Bucks Behind Stifling Defense In Milwaukee
Detroit uses lockdown defense to protect a 95-85 win, taking a 2-1 series lead. Ben Wallace 13 points 21 rebounds anchors win, Chauncey Billups adds 21 as Milwaukee commits 45 turnovers across the first two games. Game 4 set for Monday in Milwaukee.
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Four way tie for Houston Open lead as weather halts play
Patrick Sheehan moved into a four way share of the Houston Open lead at 5 under after birdieing the first hole of the third round at Redstone Golf Club. Zach Johnson Steve Stricker and Steve Lowery joined him before darkness halted play with 30 players still on the course.
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