Shaq aims for fourth title as Heat reach finals
Shaquille O Neal powered Miami past Detroit 95 78 to reach the NBA finals, four wins from a fourth ring. Dwyane Wade battled illness as Miami planned rest then a cross conference trip, while Alonzo Mourning and new teammates formed a rugged roster around Shaq.
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Roloson fuels Oilers run to the Stanley Cup finals
Edmonton goalie Dwayne Roloson, a late-season trade acquisition from Minnesota for a conditional and a first-round pick, has carried the Oilers to the Finals. He posted a 2.22 GAA in 17 playoff games while the team prepared to face the Hurricanes, with veteran leadership cited by coach Craig MacTavish and praise from defenseman Chris Pronger.
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Stanley Cup Capsule Hurricanes and Oilers meet in finals
Carolina Hurricanes arrive as East top seed with rookie Cam Ward facing veteran Dwayne Roloson. Ward is 11-5 with a 2.07 GAA this postseason as Laviolette alternates with Martin Gerber. Edmonton, the first No. 8 seed in this format, stunned odds to reach the final, with Sergei Samsonov’s three games before being dealt and Roloson delivering big playoff value. Hurricanes in 7. Associated Press
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Midseason adds paying off for Hurricanes in Stanley Cup run
Hurricanes veterans Doug Weight and Mark Recchi, acquired in midseason trades, have fit smoothly into a deep lineup led by Eric Staal and Rod Brind’Amour. Weight scored the tying goal and added an assist in a pivotal Conference final win, while Recchi centers veteran savvy as Carolina advances toward the Edmonton finals.
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