NHL
RED WINGS END SKID AGAINST RIVAL AVS
The league-leading Detroit Red Wings returned to form on Monday, thanks to the offense of Henrik Zetterberg and the goaltending of Chris Osgood. Detroit 4, Colorado 0.
Zetterberg lit the lamp twice in the second period, and Osgood regained his confidence and turned away 18 shots to earn the 47th shutout of his career.
The bad blood between these two franchises continued when Ian Laperriere hit Detroit captain Niklas Lidstrom with a questionable check in the first period. Lidstrom, the five-time Norris Trophy winner, hobbled off the ice with a knee injury and did not return.
Pavel Datsyuk added three assists for Detroit.
The win gave Detroit a sweep of the team’s four-game series.
OTHER NHL SCORES
New Jersey 5, Carolina 1
New York Islanders 3, San Jose 2
Phoenix 4, Los Angeles 0
FACTS OF THE DAY
RYAN NEWMAN'S CAREER
NHL PLAYOFF LEADERS
Sixteen teams, eight from each conference, will move into the NHL postseason Stanley Cup playoffs. Here are the top eight teams currently in each conference.
East
Team Record Points
New Jersey 34-21-2-3 73
Ottawa 34-20-2-3 73
Montreal 32-19-4-5 73
Pittsburgh 33-21-2-3 71
New York Rangers 30-24-3-4 67
Philadelphia 30-24-2-3 65
Carolina 30-28-3-1 64
Boston 29-23-3-3 64
Buffalo 28-23-1-7 64
Nine teams because of a tie among Carolina, Boston, and Buffalo.
West
Detroit 42-15-1-4 89
Dallas 37-21-3-2 79
Anaheim 33-23-1-6 73
Minnesota 34-21-1-3 72
San Jose 31-20-3-5 70
Nashville 31-23-3-4 69
Calgary 29-22-5-3 66
Vancouver 29-22-0-8 66
Phoenix 31-20-3-5 66
Nine teams because of a tie among Calgary, Vancouver, and Phoenix.
SPORTS SPECTRUM INSIDER
Getting to the heart of what matters in life
CHRIS PAUL, GUARD, NEW ORLEANS HORNETS
BIO NOTE: Paul is in his third NBA season after spending two years playing for Wake Forest.
RECENT NEWS: After practice for the All-Star Game last Saturday, Paul beat all other All-Stars by hitting four half-court shots in one minute—supposedly a Guinness world record.
FAITH QUOTE: "I am very thankful for the ability God has given me and the opportunity to play basketball . . . , but I know that as quickly as it comes, it can be taken away. I also know that God has a plan for me and it’s up to me to follow His direction. That’s why I try to stay humble and just take it one day at a time."
MINI MEMOS
Putting the SS spin on today's sports news
PETTITTE MOVES ON
For as long as he’s been a major league pitcher, Andy Pettitte has been a stand-up guy. He has long spoken openly and forthrightly about his faith, and he has always been one of the game’s fiercest competitors. But nothing could prepare him for the maelstrom he has had to endure this winter after the Mitchell Report thumbed him as someone who took human growth hormones. His decision several years ago to help his arm rehabilitation along has put him into a different category among baseball players. And it has sorely tested his friendship with Roger Clemens. But one thing appears to be clear. Pettitte has tried everything in his power to come clean about his use of HGH—and he has seemingly faced his errors like a man. He has explained exactly what he did, and he has accepted responsibility for it. He has apologized and not made excuses. He has even had to report what he knew about Clemens’ situation under the frightening threat of perjury in congressional hearings. He, like a few other Christian baseball players who were caught up in using these substances, has attempted to own up to his mistakes, ask for forgiveness, and move on. That’s what we all must do when we make a decision that is wrong in our lives. Pettitte has shown maturity and wisdom in his responses.
NATIONAL BOONE
There’s a boon on Boones in the nation’s capital. The Washington Nationals have three of them: Bob, Aaron, and Bret. Bob, the dad, is an assistant general manager with the club. He’s been with the club since
TENNESSEE SHOWDOWN
If Memphis gets past Tulane on Wednesday and Tennessee beats Auburn the same night, Saturday is going to be a ton of fun in Memphis. If that scenario holds up, the No. 1 Memphis Tigers will host the No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers this weekend in a game of great implications. Memphis was a unanimous pick for No. 1, and Tennessee sneaked up next to the Tigers after beating Georgia 74-71 and Duke lost to Wake Forest. The Volunteers have never been No.
WHO IS HE?
Testing your knowledge of past sports stars—taken from “Legends” articles from the pages of Sports Spectrum magazine
MONDAY’S MYSTERY PERSON
• He was able to pound out 1,500 hits as a major leaguer. That’s exactly half of the number of hits accumulated by his teammate and good friend Roberto Clemente.
• He batted 5,062 times and struck out just 331 times.
• Was named to the 1971 NL All-Star team as a catcher.
• Played in two World Series for the Pittsburgh Pirates: 1971 and 1979
• Runs a barbecue stand near the Pirates’ home park, PNC Park.
WHO IS HE? MANNY SANGUILLEN
TUESDAY’S MYSTERY PERSON
• He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.
• He had nine seasons of 20 or more home runs as a major league catcher.
• He hit 298 home runs, leaving him fourth all-time among catchers.
• Holds major league records for most putouts (11,785) and chances accepted (12,988) among catchers.
• Made the All-Star team 11 times.
• Known as “The Kid.”
Quote: “Jesus has been in my heart my whole career, and He needs to be given the praise He deserves.”
WHO IS HE?
SPECTRUM RADIO
SS DAILY INTERVIEW
To hear today's interview, go to the Sports Spectrum radio home page. It can be found at www.sport.org.
THE TUESDAY GUEST
DAVID STEELE, television voice of the Orlando Magic
NBA teams have been jockeying for the advantage of late, trading players in order to stock up for the stretch run. Steele, who has been observing the NBA up close for a long time, takes a look at those recent deals—especially as it relates to Shaquille O’Neal. Also, Steele will discuss the effect of the Pau Gasol trade on the fortunes of the LA Lakers. And Steele has his idea of who will win the NBA title—and it probably isn’t who you think.
