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Another defining moment for Flames?2

CALGARY — For Canada's neophyte NHL teams — which is to say any without the long and storied history of either the Montreal Canadiens or the Toronto Maple Leafs — Game 7s have a way of defining the face and future of the franchise. Take the Calgary Flames for example. 21/04/08 4:52 PM 2

Canucks face uphill challenge2

VANCOUVER — When Vancouver Canucks general manager Dave Nonis says missing the NHL playoffs is never an acceptable result in this marketplace, he is in lockstep with the fan base and ensures the lofty expectations that greeted the 2007-08 season will survive into next fall. 08/04/08 9:47 PM 2

Hair we go, it's playoff time7

Welcome to the fourth season. There are actually five in hockey, by a measure once offered up by no less than Wayne Gretzky. There is the exhibition season, which means nothing. There is the regular season, which runs quietly until the trade deadline. Then comes the stretch season, which ended rather dramatically last weekend. Now begins the playoff season, leading up to the Stanley Cup final, which Gretzky always considered a separate season. As season No. 08/04/08 8:46 PM 7

The stage is set39

So here is how it shapes up for Canada's three playoff contenders, now that the NHL regular season is finally over: The Montreal Canadiens emerged from the Eastern Conference pack on the final weekend of the season, earning their first conference title in 19 years and the right to play their perennial punching bag, the Boston Bruins, in the opening playoff round. See the 06/04/08 10:52 PM 39

Linden and Naslund hint at retirement25

VANCOUVER — Going in, it was believed to be Trevor Linden's last game ever, and Markus Naslund's last game as a Vancouver Canuck. But after the fawning tributes to Linden, the former captain and face of the franchise who made no definitive announcement but was celebrated as though this was the end, the current captain dropped a bombshell. 06/04/08 1:45 AM 25

Edmonton future bright in coach's eyes2

VANCOUVER — Craig MacTavish has spent more than a quarter-century in the NHL as both a player and coach and has earned four Stanley Cup rings, which means he knows how to define success. Yesterday, however, the Edmonton Oilers head coach said he was changing his definition of what a successful NHL season is after watching his playpen-young team battle for a playoff spot for 81 games. 03/04/08 8:56 PM 2

Canucks try to stay loose13

VANCOUVER — After a dumbfounding 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, one that came despite a two-goal lead and with so much at stake, the Vancouver Canucks retreated to their regular postgame routine on stationary bikes in the General Motors Place exercise room. On this night, virtually every set of eyes was locked on the television, watching highlights of the other important games in the NHL's Western Conference playoff race. 02/04/08 9:18 PM 13

Canucks face uphill struggle34

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks may feel like the butt of an April Fool's Day joke after blowing a lead in a 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche Tuesday night, but what transpired was no gag. It was reality and it brought about an even harsher reality: the very real possibility that the 2007-08 campaign will end Saturday night and go down as a failure. 02/04/08 1:21 AM 34

Canucks control own destiny2

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks can take a major step towards the NHL postseason with a victory Tuesday night against the Colorado Avalanche. But not as large a step as the Avalanche can. The Canucks play Colorado at General Motors Place, the second of four consecutive home games to end the regular season. 01/04/08 7:47 PM 2

Canucks slip to ninth16

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild hope they've toughened up enough for the playoffs. The other parts of their game are working well, too. Cocking their fists and firing away on the power play, the Wild surged past the slumping Vancouver Canucks with a 4-0 victory on Friday night. The Wild can clinch a spot in the postseason with one more win, but they're chasing more than that. 29/03/08 12:08 AM 16

Canucks continue to slide47

DENVER — Peter Forsberg isn't sure he feels like his old self just yet. He sure looked it Wednesday night. After being moved up to the second line, Forsberg had three assists in the Colorado Avalanche's 6-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. "I don't know if I'm back yet. Those weren't the prettiest points, but I'll take them anyway," Forsberg said. 27/03/08 12:45 AM 47

Flames move up to third13

CALGARY — In the first game of a three-game mini-series against the Vancouver Canucks with heavy playoff implications, the Calgary Flames' Alex Tanguay had it figured this way: "This time of year, it often comes down to who wants it the most," suggested Tanguay. "We have to make sure we want it more than they do." For the better part of 20 minutes, it was pretty clearly Vancouver that wanted it more. 26/03/08 12:02 AM 13

Luongo may have to leave team5

VANCOUVER — It is the scenario all of British Columbia fears. The Vancouver Canucks could be fighting for their playoff lives during the final week of the NHL regular season and star goaltender Roberto Luongo may be unavailable because his wife is giving birth. Whether that is one of the scenarios being contemplated cannot be known for certain because the goalie isn't prepared to discuss how he will handle the situation. 24/03/08 9:36 PM 5

Playoff-style games the rest of the way5

VANCOUVER — Barring an uninterrupted winning streak to finish off their schedule, the Vancouver Canucks will not enter the NHL postseason as one of the favourites to win the Stanley Cup. 24/03/08 9:32 PM 5

Canucks still eyeing top spot

VANCOUVER — Clinching a spot in the playoffs remains the prime objective, but as the Vancouver Canucks head out on an important three-game road trip the team hasn't given up on the thought of finishing first in the Northwest Division. Vancouver plays the Calgary Flames Tuesday, the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday and then the division-leading Minnesota Wild Friday. 24/03/08 7:37 PM