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Road warriors must win at home
The wacky West finals have come down to this: If a team can win at home, it will advance to the Stanley Cup finals.
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Sutter attitude goes a long way
After a seven-year playoff drought, the Flames were turned over to Darryl Sutter, who changed their way of thinking.
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Flames focused on clinching Cup at home
The only reason the Flames want to go back to Florida is to celebrate a Stanley Cup title at Disneyworld.
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Johnson: Magic of Phaneuf, Kiprusoff, Iginla
Dion Phaneuf, Miikka Kiprusoff and Jarome Iginla all enter the playoffs with questions, but the Flames will need all three for success.
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Ducks have skill, speed ... and Scott Niedermayer
Scott Niedermayer is having the last laugh, finding success and leading the Ducks on a strong playoff run.
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Now, you'll have no excuse not to love Ducks
Can't find a way to love the Mighty Ducks? For shame, says George Johnson. He's got a few good reasons right here.
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Johnson: Flames believe they have shot vs. Wings
Calgary hobbled into the postseason, clinching the eighth seed despite a four-game skid. Does it have a chance vs. Detroit? The Flames believe anything is possible.
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Series is even, but not any more predictable
The Flames have come to life against the Wings and the series is all square. But to predict an outcome? It's all still a mystery to George Johnson.
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There's something in the Vancouver air, and it's called panic
There's a feeling in the air in Vancouver. It's called panic. The Canucks are hoping to snap out of their recent funk before it's too late.
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Flames-Sharks may be mismatch to some, but both sides feeling the heat
Not many are giving the Flames a chance against the Sharks. But don't be fooled -- both sides are feeling an equal amount of pressure heading into the first round of the playoffs.
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Johnson: Sharks on slippery slope to another early playoff exit
The Sharks are down in their series to the Flames. They are feeling the pressure of past postseason failures. Players are calling out teammates to step up. Will they answer the call in time to stop an...
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Johnson: Who will step up to save Sharks in Game 7?
The general consensus is that the San Jose Sharks are the ultimate playoff underachievers. Who, pray tell, will step up for them in Tuesday night's Game 7? George Johnson says the Sharks need a hero...
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George Johnson: Miikka Kiprusoff's struggles could hurt Flames' playoff hopes
Not so long ago, Miikka Kiprusoff was arguably the best goaltender in the NHL. Now, he's struggling. If the Flames want to reach the playoffs, Jarome Iginla won't be enough. They'll need their old...
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George Johnson: Our MVPs for all 30 teams
Here are the regular-season MVP choices for all of the NHL's 30 teams -- the good, the bad ... and the Islanders.
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George Johnson: 'Hate is building' between young Chicago Blackhawks and...
A playoff meeting between the Flames and Blackhawks doesn't have the rivalry feel of, say, Bruins-Habs. But both teams are admitting that this series is getting ugly ... real quick.
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