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Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:12 am EST

Sunday's Three Stars: Detroit's Conklin, Hossa haunt Penguins

By Greg Wyshynski

No. 1 star: Ty Conklin, Detroit Red Wings

In Detroit's first game in Pittsburgh since the Stanley Cup Finals, two former Penguins haunted the home team. Marian Hossa, heckled mercilessly by the Pittsburgh faithful, scored his 30th goal of the season on a great individual effort in the third period to give the Wings a two-goal lead. But Conklin gets the nod here for making every stop he needed to make in a 25-save effort, combining with a stout defense to lead the Wings to a 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was ConkBlock's sixth shutout of the season, as he won both starts on the weekend to put the pressure on net-mate Chris Osgood for the starting job.

No. 2 star: Mikko Koivu, Minnesota Wild

Koivu's slick pass in the third period set up Antti Miettinen's shorthanded goal to give the Wild a lead, but the Edmonton Oilers would tie the game on a Sam Gagner goal about 10 minutes later. The teams went into the fourth round of the overtime shootout; that's when Koivu confidently beat Dwayne Roloson for the winner, giving the Wild a critical extra point in the Western Conference playoff race with a 3-2 shootout victory.

No. 3 star: Jeff Carter, Philadelphia Flyers

With Thomas Vanek out of commission for at least three weeks, it could become a two-man race for the NHL's lead in goals scored. Carter now has 34 goals on the season after scoring a pair in the Flyers' 3-2 win at the Atlanta Thrashers. He used his speed to get behind the defense for the game's first tally, and then rifled a Scott Hartnell pass for what would be the winner in the third.  

Honorable Mention: Marty Turco was brilliant in making 25 saves, improving to 9-2-2 in his last 13 games as the Dallas Stars defeated the Nashville Predators, 4-1. Brad Richards had a power-play goal and a shorthanded assist. Jason Arnott scored his 20th in a losing effort. ... Pavel Datsyuk had two goals in the Detroit victory. ... Antero Niittymaki (29 saves) got the start and the win for the Flyers. ... Ilya Kovalchuk scored his 22nd in a losing effort. 

Dishonorable Mention: Dan Ellis' 18-save performance was not the way to win a goaltending job in Nashville. ... Finally, there was enough blame to go around for the Pittsburgh Penguins' national television stinker against the Detroit. But spotlight on Miro Satan, who played just 9:37 and appears to be taking up residence in Michel Therrien's doghouse. 

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  1. EX. Goalie
    1. Posted by EX. Goalie Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:42 pm EDT

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    While were talking about the stars on the ice Sunday afternoon where would you place Crosby? The "face" of the NHL would be lucky to crack the top 10 in that game.
  2. tippyturtle
    2. Posted by tippyturtle Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:44 pm EDT

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    ConkBlock, Datsyuk, and Hossa! The Wings were intense on defense too!
  3. EX. Goalie
    3. Posted by EX. Goalie Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:42 pm EDT

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    Gary Betteman is to the NHL as Matt Millen was to the Detroit Lions
  4. Travis
    4. Posted by Travis Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:14 pm EDT

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    ya but bettman has control of what happens with all the teams, the games, the rules, the everything.
    at least millen was confined to one team and can be FIRED.
    marty turco has got to be the second half mvp to this point.
  5. TheTick
    5. Posted by TheTick Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:29 pm EDT

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    Miro Satan in the doghouse, who knew.
    /yeah, buffalo knew
  6. jd
    6. Posted by jd Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    Pittsburg is learning of another great player in Detroit. His name is ........ Team Effort ! Just shows you that having 2 big shots with all the media attention and big numbers doesn't win games ! Oh ...... did someone say "Yankees" }:-(
  7. Myke Hunt
    7. Posted by Myke Hunt Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:03 pm EDT

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    Honorable mention to refs and NBC crew during the Wings/pens game. Good flow during the game and an objective broadcast.
  8. ~jai~
    8. Posted by ~jai~ Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:21 pm EDT

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    The hecklers were silenced with that sick goal by Hossa... too funny!
  9. J.S.
    9. Posted by J.S. Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    Somebody on pensblog pointed this out this morning:
    Hossa scores his 30th goal in his return to Pittsburgh.
    Judas sold Jesus out for 30 pieces of silver.
    coincidence?
  10. Dan the Obliviousman
    10. Posted by Dan the Obliviousman Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:43 pm EDT

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    The funny thing was that after Hossa scored,he didn't get booed after that...I guess they all got up and left. :)
  11. smurf
    11. Posted by smurf Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:30 pm EDT

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    haha i laughed when hossa scored. shut those pens fans up real quick
    go wings
  12. wingsbestever
    12. Posted by wingsbestever Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:01 pm EDT

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    pittsburgh blows and wont even make playoffs crosby is a joke and was absolutely no factor just like stanley cup final zetterberg owns crosbys punk ass
  13. nvandy89
    13. Posted by nvandy89 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:42 pm EDT

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    I'm sorry, but comparing the Pens to the Yankees has to be one of the absolute dumbest things I have ever read. The Pens have two stars because they DRAFTED them, and aren't exactly tossing money at every big name free agent around.
  14. beer_man_beer_here
    14. Posted by beer_man_beer_here Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    After hearing the crowd heckling Hossa I started praying for him to score...When he did I was out of my seat with a smile on my face...Games like that remind me how much I like to beat Pittsburgh...
  15. JstWndring
    15. Posted by JstWndring Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:10 pm EDT

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    Imagine that! Miro "Here I Am, Skating In Circles At the Blueline, Waiting For the Outlet Pass" Satan is in the coach's doghouse. Doghouse being the apt metaphor, as Miro's been "dogging it" for years. The fact the Islanders gave up on him should have said something.
  16. fletch81
    16. Posted by fletch81 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:42 pm EDT

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    Hey Pens fans...I thought Pittsburgh was supposed to play yesterday. How about Cindy? Was he injured yesterday? Because I sure didn't see your savior on the ice. I can hear the crickets chirping from the lack of Pens fans bashing the Wings and / or trying to come up with some excuse for getting straight up smoked in their building by the defending Cup champs. 3 - 0, in your building. Have fun missing the playoffs Cynthia and company. The Wings OWNED you in the Finals and OWNED you yesterday.
  17. A Yahoo! User
    17. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:08 pm EDT

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    30 pieces of silver, JS? Are you kidding? Are Pens fans that pathetic and bitter? You have Cindy Crosby, the face of the NHL, the love object of none other than Buttman himself. What more could you ask for? Besides some teamwork and more wins I mean.
  18. J.S.
    18. Posted by J.S. Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    Are you that pathetic and bitter? Cindy Crosby?
    I yawn, yet laugh, at that lack of creativity in your post. We have enough bridges in Pittsburgh. Do yourself a favor and throw yourself from one.
  19. beer_man_beer_here
    19. Posted by beer_man_beer_here Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    Why would we be bitter J.S...I am all smiles today after a great weekend for the Wings...Cindy had a good SHOT...Notice how I didn't pluralize that...
  20. ryan
    20. Posted by ryan Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    Why is the face of the game (AKA Crosby) such a pu$$y , I like how he two-hands maltby after maltby put a clean check on him. Crosby is said to be somewhat of a tuff guy, i have never seen it. The only time he tries mixing it up is when he has tuff temamates are on the ice with him, he will then go after the skilled or smaller guys on the other team. Even then he would rather use his stick than fists. I have been disappointed with him and all the coverage he gets. Crosby is the biggest whiner in the game, everyone knows it! He acts as if he should get "get out of jail free cards" because he is a superstar. Every stoppage he complains to the ref about something, why doesn't he man up and drop the gloves? oh yeah, he would rather use a stick. The NHL is trying to get to boost ratings, Crosby isn't the answer, not now or ever! Yeah they replay some of his goals or assists, why don't they replay the slashes and other cheap shots he puts on players? Crosby is a joke, thanks Canada
    Another note, does anyone hate the analysts between periods on NBC? The two smucks on there are more boring than watching paint dry! And who the hell is the guy between the benches during the games? Pierre? What were all the good jobs like water and stick boy taken?
  21. Mandingo
    21. Posted by Mandingo Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:21 pm EDT

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    One thing I don't understand about the "Hossa is a sell out" signs yesterday at Mellon Arena: How is taking a smaller contract being a "sell out?" Isn't that the exact opposite of being a sell out?
  22. swrbuffalo
    22. Posted by swrbuffalo Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:52 pm EDT

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    Hossa went where he has a chance to win a cup, It is every hockey child's dream to hoist the cup. Yeah its nice to make a good pay check, but its the cup they are all after.
    Love to see the Penguins lose and to get shutout; ultimate bonus.
  23. swrbuffalo
    23. Posted by swrbuffalo Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:52 pm EDT

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    By the Way Miro Sucks it is just fun to say SATAN, we knew it in Buffalo and the Islanders figured it out relatively quickly.
  24. wing thing
    24. Posted by wing thing Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin yada yada yada. What does Pavel Datsyuk have to do to get some respect. He should ALWAYS be on the short list of the leagues greatest players. His line dominated the game yesterday (with Zetterberg on it) and his line dominated a hot Chicago team during the winter classic (without Zetterberg) on it. He may not be the face of the NHL but he and Ovechkin are the most entertaining to watch players in the league. Cmon Wysh learn how to spell this guys name and give him a lil luv when you break out the greatest list. While everybody in Pittsburg is whinin about Crosbys linemates not being good enough Datsyuk is making his linemates better with his own great play. Think Lemieux, Yzerman, Gretzky. Thats what makes a player great. I dont mean to put Dats in they're catagory yet but he is playing the game the right way and will put together "a body of work" in his career that may land him there if he continues to do it without getting hurt.
  25. dh
    25. Posted by dh Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    Sidney who???????

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