Sergei Zubov News

The Moncton Wildcats planned on taking two forwards in the 2008 Canadian Hockey League import draft, but Vjateslav Voinov made them change their mind.

The best line about the Senators' first-round choice, Erik Karlsson: "He's Zubov, without the cigarettes," said a European scout.

The blue line is the hallmark of the Western Conference. The best two blue lines are in Anaheim and Detroit.

The Dallas Stars signed defenseman Trevor Daley to a three-year deal worth $6.9 million Wednesday afternoon.

The Dallas Stars were hurting after their Game 6 loss. But some of their top players were playing through some tough physical issues during this postseason.

Attendance: 18,532 1st Period Summary TIME TEAM SCORING DETAIL SCORE No scoring this period TIME TEAM PENALTY DETAIL 6:16 9:43 Nicklas Lidstrom: 2 Minutes for Interference of Joel Lundqvist 13:12 2nd Period ... via ESPN

The top-seeded Detroit Red Wings will again try to clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup finals, as they host the Dallas Stars this afternoon at Joe Louis Arena in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Loui Eriksson collected a rebound off Stephane Robidas' wrist shot and poked the puck past Detroit goalie Chris Osgood. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“You know what? This thing can be ... never mind. This is completely different.”

The Stars know all about 3-0 series leads and deficits and how things can change in a hurry. via Dallas Morning News

“It's not easy but it's something that's inside him.”

Detroit and Dallas, opponents in the NHL's Western Conference final, have met only three times previously in the playoffs, and the Red Wings won every time. via Slam Sports

Marty Turco saved pucks with his glove, blocker, leg pad, skate and butt. Let's just say he needed everything he had. via Denton Record-Chronicle

San Jose: Rivet , 4:48; Cheechoo , 10:09. Dallas: Robidas , 11:57; Daley , 18:59. Highlights: The Stars were dominant from the outset, generating scoring chance after scoring chance. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

The Dallas Stars have finally made it back to the Western Conference finals. It took the eighth longest game in NHL history to do it. via WFAA

“Adrenaline is a very strong thing”

Dallas coach Dave Tippett was quietly impressed Monday afternoon. The Stars players he had talked to weren't tired or sore. via StarTribune

“Turco had our number on a boatload of chances.”

It took 5 hours and 14 minutes, but the Sharks playoff dreams came to an end Sunday night. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

“We're confident we've found our game, and we're going to keep pushing the pace.”

The adversity the Dallas Stars have battled all season grew tenfold Friday night. via Denton Record-Chronicle

Sharks survive to swim for another day The bite may be weak, but for one game at least the San Jose Sharks took a small bite out of the Dallas Stars, staving off being swept from the Western Semi final with a ... via HockeyNation

“Are we just going to concede [Game 2]? They're going to be a desperate, desperate hockey team, and we have to make sure we bring our best game”

Stars right-winger Jere Lehtinen, right, collides with San Jose defenseman Douglas Murray in Game 1. After the San Jose Sharks seemingly got too comfortable with a 3-0 lead and eventually fell 4-3 to Calgary in ... via CBC News

Mattias Norstrom scored from the top of the left circle 4:37 into overtime and the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Tuesday night to take a 3-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal. via CANOE

“Having a day off and getting some food into you, you regain a lot of energy”

The San Jose Sharks' 5-2 loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday was the first of three games in four nights. via Canada.com