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Samuelsson lifts Canucks over Kings in overtime – The Associated Press
Globe and Mail Samuelsson lifts Canucks over Kings in overtimeThe Associated PressVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Mikael Samuelsson scored his second goal 8:52 into overtime to give the Vancouver Canucks a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night in Game 1 of the first-round Western Conference series. …Kings-Canucks SumsNew York TimesRecap: Vancouver... »
Olympics Show Hockey at Its Best – New York Times
The Hindu Olympics Show Hockey at Its BestNew York TimesVANCOUVER, British Columbia — This happily hungover city was finally quiet Monday morning after the raucous all-night party touched off by Sidney Crosby's golden goal at Canada Hockey Place. A little diner on Dunsmuir Street was back …After Canada's stirring gold, NHL returns to stageThe... »
After Canada’s stirring gold, NHL returns to stage – The Associated Press
National Post After Canada's stirring gold, NHL returns to stageThe Associated PressVANCOUVER, British Columbia — A thrilling Olympic tournament capped with a golden goal. Hockey was enjoying a sudden burst of popularity Monday, a day after Sidney Crosby lifted Canada to a 3-2 overtime victory over the United States to win the gold …Canada-US... »
A star-spangled bummer for the US hockey team – Detroit Free Press
CBC.ca A star-spangled bummer for the US hockey teamDetroit Free PressVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Years from now, it will be remembered and revered like those aging black-and-white snapshots that capture a brilliant sliver of time from a bygone era. It was the world's top two hockey powers and …All said and done, Olympics comes... »
Euphoric end to a bittersweet Olympics – The Associated Press
Globe and Mail Euphoric end to a bittersweet OlympicsThe Associated PressVANCOUVER, British Columbia — They were the resilient Winter Games — beginning in shock, ending in euphoria. Opening day was overshadowed by the death of a luger in a training-run crash. The finale couldn't have been more festive — a tribute to the …Eye-opener:... »
A record medal haul for US as Winter Games wrap up – Boston Globe
Telegraph.co.uk A record medal haul for US as Winter Games wrap upBoston GlobeVANCOUVER, British Columbia – The Canadians ended up owning the Olympic podium, or at least the top step, by collecting the most gold medals over 17 historic days here. But their American neighbors owned the podium's lower steps by …TEAM CANADA Officials... »
Closing ceremony is unparalleled – SI.com
CTV.ca Closing ceremony is unparalleledSI.comVANCOUVER, British Columbia — There's a reason we come, despite the nonsense. There's a reason we come to the Olympics still, every two years now, despite the fact that sometimes you get William Shatner or the odd, massive inflatable moose. …From tragedy, Games went on to triumphLos Angeles TimesOlympics: Closing... »
Olympic Flame Burns Brighter on Last Day of the Games – New York Times
CBC.ca Olympic Flame Burns Brighter on Last Day of the GamesNew York TimesVANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Olympics that started under the cloud of an athlete's death ended Sunday, much more joyously than they had begun. Join the discussion with news, analysis and features from the 2010 Winter Games in …Inside the US Alpine... »
USOC eager to build on 2010 record medals haul – Washington Post
The Hindu USOC eager to build on 2010 record medals haulWashington PostAP VANCOUVER, British Columbia — After watching their heroes in action during the 2010 Winter Games, somewhere out there are the next Shaun White, Apolo Anton Ohno, Shani Davis, Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn – and the US Olympic Committee wants to find... »
The keys to a hockey gold medal – Yahoo! Sports
Times Online The keys to a hockey gold medalYahoo! SportsVANCOUVER, British Columbia – So it's come down to this: Canada vs. Team USA on Canadian soil, er, ice on the final day of these Winter Olympics. It's time to drop the puck and prove who the better …USA vs. Canada: the triumph of black-and-blue... »