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PHILADELPHIA - Once it came down to a shootout, this was no contest. Nike Roshe One Leopard . Tyler Seguin scored the decisive goal against Ilya Bryzgalov in a shootout and Tim Thomas and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 on Sunday. Thomas finally allowed a shootout goal after going 9 for 9, but he stopped Wayne Simmonds to end it. Meanwhile, Bryzgalov has allowed goals on all five shots hes faced in shootouts this season. "As a goalie, I would prefer to go to shootout at 1-1 or 2-2," Thomas said. "We need to improve. We played some real good hockey a majority of the year. Weve found a way to get points. Its nice to win, but we want to do it the right way." The Northeast Division-leading Bruins havent lost in regulation in Philadelphia since March 10, 2007, going 9-0-1. The defending Stanley Cup champions are tied with the New York Rangers for first place in the Eastern Conference. Patrice Bergeron, Seguin, Milan Lucic, David Krejci and Gregory Campbell scored Bostons goals. Scott Hartnell scored a natural hat trick in the second period and Max Talbot had two goals for Philadelphia. Philadelphias Matt Read missed the net on the first shot in the shootout. Krejci then scored for the Bruins. Claude Giroux answered for Philadelphia, becoming the first person to score on Thomas in three shootouts this season. After Seguin beat a sprawling Bryzgalov, Thomas stuffed Simmonds. "Our whole team could have been better," Bruins coach Claude Julien said. "(Thomas) was bombarded with shots. There was a lot of traffic. We battled hard and did what we had to do to win." The injury-riddled Flyers, already missing captain Chris Pronger for the rest of the season because of a concussion, played without Danny Briere (concussion) and Jaromir Jagr (lower-body injury). Both players were injured in Saturdays 4-1 win at New Jersey. Coach Peter Laviolette was encouraged by the teams performance this weekend without some of its star players. "Its hard when you lose a game," he said. "Overall, the effort was some of the best Ive seen." Leading 4-3 to start the third, the Flyers failed to become the first team to overcome a two-goal deficit against Boston this season. Krejci redirected Rich Peverleys shot to tie it at four just 1:19 into the third period. Campbell scored the go-ahead goal less than four minutes later when he tapped in Daniel Pailles wraparound shot. Talbot tied it at five when he tipped Matt Carles slapshot past Thomas during a power play. These teams have become rivals after meeting in the playoffs the past two seasons. The Bruins won their sixth Stanley Cup last year, sweeping Philadelphia out of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the process. In 2010, the Flyers overcame a 3-0 series deficit and 3-0 deficit in Game 7 and beat Boston in the semis. "They are a team with a lot of pride," Lucic said. "We expected them to be tough. The Flyers always bring their best. We are two of the top teams in the league. Weve played well all season and its great to get a win." The shaggy-haired Hartnell, having the best season of his career, scored three straight goals to give the Flyers a 4-3 lead in the second. He leads the team with 25 goals, five shy of his career high set in 2008-09. Despite his success, Hartnell wasnt selected to play in the all-star game next week in Ottawa. "I havent really thought about it," he said. "It wouldve been a treat to get picked and get credit for the start of the season. Last couple games have been pretty good. I have plans made already. But if I get the call (to replace someone), Id be there in a heartbeat." Hartnell got Philadelphia within 3-2 on a power-play goal a few minutes into the period when he blasted a one-timer while down on one knee. Hartnell then scored a nifty goal to tie it at three. He caught a pass from Giroux, dropped the puck, turned around and lifted a shot over defenceman Adam McQuaid that fluttered above Thomas stick. Hartnell put the Flyers up 4-3 in the final minute of the period. He lost his stick during the shift, skated over to the bench to grab another one, returned to the circle and ripped another shot past Thomas. Fans littered the ice with hats to celebrate Hartnells sixth career three-goal game and first since Dec. 20, 2008. With only 46.5 seconds left in the second, players went back to their lockers and added the extra time to the final period. Bergeron scored his 15th goal to give the Bruins a 1-0 lead just 50 seconds into the game. Talbot tied it at one when his crossing pass to Jakub Voracek hit off Bruins defenceman Dennis Seidenberg, bounced off Thomas pads and went in. But the Bruins answered with two goals in a span of 3:29 to go up 3-1. Seguin scored his 18th goal near the midpoint of the first. Lucic then fired a shot from the slot over Bryzgalovs shoulder to put Boston ahead 3-1. There were two fights and another scuffle during a feisty first period. Tom Sestito, just recalled by the Flyers because of the injuries, dropped the gloves against Lucic early in the game. Later, Bostons Chris Kelly went after Brayden Schenn after the rookie delivered a crushing check on Steven Kampfer. Bryzgalov then got a roughing penalty that precipitated a shoving match. Players squared off two more times during the game. The Flyers and Bruins are the two most penalized teams in the NHL. Notes: Bruins D Andrew Ference was suspended three games without pay by the NHL for boarding New York Rangers defenceman Ryan McDonagh during overtime of a 3-2 loss on Saturday. The suspension will cost Ference US$36,486.48. "My opinion (on the ruling) I think is best reserved for friends and family," Ference said. ... Shelley surpassed 1,500 career penalty minutes with his fight. ... Briere is out indefinitely. Hes the sixth Flyers player to sustain a concussion this season. ... Jeff Carter was the last Flyer to score a natural hat trick on Nov. 11, 2010. ... Boston is 24-0 in games in which it has led by two goals at any point. ... The Bruins are heading to the White House to visit President Barack Obama on Monday. Nike Roshe One Hyperfuse homme . Haden signed a five-year, $68 million extension with Cleveland on Monday, the total value of the contract surpassing cornerback Richard Shermans four-year, $57 million agreement last week with the Seattle Seahawks. 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Washington, who says the punishment was for marijuana, also was suspended the first four games of last season for violating the NFL substance abuse policy. He faces further potential punishment from the league following his guilty plea to assaulting his ex-girlfriend. The loss of Washington leaves the Cardinals without the two dynamic inside linebackers who were the core of the teams strong defence a year ago. Karlos Dansby, the Cardinals leading tackler last season, signed a free agent contract with Cleveland. Second-year player Kevin Minter, who played one defensive snap as a rookie, already is penciled in as Dansbys replacement. Larry Foote, signed as a free agent, will be a candidate to take Washingtons place, at least part of the time. Lorenzo Alexander, who started at outside linebacker before going down with a foot injury three games into last season, will move inside, a position he has played before and says he loves. Kenny Demens, on the practice squad last season, is another possibility, and the team is looking to sign others. "Its not imperative but we still would like to have some depth because were short now going into camp," Arians said. "Wed like to have seven inside linebackers go to camp, so well see whats available and pursue it from there." Asked if someone could be signed and become a starter, Arians said, "Hed have to earn it. Iff theres one available that could do that, Id like to have him. Nike Juvenate Homme pas cher. quot; Alexander said the Cardinals still have the outstanding defensive front that was largely responsible for the success of the inside linebackers. "All those guys were taking a block to allow D-Wash and Karlos do what theyre going to do," he said. "So I dont see why thats going to change and allow us to run for the ball. ... Obviously theyre good players but it was a collective team effort that enabled them to have those type of plays and impact in games." Quarterback Carson Palmer said an improved offence should help offset the impact of losing Washington. "We have to step up," Palmer said. "When you lose a guy like Daryl and you lose Karlos to free agency, Tyrann (Mathieu) is not going to be back probably as fast as wed like, you kind of have to transform. Thats the NFL. ... Offensively we have to pick up a ton of slack. We leaned on the defence a lot last year and we expect to be leaned on this year. We need to come through and we will come through." Palmer said the players need to support Washington "and love him and try to be there for him through this phase." He said Washington needs to keep preparing as a football player through his suspension and "stay away from bad people and bad places." "Dont just sit back and relax and wait til next year," Palmer said, "because the game can pass you by." He said the Cardinals players would welcome Washington back "with open arms." "I think this locker room understands guys make mistakes," Palmer said. "Some mistakes are more detrimental than others and hurt you more than others ... I cant wait to see him. I know hes been through a lot and theres been a lot of crazy things but this locker room will give him a hug, welcome him back and be glad to see him back." Washingtons experience has been an example to the teams younger players. Minter has watched what has happened with eyes wide open. "Its like man," he said. "Id better not mess up." wholesale jerseys cheap jerseys cheap nfl jerseys wholesale jerseys cheap soccer jerseys wholesale jerseys wholesale jerseys cheap nfl jerseys china ' ' '
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