Timonen, Coburn could both play Sunday

Timonen, Coburn could both play Sunday
Not only did the Philadelphia Flyers stay alive Thursday night, they got good news on the status of injured defensemen Kimmo Timonen and Braydon Coburn. Philadelphia’s top defense pair could be reunited as early as Sunday for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals in Pittsburgh. Coburn seemed close to returning Thursday night for the Flyers’ 4-2 home win, but needed more time to heal from facial injuries that caused his left eye to swell shut.

GM Martin reaches deal with Panthers
Jacques Martin has reached an agreement to remain with the Florida Panthers as general manager through the 2011-12 season, the team said Friday. Martin was stripped of his duties as head coach last month but said he would stay on as general manager. He said then the two jobs were too much for one person. He became coach in 2004 and took over as general manager in 2006, replacing Mike Keenan.

Panthers GM Martin to stay through ‘12 (AP)
Jacques Martin has reached an agreement to remain with the Florida Panthers as general manager through the 2011-12 season, the team said Friday. Martin was stripped of his duties as head coach last month but said he would stay on as general manager. He said then the two jobs were too much for one person.

Flyers avoid sweep against Pens
The Flyers avoided a sweep vs. the Pens in the Eastern finals, and they did it by jumping all over Pittsburgh early, Inside Hockey says.

Coburn, Timonen may play in Game 5 (AP)
Not only did the Philadelphia Flyers stay alive Thursday night, they got good news on the status of injured defensemen Kimmo Timonen and Braydon Coburn. Philadelphia’s top defense pair could be reunited as early as Sunday for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals in Pittsburgh. Coburn seemed close to returning Thursday night for the Flyers’ 4-2 home win, but needed more time to heal from facial…

Plenty of Conn Smythe candidates out there
The dynamic duos in Detroit and Pittsburgh top a deep Conn Smythe candidate list. Spector breaks down the playoff MVP race.

Stars get in win column vs. Red Wings
With their backs to the wall, the Stars avoided a sweep vs. the Red Wings thanks to some key contributions, Inside Hockey says.

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