Ginger Punch captures Breeders’ Cup DistaffGinger Punch captures Breeders’ Cup Distaff
Ginger Punch fought back.
Day: October 28, 2007
Tasteyville takes Big A’s Sport Page HandicapTasteyville takes Big A’s Sport Page Handicap
Tasteyville rolled to a 9-length win over Sir Greeley on Saturday in the $142,500 Sport Page Handicap at Aqueduct. Mike Luzzi was aboard for trainer Pat Kelly as Tasteyville improved his record to 5-for-25. The 4-year-old gelding ran the seven furlongs in 1:21.38 on the sloppy track. Tasteyville paid $7.20 and $3.30.
Ginger Punch wins Breeders’ Cup Distaff for absent trainer FrankelGinger Punch wins Breeders’ Cup Distaff for absent trainer Frankel
Ginger Punch gave Bobby Frankel a victory in absentia Saturday, holding off Hystericalady by a neck in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff. The Hall of Fame trainer was back home in Southern California tending to his 8-year-old dog Happy, who is ill. The Australian sheepdog is a frequent presence around Frankel’s barn.
Kovalchuk, Thrashers top BlackhawksKovalchuk, Thrashers top Blackhawks
Two of the Atlanta Thrashers’ top offensive threats came through to lift them to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. Ilya Kovalchuk scored a tie-breaking goal early in the third period and set up Vyacheslav Kozlov’s two power-play scores. Kovalchuk connected on a breakaway at 3:51 of the third to snap a 1-all tie, as Atlanta handed Chicago its third straight loss.
Bonk’s late goal gives Predators 4-3 winBonk’s late goal gives Predators 4-3 win
The Nashville Predators know that most of their goals are not going to be things of beauty this season. It didn’t get much uglier than the game-winning goal in a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night. With 13 seconds left in regulation Radek Bonk skated out from behind the net and backhanded a shot that bounced into the net off the backside of Jerred Smithson, who was on his side on…
Habs rookie G Price stellar in shootoutHabs rookie G Price stellar in shootout
Carey Price’s first shootout wasn’t that bad even if it was long. The Montreal Canadiens rookie goaltender faced eight Pittsburgh Penguins in the shootout Saturday night and had to only make three saves. He got the win because teammate Andrei Markov finally scored in the lengthy shootout and the Canadiens prevailed 4-3.
Vanek, Sabres rally past Lightning in OTVanek, Sabres rally past Lightning in OT
The Buffalo Sabres got the bounce they needed. Thomas Vanek scored late in overtime and the Sabres rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. During a 2-on-1, Vanek tried to pass the puck from along the right-wing boards to teammate Nathan Paetsch in the slot, but the puck deflected off Tampa Bay defenseman Shane O’Brien into the net with 40.5 seconds left.
Sens spoil Devils’ debut at new arenaSens spoil Devils’ debut at new arena
New arena, same result for the New Jersey Devils. The Ottawa Senators spoiled the Devils’ first game in the new Prudential Center, scoring three times in the third period in a 4-1 victory Saturday night. Brian Gionta scored on a deflection for the Devils, who played their first nine games on the road while waiting for the $380 million arena to be completed.
Brind’Amour, ‘Canes rout Islanders 8-3Brind’Amour, ‘Canes rout Islanders 8-3
The Carolina Hurricanes had a bad night on Friday. On Saturday, they made sure the New York Islanders felt their pain. Rod Brind’Amour notched his third career hat trick, Ray Whitney and Justin Williams each scored twice and the Carolina Hurricanes scored six times on their first 13 shots to rout the New York Islanders 8-3 on Saturday night.
Leafs’ 3-goal surge too much for RangersLeafs’ 3-goal surge too much for Rangers
This Toronto Maple Leafs winning streak was seven months in the making. Not since before a 3-3 finish to the season last March that cost them a playoff spot have the Maple Leafs strung wins together. Behind a three-goal spurt in the second period against the New York Rangers, the Maple Leafs cruised to a 4-1 win Saturday night and headed home following a two-game road sweep.