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Elias Likely Back for Game 2

The New Jersey Devils are likely to have their captain back for Game 2 against the Ottawa Senators.

A fever-free Patrik Elias skated during an optional workout for New Jersey on Friday and plans to be in the lineup Saturday night at the Continental Airlines Arena in what shapes up as a must-game for New Jersey.

Game 2 Sharks at Wings

Mike Babcock hears people talk about the importance of staying at an even keel.

Particularly, if you lose the opener in a playoff series as the Detroit Red Wings did against the San Jose Sharks.

Babcock doesn't buy it.

Ducks Holding Traffic Jam

The Ducks want to keep the traffic jam going in Anaheim - right in front of Vancouver goalie Roberto Luongo.

``Goaltenders are human, and there's an old saying that you can't stop what you can't see,'' Ducks coach Randy Carlyle said Thursday.

Jagr Growing Weary

Jaromir Jagr's calm demeanor gradually gave way to agitation.

Standing in the middle of the New York Rangers locker room Thursday, Jagr grew weary with the line of questioning now that his team finds itself trailing a series for the first time this postseason.

Wings Have Home Ice

Home ice might be the only advantage the Detroit Red Wings have over the San Jose Sharks in their second-round series.

Detroit bolstered its chances of avoiding another first-round exit in the playoffs by retooling its roster to add toughness, speed and depth. The Red Wings also played more physical in Mike Babcock's second season behind the bench.