Straka

Kovalev had 27 goals before he was traded, while Martin Straka is on injured reserve and Jan Hrdina was scratched with a hip injury.

NHL - National Hockey League - Edmonton vs. Pittsburgh 2002

PITTSBURGH Martin Straka is earning a reputation of being the Pittsburgh Penguins 'overlord of the overtime.

USATODAY.com - Penguins force Game 7 with win over Sabres 2001

The Devils pressured the Rangers throughout the power play and worked to take advantage of forward Martin Straka, who tried to defend without a stick.

Rangers top Devils to take series lead 2008

New York's previous regular-season hat trick was accomplished by Martin Straka on Jan. 4, 2007, against Philadelphia. ...

USATODAY.com 2008

Martin Straka and Chris Drury each had a goal and assist, and Michal Rozsival set up three goals for New York, which was 1-4-1 in its previous six and had allowed 24 goals in the losses.

USATODAY.com 2007

Martin Straka scored twice and Jaromir Jagr had an assist for the Rangers, who wasted a 2-0 lead against a team that entered the day with the NHL's worst record.

USATODAY.com 2007

Chris Drury and Martin Straka, in his return from a concussion, scored in the first period for the Rangers.

USATODAY.com 2007

NEW YORK (AP) - Martin Straka stood up to the puck, risking every inch of his 5-foot-9 frame without the benefit of even a stick to defend him.

USATODAY.com 2007

Martin Straka shoveled the puck between Fleury's pads during New York's next-to-last power play, but referee Dan O'Halloran - who felt the puck had been covered - blew his whistle before it crossed the goal line.

USATODAY.com 2007

Scott Gomez had two goals and, Martin Straka and Chris Drury also scored for the Rangers, who could end the series Friday with a win at New Jersey.

USATODAY.com 2007