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LONDON -- Samuel Etoo and Gary Cahill scored first half goals as Chelsea turned in a dominant performance to beat Galatasaray 2-0 on Tuesday and reach the Champions League quarterfinals with a 3-1 victory on aggregate. Galatasarays former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba made no impact on his return to Stamford Bridge, being reduced to a minor role like the rest of his teammates in the second leg match of the last 16. Playing his first game at Chelsea since his last kick for the Blues won a penalty shootout with Bayern Munich in the final two years ago, Drogba received a warm welcome from the home fans. But Etoo quickly stole the spotlight, opening the scoring from a tight angle in the fourth minute. Cahill doubled the lead from close range in the 42nd. In the nights other match, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid beat Schalke 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu to reach the quarterfinals with a 9-2 rout on aggregate. Drogba looked a shadow of his former self and did not have a single clear-cut chance. But both his manager Roberto Mancini and his former coach Jose Mourinho jumped to his defence. "It was not his fault, it was very difficult for him because we did not play tonight," Mancini said. Mourinho said his former protege was not helped by his teammates after they failed to produce attacking football. "We were very solid and very confident, we controlled the game," Mourinho said. "If youre a striker and your team doesnt attack, you feel a lonely man." All eyes were on Drogba as he entered the pitch to start his warm-up at a nearly empty stadium. The Ivory Coast forward did not change his usual routine, touching the grass and crossing himself before joining his teammates. After being lured from Marseille by Mourinho, Drogba scored 157 goals in 341 appearances for the London club between 2004-12 and was voted the greatest player in the clubs history. As teams entered the pitch before kickoff, Drogba pointed a finger towards the Chelsea kop where a banner reading "Drogba Legend" had been unfurled. He then ran to the touchline to give a handshake and a kiss to Mourinho. Though the spotlight was on Drogba, Etoo soon gave Chelsea a perfect start to the game. Eden Hazard linked up well with Oscar to release the ball for the Cameroon striker, who fired past goalkeeper Fernando Muslera. Wesley Sneijder struggled to build any attacks from midfield for the visitors, while Etoo created further danger from the right flank before his attempted cut-back was blocked by defenders. Drogba then tried his luck from the edge of the box but his acrobatic volley ended well over the bar in a moment that summed up his return to his former club. Toying with defenders with his usual frenzied pace and dribbles, Hazard produced another stellar performance for Chelsea. The Belgium playmaker was behind nearly all his sides attacks and his relentless efforts made it a tiring night for the Galatasaray defence. Hazard and Oscar exchanged a series of one-twos in the 22nd minute before the Belgium international crossed for Lampard, who missed his attempt and sent the ball over. Hazard took a shot from distance two minutes later but his effort was stopped by Muslera. Chelsea went closer in the 33rd minute when captain John Terrys superb left-footed volley from Lampards free kick flew over the bar with Muslera looking beaten. Another fast move between Hazard and Oscar almost paid off but Alex Telles return pass prevented Willian from doubling the lead. Chelseas tenacity was finally rewarded before the interval when Cahill scored from the rebound with a powerful finish after Muslera had parried away Terrys header from a corner. Hazard continued to torment Galatasarays defence in the second half. In the 49th, he went on a diagonal run across the pitch and evaded Semih Kaya before releasing the ball for Etoo -- but Oscars shot from the strikers cross was blocked by Melo. Though Galatasaray pushed forward in search of a goal, Chelsea comfortably kept the visitors at bay while being dangerous on the break until the final whistle. Drogba left the pitch to a standing ovation as Chelsea fans chanted his name. Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard was delighted with sides performance in west London. "It was everything we wanted it to be. We knew it was going to be a tough game and they hardly threatened," Lampard said. "It was a very controlled, very professional performance from all of us," said After Manchester City and Arsenal exited the competition last week, Manchester United will try to join Chelsea in the last eight when it hosts Olympiakos on Wednesday. However, David Moyes team needs to overhaul a 2-0 loss in the first leg to advance. 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Wheeler scored at 4:58 of overtime, with Scheifele getting an assist, and the Jets beat the slumping Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Sunday night.UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Martin Brodeur returned to the New York metropolitan area for yet another triumph.Not to New Jersey, but dressed in one.The longtime Devils goalie is back in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues after spending more than two decades wearing New Jerseys red and black.He was scheduled for a day off Saturday, two days after making his first appearance with the Blues, but a rough first period for starting goalie Jake Allen forced the 42-year-old Brodeur into action after 20 minutes.When it was over, Brodeur earned his first win with St. Louis — a come-from-behind, 6-4 victory over the New York Islanders.I didnt come back not to win, Brodeur said after stopping 14 of 15 shots. Thats what I like to do. This is what Ive driven my career about. Its all about winning.Allen got the nod despite Brodeur already owning a career-best 51 wins against the then-rival Islanders while he was with the Devils, Brodeur watched the opening period of this matinee from the backup goalies seat in the tunnel.Brodeur was his usual affable self. He held court in front of recognizable reporters who covered him during his years with the Devils.Familiar faces. I like it, he said.There were some mixed into the crowd, as well, as his wife and two children were in attendance. They will accompany him back to St. Louis.His place with the Blues is somewhat tenuous. Although he signed a one-year deal this week, he knows he is there out of necessity following a knee injury to top goalie Brian Elliott in a game against Ottawa on Nov. 25.Elliott skated this week, but coach Ken Hitchcock said he isnt close to returning to action.I am coming here to help these guys, not to be the guy that is going to carry them, Brodeur said. Who knows whats going to happen in the future?Brodeur was brought in by the Blues the day after Elliotts injury on a practice agreement, and six days later he signed his first NHL contract that didnt say New Jersey Devils on top.Its definitely a change, Brodeur said. Not just playing hockey, but being part of a different organization. Thats what kind of makes you feel a little younger and kind of excited about everything.And now wearing the sweater with the familiar blue note on it?That was weird. I cant hide it, he said. Its something that for 20 years I did the same thing over and over. Now that was a change ... but I got used to it now and Im really excited to be here.Brodeur added his first new positive stat to his resume on Saturday. He came out of his first game with the Blues feeling OK, despite a 4-3 loss at the Nashville Predators in which he made 20 saves on Thursday.He looked more than adequate, to be honest with you, Hitchcock said.Brodeur is in good shape, feels good, and more importantly believes he has a lot left to offer this team, or another, both on and off the ice.His time in New Jersey just ran out.But before it did, Brodeur won the Vezina Trophy as the NHLs top goalie four times — most recently in 2008 — and was a three-time Stanley Cup champion. Last season he was 19-14-6 with a 2.51 goals-against average, .901 save percentage and three shutouts in 39 games, but wasnt re-signed.He is the NHL leader in wins (689) and shutouts (124), and has even posted more victories than the Tampa Bay Lightning franchise.Im OK. I was OK, Brodeur said. Its just that somebody deccided I was too old somewhere along the way.dddddddddddd I didnt feel like that. I am happy to be back and having another chance to play and play for a really good team.Brodeur has no hard feelings toward Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello or anyone else within the New Jersey organization. He talked to his longtime boss before his tryout with the Blues and before he inked his deal.He was really happy, Brodeur said of Lamoriello, who could have a job for him once Brodeurs playing days are finally over. Our relationship is something that I care about, and his input is really important. Hes really excited about this opportunity for me and see where that is going to bring me.I heard from most of the players. Everybody knew that I still have something left and that I wanted to play, so they were all excited.While the Islanders are excelling and filling Nassau Coliseum on a regular basis in their final season at their longtime home before relocating to Brooklyn, the prospect of another visit from Brodeur helped them sell at least a few more tickets.He is going to go down as one of the greats, and he still looks pretty darn good in the net, as well, Blues defenceman Kevin Shattenkirk said.Devils jerseys and T-shirts with the name Brodeur on the back were scattered around the arena, and Brodeur noticed them during pregame warmups. He was quick to flash a smile and a greeting as he made his way around the ice.They made the trip here and wear my jersey, so they must still like me, he said. We have some Devils fans that are still on my side, I guess.Two of those came from New Jersey, and were heading back there to see their beloved Devils play at home Saturday night.I bought (tickets) right before he signed, said Stacy Hagan, from Totowa. I have been a Devils fan my whole life.We got to see him behind the goal one more time. We got a wave. There were a bunch of us down there, so it was kind of cool.While she sported a white Devils jersey, her friend Victor Tafro wore the red version. Both were glad they came, but were disappointed that Allen got the start over Brodeur.I hope he does well, Tafro said. I feel bad that we didnt give him a chance on our team.But all was not lost for those who came out on a rainy Saturday for another glimpse at the future Hall of Famer. After Allen allowed three goals on 12 shots in the first period, Brodeur started the second down 3-0.St. Louis tied it 3-3 in the second, but John Tavares pushed New York back in front heading into the third. That drew sing-song chants of Mar-ty, Mar-ty from the re-energized Islanders faithful.A three-goal third period provided the Blues their winning margin.We have no opposition to using him at any time, Hitchcock said before the game. We think we can win with him. We think he helps us win. Were in the winning business.After the Islanders took a 1-0 lead, many in the crowd began chanting We Want Marty! Shortly after the lead grew to three, they got their wish.They scored again, and I said I guess theyre going to get me, Brodeur said.Islanders coach Jack Capuano seemed content before the game to have Brodeur stay on the bench.Weve seen enough of him over the years, Capuano said. Its like having another defenceman back there.Its a good hockey club over there. I am sure he will fit right in. Wholesale USA Soccer Jerseys discount uswnt jersey Wholesale AC Milan Jerseys Wholesale Arsenal Jerseys Wholesale A.S. 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