There will be twelve games played when all is said and done today. The first four are matinees, beginning in...
Washington, D.C., as the Capitals host the New Jersey Devils. Johan Hedberg and Braden Holtby receive the starting nods. Washington got going in the second period as Alex Ovechkin scored his sixth of the season, assisted by Mike Ribeiro and Jason Chimera. New Jersey tied it as Ilya Kovalchuk scored his seventh of the year, with the help of Andrei Loktionov and Alexei Ponikarovsky. The Capitals retook the lead in the third period with another Ovechkin goal, his second of the game and seventh of the season, fueled by Matt Hendricks and Jeff Schultz. Washington padded the lead with an Eric Fehr shorthanded goal, his fourth of the year, going in unassisted. The Capitals extended the lead as Ovechkin finished his hat trick on the power play with his eighth of the season, powered by Ribeiro and Nicklas Backstrom. Washington finished it at 5-1 with a Troy Brouwer power play goal, his eighth of the year, set up by Ovechkin and Tomas Kundratek. Ovechkin, Holtby (21 for 22 in saves), and Ribeiro received the three stars.
Over in Philadelphia, the Flyers bring in the Winnipeg Jets. Ondrej Pavelec and Ilya Bryzgalov are the goalies. Winnipeg began with a first period Evander Kane goal, his sixth of the season, coming off of Nik Antropov and Dustin Byfuglien. After this, Philadelphia's Wayne Simmonds fought with Winnipeg's Chris Thorburn. Philadelphia tied it on a Brayden Schenn goal, his fifth of the year, courtesy of Danny Briere and Simmonds. Another fight broke out close to the end of the period, as Philadelphia's Luke Schenn dropped the gloves with Winnipeg's Kane. The Jets took the lead again in the second period as Olli Jokinen scored his third of the season, with the help of Blake Wheeler. Winnipeg extended the lead on an Alex Burmistrov goal, his third of the year, fueled by Grant Clitsome and Byfuglien. The Flyers replied as Claude Giroux scored his sixth of the season, a power play goal, powered by Kimmo Timonen and Jakub Voracek. Philadelphia tied it as Brayden Schenn scored his second of the game and sixth of the year, a power play goal made possible by Voracek and Giroux. The Flyers pulled ahead with a Simmonds power play goal, completing his Gordie Howe Hat Trick with his seventh of the season, passed from Brayden Schenn and Voracek, the latter getting a sock trick. Philadelphia iced it at 5-3 with an empty net goal by Zac Rinaldo, his second of the year, with a lone assist by Timonen. The three stars were awarded to Brayden Schenn, Voracek, and Simmonds, while Giroux, Byfuglien, and Timonen get the honorable mentions.
Westward to Edmonton, as the Oilers welcome the Phoenix Coyotes. Mike Smith and Nikolai Khabibulin stand in the creases. Phoenix was first to score in the first period with a Kyle Chipchura goal, his second of the season, coming off of Nick Johnson and Paul Bissonnette. The Coyotes added on in the second period when Matthew Lombardi scored a power play goal, with the help of Mikkel Boedker and Lauri Korpikoski. Edmonton got on the board with a Jordan Eberle goal, his sixth of the year, passed from Nail Yakupov and Sam Gagner. The Oilers tied it in the third period when Teemu Hartikainen scored, a power play goal powered by Ryan Smyth and Justin Schultz. Edmonton won it 3-2 in the shootout, with tallies by Gagner and Eberle. Smyth, Smith (41 for 43 in saves), and Khabibulin (34 for 36 in saves).
Down in Los Angeles, the matinees conclude with the Kings hosting the Colorado Avalanche. Semyon Varlamov and Jonathan Quick are between the pipes. Los Angeles quickly struck first in the first period on a Dustin Brown goal, his fifth of the season, via Justin Williams and Anze Kopitar. The Kings added on with a Jeff Carter goal, his ninth of the year, passed from Mike Richards and Slava Voynov. Colorado got one board in the second period as Milan Hejduk scored a power play goal, his third of the season, powered by P.A. Parenteau and Gabriel Landeskog. Los Angeles shot back with a shorthanded goal by Trevor Lewis, his second of the year, set up by Jarret Stoll. The Kings extended the lead on a Kopitar goal, his fifth of the season, guided in by Dustin Penner and Dwight King. This held up as a 4-1 final, with Carter, Quick (23 for 24 in saves), and Lewis getting the three stars, while Kopitar gets the honorable mention.
Northeast to Ottawa for the regularly-timed games, as the Senators host their Ontarian rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ben Scrivens and Ben Bishop are the backups relieving injured starters. Toronto began in the first period as Mikhail Grabovski scored his fifth of the season, assisted by Nikolai Kulemin and Jay McClement. Ottawa tied it on a Mika Zibanejad goal, his third of the year, passed from Colin Greening and Erik Condra. The Senators took the lead in the second period with a Condra goal, his third of the season, coming off of Eric Gryba and Greening. The Maple Leafs tied it on a third period goal by Clarke MacArthur, his fourth of the year coming on the power play via Mike Kostka and Nazem Kadri. Ottawa broke the tie late as Greening scored his third of the campaign, with the help of Patrick Wiercioch and Zibanejad. They held on for a 3-2 win, and the three stars were given to Greening, Condra, and MacArthur, while Zibanejad gets an honorable mention.
Back stateside, the Buffalo Sabres host the New York Islanders. Evgeni Nabokov and Ryan Miller are the veteran goalies. New York opened in the second period with a Mark Streit goal, his fourth of the season, fueled by Matt Moulson and Marty Reasoner. The Islanders quickly padded the lead as Michael Grabner notched his seventh of the year, an unassisted goal. New York extended the lead in the third period with John Tavares recording his twelfth of the season, thanks to Moulson and Brad Boyes. The Islanders added on as Colin McDonald scored his third of the year, a power play goal powered by Casey Cizikas and Streit. After a late melee, the score ended up being 4-0, with the three stars being Nabokov (35 save shutout), Tavares, and Grabner, while Moulson and Streit get honorable mentions.
North again to Montreal, as the Canadiens welcome the New York Rangers. Martin Biron is mismatched with Carey Price in goal. Montreal started in the second period with an unassisted Erik Cole goal, his third of the season. The Canadiens added on as Alex Galchenyuk scored his third of the year, via Lars Eller and Cole. Montreal padded the lead as Eller scored his second of the season, a power play goal powered by Galchenyuk and P.K. Subban. This was all they needed for a 3-0 win, and the three stars went to Galchenyuk, Eller, and Cole, while Price (17 save shutout) receives an honorable mention.
South to Raleigh, as the Carolina Hurricanes host the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mathieu Garon and Dan Ellis have the green light to start. Tampa Bay led off with an unassisted goal by Marc-Andre Bergeron in the first period. The Lightning padded the lead in the third period as Benoit Pouliot scored his sixth of the season, with the help of Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis. Carolina got on the board as Drayson Bowman scored, with assists provided by Riley Nash and Chad LaRose. Tampa Bay replied as Richard Panik scored, courtesy of Adam Hall and Steven Stamkos. The Lightning extended the lead with the fourth of the year by Tom Pyatt, passed from Alex Killorn and Eric Brewer. The Hurricanes got one back as LaRose scored his second of the season, thanks to Bobby Sanguinetti and Jussi Jokinen. Tampa Bay answered with a Stamkos power play goal, his twelfth of the year, powered by Cory Conacher and Sami Salo. This made it 5-2, a final, with the three stars handed to Garon (32 for 34 in saves), Stamkos, and LaRose.
Northwest to Detroit, with the Red Wings bringing in the Nashville Predators. Pekka Rinne and Jimmy Howard tend the twines. Detroit struck first in the first period as Drew Miller potted his second of the season, thanks to Niklas Kronwall and Patrick Eaves. The Red Wings added on in the second period when Tomas Tatar scored his third of the year, with the help of Joakim Andersson. Detroit extended the lead as Kronwall scored his second of the season, assisted by Pavel Datsyuk and Justin Abdelkader. The Red Wings got another in the third period as Daniel Cleary scored his third of the year, a power play goal powered by Kronwall and Datsyuk. This stood for a 4-0 win, with the three stars going to Howard (33 save shutout), Kronwall, and Miller, while Datsyuk gets the honorable mention.
Down in Dallas, the Stars welcome the San Jose Sharks. Antti Niemi and Christopher Nilstorp are the masked men. The first real action in the game came when Dallas' Jamie Benn fought San Jose's Joe Thornton midway through the second period. Dallas got going in the second period with a Jaromir Jagr power play goal, his fifth of the season, powered by Jamie Benn and Loui Eriksson. The Stars added on in the third period as Michael Ryder notched his sixth of the year, a power play goal made possible by Alex Goligoski. San Jose got on the board with a Patrick Marleau power play goal, his twelfth of the season, with a lone helper by Thornton. Dallas shot back as Jamie Benn scored his sixth of the year, completing his Gordie Howe Hat Trick, courtesy of Goligoski and Jagr. This made it a 3-1 final score, with the three stars being Nilstorp (31 for 32 in saves), Jamie Benn, and Thornton, while Jagr and Goligoski pick up the honorable mentions.
Backtracking to St. Louis, as the Blues host the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sergei Bobrovsky and Jaroslav Halak guard the cages. St. Louis was first to score as Chris Stewart netted his seventh of the season, assisted by Kevin Shattenkirk and Alex Steen. Columbus tied it as Matt Calvert scored his third of the year in the second period, a shorthanded goal set up by James Wisniewski. The Blues took the lead back in the third period on a David Perron goal, his sixth of the season, guided in by David Backes. This produced a 2-1 final score, with the three stars going to Halak (19 for 20 in saves), Alex Pietrangelo, and Calvert, while any point-earned can take the second slot.
Finally, we end in Calgary with the Flames hosting the Minnesota Wild. Niklas Backstrom and Joey MacDonald occupy the blue paint. Calgary started in the first period as Alex Tanguay scored his fifth of the season, with a lone assist by Jay Bouwmeester. Minnesota tied it with a Charlie Coyle goal, fueled by Pierre-Marc Bouchard and Kyle Brodziak. The Flames took the lead back in the third period as Matt Stajan scored his second of the year, via Jarome Iginla and Chris Butler. Calgary iced it at 3-1 with Stajan's second of the game and third of the campaign, an empty net goal going in unassisted. The three stars were Stajan, MacDonald (30 for 31 in saves), and Coyle.
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Saturday, February 23, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
NHL February 22nd 2013
Three games tonight, beginning in...
Pittsburgh, as the Penguins welcome the Florida Panthers. Jacob Markstrom and Marc-Andre Fleury protect the nets. Florida got going in the second period on a Mike Weaver goal, with a lone assist from Brian Campbell. Pittsburgh tied it as Chris Kunitz scored his seventh of the year, a power play goal powered by James Neal and Evgeni Malkin. The Penguins took the lead in the third period on a Matt Niskanen goal, his third of the season, courtesy of Kris Letang. Pittsburgh added on as Dustin Jeffrey scored, via Matt Cooke and Tyler Kennedy. This made it 3-1, a final, with the three stars being Niskanen, Fleury (22 for 23 in saves), and Markstrom (37 for 40 in saves).
Southwest to Nashville, as the Predators host the Vancouver Canucks. Roberto Luongo and Pekka Rinne tend the twines. Vancouver finally began in the third period as Dale Weise scored, with assists provided by Maxim Lapierre and Dan Hamhuis. This was the only goal in the game, making the final 1-0. The three stars went to Luongo (23 save shutout), Weise, and Rinne (23 for 24 in saves).
Finally, we end in Chicago as the Blackhawks bring in the San Jose Sharks. Antti Niemi and Ray Emery are given the starting nods. San Jose led off in the first period as Patrick Marleau scored his eleventh of the season, with the help of Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelski. Chicago tied it in the second period on the fourth of the year by Viktor Stalberg, coming off of Patrick Kane and Johnny Oduya. The Blackhawks took the lead in the third period on a shorthanded goal by Brandon Saad, set up by Michal Rozsival and Duncan Keith. They held on for the 2-1 win, with the three stars awarded to Saad, Emery (26 for 27 in saves), and Stalberg. This also marks their seventeenth game in a row without a regulation loss, a new NHL record.
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Pittsburgh, as the Penguins welcome the Florida Panthers. Jacob Markstrom and Marc-Andre Fleury protect the nets. Florida got going in the second period on a Mike Weaver goal, with a lone assist from Brian Campbell. Pittsburgh tied it as Chris Kunitz scored his seventh of the year, a power play goal powered by James Neal and Evgeni Malkin. The Penguins took the lead in the third period on a Matt Niskanen goal, his third of the season, courtesy of Kris Letang. Pittsburgh added on as Dustin Jeffrey scored, via Matt Cooke and Tyler Kennedy. This made it 3-1, a final, with the three stars being Niskanen, Fleury (22 for 23 in saves), and Markstrom (37 for 40 in saves).
Southwest to Nashville, as the Predators host the Vancouver Canucks. Roberto Luongo and Pekka Rinne tend the twines. Vancouver finally began in the third period as Dale Weise scored, with assists provided by Maxim Lapierre and Dan Hamhuis. This was the only goal in the game, making the final 1-0. The three stars went to Luongo (23 save shutout), Weise, and Rinne (23 for 24 in saves).
Finally, we end in Chicago as the Blackhawks bring in the San Jose Sharks. Antti Niemi and Ray Emery are given the starting nods. San Jose led off in the first period as Patrick Marleau scored his eleventh of the season, with the help of Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelski. Chicago tied it in the second period on the fourth of the year by Viktor Stalberg, coming off of Patrick Kane and Johnny Oduya. The Blackhawks took the lead in the third period on a shorthanded goal by Brandon Saad, set up by Michal Rozsival and Duncan Keith. They held on for the 2-1 win, with the three stars awarded to Saad, Emery (26 for 27 in saves), and Stalberg. This also marks their seventeenth game in a row without a regulation loss, a new NHL record.
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
NHL February 21st 2013
Ten games on today, filling a busy schedule. We begin in...
Carolina, as the Hurricanes host the Winnipeg Jets. Ondrej Pavelec and Cam Ward receive the starting nods. Winnipeg began in the first period with a Blake Wheeler goal, his fifth of the season, assisted by Andrew Ladd. Carolina tied it on a Jiri Tlusty goal, his sixth of the year, courtesy of Alexander Semin and Eric Staal. The Jets took the lead back in the third period when Evander Kane potted his fifth of the season, with the help of Nik Antropov. The Hurricanes retied it with a Jordan Staal goal, his third of the year, made possible by Jay Harrison and Patrick Dwyer. Winnipeg regained the lead with a Ladd goal, his ninth of the season, an unassisted goal. Carolina quickly tied it again with another Tlusty goal, his second of the game and seventh of the year, going in unassisted. The Jets took the lead on Wheeler's second of the night and sixth of the campaign, pushed through by Ladd and Bryan Little. This held up for a 4-3 win, with the three stars being Ladd, Wheeler, and Tlusty.
Up in Toronto, the Maple Leafs host the Buffalo Sabres. Ryan Miller faces a lesser foe in Ben Scrivens in goal. Buffalo opened in the first period with a Tyler Ennis goal, his sixth of the season, passed from Drew Stafford. Toronto tied it in the second period with Dion Phaneuf's third of the year, a power play goal powered by Phil Kessel and Cody Franson. The Maple Leafs took the lead when James van Riemsdyk put away his tenth of the season, thanks to Kessel and Mike Kostka. Toronto iced it at 3-1 with a third period van Riemsdyk power play goal, his second of the game and eleventh of the year, courtesy of Franson and Phaneuf. The three stars were awarded to van Riemsdyk, Kessel, and Scrivens (31 for 32 in saves), while Franson and Phaneuf pick up the honorable mentions.
Back in the states, the Philadelphia Flyers bring in the Florida Panthers. Scott Clemmensen and Ilya Bryzgalov will be between the pipes. Florida started with a first period Peter Mueller goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of Jonathan Huberdeau and Mike Weaver. The Panthers added on as Tomas Kopecky scored his fourth of the year, with a helper from Weaver. Florida extended the lead as Huberdeau scored his seventh of the season, coming on a penalty shot. The Panthers padded the lead in the second period as Huberdeau scored his second of the game and eighth of the year, a power play goal powered by Drew Shore and Erik Gudbranson. Philadelphia got on the board in the third period as Luke Schenn scored his second of the season, via Danny Briere and Wayne Simmonds. Florida shot back with another Mueller goal, his second of the game and sixth of the year, guided in by Shore and Huberdeau. The Flyers chipped back as Jakub Voracek scored his seventh of the campaign, with assists provided by Erik Gustafsson and Claude Giroux. This only made it 5-2, the final, with the three stars going to Huberdeau, Clemmensen (32 for 34 in saves), and Mueller, while Weaver and Shore get the honorable mentions.
Over in Washington, the Capitals host the New Jersey Devils. Martin Brodeur and Braden Holtby man the creases. Washington got going in the second period with a Mathieu Perreault power play goal, his second of the season, with a lone assist by Troy Brouwer. New Jersey tied it on a shorthanded goal from Patrik Elias, his fifth of the year, set up by Adam Henrique. The Capitals took the lead back as Mike Ribeiro netted his sixth of the season, a power play goal powered by Brouwer and Nicklas Backstrom. The Devils tied it in the third period when Andrei Loktionov scored, with the help of Adam Larsson. New Jersey took the lead on an Ilya Kovalchuk goal, his sixth of the year coming on the power play via Elias and Marek Zidlicky. This was all they needed to win 3-2, with the three stars being given to Kovalchuk, Elias, and Brouwer.
South to Tampa Bay, where the Lightning welcome the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and Anders Lindback are the young starting goalies. Boston struck first in the first period as Nathan Horton scored his fifth of the season, via Dougie Hamilton. The Bruins added on as Patrice Bergeron scored his third of the year, thanks to Brad Marchand. Tampa Bay got on the board when Steven Stamkos notched his eleventh of the season, assisted by Teddy Purcell and Marc-Andre Bergeron. The Lightning tied it in the second period on a Cory Conacher goal, his sixth of the year, made possible by Purcell and Stamkos. Boston retook the lead as Marchand recorded his ninth of the season, with the help of Tyler Seguin and Bergeron. The Bruins padded the lead in the third period with Horton's second of the night and sixth of the year, coming off of Zdeno Chara and Hamilton. This produced a 4-2 final score, with the three stars going to Horton, Purcell, and Patrice Bergeron, while Hamilton, Marchand, and Stamkos receive the honorable mentions.
Back north, the Detroit Red Wings host the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sergei Bobrovsky and Jimmy Howard are the masked men. Detroit was first to score in the first period as Damien Brunner scored his eighth of the season just eighteen seconds into the game, an unassisted goal. The Red Wings added on with a Valtteri Filppula goal, his fourth of the year, passed from Brian Lashoff and Henrik Zetterberg. Columbus tied it as R.J. Umberger scored his second of the season, a power play goal powered by Cam Atkinson and Jack Johnson. The Blue Jackets tied it in the third period as Derek Dorsett scored his second of the year, with a lone helper from Derick Brassard. Columbus completed the comeback with a Vinny Prospal goal, his sixth of the campaign, guided in by James Wisniewski and Dorsett. The three stars of the 3-2 game were Prospal, Pavel Datsyuk, and Dorsett.
Into Canada again, with the Montreal Canadiens hosting the New York Islanders. Evgeni Nabokov and Carey Price are in the blue paint. Montreal led off in the first period with a Travis Moen goal, his second of the season, made possible by Colby Armstrong. The Canadiens added on with a Max Pacioretty power play goal, his third of the year, powered by David Desharnais and P.K. Subban. New York got on the board in the second period as Matt Moulson potted his eighth of the season, a power play goal set up by Mark Streit and Lubomir Visnovsky. Montreal shot back with another Pacioretty goal, his second of the game and fourth of the year, coming off of Desharnais. The Islanders replied as Moulson scored his second of the game and ninth of the season, another power play goal with assists provided by John Tavares and Brad Boyes. New York pulled even in the third period as Frans Nielsen scored his second of the year, with the help of Josh Bailey. The Islanders won 4-3 in overtime on a Thomas Hickey goal, passed from Michael Grabner and Tavares. The three stars were awarded to Hickey, Pacioretty, and Desharnais, while Moulson and Tavares get the honorable mentions.
Over in Ontario, the Ottawa Senators bring in the New York Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist and Craig Anderson tend the twines. Ottawa opened in the first period as Jakob Silfverberg scored his third of the season, a shorthanded goal set up by Daniel Alfredsson. New York tied it in the third period on a Ryan Callahan power play goal, his fourth of the year, powered by Marc Staal and Derek Stepan. The Rangers took the lead with a Ryan McDonagh goal, his second of the season, assisted by J.T. Miller and Jeff Halpern. The Senators tied it as Mika Zibanejad scored his second of the year, a power play goal made possible by Colin Greening and Patrick Wiercioch. The game went into a shootout, where Callahan and Silfverberg matched each other early on before Ottawa took the game 3-2 on a Kaspars Daugavins tally. Anderson (21 for 21 in saves before injury, Silfverberg, and Lundqvist (35 for 37 in saves) received the three stars.
Way to the south, the Dallas Stars host the Vancouver Canucks. Cory Schneider and Christopher Nilstorp will protect the nets. Dallas began in the first period with Jamie Benn's fifth of the season, courtesy of Aaron Rome and Brenden Morrow. Vancouver tied it with an Alexandre Burrows power play goal, his fifth of the year, powered by Alexander Edler and Ryan Kesler. The Stars took the lead in the second period as Michael Ryder potted his fifth of the season, via Antoine Roussel and Jordie Benn. The Canucks tied it again as Kevin Bieksa put away his fifth of the year, with the help of Dan Hamhuis and Jordan Schroeder. Vancouver took the lead in the third period when Jason Garrison scored his second of the season, thanks to Kesler and Zack Kassian. The Canucks padded the lead as Henrik Sedin notched his second of the year, with the help of Burrows and Daniel Sedin. Dallas got one back with a Morrow goal, his fourth of the season, going in unassisted. They failed to tie the game, losing 4-3, with the three stars going to Burrows, Jamie Benn, and Henrik Sedin, while Morrow and Kesler receive the honorable mentions.
Finally, we end in Edmonton, as the Oilers welcome the Minnesota Wild. Niklas Backstrom and Devan Dubnyk will guard the cages. Edmonton got going in the second period on a Ryan Smyth goal, his second of the season, fueled by Eric Belanger and his derivative, Ben Eager. Minnesota tied it as Matt Cullen recorded his second of the year, thanks to Ryan Suter. The Wild took the lead in the third period with a Devin Setoguchi goal, his third of the season, with a lone assist from Cullen. Minnesota extended the lead as Cullen scored his second of the game and third of the year, via Cal Clutterbuck and Tom Gilbert. This was all they need for a 3-1 win, with the three stars awarded to Cullen, Smyth, and Backstrom (27 for 28 in saves).
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Carolina, as the Hurricanes host the Winnipeg Jets. Ondrej Pavelec and Cam Ward receive the starting nods. Winnipeg began in the first period with a Blake Wheeler goal, his fifth of the season, assisted by Andrew Ladd. Carolina tied it on a Jiri Tlusty goal, his sixth of the year, courtesy of Alexander Semin and Eric Staal. The Jets took the lead back in the third period when Evander Kane potted his fifth of the season, with the help of Nik Antropov. The Hurricanes retied it with a Jordan Staal goal, his third of the year, made possible by Jay Harrison and Patrick Dwyer. Winnipeg regained the lead with a Ladd goal, his ninth of the season, an unassisted goal. Carolina quickly tied it again with another Tlusty goal, his second of the game and seventh of the year, going in unassisted. The Jets took the lead on Wheeler's second of the night and sixth of the campaign, pushed through by Ladd and Bryan Little. This held up for a 4-3 win, with the three stars being Ladd, Wheeler, and Tlusty.
Up in Toronto, the Maple Leafs host the Buffalo Sabres. Ryan Miller faces a lesser foe in Ben Scrivens in goal. Buffalo opened in the first period with a Tyler Ennis goal, his sixth of the season, passed from Drew Stafford. Toronto tied it in the second period with Dion Phaneuf's third of the year, a power play goal powered by Phil Kessel and Cody Franson. The Maple Leafs took the lead when James van Riemsdyk put away his tenth of the season, thanks to Kessel and Mike Kostka. Toronto iced it at 3-1 with a third period van Riemsdyk power play goal, his second of the game and eleventh of the year, courtesy of Franson and Phaneuf. The three stars were awarded to van Riemsdyk, Kessel, and Scrivens (31 for 32 in saves), while Franson and Phaneuf pick up the honorable mentions.
Back in the states, the Philadelphia Flyers bring in the Florida Panthers. Scott Clemmensen and Ilya Bryzgalov will be between the pipes. Florida started with a first period Peter Mueller goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of Jonathan Huberdeau and Mike Weaver. The Panthers added on as Tomas Kopecky scored his fourth of the year, with a helper from Weaver. Florida extended the lead as Huberdeau scored his seventh of the season, coming on a penalty shot. The Panthers padded the lead in the second period as Huberdeau scored his second of the game and eighth of the year, a power play goal powered by Drew Shore and Erik Gudbranson. Philadelphia got on the board in the third period as Luke Schenn scored his second of the season, via Danny Briere and Wayne Simmonds. Florida shot back with another Mueller goal, his second of the game and sixth of the year, guided in by Shore and Huberdeau. The Flyers chipped back as Jakub Voracek scored his seventh of the campaign, with assists provided by Erik Gustafsson and Claude Giroux. This only made it 5-2, the final, with the three stars going to Huberdeau, Clemmensen (32 for 34 in saves), and Mueller, while Weaver and Shore get the honorable mentions.
Over in Washington, the Capitals host the New Jersey Devils. Martin Brodeur and Braden Holtby man the creases. Washington got going in the second period with a Mathieu Perreault power play goal, his second of the season, with a lone assist by Troy Brouwer. New Jersey tied it on a shorthanded goal from Patrik Elias, his fifth of the year, set up by Adam Henrique. The Capitals took the lead back as Mike Ribeiro netted his sixth of the season, a power play goal powered by Brouwer and Nicklas Backstrom. The Devils tied it in the third period when Andrei Loktionov scored, with the help of Adam Larsson. New Jersey took the lead on an Ilya Kovalchuk goal, his sixth of the year coming on the power play via Elias and Marek Zidlicky. This was all they needed to win 3-2, with the three stars being given to Kovalchuk, Elias, and Brouwer.
South to Tampa Bay, where the Lightning welcome the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and Anders Lindback are the young starting goalies. Boston struck first in the first period as Nathan Horton scored his fifth of the season, via Dougie Hamilton. The Bruins added on as Patrice Bergeron scored his third of the year, thanks to Brad Marchand. Tampa Bay got on the board when Steven Stamkos notched his eleventh of the season, assisted by Teddy Purcell and Marc-Andre Bergeron. The Lightning tied it in the second period on a Cory Conacher goal, his sixth of the year, made possible by Purcell and Stamkos. Boston retook the lead as Marchand recorded his ninth of the season, with the help of Tyler Seguin and Bergeron. The Bruins padded the lead in the third period with Horton's second of the night and sixth of the year, coming off of Zdeno Chara and Hamilton. This produced a 4-2 final score, with the three stars going to Horton, Purcell, and Patrice Bergeron, while Hamilton, Marchand, and Stamkos receive the honorable mentions.
Back north, the Detroit Red Wings host the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sergei Bobrovsky and Jimmy Howard are the masked men. Detroit was first to score in the first period as Damien Brunner scored his eighth of the season just eighteen seconds into the game, an unassisted goal. The Red Wings added on with a Valtteri Filppula goal, his fourth of the year, passed from Brian Lashoff and Henrik Zetterberg. Columbus tied it as R.J. Umberger scored his second of the season, a power play goal powered by Cam Atkinson and Jack Johnson. The Blue Jackets tied it in the third period as Derek Dorsett scored his second of the year, with a lone helper from Derick Brassard. Columbus completed the comeback with a Vinny Prospal goal, his sixth of the campaign, guided in by James Wisniewski and Dorsett. The three stars of the 3-2 game were Prospal, Pavel Datsyuk, and Dorsett.
Into Canada again, with the Montreal Canadiens hosting the New York Islanders. Evgeni Nabokov and Carey Price are in the blue paint. Montreal led off in the first period with a Travis Moen goal, his second of the season, made possible by Colby Armstrong. The Canadiens added on with a Max Pacioretty power play goal, his third of the year, powered by David Desharnais and P.K. Subban. New York got on the board in the second period as Matt Moulson potted his eighth of the season, a power play goal set up by Mark Streit and Lubomir Visnovsky. Montreal shot back with another Pacioretty goal, his second of the game and fourth of the year, coming off of Desharnais. The Islanders replied as Moulson scored his second of the game and ninth of the season, another power play goal with assists provided by John Tavares and Brad Boyes. New York pulled even in the third period as Frans Nielsen scored his second of the year, with the help of Josh Bailey. The Islanders won 4-3 in overtime on a Thomas Hickey goal, passed from Michael Grabner and Tavares. The three stars were awarded to Hickey, Pacioretty, and Desharnais, while Moulson and Tavares get the honorable mentions.
Over in Ontario, the Ottawa Senators bring in the New York Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist and Craig Anderson tend the twines. Ottawa opened in the first period as Jakob Silfverberg scored his third of the season, a shorthanded goal set up by Daniel Alfredsson. New York tied it in the third period on a Ryan Callahan power play goal, his fourth of the year, powered by Marc Staal and Derek Stepan. The Rangers took the lead with a Ryan McDonagh goal, his second of the season, assisted by J.T. Miller and Jeff Halpern. The Senators tied it as Mika Zibanejad scored his second of the year, a power play goal made possible by Colin Greening and Patrick Wiercioch. The game went into a shootout, where Callahan and Silfverberg matched each other early on before Ottawa took the game 3-2 on a Kaspars Daugavins tally. Anderson (21 for 21 in saves before injury, Silfverberg, and Lundqvist (35 for 37 in saves) received the three stars.
Way to the south, the Dallas Stars host the Vancouver Canucks. Cory Schneider and Christopher Nilstorp will protect the nets. Dallas began in the first period with Jamie Benn's fifth of the season, courtesy of Aaron Rome and Brenden Morrow. Vancouver tied it with an Alexandre Burrows power play goal, his fifth of the year, powered by Alexander Edler and Ryan Kesler. The Stars took the lead in the second period as Michael Ryder potted his fifth of the season, via Antoine Roussel and Jordie Benn. The Canucks tied it again as Kevin Bieksa put away his fifth of the year, with the help of Dan Hamhuis and Jordan Schroeder. Vancouver took the lead in the third period when Jason Garrison scored his second of the season, thanks to Kesler and Zack Kassian. The Canucks padded the lead as Henrik Sedin notched his second of the year, with the help of Burrows and Daniel Sedin. Dallas got one back with a Morrow goal, his fourth of the season, going in unassisted. They failed to tie the game, losing 4-3, with the three stars going to Burrows, Jamie Benn, and Henrik Sedin, while Morrow and Kesler receive the honorable mentions.
Finally, we end in Edmonton, as the Oilers welcome the Minnesota Wild. Niklas Backstrom and Devan Dubnyk will guard the cages. Edmonton got going in the second period on a Ryan Smyth goal, his second of the season, fueled by Eric Belanger and his derivative, Ben Eager. Minnesota tied it as Matt Cullen recorded his second of the year, thanks to Ryan Suter. The Wild took the lead in the third period with a Devin Setoguchi goal, his third of the season, with a lone assist from Cullen. Minnesota extended the lead as Cullen scored his second of the game and third of the year, via Cal Clutterbuck and Tom Gilbert. This was all they need for a 3-1 win, with the three stars awarded to Cullen, Smyth, and Backstrom (27 for 28 in saves).
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
NHL February 20th 2013
Only three games on tonight, beginning in...
Pennsylvania, as the Pittsburgh Penguins bring in their neighbors from the east, the Philadelphia Flyers. Ilya Bryzgalov and Tomas Vokoun are between the pipes. Pittsburgh started with a first period Matt Niskanen goal, his second of the season, assisted by Kris Letang. The Penguins added on as Evgeni Malkin scored his fourth of the year, a power play goal coming off of Paul Martin and James Neal. Philadelphia got on the board with a Nicklas Grossmann goal, set up by Mike Knuble and Sean Couturier. The Flyers tied it as Wayne Simmonds scored his fifth of the season, via Danny Briere. Simmonds then dropped the gloves with Tanner Glass. Philadelphia took the lead in the second period on a power play goal by Jakub Voracek, his fourth of the year, powered by Simmonds, whose assist completed a Gordie Howe Hat Trick, and Brayden Schenn. The Flyers padded the lead in the third period as Voracek scored another goal, his second of the game and fifth of the season, guided in by Braydon Coburn and Claude Giroux. Pittsburgh took one back on a Tyler Kennedy goal, his second of the year, passed from Martin and Brooks Orpik. Philadelphia shot back with a Simmonds goal, his second of the game and sixth of the season, made possible by Max Talbot and Bruno Gervais. The Penguins pulled closer as James Neal scored his twelfth of the year, a power play goal, with assists provided by Malkin and Sidney Crosby. Pittsburgh tied it as Brandon Sutter scored his fourth of the season, pushed through by Martin, who got a sock trick, and Matt Cooke. The Flyers regained the lead as Voracek finished his hat trick with his sixth of the year, with a lone assist from Giroux. This held up for a 6-5 win, with the three stars being Voracek, Simmonds, and Martin, while Malkin, Neal, and Giroux get the honorable mentions.
Northwest to Calgary, where the Flames host the Los Angeles Kings. Jonathan Bernier and Joey MacDonald receive the starting nods. Los Angeles opened in the first period on a Dustin Brown goal, his fourth of the season, assisted by Anze Kopitar and Rob Scuderi. Calgary tied it as T.J. Brodie scored, thanks to Jarome Iginla and Jiri Hudler. The Kings took the lead on a Trevor Lewis goal, passed from Jeff Carter and Scuderi. Los Angeles padded the lead in the third period with a Carter goal, his eighth of the year, fueled by Mike Richards and Kyle Clifford. This held up for a 3-1 final, with the three stars going to Carter, Iginla, and Brodie, while Scuderi and Bernier (26 for 27 in saves) receive the honorable mentions.
Down in Colorado, we end with the Avalanche welcoming the St. Louis Blues. Jaroslav Halak and Semyon Varlamov tend the twines. Colorado won 1-0 in overtime as David Jones scored his second of the season, with the help of Matt Hunwick. The three stars were Varlamov (33 save shutout), T.J. Oshie, and Jones, while Halak (19 for 20 in saves) could easily take the second slot.
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Pennsylvania, as the Pittsburgh Penguins bring in their neighbors from the east, the Philadelphia Flyers. Ilya Bryzgalov and Tomas Vokoun are between the pipes. Pittsburgh started with a first period Matt Niskanen goal, his second of the season, assisted by Kris Letang. The Penguins added on as Evgeni Malkin scored his fourth of the year, a power play goal coming off of Paul Martin and James Neal. Philadelphia got on the board with a Nicklas Grossmann goal, set up by Mike Knuble and Sean Couturier. The Flyers tied it as Wayne Simmonds scored his fifth of the season, via Danny Briere. Simmonds then dropped the gloves with Tanner Glass. Philadelphia took the lead in the second period on a power play goal by Jakub Voracek, his fourth of the year, powered by Simmonds, whose assist completed a Gordie Howe Hat Trick, and Brayden Schenn. The Flyers padded the lead in the third period as Voracek scored another goal, his second of the game and fifth of the season, guided in by Braydon Coburn and Claude Giroux. Pittsburgh took one back on a Tyler Kennedy goal, his second of the year, passed from Martin and Brooks Orpik. Philadelphia shot back with a Simmonds goal, his second of the game and sixth of the season, made possible by Max Talbot and Bruno Gervais. The Penguins pulled closer as James Neal scored his twelfth of the year, a power play goal, with assists provided by Malkin and Sidney Crosby. Pittsburgh tied it as Brandon Sutter scored his fourth of the season, pushed through by Martin, who got a sock trick, and Matt Cooke. The Flyers regained the lead as Voracek finished his hat trick with his sixth of the year, with a lone assist from Giroux. This held up for a 6-5 win, with the three stars being Voracek, Simmonds, and Martin, while Malkin, Neal, and Giroux get the honorable mentions.
Northwest to Calgary, where the Flames host the Los Angeles Kings. Jonathan Bernier and Joey MacDonald receive the starting nods. Los Angeles opened in the first period on a Dustin Brown goal, his fourth of the season, assisted by Anze Kopitar and Rob Scuderi. Calgary tied it as T.J. Brodie scored, thanks to Jarome Iginla and Jiri Hudler. The Kings took the lead on a Trevor Lewis goal, passed from Jeff Carter and Scuderi. Los Angeles padded the lead in the third period with a Carter goal, his eighth of the year, fueled by Mike Richards and Kyle Clifford. This held up for a 3-1 final, with the three stars going to Carter, Iginla, and Brodie, while Scuderi and Bernier (26 for 27 in saves) receive the honorable mentions.
Down in Colorado, we end with the Avalanche welcoming the St. Louis Blues. Jaroslav Halak and Semyon Varlamov tend the twines. Colorado won 1-0 in overtime as David Jones scored his second of the season, with the help of Matt Hunwick. The three stars were Varlamov (33 save shutout), T.J. Oshie, and Jones, while Halak (19 for 20 in saves) could easily take the second slot.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
NHL February 19th 2013
Eight games tonight, beginning in...
New York City, as the Rangers host the Montreal Canadiens. Carey Price and Henrik Lundqvist tend the twines. New York began in the second period on an Anton Stralman goal, his second of the season, made possible by Derek Stepan and Carl Hagelin. Montreal tied it on a Max Pacioretty goal, his second of the year, guided in by Josh Gorges and David Desharnais. The Canadiens took the lead in the third period as Alex Galchenyuk scored his second of the season, courtesy of Brandon Prust and Lars Eller. Montreal iced it at 3-1 with a Raphael Diaz empty net goal, going in unassisted. The three stars were given to Galchenyuk, Price (24 for 25 in saves), and Hagelin.
To the west, the Buffalo Sabres host the Winnipeg Jets. Ondrej Pavelec and Ryan Miller are in the creases. Winnipeg opened with a first period goal by Bryan Little, his third of the season, coming off of Evander Kane and James Wright. The Jets added on in the second period as Andrew Ladd scored his eighth of the year, via Ron Hainsey. Buffalo got on the board when Jason Pominville scored his seventh of the season, with a lone assist from Cody Hodgson. This was as close as it got, and Winnipeg won 2-1 after a scoreless third period. The three stars were Little, Pominville, and Ladd.
Up in Canada, the Ottawa Senators host the New York Islanders. Rick DiPietro and Craig Anderson receive the starting nods. Ottawa got going with a second period Colin Greening power play goal, his second of the season, powered by Stephane Da Costa and Daniel Alfredsson. The Senators added on with an Andre Benoit goal, fueled by Jakob Silfverberg. New York got on the board in the third period when Travis Hamonic scored his second of the year, courtesy of Marty Reasoner and Kyle Okposo. Ottawa iced it at 3-1 when Dave Dziurzynski scored, thanks to Zack Smith and Eric Gryba. The three stars were handed to Anderson (37 for 38 in saves), Gryba, and John Tavares, while any point-earner could take the third slot.
Down in Tampa Bay, the Lightning welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ben Scrivens and Anders Lindback will protect the nets. Tampa Bay was first to score in the first period as Vincent Lecavalier scored his sixth of the season, assisted by Benoit Pouliot and Martin St. Louis. Toronto tied it on a Mikhail Grabovski goal, his fourth of the year, fueled by Nikolai Kulemin and Clarke MacArthur. The Lightning retook the lead in the second period on a Steven Stamkos goal, his tenth of the season, made possible by Cory Conacher and Pouliot. Tampa Bay padded the lead in the third period on an Alex Killorn goal, his second of the year, with a lone assist by B.J. Crombeen. The Lightning extended the lead as Matt Carle scored his third of the season, a power play goal powered by Pouliot, who got a sock trick, and Victor Hedman. Scrivens was relieved by Jussi Rynnas in goal at this time. The Maple Leafs got one back late as James van Riemsdyk scored his ninth of the year, via Phil Kessel and Tyler Bozak. The final stood at 4-2, with the three stars going to Lecavalier, Pouliot, and Carle,
Northwest to St. Louis, with the Blues hosting the San Jose Sharks. Antti Niemi and Jake Allen are the masked men. St. Louis started in the first period with a Patrik Berglund goal, his ninth of the season, assisted by Vladimir Sobotka and Chris Stewart. San Jose tied it as Joe Thornton scored his fourth of the year in the second period, passed from Dan Boyle and Patrick Marleau. The Sharks took the lead in the third period as Tim Kennedy scored his second of the season, courtesy of Tommy Wingels and Justin Braun. This stood for a 2-1 win, with the three stars awarded to Niemi (25 for 26 in saves), Allen (23 for 25 in saves), and Sobotka.
East to Nashville, with the Predators hosting the Detroit Red Wings. Jimmy Howard and Pekka Rinne guard the cages. Nashville led off in the first period as Craig Smith scored a power play goal, passed from Colin Wilson and Shea Weber. The Predators extended the lead as Gabriel Bourque scored his fourth of the season, via Scott Hannan and Mike Fisher. Jonas Gustavsson replaced Howard in goal at this time. Detroit got on the board as Danny Cleary scored his second of the year, a shorthanded goal set up by Pavel Datsyuk. The Red Wings tied it on a Jordin Tootoo goal, fueled by Henrik Zetterberg and Jakub Kindl. Nashville regained the lead as Roman Josi scored an unassisted goal. Detroit tied it again as Datsyuk scored his eighth of the season, assisted by Cleary and the goalie Gustavsson. The Predators won 4-3 in overtime as Weber scored his third of the year, with the help of Wilson and Sergei Kostitsyn. Weber, Datsyuk, and Bourque were named the three stars, while Cleary and Wilson get the honorable mentions.
Over in Chicago, the Blackhawks bring in the Vancouver Canucks. Cory Schneider and Ray Emery are the backups making spot starts. Vancouver struck first in the first period on a Daniel Sedin goal, his fifth of the season, made possible by Dan Hamhuis. Chicago tied it on a second period Patrick Sharp goal, his fourth of the year, fueled by Patrick Kane and Michal Rozsival. The Blackhawks took the lead with a Marian Hossa goal, his seventh of the season, coming on the power play via Johnny Oduya. Chicago extended the lead with an unassisted Hossa, his second of the game and eighth of the year. The Canucks got one back in the third period on an Alexander Edler power play goal, his fourth of the season, powered by Henrik Sedin and David Booth. Vancouver tied it when Kevin Bieksa scored his fourth of the year, courtesy of Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin. The Blackhawks won in the shootout with tallies by Kane and Andrew Shaw toppling a lone Canucks tally by Chris Higgins. Hossa, Sharp, and Emery (29 for 32 in saves) got the three stars in the 4-3 game, while Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin get the honorable mentions.
Finally, in Edmonton, the Oilers welcome the Los Angeles Kings. Jonathan Quick and Nikolai Khabibulin are between the pipes. Los Angeles began in the second period with a Colin Fraser goal, assisted by Trevor Lewis and Jordan Nolan. Edmonton tied it when Sam Gagner scored his fifth of the season, a power play goal powered by Taylor Hall and Justin Schultz. The Kings took the lead in the third period with a Jeff Carter goal, his seventh of the year, made possible by Lewis and Davis Drewiske. Los Angeles iced it at 3-1 with Jarret Stoll putting his third of the campaign into the empty net, with the help of Dwight King and Drew Doughty. The three stars were given to Quick (23 for 24 in saves), Khabibulin (35 for 37 in saves), and Carter, while Lewis gets the honorable mention.
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New York City, as the Rangers host the Montreal Canadiens. Carey Price and Henrik Lundqvist tend the twines. New York began in the second period on an Anton Stralman goal, his second of the season, made possible by Derek Stepan and Carl Hagelin. Montreal tied it on a Max Pacioretty goal, his second of the year, guided in by Josh Gorges and David Desharnais. The Canadiens took the lead in the third period as Alex Galchenyuk scored his second of the season, courtesy of Brandon Prust and Lars Eller. Montreal iced it at 3-1 with a Raphael Diaz empty net goal, going in unassisted. The three stars were given to Galchenyuk, Price (24 for 25 in saves), and Hagelin.
To the west, the Buffalo Sabres host the Winnipeg Jets. Ondrej Pavelec and Ryan Miller are in the creases. Winnipeg opened with a first period goal by Bryan Little, his third of the season, coming off of Evander Kane and James Wright. The Jets added on in the second period as Andrew Ladd scored his eighth of the year, via Ron Hainsey. Buffalo got on the board when Jason Pominville scored his seventh of the season, with a lone assist from Cody Hodgson. This was as close as it got, and Winnipeg won 2-1 after a scoreless third period. The three stars were Little, Pominville, and Ladd.
Up in Canada, the Ottawa Senators host the New York Islanders. Rick DiPietro and Craig Anderson receive the starting nods. Ottawa got going with a second period Colin Greening power play goal, his second of the season, powered by Stephane Da Costa and Daniel Alfredsson. The Senators added on with an Andre Benoit goal, fueled by Jakob Silfverberg. New York got on the board in the third period when Travis Hamonic scored his second of the year, courtesy of Marty Reasoner and Kyle Okposo. Ottawa iced it at 3-1 when Dave Dziurzynski scored, thanks to Zack Smith and Eric Gryba. The three stars were handed to Anderson (37 for 38 in saves), Gryba, and John Tavares, while any point-earner could take the third slot.
Down in Tampa Bay, the Lightning welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ben Scrivens and Anders Lindback will protect the nets. Tampa Bay was first to score in the first period as Vincent Lecavalier scored his sixth of the season, assisted by Benoit Pouliot and Martin St. Louis. Toronto tied it on a Mikhail Grabovski goal, his fourth of the year, fueled by Nikolai Kulemin and Clarke MacArthur. The Lightning retook the lead in the second period on a Steven Stamkos goal, his tenth of the season, made possible by Cory Conacher and Pouliot. Tampa Bay padded the lead in the third period on an Alex Killorn goal, his second of the year, with a lone assist by B.J. Crombeen. The Lightning extended the lead as Matt Carle scored his third of the season, a power play goal powered by Pouliot, who got a sock trick, and Victor Hedman. Scrivens was relieved by Jussi Rynnas in goal at this time. The Maple Leafs got one back late as James van Riemsdyk scored his ninth of the year, via Phil Kessel and Tyler Bozak. The final stood at 4-2, with the three stars going to Lecavalier, Pouliot, and Carle,
Northwest to St. Louis, with the Blues hosting the San Jose Sharks. Antti Niemi and Jake Allen are the masked men. St. Louis started in the first period with a Patrik Berglund goal, his ninth of the season, assisted by Vladimir Sobotka and Chris Stewart. San Jose tied it as Joe Thornton scored his fourth of the year in the second period, passed from Dan Boyle and Patrick Marleau. The Sharks took the lead in the third period as Tim Kennedy scored his second of the season, courtesy of Tommy Wingels and Justin Braun. This stood for a 2-1 win, with the three stars awarded to Niemi (25 for 26 in saves), Allen (23 for 25 in saves), and Sobotka.
East to Nashville, with the Predators hosting the Detroit Red Wings. Jimmy Howard and Pekka Rinne guard the cages. Nashville led off in the first period as Craig Smith scored a power play goal, passed from Colin Wilson and Shea Weber. The Predators extended the lead as Gabriel Bourque scored his fourth of the season, via Scott Hannan and Mike Fisher. Jonas Gustavsson replaced Howard in goal at this time. Detroit got on the board as Danny Cleary scored his second of the year, a shorthanded goal set up by Pavel Datsyuk. The Red Wings tied it on a Jordin Tootoo goal, fueled by Henrik Zetterberg and Jakub Kindl. Nashville regained the lead as Roman Josi scored an unassisted goal. Detroit tied it again as Datsyuk scored his eighth of the season, assisted by Cleary and the goalie Gustavsson. The Predators won 4-3 in overtime as Weber scored his third of the year, with the help of Wilson and Sergei Kostitsyn. Weber, Datsyuk, and Bourque were named the three stars, while Cleary and Wilson get the honorable mentions.
Over in Chicago, the Blackhawks bring in the Vancouver Canucks. Cory Schneider and Ray Emery are the backups making spot starts. Vancouver struck first in the first period on a Daniel Sedin goal, his fifth of the season, made possible by Dan Hamhuis. Chicago tied it on a second period Patrick Sharp goal, his fourth of the year, fueled by Patrick Kane and Michal Rozsival. The Blackhawks took the lead with a Marian Hossa goal, his seventh of the season, coming on the power play via Johnny Oduya. Chicago extended the lead with an unassisted Hossa, his second of the game and eighth of the year. The Canucks got one back in the third period on an Alexander Edler power play goal, his fourth of the season, powered by Henrik Sedin and David Booth. Vancouver tied it when Kevin Bieksa scored his fourth of the year, courtesy of Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin. The Blackhawks won in the shootout with tallies by Kane and Andrew Shaw toppling a lone Canucks tally by Chris Higgins. Hossa, Sharp, and Emery (29 for 32 in saves) got the three stars in the 4-3 game, while Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin get the honorable mentions.
Finally, in Edmonton, the Oilers welcome the Los Angeles Kings. Jonathan Quick and Nikolai Khabibulin are between the pipes. Los Angeles began in the second period with a Colin Fraser goal, assisted by Trevor Lewis and Jordan Nolan. Edmonton tied it when Sam Gagner scored his fifth of the season, a power play goal powered by Taylor Hall and Justin Schultz. The Kings took the lead in the third period with a Jeff Carter goal, his seventh of the year, made possible by Lewis and Davis Drewiske. Los Angeles iced it at 3-1 with Jarret Stoll putting his third of the campaign into the empty net, with the help of Dwight King and Drew Doughty. The three stars were given to Quick (23 for 24 in saves), Khabibulin (35 for 37 in saves), and Carter, while Lewis gets the honorable mention.
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Monday, February 18, 2013
NHL February 18th 2013
Today, we have seven games, including three matinees for those lucky enough to be off for President's Day in the United States. We begin in...
New Jersey, with the Devils hosting the Ottawa Senators. Ben Bishop is mismatched with Martin Brodeur in goal. New Jersey led off in the first period with a Stephen Gionta goal, his second of the season, assisted by Steve Bernier. Ottawa tied it in the third period as Daniel Alfredsson scored his fourth of the year, coming off of Jakob Silfverberg and Kyle Turris. The Senators won 2-1 in the shootout with a lone tally by Silfverberg. Brodeur (29 for 30 in saves), Bishop (30 for 31 in saves), and Gionta got the three stars, while Silfverberg gets an honorable mention.
Over on Long Island, the New York Islanders host the Philadelphia Flyers. Ilya Bryzgalov and Evgeni Nabokov are the Russian goalies. Philadelphia opened in the first period as Claude Giroux scored his fourth of the season, thanks to Matt Read and Jakub Voracek. The Flyers added on with a Read goal in the second period, his seventh of the year, made possible by Giroux and Voracek. Philadelphia padded the lead as Brayden Schenn scored his fourth of the season, a power play goal set up by Voracek, who got a natural sock trick, and Danny Briere. The Flyers extended the lead as Giroux scored his second of the game and fifth of the year, thanks to Read and Voracek. Philadelphia kept going in the third period on a Zac Rinaldo goal, passed from Harry Zolnierczyk and Luke Schenn. The Flyers struck again as Briere scored his fourth of the season, a power play goal powered by Sean Couturier and Erik Gustafsson. Philadelphia iced it at 7-0 with a Briere goal, his second of the game and fifth of the year, guided in by Brayden Schenn and Wayne Simmonds. The three stars were awarded to Giroux, Voracek, and Read, while Briere, Brayden Schenn, and Bryzgalov (19 save shutout) get the honorable mentions.
West to Colorado, with the Avalanche hosting the Nashville Predators. Chris Mason and Semyon Varlamov receive the starting nods. Colorado began in the first period with an Aaron Palushaj goal, his second of the season, coming off of David Jones and Jan Hejda. The Avalanche added on as Tyson Barrie scored a power play goal, powered by Matt Duchene and P.A. Parenteau. Nashville got on the board as Sergei Kostitsyn scored his second of the year, a power play goal made possible by Craig Smith and Colin Wilson. Colorado answered in the second period on a Duchene goal, his sixth of the season, fueled by Parenteau. The Predators pulled back with a Mike Fisher goal, his third of the year, pushed through by Shea Weber and Kostitsyn. The Avalanche replied with a Chuck Kobasew goal, assisted by Paul Stastny and Palushaj. Nashville shot back on a Wilson goal, his fifth of the season, helped along by Martin Erat and Jonathon Blum. Colorado responded as Stastny scored sixteen seconds later, his fourth of the year, set up by Jones and Palushaj. The Avalanche struck again thirteen seconds later on a Jamie McGinn goal, his third of the season, with a lone Duchene helper. Mason was pulled in favor of Pekka Rinne at this time. The Predators got one back later with a Blum goal, an unassisted goal. Nashville got one back in the third period as Shea Weber scored his second of the year, via Fisher and Patric Hornqvist. They failed to tie the game, losing 6-5, with the three stars belonging to Duchene, Palushaj, and Weber, while Stastny, Wilson, Blum, Fisher, Kostitsyn, Jones, and Parenteau all got honorable mentions.
At the normal hour, the Montreal Canadiens host the Carolina Hurricanes. Cam Ward and Peter Budaj are in the creases. Montreal got going in the third period on a Brandon Prust goal, his second of the season, coming off of Alex Galchenyuk and Lars Eller. The Canadiens added on as Tomas Plekanec scored his eighth of the year, thanks to Max Pacioretty and Alexei Emelin. Montreal extended the lead on a Pacioretty goal, via David Desharnais and Raphael Diaz. This made it 3-0, a final, with the three stars being Budaj (19 save shutout), Prust, and Pacioretty.
To the south, the Florida Panthers welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ben Scrivens and Jose Theodore are the masked men. Toronto struck first in the first period with a Phil Kessel goal, his third of the season, set up by James van Riemsdyk. The Maple Leafs added on in the second period with a Nazem Kadri power play goal, his fifth of the year, powered by Dion Phaneuf and Clarke MacArthur. Toronto struck again as MacArthur scored his third of the season, via Kadri and Cody Franson. This was all they needed to win 3-0, with the three stars going to Scrivens (37 save shutout), Kadri, and Kessel, while MacArthur gets an honorable mention.
Westward to Phoenix, with the Coyotes bringing in the Calgary Flames. Danny Taylor and Mike Smith are between the pipes. Phoenix was first to score in the first period as Keith Yandle scored his second of the season, assisted by David Moss and Raffi Torres. The Coyotes extended their lead in the third period as Mikkel Boedker scored his third of the year, thanks to Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Antoine Vermette. Phoenix padded the lead with a Vermette goal, his fourth of the season, made possible by Shane Doan and Ekman-Larsson. The Coyotes iced it at 4-0 with a Torres goal, his second of the year, fueled by Moss and Boyd Gordon. Smith (29 save shutout), Vermette, and Yandle received the three stars, while Torres, Moss, and Ekman-Larsson receive the honorable mentions.
Finally, in Anaheim, the Ducks host the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sergei Bobrovsky and Jonas Hiller protect the nets. Columbus started in the first period with a Vinny Prospal goal, his fifth of the season, assisted by Mark Letestu and Derek Dorsett. Anaheim tied it as Peter Holland scored a power play goal, powered by Bobby Ryan and Ben Lovejoy. The Ducks took the lead with a Ryan Getzlaf goal, his fifth of the year, courtesy of Matt Beleskey. Anaheim padded the lead in the third period as Corey Perry scored his third of the season, with the help of Getzlaf and Sheldon Souray on the power play. The Blue Jackets got one back on a Derick Brassard goal, his third of the year, coming off of James Wisniewski and R.J. Umberger. This was as close as the got, falling 3-2, with the three stars awarded to Hiller (25 for 27 in saves), Perry, and Getzlaf.
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New Jersey, with the Devils hosting the Ottawa Senators. Ben Bishop is mismatched with Martin Brodeur in goal. New Jersey led off in the first period with a Stephen Gionta goal, his second of the season, assisted by Steve Bernier. Ottawa tied it in the third period as Daniel Alfredsson scored his fourth of the year, coming off of Jakob Silfverberg and Kyle Turris. The Senators won 2-1 in the shootout with a lone tally by Silfverberg. Brodeur (29 for 30 in saves), Bishop (30 for 31 in saves), and Gionta got the three stars, while Silfverberg gets an honorable mention.
Over on Long Island, the New York Islanders host the Philadelphia Flyers. Ilya Bryzgalov and Evgeni Nabokov are the Russian goalies. Philadelphia opened in the first period as Claude Giroux scored his fourth of the season, thanks to Matt Read and Jakub Voracek. The Flyers added on with a Read goal in the second period, his seventh of the year, made possible by Giroux and Voracek. Philadelphia padded the lead as Brayden Schenn scored his fourth of the season, a power play goal set up by Voracek, who got a natural sock trick, and Danny Briere. The Flyers extended the lead as Giroux scored his second of the game and fifth of the year, thanks to Read and Voracek. Philadelphia kept going in the third period on a Zac Rinaldo goal, passed from Harry Zolnierczyk and Luke Schenn. The Flyers struck again as Briere scored his fourth of the season, a power play goal powered by Sean Couturier and Erik Gustafsson. Philadelphia iced it at 7-0 with a Briere goal, his second of the game and fifth of the year, guided in by Brayden Schenn and Wayne Simmonds. The three stars were awarded to Giroux, Voracek, and Read, while Briere, Brayden Schenn, and Bryzgalov (19 save shutout) get the honorable mentions.
West to Colorado, with the Avalanche hosting the Nashville Predators. Chris Mason and Semyon Varlamov receive the starting nods. Colorado began in the first period with an Aaron Palushaj goal, his second of the season, coming off of David Jones and Jan Hejda. The Avalanche added on as Tyson Barrie scored a power play goal, powered by Matt Duchene and P.A. Parenteau. Nashville got on the board as Sergei Kostitsyn scored his second of the year, a power play goal made possible by Craig Smith and Colin Wilson. Colorado answered in the second period on a Duchene goal, his sixth of the season, fueled by Parenteau. The Predators pulled back with a Mike Fisher goal, his third of the year, pushed through by Shea Weber and Kostitsyn. The Avalanche replied with a Chuck Kobasew goal, assisted by Paul Stastny and Palushaj. Nashville shot back on a Wilson goal, his fifth of the season, helped along by Martin Erat and Jonathon Blum. Colorado responded as Stastny scored sixteen seconds later, his fourth of the year, set up by Jones and Palushaj. The Avalanche struck again thirteen seconds later on a Jamie McGinn goal, his third of the season, with a lone Duchene helper. Mason was pulled in favor of Pekka Rinne at this time. The Predators got one back later with a Blum goal, an unassisted goal. Nashville got one back in the third period as Shea Weber scored his second of the year, via Fisher and Patric Hornqvist. They failed to tie the game, losing 6-5, with the three stars belonging to Duchene, Palushaj, and Weber, while Stastny, Wilson, Blum, Fisher, Kostitsyn, Jones, and Parenteau all got honorable mentions.
At the normal hour, the Montreal Canadiens host the Carolina Hurricanes. Cam Ward and Peter Budaj are in the creases. Montreal got going in the third period on a Brandon Prust goal, his second of the season, coming off of Alex Galchenyuk and Lars Eller. The Canadiens added on as Tomas Plekanec scored his eighth of the year, thanks to Max Pacioretty and Alexei Emelin. Montreal extended the lead on a Pacioretty goal, via David Desharnais and Raphael Diaz. This made it 3-0, a final, with the three stars being Budaj (19 save shutout), Prust, and Pacioretty.
To the south, the Florida Panthers welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ben Scrivens and Jose Theodore are the masked men. Toronto struck first in the first period with a Phil Kessel goal, his third of the season, set up by James van Riemsdyk. The Maple Leafs added on in the second period with a Nazem Kadri power play goal, his fifth of the year, powered by Dion Phaneuf and Clarke MacArthur. Toronto struck again as MacArthur scored his third of the season, via Kadri and Cody Franson. This was all they needed to win 3-0, with the three stars going to Scrivens (37 save shutout), Kadri, and Kessel, while MacArthur gets an honorable mention.
Westward to Phoenix, with the Coyotes bringing in the Calgary Flames. Danny Taylor and Mike Smith are between the pipes. Phoenix was first to score in the first period as Keith Yandle scored his second of the season, assisted by David Moss and Raffi Torres. The Coyotes extended their lead in the third period as Mikkel Boedker scored his third of the year, thanks to Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Antoine Vermette. Phoenix padded the lead with a Vermette goal, his fourth of the season, made possible by Shane Doan and Ekman-Larsson. The Coyotes iced it at 4-0 with a Torres goal, his second of the year, fueled by Moss and Boyd Gordon. Smith (29 save shutout), Vermette, and Yandle received the three stars, while Torres, Moss, and Ekman-Larsson receive the honorable mentions.
Finally, in Anaheim, the Ducks host the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sergei Bobrovsky and Jonas Hiller protect the nets. Columbus started in the first period with a Vinny Prospal goal, his fifth of the season, assisted by Mark Letestu and Derek Dorsett. Anaheim tied it as Peter Holland scored a power play goal, powered by Bobby Ryan and Ben Lovejoy. The Ducks took the lead with a Ryan Getzlaf goal, his fifth of the year, courtesy of Matt Beleskey. Anaheim padded the lead in the third period as Corey Perry scored his third of the season, with the help of Getzlaf and Sheldon Souray on the power play. The Blue Jackets got one back on a Derick Brassard goal, his third of the year, coming off of James Wisniewski and R.J. Umberger. This was as close as the got, falling 3-2, with the three stars awarded to Hiller (25 for 27 in saves), Perry, and Getzlaf.
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Sunday, February 17, 2013
NHL February 17th 2013
Seven games today for Hockey Day in America, beginning with...
The Buffalo Sabres hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins. Marc-Andre Fleury and Ryan Miller tend the twines. Pittsburgh opened with a first period Pascal Dupuis goal, his sixth of the season, assisted by Brooks Orpik and Chris Kunitz. The Penguins added on as Sidney Crosby scored his seventh of the year, an unassisted power play goal. Buffalo got on the board as Cody Hodgson scored his seventh of the season, via Christian Ehrhoff and Thomas Vanek. The Sabres tied it in the second period with a Vanek power play goal, his twelfth of the year, powered by Ehrhoff and Tyler Ennis. Buffalo took the lead in the third period as Steve Ott scored his third of the season, thanks to Nathan Gerbe and Jochen Hecht. Pittsburgh retied it as Dupuis scored his second of the game and seventh of the year, made possible by Kris Letang and Crosby. The Penguins took the lead with a Paul Martin goal, his second of the campaign, fueled by Crosby Dupuis. This held for a 4-3 win, with the three stars being Dupuis, Vanek, and Martin, while Crosby and Ehrhoff get the honorable mentions.
West to Chicago, where the Blackhawks host the Los Angeles Kings. Jonathan Quick and Ray Emery receive the starting nods. Chicago led off in the first period as Brent Seabrook scored his second of the season, courtesy of Duncan Keith and Michael Frolik. The Blackhawks added on with a Jonathan Toews goal, his seventh of the year coming on the power play from Keith and Seabrook. Chicago padded the lead in the second period when Patrick Sharp scored his third of the season, assisted by Toews and Johnny Oduya. Los Angeles got on the board in the third period as Mike Richards scored his third of the year, a power play goal powered by Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty. The Kings pulled closer as Richards scored his second of the game and fourth of the season, another power play goal set up by Doughty and Justin Williams. They failed to tie the game, falling 3-2, with Seabrook, Toews, and Keith receiving the three stars, while Richards and Doughty got the honorable mentions.
Back east, the New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals. Braden Holtby and Henrik Lundqvist guard the cages. Washington began with a first period John Carlson goal, his second of the season, made possible by Mike Ribeiro and Eric Fehr. New York tied it in the second period as Carl Hagelin scored his sixth of the year, coming off of Ryan McDonagh and Rick Nash. The Rangers took the lead in the third period on a Derek Stepan power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Michael Del Zotto and Brad Richards. This was all they needed to win 2-1, with Hagelin, Nash, and Holtby (38 for 40 in saves) getting the three stars, while Lundqvist (27 for 28 in saves) receives an honorable mention.
Northwest to Minnesota, with the Wild welcoming the Detroit Red Wings. Petr Mrazek and Darcy Kuemper are the young goalies. Detroit started in the first period as Damien Brunner scored his seventh of the season, thanks to Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg. The Red Wings added on in the second period with a Datsyuk goal, his seventh of the year, courtesy of Zetterberg and Brian Lashoff. Minnesota got on the board with a Dany Heatley goal, his fifth of the season, made possible by Mikko Koivu and Zach Parise. The Wild tied it with a Jason Zucker unassisted goal. Minnesota took the lead with a Torrey Mitchell goal, coming off of Mikael Granlund. This stood for a 3-2 win, with the three stars being Zucker, Kuemper (29 for 31 in saves), and Mitchell, while Datsyuk and Zetterberg got the honorable mentions.
South to Dallas, where the Stars bring in the Calgary Flames. Joey MacDonald and Richard Bachman are the backups relieving injured starters. Calgary struck first in the first period as Michael Cammalleri scored his fourth of the season, a power play goal powered by Alex Tanguay and Dennis Wideman. Dallas tied it in the second period as Cody Eakin scored his third of the year, made possible by Michael Ryder. The Stars took the lead with a Reilly Smith goal, his second of the season, passed from Derek Roy and Loui Eriksson. Dallas added on as Ryan Garbutt scored his third of the year, thanks to Stephane Robidas. The Flames pulled back in the third period with a Roman Horak goal, set up by Jay Bouwmeester and Roman Cervenka. Calgary tied it with a Matt Stajan goal, assisted by Lee Stempniak and Curtis Glencross. The Flames took the lead as Steve Begin scored, with the help of Chris Butler and Blake Comeau. They weathered a late storm to hold onto the 4-3 win, with the three stars being Stajan, Garbutt, and Bouwmeester.
North again to Winnipeg, with the Jets hosting the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and Ondrej Pavelec are between the pipes. Winnipeg got going in the second period as Alex Burmistrov scored his second of the season, via Zach Bogosian and Zach Redmond. Boston tied it on the third of the year by Tyler Seguin, courtesy of Zdeno Chara and Patrice Bergeron. The Jets got the lead back when Evander Kane scored his fourth of the season, made possible by Nik Antropov and Burmistrov. The Bruins tied it again quickly with a Daniel Paille goal, his second of the year, guided in by Johnny Boychuk and Chris Kelly. Boston took the lead in the third period with a Brad Marchand power play goal, his eighth of the season, powered by Bergeron and Chris Bourque. This held up for a 3-2 win, with the three stars going to Burmistrov, Marchand, and Kane, while Bergeron picks up the honorable mention.
Finally, in Vancouver, the Canucks host the St. Louis Blues. Jake Allen and Roberto Luongo protect the nets. Vancouver was first to score in the first period as Ryan Kesler scored a power play goal, powered by Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin. St. Louis tied on a T.J. Oshie goal, his fifth of the season, assisted by David Backes and David Perron. The Canucks took the lead back on a Henrik Sedin goal, fueled by Alexandre Burrows and Alexander Edler. The Blues tied it on an Andy McDonald goal, his third of the year, coming off of Vladimir Tarasenko and Barret Jackman. St. Louis took the lead in the third period as Vladimir Sobotka scored his second of the season, via Chris Stewart and Patrik Berglund. Vancouver tied it again on a Mason Raymond power play goal, his fifth of the year, an unassisted goal. The Blues won 4-3 in overtime as Oshie and McDonald scored to topple the Canucks. The three stars were given to Henrik Sedin, Oshie, and Raymond.
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The Buffalo Sabres hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins. Marc-Andre Fleury and Ryan Miller tend the twines. Pittsburgh opened with a first period Pascal Dupuis goal, his sixth of the season, assisted by Brooks Orpik and Chris Kunitz. The Penguins added on as Sidney Crosby scored his seventh of the year, an unassisted power play goal. Buffalo got on the board as Cody Hodgson scored his seventh of the season, via Christian Ehrhoff and Thomas Vanek. The Sabres tied it in the second period with a Vanek power play goal, his twelfth of the year, powered by Ehrhoff and Tyler Ennis. Buffalo took the lead in the third period as Steve Ott scored his third of the season, thanks to Nathan Gerbe and Jochen Hecht. Pittsburgh retied it as Dupuis scored his second of the game and seventh of the year, made possible by Kris Letang and Crosby. The Penguins took the lead with a Paul Martin goal, his second of the campaign, fueled by Crosby Dupuis. This held for a 4-3 win, with the three stars being Dupuis, Vanek, and Martin, while Crosby and Ehrhoff get the honorable mentions.
West to Chicago, where the Blackhawks host the Los Angeles Kings. Jonathan Quick and Ray Emery receive the starting nods. Chicago led off in the first period as Brent Seabrook scored his second of the season, courtesy of Duncan Keith and Michael Frolik. The Blackhawks added on with a Jonathan Toews goal, his seventh of the year coming on the power play from Keith and Seabrook. Chicago padded the lead in the second period when Patrick Sharp scored his third of the season, assisted by Toews and Johnny Oduya. Los Angeles got on the board in the third period as Mike Richards scored his third of the year, a power play goal powered by Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty. The Kings pulled closer as Richards scored his second of the game and fourth of the season, another power play goal set up by Doughty and Justin Williams. They failed to tie the game, falling 3-2, with Seabrook, Toews, and Keith receiving the three stars, while Richards and Doughty got the honorable mentions.
Back east, the New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals. Braden Holtby and Henrik Lundqvist guard the cages. Washington began with a first period John Carlson goal, his second of the season, made possible by Mike Ribeiro and Eric Fehr. New York tied it in the second period as Carl Hagelin scored his sixth of the year, coming off of Ryan McDonagh and Rick Nash. The Rangers took the lead in the third period on a Derek Stepan power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Michael Del Zotto and Brad Richards. This was all they needed to win 2-1, with Hagelin, Nash, and Holtby (38 for 40 in saves) getting the three stars, while Lundqvist (27 for 28 in saves) receives an honorable mention.
Northwest to Minnesota, with the Wild welcoming the Detroit Red Wings. Petr Mrazek and Darcy Kuemper are the young goalies. Detroit started in the first period as Damien Brunner scored his seventh of the season, thanks to Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg. The Red Wings added on in the second period with a Datsyuk goal, his seventh of the year, courtesy of Zetterberg and Brian Lashoff. Minnesota got on the board with a Dany Heatley goal, his fifth of the season, made possible by Mikko Koivu and Zach Parise. The Wild tied it with a Jason Zucker unassisted goal. Minnesota took the lead with a Torrey Mitchell goal, coming off of Mikael Granlund. This stood for a 3-2 win, with the three stars being Zucker, Kuemper (29 for 31 in saves), and Mitchell, while Datsyuk and Zetterberg got the honorable mentions.
South to Dallas, where the Stars bring in the Calgary Flames. Joey MacDonald and Richard Bachman are the backups relieving injured starters. Calgary struck first in the first period as Michael Cammalleri scored his fourth of the season, a power play goal powered by Alex Tanguay and Dennis Wideman. Dallas tied it in the second period as Cody Eakin scored his third of the year, made possible by Michael Ryder. The Stars took the lead with a Reilly Smith goal, his second of the season, passed from Derek Roy and Loui Eriksson. Dallas added on as Ryan Garbutt scored his third of the year, thanks to Stephane Robidas. The Flames pulled back in the third period with a Roman Horak goal, set up by Jay Bouwmeester and Roman Cervenka. Calgary tied it with a Matt Stajan goal, assisted by Lee Stempniak and Curtis Glencross. The Flames took the lead as Steve Begin scored, with the help of Chris Butler and Blake Comeau. They weathered a late storm to hold onto the 4-3 win, with the three stars being Stajan, Garbutt, and Bouwmeester.
North again to Winnipeg, with the Jets hosting the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and Ondrej Pavelec are between the pipes. Winnipeg got going in the second period as Alex Burmistrov scored his second of the season, via Zach Bogosian and Zach Redmond. Boston tied it on the third of the year by Tyler Seguin, courtesy of Zdeno Chara and Patrice Bergeron. The Jets got the lead back when Evander Kane scored his fourth of the season, made possible by Nik Antropov and Burmistrov. The Bruins tied it again quickly with a Daniel Paille goal, his second of the year, guided in by Johnny Boychuk and Chris Kelly. Boston took the lead in the third period with a Brad Marchand power play goal, his eighth of the season, powered by Bergeron and Chris Bourque. This held up for a 3-2 win, with the three stars going to Burmistrov, Marchand, and Kane, while Bergeron picks up the honorable mention.
Finally, in Vancouver, the Canucks host the St. Louis Blues. Jake Allen and Roberto Luongo protect the nets. Vancouver was first to score in the first period as Ryan Kesler scored a power play goal, powered by Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin. St. Louis tied on a T.J. Oshie goal, his fifth of the season, assisted by David Backes and David Perron. The Canucks took the lead back on a Henrik Sedin goal, fueled by Alexandre Burrows and Alexander Edler. The Blues tied it on an Andy McDonald goal, his third of the year, coming off of Vladimir Tarasenko and Barret Jackman. St. Louis took the lead in the third period as Vladimir Sobotka scored his second of the season, via Chris Stewart and Patrik Berglund. Vancouver tied it again on a Mason Raymond power play goal, his fifth of the year, an unassisted goal. The Blues won 4-3 in overtime as Oshie and McDonald scored to topple the Canucks. The three stars were given to Henrik Sedin, Oshie, and Raymond.
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KHL February 17th 2013
The KHL regular season ends today, with all teams in action to close the season. We begin in...
Omsk, as Avangard hosts Dynamo Moscow. Alexander Yeryomenko and Karri Ramo are given the starting nods. Moscow got going in the second period with an Alexei Tsvetkov goal, assisted by Denis Kokarev. Dynamo added on in the third period when Ilya Gorokhov scored, with a lone assist by Konstantin Gorovikov. Moscow iced it at 3-0 with an empty net goal by Janne Jalasvaara, set up by Tsvetkov and Dmitry Pestunov. The three stars were handed to Tsvetkov, Yeryomenko (32 save shutout), and Gorokhov.
North to Khanty-Mansiysk, as Yugra hosts Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg. Evgeny Lobanov and Edgars Masalskis play in the blue paint. Khanty-Mansiysk was first on the board in the second period as Vitaly Sitnikov scored, courtesy of Mikhail Zhukov, a shorthanded goal. Yugra added on in the third period as Konstantin Glazachev scored a power play goal, powered by Anton But. Khanty-Mansiysk padded the lead with an unassisted goal from Sitnikov. Yugra finished the scoring at 4-0 with an Alexander Rybakov goal, fueled by Glazachev. The three stars belonged to Masalskis (30 save shutout), Sitnikov, and Glazachev.
Southwest to Magnitogorsk, as Metallurg brings in Traktor Chelyabinsk. Michael Garnett and Ari Ahonen guard the cages. Chelyabinsk opened in the first period as Yegor Dugin scored, thanks to Maxim Karpov. Traktor extended the lead as Valery Nichushkin scored an unassisted goal. Chelaybinsk padded the lead with an Evgeny Kuznetsov goal, set up by Evgeny Katichev and Maxim Yakutsenya. Traktor kept going as Dugin scored again, with the help of Nikita Nesterov and Anton Glinkin. Magnitogorsk got on the board with a power play goal by Denis Platonov, powered by Cal O'Reilly and Mats Zuccarello. Georgy Gelashvili relieved Ahonen for the third period. The scoring ended at 4-1, with the three stars being Dugin, Garnett (19 for 20 in saves), and Nichushkin.
Down in Astana, Barys hosts SKA St. Petersburg. Ivan Kisutin and Vitaly Yeremeyev will man the creases. St. Petersburg struck first in the first period on a Tony Martensson goal, assisted by Kevin Dallman and Patrick Thoresen. SKA added on with an Alexander Osipov goal, going down unassisted. Astana got on the board in the second period when Dustin Boyd scored, with the help of Andrew Hutchinson and Brandon Bochenski. Barys tied it with a Nigel Dawes goal, coming off of Bochenski and Boyd. Astana took the lead on a power play goal by Konstantin Pushkaryov, powered by Talgat Zhailauov and Alexei Troshchinsky. St. Petersburg retied it as Thoresen scored an unassisted goal. Barys regained the lead in the third period on a Dmitry Upper goal, passed from Konstantin Rudenko and Roman Starchenko. Astana padded the lead as Maxim Spiridonov scored a goal, guided in by Mikhail Rakhmanov. SKA got one back as Martensson scored, with a lone helper provided by Maxim Chudinov. They failed to tie the game, losing 5-4, with the three stars belonging to Boyd, Martensson, and Bochenski, while Thoresen gets an honorable mention.
Northwest to Mytishchi, as Atlant welcomes Metallurg Novokuznetsk. Ilya Sorokin and Stanislav Galimov are all padded up. Mytishchi led off in the first period as Maxim Mayorov scored a goal, assisted by Ivan Vishnevsky and Alexander Shevchenko. Atlant added on as Andreas Engqvist scored a power play goal, powered by Mayorov. Yury Klyuchnikov relieved Sorokin at this time. Mytishchi padded the lead in the second period as Vishnevsky put away a power play goal, passed from Engqvist and Ilya Kablukov. Atlant extended the lead when Gleb Klimenko scored a power play goal, made possible by Yaroslav Dyblenko and Nikita Tochitsky. Mytishchi wrapped it up at 5-0 in the third period with a Mikhail Glukhov goal, with a lone assist by Vishnevsky. The three stars were awarded to Vishnevsky, Engqvist, and Mayorov.
Down in Moscow, Spartak hosts their cross-town rivals, CSKA Moscow. Ilya Proskuryakov and Jan Lasak are between the pipes. Spartak started in the second period with a Vyacheslav Kozlov goal, going in unassisted. CSKA tied it on a Viktor Kozlov goal, passed from Patrick Davis and Oleg Kvasha. CSKA took the lead on a Janis Sprukts goal, courtesy of Igor Ozhiganov. Spartak tied it again with a Jaroslav Obsut goal, made possible by Vyacheslav Kozlov. Spartak took the lead on a Yegor Mikhailov goal, guided in by Andrei Shefer. Spartak extended the lead in the third period as Andrei Ankudinov scored, thanks to Anatoly Nikontsev and Nikolai Bushuyev. This stood for a 4-2 win, with the three stars being Vyacheslav Kozlov, Mikhailov, and Lasak (25 for 27 in saves).
Further south in Chekhov, Vityaz brings in Ak Bars Kazan. Jani Nieminen and Ivan Lisutin will attempt to block the puck. Chekhov began in the second period as Georgy Belousov scored a power play goal, courtesy of Evgeny Timkin and Alexei Badyukov. Kazan tied it with a power play goal by Stepan Zakharchuk, with a lone assist provided by Nikolai Zherdev. Ak Bars took the lead in the third period as Alexei Tereshchenko scored a power play goal, powered by Zakharchuk and Zherdev. Kazan added on as Janne Pesonen scored an unassisted power play goal. Vityaz replied on a Vladimir Malevich power play goal, coming off of Badyukov. They failed to tie the game, losing 3-2, with the three stars being Zakharchuk, Zherdev, and Badyukov.
Up in Cherepovets, Severstal hosts Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk. Maxim Sokolov and Vasily Koshechkin are the goalies. Nizhnekamsk was first to score in the first period on a shorthanded and unassisted goal by Yegor Milovzorov. Cherepovets tied it when Linus Videll scored a power play goal, powered by Alexander Ryazantsev and Mikhail Anisin. Neftekhimik took the lead again in the second period with an unassisted power play goal by Yaroslav Alshevsky. Severstal tied it again on a third period penalty shot goal by Pavel Buchnevich, which came to fruition after he was hooked on a breakaway by Anton Yefremov. Nizhnekamsk replied with a penalty shot conversion of their own, scored by Andrei Subbotin, after he was hooked on a breakaway by Ryazantsev. Cherepovets retied it on a Stanislav Yegorshev goal, coming shorthanded via Vadim Shipachyov and Anisin. Neftekhimik won 4-3 in overtime on a power play goal by Vitaly Shulakov, with a lone assist provided by Milovzorov. The three stars were Milovzorov, Shulakov, and Anisin.
Over to Yaroslavl, where Lokomotiv hosts Sibir Novosibirsk. Sergei Gaiduchenko and Curtis Sanford earn the starts. Yaroslavl opened with an unassisted Sergei Plotnikov goal. Novosibirsk tied it in the second period as Sergei Shumakov scored a goal, guided in by Alexander Romanov and Alexander Kutuzov. Sibir took the lead as Jonas Enlund scored a shorthanded and unassisted goal. Novosibirsk added on in the third period when Stepan Sannikov scored, via Enlund. Sibir padded the lead as Enlund put the puck in the empty net, with the help of Kutuzov. Lokomotiv got one back late as Vladislav Kartayev scored a shorthanded goal, with an assist provided by Vitaly Vishnevsky. This made it 4-2, the final, with Enlund, Kutuzov, and Gaiduchenko (26 for 28 in saves) getting the three stars.
East to Nizhny Novgorod, where Torpedo hosts Amur Khabarovsk. Alexei Kuznetsov and Vitaly Koval protect the nets. Nizhny Novgorod struck first in the first period with a Vladimir Galuzin goal, fueled by Alexander Yevseyenkov. Torpedo extended the lead in the second period as Jonas Andersson scored, courtesy of Juuso Hietanen and Dmitry Makarov. Khabarovsk got on the board with a Nikita Gusev goal, coming off of Vladimir Loginov and Timofei Shishkanov. Nizhny Novgorod replied with a third period goal by Pyotr Schastlivy, assisted by Ilya Davydov and Alexei Vasilyev. Amur pulled back as Evgeny Orlov scored, with the help of Vyacheslav Litovchenko. They failed to pull even, losing 3-2, with the three stars belonging to Schastlivy, Andersson, and Galuzin.
Out in Belarus, Dinamo Minsk welcomes Salavat Yulaev Ufa. Andrei Vasilyevsky and Lars Haugen are the masked men. Ufa got going in the second period as Miroslav Blatak scored a power play goal, powered by Stefan Ruzicka and Sergei Zinovyev. Salavat Yulaev added on in the third period when Alexander Pankov scored a power play goal, made possible by Alexander Svitov and Anton Slepyshev. Minsk got on the board with a Cory Murphy goal, fueled by Janne Niskala and Tim Stapleton. Dinamo tied it as Niskala scored, with the help of Murphy and Kim Hirschovits. Ufa took the lead back on another Pankov goal, courtesy of Vitaly Atyushov and Alexei Kaigorodov. This made it 3-2, a final, with the three stars being Pankov, Murphy, and Niskala.
Into Latvia, where Dinamo Riga brings in Slovan Bratislava. Jaroslav Janus and Maris Jucers are set to start. Bratislava started in the first period with a Michal Sersen power play goal, powered by Juraj Mikus and Michel Miklik. Riga tied it with a Roberts Bukarts goal, fueled by Krisjanis Redlihs. Dinamo took the lead in the second period as Martins Karsums scored a power play goal, assisted by Redlihs and Krisjaps Sotnieks. Riga padded the lead in the third period with a Jamie Johnson goal, made possible by Vitalijs Pavlovs and Rodrigo Lavins. This held up for a 3-1 win, with the three stars being Redlihs, Karsums, and Jucers (23 for 24 in saves).
Finally, we end in Ukraine, with Donbass Donetsk hosting Lev Praha. Jakub Stepanek and Christopher Holt are in front of the cages. Praha led off in the second period with an Aleksandrs Nizivijs goal, passed from Tomas Surovy and Martins Cipulis. Donetsk tied it in the third period as Evgeny Dadonov scored a shorthanded goal, guided in by Pasi Puistola. Donbass won 2-1 in the shootout on a lone tally by Tuomas Kiiskinen. The three stars were Kiiskinen, Holt (35 for 36 in saves), and Stepanek (33 for 34 in saves).
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Omsk, as Avangard hosts Dynamo Moscow. Alexander Yeryomenko and Karri Ramo are given the starting nods. Moscow got going in the second period with an Alexei Tsvetkov goal, assisted by Denis Kokarev. Dynamo added on in the third period when Ilya Gorokhov scored, with a lone assist by Konstantin Gorovikov. Moscow iced it at 3-0 with an empty net goal by Janne Jalasvaara, set up by Tsvetkov and Dmitry Pestunov. The three stars were handed to Tsvetkov, Yeryomenko (32 save shutout), and Gorokhov.
North to Khanty-Mansiysk, as Yugra hosts Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg. Evgeny Lobanov and Edgars Masalskis play in the blue paint. Khanty-Mansiysk was first on the board in the second period as Vitaly Sitnikov scored, courtesy of Mikhail Zhukov, a shorthanded goal. Yugra added on in the third period as Konstantin Glazachev scored a power play goal, powered by Anton But. Khanty-Mansiysk padded the lead with an unassisted goal from Sitnikov. Yugra finished the scoring at 4-0 with an Alexander Rybakov goal, fueled by Glazachev. The three stars belonged to Masalskis (30 save shutout), Sitnikov, and Glazachev.
Southwest to Magnitogorsk, as Metallurg brings in Traktor Chelyabinsk. Michael Garnett and Ari Ahonen guard the cages. Chelyabinsk opened in the first period as Yegor Dugin scored, thanks to Maxim Karpov. Traktor extended the lead as Valery Nichushkin scored an unassisted goal. Chelaybinsk padded the lead with an Evgeny Kuznetsov goal, set up by Evgeny Katichev and Maxim Yakutsenya. Traktor kept going as Dugin scored again, with the help of Nikita Nesterov and Anton Glinkin. Magnitogorsk got on the board with a power play goal by Denis Platonov, powered by Cal O'Reilly and Mats Zuccarello. Georgy Gelashvili relieved Ahonen for the third period. The scoring ended at 4-1, with the three stars being Dugin, Garnett (19 for 20 in saves), and Nichushkin.
Down in Astana, Barys hosts SKA St. Petersburg. Ivan Kisutin and Vitaly Yeremeyev will man the creases. St. Petersburg struck first in the first period on a Tony Martensson goal, assisted by Kevin Dallman and Patrick Thoresen. SKA added on with an Alexander Osipov goal, going down unassisted. Astana got on the board in the second period when Dustin Boyd scored, with the help of Andrew Hutchinson and Brandon Bochenski. Barys tied it with a Nigel Dawes goal, coming off of Bochenski and Boyd. Astana took the lead on a power play goal by Konstantin Pushkaryov, powered by Talgat Zhailauov and Alexei Troshchinsky. St. Petersburg retied it as Thoresen scored an unassisted goal. Barys regained the lead in the third period on a Dmitry Upper goal, passed from Konstantin Rudenko and Roman Starchenko. Astana padded the lead as Maxim Spiridonov scored a goal, guided in by Mikhail Rakhmanov. SKA got one back as Martensson scored, with a lone helper provided by Maxim Chudinov. They failed to tie the game, losing 5-4, with the three stars belonging to Boyd, Martensson, and Bochenski, while Thoresen gets an honorable mention.
Northwest to Mytishchi, as Atlant welcomes Metallurg Novokuznetsk. Ilya Sorokin and Stanislav Galimov are all padded up. Mytishchi led off in the first period as Maxim Mayorov scored a goal, assisted by Ivan Vishnevsky and Alexander Shevchenko. Atlant added on as Andreas Engqvist scored a power play goal, powered by Mayorov. Yury Klyuchnikov relieved Sorokin at this time. Mytishchi padded the lead in the second period as Vishnevsky put away a power play goal, passed from Engqvist and Ilya Kablukov. Atlant extended the lead when Gleb Klimenko scored a power play goal, made possible by Yaroslav Dyblenko and Nikita Tochitsky. Mytishchi wrapped it up at 5-0 in the third period with a Mikhail Glukhov goal, with a lone assist by Vishnevsky. The three stars were awarded to Vishnevsky, Engqvist, and Mayorov.
Down in Moscow, Spartak hosts their cross-town rivals, CSKA Moscow. Ilya Proskuryakov and Jan Lasak are between the pipes. Spartak started in the second period with a Vyacheslav Kozlov goal, going in unassisted. CSKA tied it on a Viktor Kozlov goal, passed from Patrick Davis and Oleg Kvasha. CSKA took the lead on a Janis Sprukts goal, courtesy of Igor Ozhiganov. Spartak tied it again with a Jaroslav Obsut goal, made possible by Vyacheslav Kozlov. Spartak took the lead on a Yegor Mikhailov goal, guided in by Andrei Shefer. Spartak extended the lead in the third period as Andrei Ankudinov scored, thanks to Anatoly Nikontsev and Nikolai Bushuyev. This stood for a 4-2 win, with the three stars being Vyacheslav Kozlov, Mikhailov, and Lasak (25 for 27 in saves).
Further south in Chekhov, Vityaz brings in Ak Bars Kazan. Jani Nieminen and Ivan Lisutin will attempt to block the puck. Chekhov began in the second period as Georgy Belousov scored a power play goal, courtesy of Evgeny Timkin and Alexei Badyukov. Kazan tied it with a power play goal by Stepan Zakharchuk, with a lone assist provided by Nikolai Zherdev. Ak Bars took the lead in the third period as Alexei Tereshchenko scored a power play goal, powered by Zakharchuk and Zherdev. Kazan added on as Janne Pesonen scored an unassisted power play goal. Vityaz replied on a Vladimir Malevich power play goal, coming off of Badyukov. They failed to tie the game, losing 3-2, with the three stars being Zakharchuk, Zherdev, and Badyukov.
Up in Cherepovets, Severstal hosts Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk. Maxim Sokolov and Vasily Koshechkin are the goalies. Nizhnekamsk was first to score in the first period on a shorthanded and unassisted goal by Yegor Milovzorov. Cherepovets tied it when Linus Videll scored a power play goal, powered by Alexander Ryazantsev and Mikhail Anisin. Neftekhimik took the lead again in the second period with an unassisted power play goal by Yaroslav Alshevsky. Severstal tied it again on a third period penalty shot goal by Pavel Buchnevich, which came to fruition after he was hooked on a breakaway by Anton Yefremov. Nizhnekamsk replied with a penalty shot conversion of their own, scored by Andrei Subbotin, after he was hooked on a breakaway by Ryazantsev. Cherepovets retied it on a Stanislav Yegorshev goal, coming shorthanded via Vadim Shipachyov and Anisin. Neftekhimik won 4-3 in overtime on a power play goal by Vitaly Shulakov, with a lone assist provided by Milovzorov. The three stars were Milovzorov, Shulakov, and Anisin.
Over to Yaroslavl, where Lokomotiv hosts Sibir Novosibirsk. Sergei Gaiduchenko and Curtis Sanford earn the starts. Yaroslavl opened with an unassisted Sergei Plotnikov goal. Novosibirsk tied it in the second period as Sergei Shumakov scored a goal, guided in by Alexander Romanov and Alexander Kutuzov. Sibir took the lead as Jonas Enlund scored a shorthanded and unassisted goal. Novosibirsk added on in the third period when Stepan Sannikov scored, via Enlund. Sibir padded the lead as Enlund put the puck in the empty net, with the help of Kutuzov. Lokomotiv got one back late as Vladislav Kartayev scored a shorthanded goal, with an assist provided by Vitaly Vishnevsky. This made it 4-2, the final, with Enlund, Kutuzov, and Gaiduchenko (26 for 28 in saves) getting the three stars.
East to Nizhny Novgorod, where Torpedo hosts Amur Khabarovsk. Alexei Kuznetsov and Vitaly Koval protect the nets. Nizhny Novgorod struck first in the first period with a Vladimir Galuzin goal, fueled by Alexander Yevseyenkov. Torpedo extended the lead in the second period as Jonas Andersson scored, courtesy of Juuso Hietanen and Dmitry Makarov. Khabarovsk got on the board with a Nikita Gusev goal, coming off of Vladimir Loginov and Timofei Shishkanov. Nizhny Novgorod replied with a third period goal by Pyotr Schastlivy, assisted by Ilya Davydov and Alexei Vasilyev. Amur pulled back as Evgeny Orlov scored, with the help of Vyacheslav Litovchenko. They failed to pull even, losing 3-2, with the three stars belonging to Schastlivy, Andersson, and Galuzin.
Out in Belarus, Dinamo Minsk welcomes Salavat Yulaev Ufa. Andrei Vasilyevsky and Lars Haugen are the masked men. Ufa got going in the second period as Miroslav Blatak scored a power play goal, powered by Stefan Ruzicka and Sergei Zinovyev. Salavat Yulaev added on in the third period when Alexander Pankov scored a power play goal, made possible by Alexander Svitov and Anton Slepyshev. Minsk got on the board with a Cory Murphy goal, fueled by Janne Niskala and Tim Stapleton. Dinamo tied it as Niskala scored, with the help of Murphy and Kim Hirschovits. Ufa took the lead back on another Pankov goal, courtesy of Vitaly Atyushov and Alexei Kaigorodov. This made it 3-2, a final, with the three stars being Pankov, Murphy, and Niskala.
Into Latvia, where Dinamo Riga brings in Slovan Bratislava. Jaroslav Janus and Maris Jucers are set to start. Bratislava started in the first period with a Michal Sersen power play goal, powered by Juraj Mikus and Michel Miklik. Riga tied it with a Roberts Bukarts goal, fueled by Krisjanis Redlihs. Dinamo took the lead in the second period as Martins Karsums scored a power play goal, assisted by Redlihs and Krisjaps Sotnieks. Riga padded the lead in the third period with a Jamie Johnson goal, made possible by Vitalijs Pavlovs and Rodrigo Lavins. This held up for a 3-1 win, with the three stars being Redlihs, Karsums, and Jucers (23 for 24 in saves).
Finally, we end in Ukraine, with Donbass Donetsk hosting Lev Praha. Jakub Stepanek and Christopher Holt are in front of the cages. Praha led off in the second period with an Aleksandrs Nizivijs goal, passed from Tomas Surovy and Martins Cipulis. Donetsk tied it in the third period as Evgeny Dadonov scored a shorthanded goal, guided in by Pasi Puistola. Donbass won 2-1 in the shootout on a lone tally by Tuomas Kiiskinen. The three stars were Kiiskinen, Holt (35 for 36 in saves), and Stepanek (33 for 34 in saves).
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