Ten games to go with today, beginning in...
New York, as the Islanders host the Washington Capitals. Philipp Grubauer and Evgeni Nabokov play goal. New York was first to score as Josh Bailey scored his second of the season in the first period, with assists from Frans Nielsen and Mark Streit. Washington tied it on a second period power play goal by Mathieu Perreaul, his fourth of the year, powered by tJoel Ward and John Carlson. The Islanders retook the lead as Casey Cizikas scored his third of the season, thanks to Matt Martin and Colin McDonald. The Capitals tied it in the third period as Nicklas Backstrom put away his third of the year, coming off of Eric Fehr and Karl Alzner. New York retook the lead as John Tavares scored a power play goal, his fifteenth of the season, set up by Brad Boyes and Lubomir Visnovsky. The Islanders extended the lead as Tavares scored his second of the game and sixteenth of the year, another power play goal, guided in by Matt Moulson and Boyes. New York iced it at 5-2 with a shorthanded goal by Nielsen, his third of the campaign, made possible by Travis Hamonic and Bailey. The three stars went to Tavares, Nielsen, and Cizikas, while Boyes gets an honorable mention.
Over in Boston, the Bruins host the Philadelphia Flyers. Ilya Bryzgalov and Tuukka Rask protect the nets. Boston led off in the first period with a Tyler Seguin power play goal, his eighth of the season, powered by Milan Lucic and David Krejci. The Bruins added on as Chris Kelly scored his second of the year, via Jordan Caron and Rich Peverley. Boston extended the lead as Daniel Paille scored his fourth of the season, with the help of Gregory Campbell and Shawn Thornton. This was it for the scoring, resulting in a 3-0 final score, with the three stars being Rask (23 save shutout), Kelly, and Dennis Seidenberg, while any point-earner can take the third slot.
West to Columbus, as the Blue Jackets welcome the Detroit Red Wings. Jonas Gustavsson and Sergei Bobrovsky are called on to start. Columbus began in the first period as Cam Atkinson scored his third of the season, fueled by Matt Calvert. The Blue Jackets added on in the second period when Jack Johnson scored his third of the year, a power play goal powered by Derick Brassard and R.J. Umberger. Columbus padded the lead on a Nick Foligno goal, his third of the season, courtesy of Ryan Johansen. This held for a 3-0 win, with Bobrovsky (30 save shutout), Foligno, and Brassard getting the three stars.
Out in California, the San Jose Sharks host the St. Louis Blues. Jake Allen and Antti Niemi are given the starting nods. St. Louis opened in the first period with a Vladimir Sobotka goal, his fifth of the season, assisted by Kevin Shattenkirk and Wade Redden. San Jose tied it on a Logan Couture goal, his ninth of the year, passed from Tommy Wingels and Matt Irwin. The Sharks added on in the second period as Scott Gomez scored his second of the season, via Ryane Clowe and James Sheppard. San Jose padded the lead as Irwin scored his second of the year, a power play goal powered by Justin Braun and Gomez. The Blues got one back in the third period as Sobotka scored his second of the game and sixth of the season, fueled by Kris Russell and Roman Polak. St. Louis tied it as Sobotka finished his hat trick with a power play goal, his seventh of the year, set up by Chris Stewart and Shattenkirk. Niemi was replaced by Alex Stalock at this time. St. Louis won 4-3 on an overtime goal by Patrik Berglund, his twelfth of the campaign, made possible by Barret Jackman and Alex Pietrangelo. The three stars were handed to Sobotka, Jackman, and Gomez, while Shattenkirk and Irwin get the honorable mentions.
Back in the east, the Carolina Hurricanes host the New Jersey Devils. Johan Hedberg and Dan Ellis stand in the blue paint. Carolina struck first in the first period as Alexander Semin scored his seventh of the season, a power play goal, coming off of Joe Corvo and Jiri Tlusty. The Hurricanes added on as Jay Harrison scored his third of the year, assisted by Jeff Skinner and Jordan Staal. New Jersey got on the board when Ilya Kovalchuk scored his eighth of the season, going in shorthanded and unassisted. Carolina replied in the second period as Tlusty potted his twelfth of the year, via Semin and the goalie Ellis. The Hurricanes extended the lead as Chris Terry scored, with the help of Eric Staal and Bobby Sanguinetti. Carolina padded the lead when Skinner scored his ninth of the season, guided in by Jordan Staal and Tim Gleason. Jeff Frazee relieved Hedberg in the third period. The Devils got one back as Kovalchuk scored his second of the game and ninth of the year, with helpers from Mark Fayne and Andy Greene. New Jersey got closer as Patrik Elias scored his eighth of the season, pushed through by Marek Zidlicky and Anton Volchenkov. The Hurricanes iced it at 6-3 as Tlusty scored his second of the game and thirteenth of the year into an empty net, passed from Semin and Eric Staal. The three stars were given to Semin, Ellis (31 for 34 in saves), and Tlusty, while Skinner, Eric Staal, and Jordan Staal get the honorable mentions.
Down in Tampa Bay, the Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens. Carey Price faces a lesser foe in Cedrick Desjardins in goal. Tampa Bay got going in the second period as Steven Stamkos scored his nineteenth of the season, assisted by Martin St. Louis and Victor Hedman. Montreal tied it on a Tomas Plekanec goal, his eleventh of the year, with a lone assist from Andrei Markov. The Lightning took the lead back as Sami Salo scored his second of the season, made possible by B.J. Crombeen and Nate Thompson. Tampa Bay added on with a Ryan Malone power play goal, his fifth of the year, powered by Stamkos and St. Louis. The Canadiens got one back in the third period on a Brian Gionta power play goal, his eighth of the season, fueled by Michael Ryder and Francis Bouillon. Montreal tied it on an Alexei Emelin goal, his second of the year, guided in by Gionta and Ryder. The Canadiens took the lead with a Brendan Gallagher goal, his seventh of the season, coming off of Max Pacioretty. This produced a 4-3 final score, with the three stars belonging to Ryder, Plekanec, and Salo, while Stamkos, St. Louis, and Gionta get the honorable mentions.
North again to Canada, as the Toronto Maple Leafs bring in the Pittsburgh Penguins. Marc-Andre Fleury and James Reimer guard the cages. Pittsburgh started in the first period as James Neal recorded his sixteenth of the season, assisted by Matt Niskanen and Kris Letang. Toronto tied it on a James van Riemsdyk power play goal, his fourteenth of the year, powered by Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf. The Penguins took the lead back when Sidney Crosby notched his twelfth of the season, coming off of Letang and Beau Bennett. Pittsburgh padded the lead with a Paul Martin goal, his fifth of the year, guided in by Neal and Evgeni Malkin. The Maple Leafs got one back in the second period as Cody Franson scored his second of the season, a power play goal set up by Kessel and Phaneuf. The Penguins replied with a Pascal Dupuis goal, his ninth of the year, passed from Martin and Brooks Orpik. Toronto shot back on a Clarke MacArthur goal, his seventh of the season, with helpers provided by Phaneuf, who got a sock trick, and Matt Frattin. The Maple Leafs tied it in the third period as Kessel scored his seventh of the year, via Mark Fraser and MacArthur. Pittsburgh won 5-4 in the shootout with tallies by Neal and Crosby. The three stars were awarded to Crosby, Kessel, and Phaneuf, while Neal, Letang, Martin, and MacArthur get the honorable mentions.
Way southwest to Phoenix, with the Coyotes hosting the Dallas Stars. Kari Lehtonen and Mike Smith tend the twines. Phoenix began with a first period goal by Shane Doan, his eighth of the season, guided in by Antoine Vermette and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The Coyotes added on in the second period as Rob Klinkhammer scored, via Boyd Gordon and David Moss. Dallas got on the board as Jaromir Jagr scored his tenth of the year, a power play goal powered by Loui Eriksson. They failed to tie the game, losing 2-1, with the three stars being handed to Klinkhammer, Smith (20 for 21 in saves), and Zbynek Michalek (eight blocked shots), while any point-earner could take a chance at the third slot.
Back northeast a touch to Nashville, where the Predators host the Minnesota Wild. Niklas Backstrom and Pekka Rinne are the masked men. Minnesota led off in the second period with a Zach Parise power play goal, his ninth of the season, powered by Ryan Suter and Mikko Koivu. Nashville tied it in the third period on a David Legwand power play goal, his fifth of the year, coming off of Sergei Kostitsyn and Shea Weber. The Wild won in the shootout by a 2-1 margin, as Koivu and Matt Cullen's tallies overpowered the one goal by Craig Smith. The three stars were given to Backstrom (24 for 25 in saves), Legwand, and Parise, while Koivu gets an honorable mention.
Finally, in Los Angeles, the Kings host the Calgary Flames. Miikka Kiprusoff and Jonathan Quick are between the pipes. Los Angeles opened with a first period Jeff Carter power play goal, his seventeenth of the season, powered by Dustin Brown and Slava Voynov. Calgary tied it as Michael Cammalleri potted his ninth of the year, a power play goal, set up by Dennis Wideman and Jarome Iginla. The Kings took the lead back as Jake Muzzin scored his fifth of the season, guided in by Colin Fraser and Justin Williams. Los Angeles padded the lead as Trevor Lewis scored his fourth of the year, passed from Voynov. The Flames got one back on an Alex Tanguay goal, his seventh of the season, fueled by Mark Giordano and Matt Stajan. The Kings answered in the second period as Williams notched his third of the year, with helpers from Voynov, who got a sock trick, and Anze Kopitar. Los Angeles extended the lead in the third period as Kopitar put away his eighth of the season, via Williams. The Kings kept going with a Colin Fraser goal, his second of the year, assisted by Jordan Nolan and Dustin Penner. Joey MacDonald relieved Kiprusoff at this time. This produced a 6-2 final, with Voynov, Kopitar, and Williams getting the three stars, while Fraser gets an honorable mention.
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Saturday, March 9, 2013
Friday, March 8, 2013
NHL March 8th 2013
Five games on tonight to take us into the weekend, beginning in...
New York, as the Rangers host the Ottawa Senators. Robin Lehner and Henrik Lundqvist are given the starting nods. Ottawa started with a first period goal by Zack Smith, his second of the season, assisted by Sergei Gonchar and Daniel Alfredsson. The Senators added on as Patrick Wiercioch scored his second of the year, a power play goal powered by Gonchar and Milan Michalek. New York got on the board with a Rick Nash goal, his ninth of the season, via Michael Del Zotto and Anton Stralman. The Rangers tied it again when Brad Richards notched his third of the year, guided in by Carl Hagelin. Ottawa took the lead as Jakob Silfverberg scored in the third period, his fourth of the season, passed from Eric Gryba and Chris Phillips. The final was 3-2, with the three stars being Silfverberg, Nash, and Gonchar.
South to Florida, where the Panthers bring in the Winnipeg Jets. Ondrej Pavelec and Jacob Markstrom are the masked men. Winnipeg began with a first period Andrew Ladd goal, his thirteenth of the season, fueled by Bryan Little. The Jets extended the lead as Blake Wheeler scored his eighth of the year, passed from Ladd. Florida got on the board when Jonathan Huberdeau scored his twelfth of the season, made possible by Drew Shore and Peter Mueller. The Panthers tied it as Shawn Matthias scored his sixth of the year, courtesy of Tomas Kopecky and Jack Skille. Winnipeg won 3-2 in overtime as Dustin Byfuglien scored his fourth of the campaign, guided in by Grant Clitsome and Nik Antropov. The three stars went to Byfuglien, Ladd, and Matthias.
Northwest to Nashville, as the Predators host the Edmonton Oilers. Devan Dubnyk and Pekka Rinne are in the creases. Nashville led off in the first period with a Patric Hornqvist goal, his third of the season coming on the power play from Colin Wilson and Mike Fisher. The Predators added on as David Legwand scored his fourth of the year, via Wilson. Yann Danis relieved Dubnyk for the second period. Nashville padded the lead in the second period with a Richard Clune goal, his second of the season, made possible by Paul Gaustad and Sergei Kostitsyn. The Predators extended the lead as Zach Boychuk scored, with the help of Shea Weber and Martin Erat. Nashville kept going in the third period on a Wilson goal, his sixth of the year, coming off of Fisher and Weber. The Predators got another as Wilson scored his second of the game and seventh of the season, a power play goal powered by Weber, who got a sock trick, and Craig Smith. This made it 6-0, the final, with the three stars awarded to Wilson, Rinne (24 save shutout), and Weber, while Fisher gets an honorable mention.
Over in Colorado, the Avalanche host the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Crawford and Semyon Varlamov tend the twines. Chicago opened in the first period with a Jonathan Toews goal, his eleventh of the season, set up by Marian Hossa and Brandon Saad. Colorado tied it on a Paul Stastny goal, his seventh of the year, a power play goal powered by Matt Duchene and P.A. Parenteau. The Avalanche took the lead on a second period Duchene goal, his ninth of the season, assisted by Erik Johnson. Colorado extended the lead when John Mitchell scored his eighth of the year, with the help of Ryan O'Reilly and Aaron Palushaj. The Avalanche padded the lead as O'Reilly scored a power play goal, made possible by Duchene and Stastny. Colorado added on with a Jamie McGinn goal, his fourth of the season, with assists provided by Duchene and Parenteau. Ray Emery came on in relief of Crawford for the third period. The Blackhawks got one back as Bryan Bickell scored his sixth of the year, via Marcus Kruger and Michael Frolik. The Avalanche replied as Parenteau scored his tenth of the campaign, helped along by Stastny and Matt Hunwick. This resulted in a streak-ending 6-2 final, with the three stars belonging to Duchene, Parenteau, and O'Reilly, while Stastny gets an honorable mention.
Finally, we end in Anaheim, as the Ducks welcome the Calgary Flames. Miikka Kiprusoff and Viktor Fasth are in the blue paint. Anaheim got going in the first period as Daniel Winnik scored his sixth of the season, courtesy of Andrew Cogliano and Saku Koivu. The Ducks added on with a Bobby Ryan goal, his seventh of the year, passed from Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf. Anaheim extended the lead as Sheldon Souray scored his fifth of the season, set up by Brad Staubitz and Emerson Etem. The Ducks padded the lead as Getzlaf scored his tenth of the year, assisted by Ryan and Luca Sbisa. The final stood here at 4-0, with the three stars going to Fasth (29 save shutout), Souray, and Getzlaf, while Ryan gets an honorable mention.
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New York, as the Rangers host the Ottawa Senators. Robin Lehner and Henrik Lundqvist are given the starting nods. Ottawa started with a first period goal by Zack Smith, his second of the season, assisted by Sergei Gonchar and Daniel Alfredsson. The Senators added on as Patrick Wiercioch scored his second of the year, a power play goal powered by Gonchar and Milan Michalek. New York got on the board with a Rick Nash goal, his ninth of the season, via Michael Del Zotto and Anton Stralman. The Rangers tied it again when Brad Richards notched his third of the year, guided in by Carl Hagelin. Ottawa took the lead as Jakob Silfverberg scored in the third period, his fourth of the season, passed from Eric Gryba and Chris Phillips. The final was 3-2, with the three stars being Silfverberg, Nash, and Gonchar.
South to Florida, where the Panthers bring in the Winnipeg Jets. Ondrej Pavelec and Jacob Markstrom are the masked men. Winnipeg began with a first period Andrew Ladd goal, his thirteenth of the season, fueled by Bryan Little. The Jets extended the lead as Blake Wheeler scored his eighth of the year, passed from Ladd. Florida got on the board when Jonathan Huberdeau scored his twelfth of the season, made possible by Drew Shore and Peter Mueller. The Panthers tied it as Shawn Matthias scored his sixth of the year, courtesy of Tomas Kopecky and Jack Skille. Winnipeg won 3-2 in overtime as Dustin Byfuglien scored his fourth of the campaign, guided in by Grant Clitsome and Nik Antropov. The three stars went to Byfuglien, Ladd, and Matthias.
Northwest to Nashville, as the Predators host the Edmonton Oilers. Devan Dubnyk and Pekka Rinne are in the creases. Nashville led off in the first period with a Patric Hornqvist goal, his third of the season coming on the power play from Colin Wilson and Mike Fisher. The Predators added on as David Legwand scored his fourth of the year, via Wilson. Yann Danis relieved Dubnyk for the second period. Nashville padded the lead in the second period with a Richard Clune goal, his second of the season, made possible by Paul Gaustad and Sergei Kostitsyn. The Predators extended the lead as Zach Boychuk scored, with the help of Shea Weber and Martin Erat. Nashville kept going in the third period on a Wilson goal, his sixth of the year, coming off of Fisher and Weber. The Predators got another as Wilson scored his second of the game and seventh of the season, a power play goal powered by Weber, who got a sock trick, and Craig Smith. This made it 6-0, the final, with the three stars awarded to Wilson, Rinne (24 save shutout), and Weber, while Fisher gets an honorable mention.
Over in Colorado, the Avalanche host the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Crawford and Semyon Varlamov tend the twines. Chicago opened in the first period with a Jonathan Toews goal, his eleventh of the season, set up by Marian Hossa and Brandon Saad. Colorado tied it on a Paul Stastny goal, his seventh of the year, a power play goal powered by Matt Duchene and P.A. Parenteau. The Avalanche took the lead on a second period Duchene goal, his ninth of the season, assisted by Erik Johnson. Colorado extended the lead when John Mitchell scored his eighth of the year, with the help of Ryan O'Reilly and Aaron Palushaj. The Avalanche padded the lead as O'Reilly scored a power play goal, made possible by Duchene and Stastny. Colorado added on with a Jamie McGinn goal, his fourth of the season, with assists provided by Duchene and Parenteau. Ray Emery came on in relief of Crawford for the third period. The Blackhawks got one back as Bryan Bickell scored his sixth of the year, via Marcus Kruger and Michael Frolik. The Avalanche replied as Parenteau scored his tenth of the campaign, helped along by Stastny and Matt Hunwick. This resulted in a streak-ending 6-2 final, with the three stars belonging to Duchene, Parenteau, and O'Reilly, while Stastny gets an honorable mention.
Finally, we end in Anaheim, as the Ducks welcome the Calgary Flames. Miikka Kiprusoff and Viktor Fasth are in the blue paint. Anaheim got going in the first period as Daniel Winnik scored his sixth of the season, courtesy of Andrew Cogliano and Saku Koivu. The Ducks added on with a Bobby Ryan goal, his seventh of the year, passed from Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf. Anaheim extended the lead as Sheldon Souray scored his fifth of the season, set up by Brad Staubitz and Emerson Etem. The Ducks padded the lead as Getzlaf scored his tenth of the year, assisted by Ryan and Luca Sbisa. The final stood here at 4-0, with the three stars going to Fasth (29 save shutout), Souray, and Getzlaf, while Ryan gets an honorable mention.
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Thursday, March 7, 2013
NHL March 7th 2013
Eleven games on again tonight, beginning in...
Pennsylvania, as the Philadelphia Flyers welcome their cross-state rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Marc-Andre Fleury and Ilya Bryzgalov are between the pipes. Philadelphia struck first in the first period as Jakub Voracek scored a power play goal, his eleventh of the season, powered by Claude Giroux and Kimmo Timonen. Pittsburgh tied it as Chris Kunitz scored his thirteenth of the year, a power play goal set up by Kris Letang and Sidney Crosby. The Flyers took the lead back on a Zac Rinaldo goal, his third of the season, coming off of Nicklas Grossmann and Max Talbot. Philadelphia added on as Timonen scored his third of the year, fueled by Rinaldo and Ruslan Fedotenko. The Flyers extended the lead as Voracek scored another power play goal, his second of the game and twelfth of the season, passed from Timonen. Tomas Vokoun replaced Fleury for the second period. The Penguins answered in the second period on a Pascal Dupuis goal, his eighth of the year, guided in by Crosby and Kunitz. Pittsburgh pulled closer as James Neal notched his fifteenth of the season, with the help of Beau Bennett. The Penguins got the equalizer as Tyler Kennedy recorded his third of the year, assisted by Matt Cooke and Brandon Sutter. Brian Boucher relieved Bryzgalov at this time. Pittsburgh took the lead in the third period on Kunitz's second of the game and fourteenth of the season, helped along by Crosby, who got a sock trick, and Dupuis. This held up for the 5-4 win, with the three stars awarded to Kunitz, Voracek, and Crosby, while Dupuis, Timonen, and Rinaldo receive the honorable mentions.
Over in New York, we get another rivalry, as the New York Islanders bring in the New York Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist and Evgeni Nabokov are in the creases. The Islanders were the first to score in the first period with a Michael Grabner goal, his tenth of the season, coming off of Colin McDonald and Andrew MacDonald. The Rangers tied it in the third period when Rick Nash scored his eighth of the year, set up by Derek Stepan and Carl Hagelin. The Rangers won 2-1 in overtime on a Marian Gaborik power play goal, his eighth of the campaign, powered by Nash and Stepan. Nash, Grabner, and Nabokov (35 for 37 in saves) got the three stars, while Lundqvist (27 for 28 in saves), and Stepan get the honorable mentions.
Down in Carolina, the Hurricanes host the Montreal Canadiens. Carey Price and Justin Peters are set to start in goal. Montreal began in the first period with a Brandon Prust goal, his fourth of the season, via Alexei Emelin and Lars Eller. The Canadiens added on as Josh Gorges scored his second of the year, guided in by Prust and P.K. Subban. Carolina got on the board in the second period with a Jordan Staal goal, his sixth of the season, assisted by Justin Faulk. The Hurricanes tied it as Drayson Bowman put away his second of the year, with a lone assist from Jeremy Welsh. Montreal took the lead back as Eller scored his third of the season, thanks to Gorges and Prust. The Canadiens padded the lead as Subban scored his sixth of the year, a power play goal, powered by Andrei Markov and Eller. This made it 4-2, a final, with the three stars going to Prust, Gorges, and Eller.
Back north a touch to DC, as the Washington Capitals host the Florida Panthers. Jacob Markstrom and Braden Holtby are the young goalies. Washington led off with a first period goal by John Erskine, his third of the season, passed from Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson. The Capitals added on as Wojtek Wolski scored his fourth of the year, courtesy of Steve Oleksy and Mathieu Perreault. Scott Clemmensen relieved Markstrom at this time. Washington kept going with a Carlson goal, his fourth of the season, made possible by Nicklas Backstrom and Troy Brouwer. The Capitals struck again as Mike Ribeiro scored his ninth of the year, via Ovechkin and Matt Hendricks. Washington padded the lead in the second period as Ovechkin scored his ninth of the season, a power play goal, powered by Brouwer and Ribeiro. The Capitals extended the lead in the third period as Eric Fehr scored his sixth of the year, a power play goal set up by Wolski and Ribeiro. Florida got on the board with a Jack Skille goal, his third of the season, coming off of Shawn Matthias. Washington replied with a Perreault goal, his third of the year, assisted by Wolski and Oleksy. The final stood at 7-1, with the three stars belonging to Ribeiro, Holtby (29 for 30 in saves), and Ovechkin, while Wolski, Perreault, Carlson, Oleksy, and Brouwer pick up the honorable mentions.
Up in Boston, the Bruins host the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ben Scrivens and Anton Khudobin are the backups making spot starts. Boston started in the first period on a Patrice Bergeron goal, his sixth of the season, assisted by Tyler Seguin and Brad Marchand. Toronto tied it in the second period as Nazem Kadri scored his eleventh of the year, guided in by Clarke MacArthur and Carl Gunnarsson. The Bruins regained the lead on a Seguin goal, his sixth of the season, made possible by Marchand and Bergeron. Boston extended the lead with a David Krejci goal, his sixth of the year, passed from Andrew Ference and Milan Lucic. The Maple Leafs got one back in the third period as Mikhail Grabovski scored his seventh of the season, courtesy of Gunnarsson and Mike Kostka. The Bruins iced it at 4-2 as Seguin scored his second of the game and seventh of the year, an empty net goal passed from Bergeron. Bergeron, Seguin, and Marchand received the three stars, while Gunnarsson gets an honorable mention.
South a touch to New Jersey, with the Devils hosting the Buffalo Sabres. Jhonas Enroth and Johan Hedberg are given the starting nods. Buffalo got going in the second period as Thomas Vanek scored his thirteenth of the season, a power play goal powered by Tyler Ennis and Steve Ott. The Sabres added on in the third period as Brian Flynn scored, thanks to Andrej Sekera and Marcus Foligno. New Jersey got on the board with an Adam Henrique power play goal, his seventh of the year, assisted by Ilya Kovalchuk. The Devils tied it as Patrik Elias scored his seventh of the season, with assists from David Clarkson and Andy Greene. Ryan Miller replaced an injured Enroth at this time. New Jersey won 3-2 in the shootout with Clarkson and Elias tallies. The three stars were given to Elias, Enroth (27 for 29 in saves), and Flynn, while Clarkson gets an honorable mention.
West to Columbus, as the Blue Jackets host the Vancouver Canucks. Cory Schneider and Sergei Bobrovsky are in the blue paint. Columbus opened in the first period on an R.J. Umberger goal, his fourth of the season, courtesy of Nick Foligno and Ryan Johansen. Vancouver tied it in the third period when Henrik Sedin with his fifth of the year, made possible by Dan Hamhuis and Daniel Sedin. The Blue Jackets won 2-1 in overtime as Matt Calvert scored his fourth of the campaign, assisted by Fedor Tyutin and Jack Johnson. The three stars were handed to Bobrovsky (34 for 35 in saves), Calvert and Umberger.
Southeast again, with the Tampa Bay Lightning welcoming the Winnipeg Jets. Al Montoya and Anders Lindback have the green light to start. Winnipeg was first to score in the first period as Eric Tangradi scored an unassisted goal. Tampa Bay tied it in the third period as Steven Stamkos scored his eighteenth of the season, assisted by Martin St. Louis and Ryan Malone. The Jets took the lead back as Bryan Little scored his fourth of the year, via Andrew Ladd. This produced a 2-1 final score, with the three stars belonging to Montoya (28 for 29 in saves), Evander Kane, and Stamkos, while any point-earner can take the second slot.
Back north, the Detroit Red Wings host the Edmonton Oilers. Devan Dubnyk and Jimmy Howard guard the cages. Detroit began in the second period with a Jakub Kindl goal, his second of the season, coming off of Patrick Eaves and Brian Lashoff. The Red Wings padded the lead with a Cory Emmerton goal, his second of the year, fueled by Drew Miller and Pavel Datsyuk. Detroit iced it at 3-0 as Justin Abdelkader scored an empty net goal, thanks to Henrik Zetterberg and Damien Brunner. The three stars went to Emmerton, Howard (22 save shutout), and Brendan Smith, while any point-earner can take the third slot.
In the southwest, the Phoenix Coyotes host the St. Louis Blues. Jake Allen and Mike Smith are the masked men. St. Louis started in the first period with a Chris Stewart goal, his ninth of the season, assisted by Alex Pietrangelo and David Perron. Phoenix tied it with a shorthanded goal by David Moss, his third of the year, via Boyd Gordon. The Coyotes took the lead in the second period as Shane Doan notched his seventh of the season, an unassisted goal. The Blues retied it on a Patrik Berglund goal, his tenth of the year, made possible by Barret Jackman and Perron. St. Louis took the lead as Berglund scored his second of the game and eleventh of the season, with assists provided by Perron, who got a sock trick, and Stewart. The Blues padded the lead on a Scott Nichol goal, fueled by Jaden Schwartz. St. Louis extended the lead in the third period on a Vladimir Sobotka goal, his fourth of the year, coming off of Stewart and Perron. The Blues added on as Pietrangelo scored his fifth of the season, with the help of T.J. Oshie and David Backes. Phoenix got one back late as Keith Yandle scored his fifth of the year, a power play goal powered by Steve Sullivan and Derek Morris. Berglund, Stewart, and Perron received the three stars in the 6-3 game, while Pietrangelo gets an honorable mention.
Finally, in Los Angeles, the Kings bring in the Dallas Stars. Kari Lehtonen and Jonathan Quick tend the twines. Dallas led off with a first period Jaromir Jagr goal, his eighth of the season coming on the power play from Jamie Benn and Alex Goligoski. Los Angeles tied it when Trevor Lewis scored his third of the year, thanks to Dwight King and Alec Martinez. The Kings gained the lead in the second period with a Jeff Carter goal, his sixteenth of the season, fueled by Dustin Penner and Mike Richards. The Stars tied it with a Cody Eakin power play goal, his fourth of the year, powered by Goligoski. Dallas took the lead in the third period as Brenden Morrow scored his sixth of the season, coming off of Eakin and Reilly Smith. The Stars padded the lead on another Jagr goal, his second of the game and ninth of the year, passed from Jamie Benn and Trevor Daley. Dallas finished it at 5-2 with an empty net goal by Antoine Roussel, assisted by Derek Roy. The three stars went to Jagr, Eakin, and Penner, while Jamie Benn and Goligoski pick up the honorable mentions.
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Pennsylvania, as the Philadelphia Flyers welcome their cross-state rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Marc-Andre Fleury and Ilya Bryzgalov are between the pipes. Philadelphia struck first in the first period as Jakub Voracek scored a power play goal, his eleventh of the season, powered by Claude Giroux and Kimmo Timonen. Pittsburgh tied it as Chris Kunitz scored his thirteenth of the year, a power play goal set up by Kris Letang and Sidney Crosby. The Flyers took the lead back on a Zac Rinaldo goal, his third of the season, coming off of Nicklas Grossmann and Max Talbot. Philadelphia added on as Timonen scored his third of the year, fueled by Rinaldo and Ruslan Fedotenko. The Flyers extended the lead as Voracek scored another power play goal, his second of the game and twelfth of the season, passed from Timonen. Tomas Vokoun replaced Fleury for the second period. The Penguins answered in the second period on a Pascal Dupuis goal, his eighth of the year, guided in by Crosby and Kunitz. Pittsburgh pulled closer as James Neal notched his fifteenth of the season, with the help of Beau Bennett. The Penguins got the equalizer as Tyler Kennedy recorded his third of the year, assisted by Matt Cooke and Brandon Sutter. Brian Boucher relieved Bryzgalov at this time. Pittsburgh took the lead in the third period on Kunitz's second of the game and fourteenth of the season, helped along by Crosby, who got a sock trick, and Dupuis. This held up for the 5-4 win, with the three stars awarded to Kunitz, Voracek, and Crosby, while Dupuis, Timonen, and Rinaldo receive the honorable mentions.
Over in New York, we get another rivalry, as the New York Islanders bring in the New York Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist and Evgeni Nabokov are in the creases. The Islanders were the first to score in the first period with a Michael Grabner goal, his tenth of the season, coming off of Colin McDonald and Andrew MacDonald. The Rangers tied it in the third period when Rick Nash scored his eighth of the year, set up by Derek Stepan and Carl Hagelin. The Rangers won 2-1 in overtime on a Marian Gaborik power play goal, his eighth of the campaign, powered by Nash and Stepan. Nash, Grabner, and Nabokov (35 for 37 in saves) got the three stars, while Lundqvist (27 for 28 in saves), and Stepan get the honorable mentions.
Down in Carolina, the Hurricanes host the Montreal Canadiens. Carey Price and Justin Peters are set to start in goal. Montreal began in the first period with a Brandon Prust goal, his fourth of the season, via Alexei Emelin and Lars Eller. The Canadiens added on as Josh Gorges scored his second of the year, guided in by Prust and P.K. Subban. Carolina got on the board in the second period with a Jordan Staal goal, his sixth of the season, assisted by Justin Faulk. The Hurricanes tied it as Drayson Bowman put away his second of the year, with a lone assist from Jeremy Welsh. Montreal took the lead back as Eller scored his third of the season, thanks to Gorges and Prust. The Canadiens padded the lead as Subban scored his sixth of the year, a power play goal, powered by Andrei Markov and Eller. This made it 4-2, a final, with the three stars going to Prust, Gorges, and Eller.
Back north a touch to DC, as the Washington Capitals host the Florida Panthers. Jacob Markstrom and Braden Holtby are the young goalies. Washington led off with a first period goal by John Erskine, his third of the season, passed from Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson. The Capitals added on as Wojtek Wolski scored his fourth of the year, courtesy of Steve Oleksy and Mathieu Perreault. Scott Clemmensen relieved Markstrom at this time. Washington kept going with a Carlson goal, his fourth of the season, made possible by Nicklas Backstrom and Troy Brouwer. The Capitals struck again as Mike Ribeiro scored his ninth of the year, via Ovechkin and Matt Hendricks. Washington padded the lead in the second period as Ovechkin scored his ninth of the season, a power play goal, powered by Brouwer and Ribeiro. The Capitals extended the lead in the third period as Eric Fehr scored his sixth of the year, a power play goal set up by Wolski and Ribeiro. Florida got on the board with a Jack Skille goal, his third of the season, coming off of Shawn Matthias. Washington replied with a Perreault goal, his third of the year, assisted by Wolski and Oleksy. The final stood at 7-1, with the three stars belonging to Ribeiro, Holtby (29 for 30 in saves), and Ovechkin, while Wolski, Perreault, Carlson, Oleksy, and Brouwer pick up the honorable mentions.
Up in Boston, the Bruins host the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ben Scrivens and Anton Khudobin are the backups making spot starts. Boston started in the first period on a Patrice Bergeron goal, his sixth of the season, assisted by Tyler Seguin and Brad Marchand. Toronto tied it in the second period as Nazem Kadri scored his eleventh of the year, guided in by Clarke MacArthur and Carl Gunnarsson. The Bruins regained the lead on a Seguin goal, his sixth of the season, made possible by Marchand and Bergeron. Boston extended the lead with a David Krejci goal, his sixth of the year, passed from Andrew Ference and Milan Lucic. The Maple Leafs got one back in the third period as Mikhail Grabovski scored his seventh of the season, courtesy of Gunnarsson and Mike Kostka. The Bruins iced it at 4-2 as Seguin scored his second of the game and seventh of the year, an empty net goal passed from Bergeron. Bergeron, Seguin, and Marchand received the three stars, while Gunnarsson gets an honorable mention.
South a touch to New Jersey, with the Devils hosting the Buffalo Sabres. Jhonas Enroth and Johan Hedberg are given the starting nods. Buffalo got going in the second period as Thomas Vanek scored his thirteenth of the season, a power play goal powered by Tyler Ennis and Steve Ott. The Sabres added on in the third period as Brian Flynn scored, thanks to Andrej Sekera and Marcus Foligno. New Jersey got on the board with an Adam Henrique power play goal, his seventh of the year, assisted by Ilya Kovalchuk. The Devils tied it as Patrik Elias scored his seventh of the season, with assists from David Clarkson and Andy Greene. Ryan Miller replaced an injured Enroth at this time. New Jersey won 3-2 in the shootout with Clarkson and Elias tallies. The three stars were given to Elias, Enroth (27 for 29 in saves), and Flynn, while Clarkson gets an honorable mention.
West to Columbus, as the Blue Jackets host the Vancouver Canucks. Cory Schneider and Sergei Bobrovsky are in the blue paint. Columbus opened in the first period on an R.J. Umberger goal, his fourth of the season, courtesy of Nick Foligno and Ryan Johansen. Vancouver tied it in the third period when Henrik Sedin with his fifth of the year, made possible by Dan Hamhuis and Daniel Sedin. The Blue Jackets won 2-1 in overtime as Matt Calvert scored his fourth of the campaign, assisted by Fedor Tyutin and Jack Johnson. The three stars were handed to Bobrovsky (34 for 35 in saves), Calvert and Umberger.
Southeast again, with the Tampa Bay Lightning welcoming the Winnipeg Jets. Al Montoya and Anders Lindback have the green light to start. Winnipeg was first to score in the first period as Eric Tangradi scored an unassisted goal. Tampa Bay tied it in the third period as Steven Stamkos scored his eighteenth of the season, assisted by Martin St. Louis and Ryan Malone. The Jets took the lead back as Bryan Little scored his fourth of the year, via Andrew Ladd. This produced a 2-1 final score, with the three stars belonging to Montoya (28 for 29 in saves), Evander Kane, and Stamkos, while any point-earner can take the second slot.
Back north, the Detroit Red Wings host the Edmonton Oilers. Devan Dubnyk and Jimmy Howard guard the cages. Detroit began in the second period with a Jakub Kindl goal, his second of the season, coming off of Patrick Eaves and Brian Lashoff. The Red Wings padded the lead with a Cory Emmerton goal, his second of the year, fueled by Drew Miller and Pavel Datsyuk. Detroit iced it at 3-0 as Justin Abdelkader scored an empty net goal, thanks to Henrik Zetterberg and Damien Brunner. The three stars went to Emmerton, Howard (22 save shutout), and Brendan Smith, while any point-earner can take the third slot.
In the southwest, the Phoenix Coyotes host the St. Louis Blues. Jake Allen and Mike Smith are the masked men. St. Louis started in the first period with a Chris Stewart goal, his ninth of the season, assisted by Alex Pietrangelo and David Perron. Phoenix tied it with a shorthanded goal by David Moss, his third of the year, via Boyd Gordon. The Coyotes took the lead in the second period as Shane Doan notched his seventh of the season, an unassisted goal. The Blues retied it on a Patrik Berglund goal, his tenth of the year, made possible by Barret Jackman and Perron. St. Louis took the lead as Berglund scored his second of the game and eleventh of the season, with assists provided by Perron, who got a sock trick, and Stewart. The Blues padded the lead on a Scott Nichol goal, fueled by Jaden Schwartz. St. Louis extended the lead in the third period on a Vladimir Sobotka goal, his fourth of the year, coming off of Stewart and Perron. The Blues added on as Pietrangelo scored his fifth of the season, with the help of T.J. Oshie and David Backes. Phoenix got one back late as Keith Yandle scored his fifth of the year, a power play goal powered by Steve Sullivan and Derek Morris. Berglund, Stewart, and Perron received the three stars in the 6-3 game, while Pietrangelo gets an honorable mention.
Finally, in Los Angeles, the Kings bring in the Dallas Stars. Kari Lehtonen and Jonathan Quick tend the twines. Dallas led off with a first period Jaromir Jagr goal, his eighth of the season coming on the power play from Jamie Benn and Alex Goligoski. Los Angeles tied it when Trevor Lewis scored his third of the year, thanks to Dwight King and Alec Martinez. The Kings gained the lead in the second period with a Jeff Carter goal, his sixteenth of the season, fueled by Dustin Penner and Mike Richards. The Stars tied it with a Cody Eakin power play goal, his fourth of the year, powered by Goligoski. Dallas took the lead in the third period as Brenden Morrow scored his sixth of the season, coming off of Eakin and Reilly Smith. The Stars padded the lead on another Jagr goal, his second of the game and ninth of the year, passed from Jamie Benn and Trevor Daley. Dallas finished it at 5-2 with an empty net goal by Antoine Roussel, assisted by Derek Roy. The three stars went to Jagr, Eakin, and Penner, while Jamie Benn and Goligoski pick up the honorable mentions.
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013
NHL March 6th 2013
Only four games on tonight, beginning with...
The Battle of Ontario, with the Toronto Maple Leafs hosting the Ottawa Senators. Ben Bishop and James Reimer receive the starting nods. Toronto led off in the first period as Tyler Bozak scored his sixth of the season, assisted by Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk. The Maple Leafs added on with a Jay McClement goal, his fourth of the year, passed from Nikolai Kulemin and Dion Phaneuf. Toronto extended the lead in the second period as van Riemsdyk scored his thirteenth of the season, coming off of Kessel and Bozak. Ottawa got on the board with a Mika Zibanejad goal, his fifth of the year, made possible by Erik Condra and Sergei Gonchar. The Senators chipped closer in the third period as Zack Smith scored a goal, set up by Chris Phillips and Milan Michalek. The Maple Leafs replied as Kessel scored his sixth of the season, a power play goal, powered by Phaneuf and Cody Franson. Toronto padded the lead as Nazem Kadri scored his tenth of the year, an unassisted goal. Ottawa pulled back with a Daniel Alfredsson goal, his fifth of the season, with a lone assist provided by Smith. The Senators got closer on a Colin Greening goal, his fourth of the year, fueled by Condra and Andre Benoit. They couldn't get an equalizer, falling 5-4, with the three stars going to Kessel, van Riemsdyk and Smith, while Bozak, Phaneuf, and Condra pick up the honorable mentions.
Back stateside, the Chicago Blackhawks host the Colorado Avalanche. Semyon Varlamov and Ray Emery are the masked men. Chicago began with a first period Andrew Shaw power play goal, his sixth of the season, powered by Brent Seabrook and Brandon Saad. Colorado tied it on a John Mitchell goal, his seventh of the year, courtesy of Chuck Kobasew and Ryan O'Reilly. The Avalanche gained the lead in the second period on a Matt Duchene goal, his eighth of the season, passed from P.A. Parenteau. The Blackhawks tied it in the third period as Jonathan Toews scord his tenth of the year, a shorthanded goal set up by Dave Bolland and Johnny Oduya. Chicago won 3-2 with a Dan Carcillo goal, coming off of Viktor Stalberg and Marcus Kruger. The three stars were handed to Toews, Carcillo, and Duchene.
Northwest to Calgary, as the Flames welcome the San Jose Sharks. Thomas Greiss and Miikka Kiprusoff are in the blue paint. Calgary struck first in the first period as Roman Cervenka scored his third of the season, assisted by Jay Bouwmeester and Jarome Iginla. San Jose tied it in the second period on a Joe Thornton goal, his fifth of the year, with a lone assist coming from Joe Pavelski. The Flames took the lead in the third period as Blake Comeau scored, via Chris Butler and T.J. Brodie. Calgary extended the lead as Iginla scored his seventh of the season, with the help of Jiri Hudler. The Flames iced it at 4-1 with an empty net goal by Curtis Glencross, his eighth of the year, set up by Lee Stempniak. Kiprusoff (32 for 33 in saves), Comeau, and Butler received the three stars, while Iginla gets an honorable mention.
Finally, down in Anaheim, the Ducks bring in the Phoenix Coyotes. Jason LaBarbera and Jonas Hiller are between the pipes. Anaheim was first to score in the first period on a Corey Perry goal, his seventh of the season, made possible by Bobby Ryan and Ryan Getzlaf. The Ducks finished the scoring at 2-0 in the third period on a Getzlaf empty net goal, his ninth of the year, going in unassisted. The three stars were given to Getzlaf, Hiller (18 save shutout), and LaBarbera (22 for 23 in saves).
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The Battle of Ontario, with the Toronto Maple Leafs hosting the Ottawa Senators. Ben Bishop and James Reimer receive the starting nods. Toronto led off in the first period as Tyler Bozak scored his sixth of the season, assisted by Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk. The Maple Leafs added on with a Jay McClement goal, his fourth of the year, passed from Nikolai Kulemin and Dion Phaneuf. Toronto extended the lead in the second period as van Riemsdyk scored his thirteenth of the season, coming off of Kessel and Bozak. Ottawa got on the board with a Mika Zibanejad goal, his fifth of the year, made possible by Erik Condra and Sergei Gonchar. The Senators chipped closer in the third period as Zack Smith scored a goal, set up by Chris Phillips and Milan Michalek. The Maple Leafs replied as Kessel scored his sixth of the season, a power play goal, powered by Phaneuf and Cody Franson. Toronto padded the lead as Nazem Kadri scored his tenth of the year, an unassisted goal. Ottawa pulled back with a Daniel Alfredsson goal, his fifth of the season, with a lone assist provided by Smith. The Senators got closer on a Colin Greening goal, his fourth of the year, fueled by Condra and Andre Benoit. They couldn't get an equalizer, falling 5-4, with the three stars going to Kessel, van Riemsdyk and Smith, while Bozak, Phaneuf, and Condra pick up the honorable mentions.
Back stateside, the Chicago Blackhawks host the Colorado Avalanche. Semyon Varlamov and Ray Emery are the masked men. Chicago began with a first period Andrew Shaw power play goal, his sixth of the season, powered by Brent Seabrook and Brandon Saad. Colorado tied it on a John Mitchell goal, his seventh of the year, courtesy of Chuck Kobasew and Ryan O'Reilly. The Avalanche gained the lead in the second period on a Matt Duchene goal, his eighth of the season, passed from P.A. Parenteau. The Blackhawks tied it in the third period as Jonathan Toews scord his tenth of the year, a shorthanded goal set up by Dave Bolland and Johnny Oduya. Chicago won 3-2 with a Dan Carcillo goal, coming off of Viktor Stalberg and Marcus Kruger. The three stars were handed to Toews, Carcillo, and Duchene.
Northwest to Calgary, as the Flames welcome the San Jose Sharks. Thomas Greiss and Miikka Kiprusoff are in the blue paint. Calgary struck first in the first period as Roman Cervenka scored his third of the season, assisted by Jay Bouwmeester and Jarome Iginla. San Jose tied it in the second period on a Joe Thornton goal, his fifth of the year, with a lone assist coming from Joe Pavelski. The Flames took the lead in the third period as Blake Comeau scored, via Chris Butler and T.J. Brodie. Calgary extended the lead as Iginla scored his seventh of the season, with the help of Jiri Hudler. The Flames iced it at 4-1 with an empty net goal by Curtis Glencross, his eighth of the year, set up by Lee Stempniak. Kiprusoff (32 for 33 in saves), Comeau, and Butler received the three stars, while Iginla gets an honorable mention.
Finally, down in Anaheim, the Ducks bring in the Phoenix Coyotes. Jason LaBarbera and Jonas Hiller are between the pipes. Anaheim was first to score in the first period on a Corey Perry goal, his seventh of the season, made possible by Bobby Ryan and Ryan Getzlaf. The Ducks finished the scoring at 2-0 in the third period on a Getzlaf empty net goal, his ninth of the year, going in unassisted. The three stars were given to Getzlaf, Hiller (18 save shutout), and LaBarbera (22 for 23 in saves).
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
NHL March 5th 2013
Eleven games on tonight, resulting in a very busy evening for me as Fantasy Baseball drafting season begins as well. We start in...
Columbus, as the Blue Jackets host the Edmonton Oilers. Devan Dubnyk and Steve Mason are set to start. Edmonton opened in the first period on a Jeff Petry goal, his third of the season, set up by Eric Belanger and Ryan Jones. Columbus tied it as Derek MacKenzie scored his third of the year, with helpers Jared Boll and Tim Erixon. The Blue Jackets added on with a Vinny Prospal goal, his ninth of the season coming on the power play via Ryan Johansen and Mark Letestu. The Oilers tied it as Ryan Whitney scored his second of the year, courtesy of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Taylor Hall. Edmonton took the lead in the second period on a Magnus Paajarvi goal, his fourth of the season, passed from Sam Gagner and Jordan Eberle. Sergei Bobrovsky relieved Mason at this time. Columbus tied it again as Jack Johnson scored his second of the year, assisted by Derick Brassard and Prospal. The Blue Jackets won in the shootout with tallies from Artem Anisimov and Letestu for a 4-3 victory. The three stars were handed to Prospal, Letestu, and Bobrovsky (21 for 21 in saves in relief).
East to New Jersey, as the Devils bring in the Tampa Bay Lightning. Anders Lindback and Johan Hedberg make the starts due to circumstances. Tampa Bay started in the first period as Nate Thompson recorded his fourth of the season, with the help of Cory Conacher and Ondrej Palat. The Lightning added on in the second period as Martin St. Louis scored his sixth of the year, guided in by Alex Killorn and Vincent Lecavalier. Tampa Bay extended the lead with a Killorn goal, his fourth of the season, set up by St. Louis and Lecavalier. Keith Kinkaid relieved Hedberg at this time. The Lightning padded the lead in the third period as Thompson scored his second of the game and fifth of the year, assisted by Conacher and Sami Salo. New Jersey got on the board as Adam Henrique scored his sixth of the season, a shorthanded goal, passed from Ryan Carter. The Devils pulled closer with a Patrik Elias power play goal, his sixth of the year, powered by Travis Zajac and Ilya Kovalchuk. Tampa Bay iced it at 5-2 with an empty net goal by B.J. Crombeen, coming off of Adam Hall and Thompson. The three stars went to Thompson, Lindback (25 for 27 in saves), and St. Louis, while Killorn, Lecavalier, and Conacher get the honorable mentions.
Down in D.C., the Washington Capitals host the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and Braden Holtby are the young goalies. Boston began in the first period as Brad Marchand potted his twelfth of the season on a penalty shot for having been obstructed on a breakaway by Alex Ovechkin.. The Bruins added on with the fourth of the year by Zdeno Chara, assisted by David Krejci and Milan Lucic. Boston extended the lead as Dougie Hamilton scored a power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Nathan Horton and Krejci. Washington got on the board in the second period with a Mike Ribeiro goal, his eighth of the year, courtesy of Ovechkin and Steven Oleksy. The Capitals pulled closer as Tomas Kundratek scored, with helpers provided by Eric Fehr and Nicklas Backstrom. Washington tied it in the third period on a Wojtek Wolski goal, his third of the season, passed from Fehr and Backstrom. The Capitals capped off the 4-3 comeback win with an overtime goal by Fehr, his fifth of the year, going in unassisted. The three stars belonged to Fehr, Chara, and Kundratek, while Backstrom and Krejci pick up the honorable mentions.
Further south, the Carolina Hurricanes host the Buffalo Sabres. Ryan Miller faces a lesser foe in Justin Peters in goal. Carolina led off with a Jiri Tlusty goal, his eleventh of the season, assisted by Eric Staal and Alexander Semin. The Hurricanes added on in the second period with a Joe Corvo power play goal, his third of the year, powered by Bobby Sanguinetti and Jussi Jokinen. Buffalo got on the board in the third period as Cody Hodgson scored his ninth of the season, coming off of Thomas Vanek and Jason Pominville. Carolina replied as Jokinen scored his fifth of the year, with the help of Eric Staal and Semin. The Sabres pulled back with a T.J. Brennan power play goal, via Pominville and Tyler Ennis. The Hurricanes quickly shot back as Semin scored his sixth of the season, made possible by Eric Staal, who got a sock trick, and Tim Gleason. Buffalo made it interesting late as Hodgson scored his second of the game and tenth of the year, a shorthaned goal going in unassisted. They failed to tie the game, losing 4-3, with the three stars going to Semin, Peters (37 for 40 in saves), and Eric Staal, while Hodgson, Pominville and Jokinen pick up the honorable mentions.
Back north, the New York Islanders welcome the Montreal Canadiens. Carey Price and Evgeni Nabokov guard the cages. Montreal was first to score in the first period as Tomas Plekanec scored his tenth of the season, with the help of Michael Ryder and Alex Galchenyuk. New York tied it on a second period power play goal from Matt Moulson, his eleventh of the year, powered by Mark Streit and Frans Nielsen. The Islanders took the lead on a Matt Martin power play goal, his second of the season, set up by Brad Boyes and John Tavares. New York padded the lead as Michael Grabner scored his ninth of the year, via Thomas Hickey and Colin McDonald. The Canadiens got one back with a P.K. Subban power play goal, his fifth of the season, assisted by Andrei Markov and Ryder. Montreal tied it in the third period when Brian Gionta scored his seventh of the year, a power play goal made possible by Subban and Ryder, the latter getting a sock trick. The Islanders regained the lead on a Radek Martinek goal, guided in by Kyle Okposo and Hickey. New York extended the lead as Tavares scored his fourteenth of the season, with a lone assist by Boyes. The Islanders iced it at 6-3 on an empty net goal from McDonald, his fourth of the year, fueled by Martin and Casey Cizikas. Martinek, Martin, and Ryder received the three stars, while Tavares, Subban, Boyes, Hickey, and McDonald pick up the honorable mentions.
South again to Florida, as the Panthers host the Winnipeg Jets. Ondrej Pavelec and Jacob Markstrom are between the pipes. Florida struck first in the first period on a Tomas Kopecky goal, his ninth of the season, fueled by Marcel Goc and Tomas Fleischmann. Winnipeg tied it as Kyle Wellwood scored, with the help of Andrew Ladd. The Panthers took the lead back as Shawn Matthias scored his fifth of the year, courtesy of Colby Robak and Fleischmann. Florida extended the lead on a Jonathan Huberdeau goal, his eleventh of the season, going in unassisted. The Panthers added on in the third period as Mike Santorelli scored, thanks to Brian Campbell and Erik Gudbranson. The final stood at 4-1, with the three stars belonging to Matthias, Markstrom (20 for 21 in saves), and Huberdeau, while Fleischmann earns an honorable mention.
Northwest to Detroit, as the Red Wings host the Colorado Avalanche. Jean-Sebastien Giguere and Jimmy Howard protect the nets. Detroit got going in the second period as Johan Franzen scored his fourth of the season, helped along by Damien Brunner. The Red Wings added on as Niklas Kronwall potted his third of the year, thanks to Jonathan Ericsson and Pavel Datsyuk. Colorado got on the board late in the third period with a Paul Stastny goal, his sixth of the season, passed from P.A. Parenteau and Matt Hunwick. They failed to tie the game, falling 2-1, with Howard (36 for 37 in saves), Kronwall, and Franzan being awarded the three stars.
Eastward to New York again, where the Rangers bring in the Philadelphia Flyers. Ilya Bryzgalov and Henrik Lundqvist tend the twines. New York started in the first period as Ryan Callahan scored his sixth of the season, a power play goal set up by Derek Stepan and Marian Gaborik. Philadelphia tied it with a power play goal by Wayne Simmonds, his tenth of the year, powered by Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek. The Flyers took the lead as Voracek scored his tenth of the season, a power play goal made possible by Simmonds and Kimmo Timonen. The Rangers pulled even again as Callahan scored his second of the game and seventh of the year, passed from Ryan McDonagh. New York took the lead in the third period on a Rick Nash goal, his sixth of the season, assisted by Dan Girardi. The Rangers added on as Nash scored his second of the game and seventh of the year, guided in by Stepan and Callahan. This produced the 4-2 final score, with the three stars being given to Nash, Callahan, and Voracek, while Simmonds and Stepan are the honorable mentions.
Back in the west, the Chicago Blackhawks host the Minnesota Wild. Niklas Backstrom and Corey Crawford are the masked men. Minnesota began in the first period with a Devin Setoguchi goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of Matt Cullen and Jason Zucker. Chicago tied the game as Brandon Saad scored his fourth of the year, passed from Jonathan Toews and Niklas Hjalmarsson. The Blackhawks took the lead as Bryan Bickell netted his fourth of the season, with helpers provided by Viktor Stalberg and Andrew Shaw. Chicago extended the lead on another Bickell goal, his second of the game and fifth of the year, assisted by Saad and Marcus Kruger. The Blackhawks padded the lead as Marian Hossa scored his tenth of the season, made possible by Saad and Toews. Darcy Kuemper relieved Backstrom for the second period. The Wild got one back in the third period as Ryan Suter scored a power play goal, powered by Dany Heatley and Mikko Koivu. Minnesota pulled closer as Kyle Brodziak scored his third of the year, courtesy of Torrey Mitchell and Mike Rupp. Chicago shot back as Patrick Kane scored his twelfth of the season, via Patrick Sharp and Dave Bolland. This held up for a 5-3 win, with the three stars awarded to Bickell, Saad, and Hossa, while Toews gets an honorable mention.
Way northwest to Vancouver, where the Canucks host the San Jose Sharks. Antti Niemi and Cory Schneider occupy the creases. San Jose led off with a Scott Gomez goal, via Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Brad Stuart. The Sharks added on in the second period with a shorthanded goal by Adam Burish, set up by Stuart. Vancouver got on the board when Henrik Sedin potted his fourth of the season, with the help of Daniel Sedin and Alexandre Burrows. The Canucks tied it as Jannik Hansen scored his sixth of the year, fueled by Mason Raymond and Dan Hamhuis. The game went to a shootout, where Logan Couture and Joe Pavelski's goals lifted San Jose 3-2 over a lone tally by Vancouver's Chris Higgins. The three stars were handed to Hamhuis, Stuart, and Hansen.
Finally, down in Los Angeles, the Kings welcome the St. Louis Blues. Jaroslav Halak and Jonathan Bernier are in the blue paint. St. Louis opened in the first period on an Alex Pietrangelo power play goal, his fourth of the season, powered by Chris Stewart. Los Angeles tied it with Jake Muzzin scoring his third of the year, with the help of Drew Doughty and Justin Williams. The Blues took the lead back as Vladimir Sobotka scored his third of the season, passed from Barret Jackman and Matt D'Agostini. St. Louis extended the lead in the second period on a David Perron goal, his eighth of the year, assisted by Pietrangelo and Jackman. Jonathan Quick relieved Bernier at this time. The Blues added on with Stewart scoring his eighth of the season, with assists provided by Perron and Patrik Berglund. The Kings got one back as Slava Voynov scored his fourth of the year, thanks to Anze Kopitar and Williams. Los Angeles pulled closer on a Mike Richards goal, his sixth of the season, set up by Dustin Penner. The Kings tied it as Muzzin scored his second of the game and fourth of the year, via Doughty and Trevor Lewis. Los Angeles stormed ahead on the fifteenth of the season by Jeff Carter, helped along by Muzzin and Richards. Brian Elliott relieved Halak at this time. The Kings iced it at 6-4 with a Kopitar goal, his seventh of the year, with assists provided by Williams, who got a sock trick, and Dustin Brown. The three stars were awarded to Muzzin, Doughty, and Williams, while Richards, Kopitar, Stewart, Perron, Pietrangelo, and Jackman all get honorable mentions.
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Columbus, as the Blue Jackets host the Edmonton Oilers. Devan Dubnyk and Steve Mason are set to start. Edmonton opened in the first period on a Jeff Petry goal, his third of the season, set up by Eric Belanger and Ryan Jones. Columbus tied it as Derek MacKenzie scored his third of the year, with helpers Jared Boll and Tim Erixon. The Blue Jackets added on with a Vinny Prospal goal, his ninth of the season coming on the power play via Ryan Johansen and Mark Letestu. The Oilers tied it as Ryan Whitney scored his second of the year, courtesy of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Taylor Hall. Edmonton took the lead in the second period on a Magnus Paajarvi goal, his fourth of the season, passed from Sam Gagner and Jordan Eberle. Sergei Bobrovsky relieved Mason at this time. Columbus tied it again as Jack Johnson scored his second of the year, assisted by Derick Brassard and Prospal. The Blue Jackets won in the shootout with tallies from Artem Anisimov and Letestu for a 4-3 victory. The three stars were handed to Prospal, Letestu, and Bobrovsky (21 for 21 in saves in relief).
East to New Jersey, as the Devils bring in the Tampa Bay Lightning. Anders Lindback and Johan Hedberg make the starts due to circumstances. Tampa Bay started in the first period as Nate Thompson recorded his fourth of the season, with the help of Cory Conacher and Ondrej Palat. The Lightning added on in the second period as Martin St. Louis scored his sixth of the year, guided in by Alex Killorn and Vincent Lecavalier. Tampa Bay extended the lead with a Killorn goal, his fourth of the season, set up by St. Louis and Lecavalier. Keith Kinkaid relieved Hedberg at this time. The Lightning padded the lead in the third period as Thompson scored his second of the game and fifth of the year, assisted by Conacher and Sami Salo. New Jersey got on the board as Adam Henrique scored his sixth of the season, a shorthanded goal, passed from Ryan Carter. The Devils pulled closer with a Patrik Elias power play goal, his sixth of the year, powered by Travis Zajac and Ilya Kovalchuk. Tampa Bay iced it at 5-2 with an empty net goal by B.J. Crombeen, coming off of Adam Hall and Thompson. The three stars went to Thompson, Lindback (25 for 27 in saves), and St. Louis, while Killorn, Lecavalier, and Conacher get the honorable mentions.
Down in D.C., the Washington Capitals host the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and Braden Holtby are the young goalies. Boston began in the first period as Brad Marchand potted his twelfth of the season on a penalty shot for having been obstructed on a breakaway by Alex Ovechkin.. The Bruins added on with the fourth of the year by Zdeno Chara, assisted by David Krejci and Milan Lucic. Boston extended the lead as Dougie Hamilton scored a power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Nathan Horton and Krejci. Washington got on the board in the second period with a Mike Ribeiro goal, his eighth of the year, courtesy of Ovechkin and Steven Oleksy. The Capitals pulled closer as Tomas Kundratek scored, with helpers provided by Eric Fehr and Nicklas Backstrom. Washington tied it in the third period on a Wojtek Wolski goal, his third of the season, passed from Fehr and Backstrom. The Capitals capped off the 4-3 comeback win with an overtime goal by Fehr, his fifth of the year, going in unassisted. The three stars belonged to Fehr, Chara, and Kundratek, while Backstrom and Krejci pick up the honorable mentions.
Further south, the Carolina Hurricanes host the Buffalo Sabres. Ryan Miller faces a lesser foe in Justin Peters in goal. Carolina led off with a Jiri Tlusty goal, his eleventh of the season, assisted by Eric Staal and Alexander Semin. The Hurricanes added on in the second period with a Joe Corvo power play goal, his third of the year, powered by Bobby Sanguinetti and Jussi Jokinen. Buffalo got on the board in the third period as Cody Hodgson scored his ninth of the season, coming off of Thomas Vanek and Jason Pominville. Carolina replied as Jokinen scored his fifth of the year, with the help of Eric Staal and Semin. The Sabres pulled back with a T.J. Brennan power play goal, via Pominville and Tyler Ennis. The Hurricanes quickly shot back as Semin scored his sixth of the season, made possible by Eric Staal, who got a sock trick, and Tim Gleason. Buffalo made it interesting late as Hodgson scored his second of the game and tenth of the year, a shorthaned goal going in unassisted. They failed to tie the game, losing 4-3, with the three stars going to Semin, Peters (37 for 40 in saves), and Eric Staal, while Hodgson, Pominville and Jokinen pick up the honorable mentions.
Back north, the New York Islanders welcome the Montreal Canadiens. Carey Price and Evgeni Nabokov guard the cages. Montreal was first to score in the first period as Tomas Plekanec scored his tenth of the season, with the help of Michael Ryder and Alex Galchenyuk. New York tied it on a second period power play goal from Matt Moulson, his eleventh of the year, powered by Mark Streit and Frans Nielsen. The Islanders took the lead on a Matt Martin power play goal, his second of the season, set up by Brad Boyes and John Tavares. New York padded the lead as Michael Grabner scored his ninth of the year, via Thomas Hickey and Colin McDonald. The Canadiens got one back with a P.K. Subban power play goal, his fifth of the season, assisted by Andrei Markov and Ryder. Montreal tied it in the third period when Brian Gionta scored his seventh of the year, a power play goal made possible by Subban and Ryder, the latter getting a sock trick. The Islanders regained the lead on a Radek Martinek goal, guided in by Kyle Okposo and Hickey. New York extended the lead as Tavares scored his fourteenth of the season, with a lone assist by Boyes. The Islanders iced it at 6-3 on an empty net goal from McDonald, his fourth of the year, fueled by Martin and Casey Cizikas. Martinek, Martin, and Ryder received the three stars, while Tavares, Subban, Boyes, Hickey, and McDonald pick up the honorable mentions.
South again to Florida, as the Panthers host the Winnipeg Jets. Ondrej Pavelec and Jacob Markstrom are between the pipes. Florida struck first in the first period on a Tomas Kopecky goal, his ninth of the season, fueled by Marcel Goc and Tomas Fleischmann. Winnipeg tied it as Kyle Wellwood scored, with the help of Andrew Ladd. The Panthers took the lead back as Shawn Matthias scored his fifth of the year, courtesy of Colby Robak and Fleischmann. Florida extended the lead on a Jonathan Huberdeau goal, his eleventh of the season, going in unassisted. The Panthers added on in the third period as Mike Santorelli scored, thanks to Brian Campbell and Erik Gudbranson. The final stood at 4-1, with the three stars belonging to Matthias, Markstrom (20 for 21 in saves), and Huberdeau, while Fleischmann earns an honorable mention.
Northwest to Detroit, as the Red Wings host the Colorado Avalanche. Jean-Sebastien Giguere and Jimmy Howard protect the nets. Detroit got going in the second period as Johan Franzen scored his fourth of the season, helped along by Damien Brunner. The Red Wings added on as Niklas Kronwall potted his third of the year, thanks to Jonathan Ericsson and Pavel Datsyuk. Colorado got on the board late in the third period with a Paul Stastny goal, his sixth of the season, passed from P.A. Parenteau and Matt Hunwick. They failed to tie the game, falling 2-1, with Howard (36 for 37 in saves), Kronwall, and Franzan being awarded the three stars.
Eastward to New York again, where the Rangers bring in the Philadelphia Flyers. Ilya Bryzgalov and Henrik Lundqvist tend the twines. New York started in the first period as Ryan Callahan scored his sixth of the season, a power play goal set up by Derek Stepan and Marian Gaborik. Philadelphia tied it with a power play goal by Wayne Simmonds, his tenth of the year, powered by Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek. The Flyers took the lead as Voracek scored his tenth of the season, a power play goal made possible by Simmonds and Kimmo Timonen. The Rangers pulled even again as Callahan scored his second of the game and seventh of the year, passed from Ryan McDonagh. New York took the lead in the third period on a Rick Nash goal, his sixth of the season, assisted by Dan Girardi. The Rangers added on as Nash scored his second of the game and seventh of the year, guided in by Stepan and Callahan. This produced the 4-2 final score, with the three stars being given to Nash, Callahan, and Voracek, while Simmonds and Stepan are the honorable mentions.
Back in the west, the Chicago Blackhawks host the Minnesota Wild. Niklas Backstrom and Corey Crawford are the masked men. Minnesota began in the first period with a Devin Setoguchi goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of Matt Cullen and Jason Zucker. Chicago tied the game as Brandon Saad scored his fourth of the year, passed from Jonathan Toews and Niklas Hjalmarsson. The Blackhawks took the lead as Bryan Bickell netted his fourth of the season, with helpers provided by Viktor Stalberg and Andrew Shaw. Chicago extended the lead on another Bickell goal, his second of the game and fifth of the year, assisted by Saad and Marcus Kruger. The Blackhawks padded the lead as Marian Hossa scored his tenth of the season, made possible by Saad and Toews. Darcy Kuemper relieved Backstrom for the second period. The Wild got one back in the third period as Ryan Suter scored a power play goal, powered by Dany Heatley and Mikko Koivu. Minnesota pulled closer as Kyle Brodziak scored his third of the year, courtesy of Torrey Mitchell and Mike Rupp. Chicago shot back as Patrick Kane scored his twelfth of the season, via Patrick Sharp and Dave Bolland. This held up for a 5-3 win, with the three stars awarded to Bickell, Saad, and Hossa, while Toews gets an honorable mention.
Way northwest to Vancouver, where the Canucks host the San Jose Sharks. Antti Niemi and Cory Schneider occupy the creases. San Jose led off with a Scott Gomez goal, via Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Brad Stuart. The Sharks added on in the second period with a shorthanded goal by Adam Burish, set up by Stuart. Vancouver got on the board when Henrik Sedin potted his fourth of the season, with the help of Daniel Sedin and Alexandre Burrows. The Canucks tied it as Jannik Hansen scored his sixth of the year, fueled by Mason Raymond and Dan Hamhuis. The game went to a shootout, where Logan Couture and Joe Pavelski's goals lifted San Jose 3-2 over a lone tally by Vancouver's Chris Higgins. The three stars were handed to Hamhuis, Stuart, and Hansen.
Finally, down in Los Angeles, the Kings welcome the St. Louis Blues. Jaroslav Halak and Jonathan Bernier are in the blue paint. St. Louis opened in the first period on an Alex Pietrangelo power play goal, his fourth of the season, powered by Chris Stewart. Los Angeles tied it with Jake Muzzin scoring his third of the year, with the help of Drew Doughty and Justin Williams. The Blues took the lead back as Vladimir Sobotka scored his third of the season, passed from Barret Jackman and Matt D'Agostini. St. Louis extended the lead in the second period on a David Perron goal, his eighth of the year, assisted by Pietrangelo and Jackman. Jonathan Quick relieved Bernier at this time. The Blues added on with Stewart scoring his eighth of the season, with assists provided by Perron and Patrik Berglund. The Kings got one back as Slava Voynov scored his fourth of the year, thanks to Anze Kopitar and Williams. Los Angeles pulled closer on a Mike Richards goal, his sixth of the season, set up by Dustin Penner. The Kings tied it as Muzzin scored his second of the game and fourth of the year, via Doughty and Trevor Lewis. Los Angeles stormed ahead on the fifteenth of the season by Jeff Carter, helped along by Muzzin and Richards. Brian Elliott relieved Halak at this time. The Kings iced it at 6-4 with a Kopitar goal, his seventh of the year, with assists provided by Williams, who got a sock trick, and Dustin Brown. The three stars were awarded to Muzzin, Doughty, and Williams, while Richards, Kopitar, Stewart, Perron, Pietrangelo, and Jackman all get honorable mentions.
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Eastern Conference Quarterfinal: Traktor Chelyabinsk VS. Barys Astana
Welcome to the post for the quarterfinal series between Traktor Chelyabinsk and Barys Astana in the KHL Gagarin Cup playoffs. This post will act as a reference for the entire series.
Game 1: Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk, Russia. In goal: Vitaly Yeremeyev for Barys and Michael Garnett for Traktor. Astana began in the first period with a Brandon Bochenski goal, set up by Roman Savchenko on the power play. Chelyabinsk tied it as Konstantin Panov scored in the second period, with the help of Stanislav Chistov. Barys replied on another Bochenski goal, assisted by Savchenko and Konstantin Rudenko. Traktor pulled even when Panov scored again, thanks to Alexei Vasilchenko and Petri Kontiola. Astana took the lead back in the third period when Vadim Krasnoslobodtsev scored an unassisted goal. Chelyabinsk retied it on a Maxim Yakutsenya goal, made possible by Valery Nichushkin and Kontiola. Barys took the game 4-3 in overtime as Roman Starchenko scored a goal, with a lone assist by Rudenko. The three stars went to Panov, Bochenski, and Starchenko, while Rudenko and Kontiola receive the honorable mentions. Barys owns a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk, Russia. In goal: Vitaly Yeremeyev for Barys and Michael Garnett for Traktor. Astana opened in the first period with a Nigel Dawes goal, courtesy of Brandon Bochenski. Chelyabinsk tied it on a Valery Nichushkin goal, passed from Vladimir Antipov. Barys took the lead back as Dawes scored his second of the game, with the help of Dustin Boyd. Traktor tied it again in the second period as Petri Kontiola scored a power play goal, powered by Maxim Yakutsenya and Nikita Nesterov. Astana took the lead again when Dawes completed his hat trick, set up by Boyd and Roman Starchenko on the power play. Barys extended the lead on Dawes' fourth of the game, via Bochenski and Boyd, the latter getting a sock trick. Astana padded the lead as Alexei Litvinenko scored an unassisted power play goal. Chelyabinsk got one back in the third period on another Nichushkin goal, fueled by Kontiola. This only made it 5-3, the final, with Dawes, Boyd, and Bochenski picking up the three stars while Nichushkin and Kontiola receive the honorable mentions. Barys heads home with a 2-0 series lead.
Game 3: Alatau Sports Palace, Astana, Kazakhstan. In goal: Michael Garnett for Traktor and Vitaly Yeremeyev for Barys. Chelyabinsk started in the first period with a power play goal by Konstantin Panov, powered by Deron Quint and Maxim Yakutsenya. Astana tied it on a Konstantin Rudenko power play goal, fueled by Mikhail Grigoryev. Traktor took the lead back on a shorthanded goal in the second period by Alexei Vasilchenko, set up by Yakutsenya. Chelyabinsk padded the lead as Yegor Dugin scored, with a lone assists provided by Maxim Karpov. This held up for a 3-1 win, with the three stars being Garnett (31 for 32 in saves), Yakutsenya, and Vasilchenko. Traktor chipped away at the series, but still trails Barys 2-1.
Game 4: Alatau Sports Palace, Astana, Kazakhstan. In goal: Michael Garnett for Traktor and Vitaly Yeremeyev for Barys. Astana led off in the first period as Fyodor Polishchuk scored, with the help of Maxim Spiridonov. Barys added on in the second period with an unassisted power play goal by Nigel Dawes. Chelyabinsk got on the board as Vyacheslav Belov scored a goal, assisted by Petri Kontiola and Konstantin Panov. Traktor tied it as Maxim Karpov converted a penalty shot he was awarded for being hooked on a breakaway by Evgeny Fadeyev. Chelyabinsk took the lead in the third period as Yegor Dugin scored a goal, with a lone assist from Karpov. They held on for a 3-2 win, with the three stars handed to Karpov, Dugin, and Garnett (29 for 31 in saves). The series returns to Chelyabinsk with the teams even at 2 games each.
Game 5: Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk, Russia. In goal: Pavel Poluektov for Barys and Michael Garnett for Traktor. Astana struck first in the first period as Brandon Bochenski scored a power play goal, assisted by Alexei Troshchinsky and Nigel Dawes. Chelyabinsk tied it on an Evgeny Kuznetsov goal, with a lone helper from Stanislav Chistov. Traktor took the lead with a power play goal by Jan Bulis, powered by Dmitry Ryabykin and Chistov. Chelyabinsk added on with an unassisted goal by Vladimir Antipov. Traktor padded the lead in the second period as Bulis scored another power play goal, fueled by Deron Quint and Chistov, the latter getting a sock trick. Chelyabinsk extended the lead as Quint potted a power play goal, coming off of Chistov and Ryabykin. Barys got one back as Roman Savchenko scored, with a lone assist provided by the goalie Poluektov. Traktor replied in the third period as Konstantin Panov scored a shorthanded goal, passed from Petri Kontiola. Astana shot back on a Dustin Boyd goal, made possible by Dawes. This produced the 6-3 final, with the three stars being Bulis, Chistov, and Quint, while Ryabykin and Dawes receive the honorable mentions. Traktor has pulled back and now holds a 3-2 series lead.
Game 6: Alatau Sports Palace, Astana, Kazakhstan. In goal: Michael Garnett for Traktor and Pavel Poluektov for Barys. Chelyabinsk was first to score in the first period as Petri Kontiola scored, with a lone assist from Vyacheslav Belov. Astana tied it with a power play goal by Fyodor Polishchuk, powered by Roman Savchenko and Talgat Zhailauov. Traktor took the lead again in the second period as Alexander Shinin scored, via Vladimir Antipov and Nikita Nestorov. Barys tied it with an unassisted goal by Nigel Dawes. Astana took the lead in the third period as Polishchuk scored again, with helpers from Zhailauov and Vadim Krasnoslobodtsev. Barys iced it at 4-2 with another unassisted goal by Dawes, going into the empty net. The three stars were Polishchuk, Dawes, and Zhailauov. The series will be decided in the next game, currently being tied at 3.
Game 7: Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk, Russia. In goal: Pavel Poluektov for Barys and Michael Garnett for Traktor. Chelyabinsk got going in the first period on a Maxim Yakutsenya goal, passed from Konstantin Panov. Traktor added on as Maxim Karpov scored, thanks to Andrei Kostitsyn. Astana got one back as Talgat Zhailauov scored a goal, with a lone assist from Vadim Krasnoslobodtsev. Chelayabinsk replied in the second period with a Petri Kontiola goal, fueled by Yakutsenya. Barys answered on a Brandon Bochenski goal, coming off of Dustin Boyd. Traktor extended the lead as Kontiola scored again, with the help of Gennady Razin. Chelyabinsk padded the lead as Deron Quint scored, courtesy of Evgeny Kuznetsov and Stanislav Chistov. Astana got one back in the third period on a Konstantin Pushkaryov goal, made possible by Boyd. This only made it 5-3, the final, with the three stars given to Kontiola, Yakutsenya, and Boyd. Traktor advances to the next round after a hard-fought 4-3 series win.
Game 1: Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk, Russia. In goal: Vitaly Yeremeyev for Barys and Michael Garnett for Traktor. Astana began in the first period with a Brandon Bochenski goal, set up by Roman Savchenko on the power play. Chelyabinsk tied it as Konstantin Panov scored in the second period, with the help of Stanislav Chistov. Barys replied on another Bochenski goal, assisted by Savchenko and Konstantin Rudenko. Traktor pulled even when Panov scored again, thanks to Alexei Vasilchenko and Petri Kontiola. Astana took the lead back in the third period when Vadim Krasnoslobodtsev scored an unassisted goal. Chelyabinsk retied it on a Maxim Yakutsenya goal, made possible by Valery Nichushkin and Kontiola. Barys took the game 4-3 in overtime as Roman Starchenko scored a goal, with a lone assist by Rudenko. The three stars went to Panov, Bochenski, and Starchenko, while Rudenko and Kontiola receive the honorable mentions. Barys owns a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk, Russia. In goal: Vitaly Yeremeyev for Barys and Michael Garnett for Traktor. Astana opened in the first period with a Nigel Dawes goal, courtesy of Brandon Bochenski. Chelyabinsk tied it on a Valery Nichushkin goal, passed from Vladimir Antipov. Barys took the lead back as Dawes scored his second of the game, with the help of Dustin Boyd. Traktor tied it again in the second period as Petri Kontiola scored a power play goal, powered by Maxim Yakutsenya and Nikita Nesterov. Astana took the lead again when Dawes completed his hat trick, set up by Boyd and Roman Starchenko on the power play. Barys extended the lead on Dawes' fourth of the game, via Bochenski and Boyd, the latter getting a sock trick. Astana padded the lead as Alexei Litvinenko scored an unassisted power play goal. Chelyabinsk got one back in the third period on another Nichushkin goal, fueled by Kontiola. This only made it 5-3, the final, with Dawes, Boyd, and Bochenski picking up the three stars while Nichushkin and Kontiola receive the honorable mentions. Barys heads home with a 2-0 series lead.
Game 3: Alatau Sports Palace, Astana, Kazakhstan. In goal: Michael Garnett for Traktor and Vitaly Yeremeyev for Barys. Chelyabinsk started in the first period with a power play goal by Konstantin Panov, powered by Deron Quint and Maxim Yakutsenya. Astana tied it on a Konstantin Rudenko power play goal, fueled by Mikhail Grigoryev. Traktor took the lead back on a shorthanded goal in the second period by Alexei Vasilchenko, set up by Yakutsenya. Chelyabinsk padded the lead as Yegor Dugin scored, with a lone assists provided by Maxim Karpov. This held up for a 3-1 win, with the three stars being Garnett (31 for 32 in saves), Yakutsenya, and Vasilchenko. Traktor chipped away at the series, but still trails Barys 2-1.
Game 4: Alatau Sports Palace, Astana, Kazakhstan. In goal: Michael Garnett for Traktor and Vitaly Yeremeyev for Barys. Astana led off in the first period as Fyodor Polishchuk scored, with the help of Maxim Spiridonov. Barys added on in the second period with an unassisted power play goal by Nigel Dawes. Chelyabinsk got on the board as Vyacheslav Belov scored a goal, assisted by Petri Kontiola and Konstantin Panov. Traktor tied it as Maxim Karpov converted a penalty shot he was awarded for being hooked on a breakaway by Evgeny Fadeyev. Chelyabinsk took the lead in the third period as Yegor Dugin scored a goal, with a lone assist from Karpov. They held on for a 3-2 win, with the three stars handed to Karpov, Dugin, and Garnett (29 for 31 in saves). The series returns to Chelyabinsk with the teams even at 2 games each.
Game 5: Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk, Russia. In goal: Pavel Poluektov for Barys and Michael Garnett for Traktor. Astana struck first in the first period as Brandon Bochenski scored a power play goal, assisted by Alexei Troshchinsky and Nigel Dawes. Chelyabinsk tied it on an Evgeny Kuznetsov goal, with a lone helper from Stanislav Chistov. Traktor took the lead with a power play goal by Jan Bulis, powered by Dmitry Ryabykin and Chistov. Chelyabinsk added on with an unassisted goal by Vladimir Antipov. Traktor padded the lead in the second period as Bulis scored another power play goal, fueled by Deron Quint and Chistov, the latter getting a sock trick. Chelyabinsk extended the lead as Quint potted a power play goal, coming off of Chistov and Ryabykin. Barys got one back as Roman Savchenko scored, with a lone assist provided by the goalie Poluektov. Traktor replied in the third period as Konstantin Panov scored a shorthanded goal, passed from Petri Kontiola. Astana shot back on a Dustin Boyd goal, made possible by Dawes. This produced the 6-3 final, with the three stars being Bulis, Chistov, and Quint, while Ryabykin and Dawes receive the honorable mentions. Traktor has pulled back and now holds a 3-2 series lead.
Game 6: Alatau Sports Palace, Astana, Kazakhstan. In goal: Michael Garnett for Traktor and Pavel Poluektov for Barys. Chelyabinsk was first to score in the first period as Petri Kontiola scored, with a lone assist from Vyacheslav Belov. Astana tied it with a power play goal by Fyodor Polishchuk, powered by Roman Savchenko and Talgat Zhailauov. Traktor took the lead again in the second period as Alexander Shinin scored, via Vladimir Antipov and Nikita Nestorov. Barys tied it with an unassisted goal by Nigel Dawes. Astana took the lead in the third period as Polishchuk scored again, with helpers from Zhailauov and Vadim Krasnoslobodtsev. Barys iced it at 4-2 with another unassisted goal by Dawes, going into the empty net. The three stars were Polishchuk, Dawes, and Zhailauov. The series will be decided in the next game, currently being tied at 3.
Game 7: Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk, Russia. In goal: Pavel Poluektov for Barys and Michael Garnett for Traktor. Chelyabinsk got going in the first period on a Maxim Yakutsenya goal, passed from Konstantin Panov. Traktor added on as Maxim Karpov scored, thanks to Andrei Kostitsyn. Astana got one back as Talgat Zhailauov scored a goal, with a lone assist from Vadim Krasnoslobodtsev. Chelayabinsk replied in the second period with a Petri Kontiola goal, fueled by Yakutsenya. Barys answered on a Brandon Bochenski goal, coming off of Dustin Boyd. Traktor extended the lead as Kontiola scored again, with the help of Gennady Razin. Chelyabinsk padded the lead as Deron Quint scored, courtesy of Evgeny Kuznetsov and Stanislav Chistov. Astana got one back in the third period on a Konstantin Pushkaryov goal, made possible by Boyd. This only made it 5-3, the final, with the three stars given to Kontiola, Yakutsenya, and Boyd. Traktor advances to the next round after a hard-fought 4-3 series win.
Eastern Conference Quarterfinal: Metallurg Magnitogorsk VS. Salavat Yulaev Ufa
Welcome to the post for the quarterfinal series between Metallurg Magnitogorsk and Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the KHL Gagarin Cup playoffs. This post will act as a reference for the entire series.
Game 1: Magnitogorsk Arena, Magnitogorsk, Russia. In goal: Iiro Tarkki for Salavat Yulaev and Ari Ahonen for Metallurg. Magnitogorsk was first to score in the first period with a Mats Zuccarello power play goal, powered by Sergei Mozyakin and Denis Platonov. Metallurg added on with a Dmitry Kazionov goal, guided in by Yaroslav Khabarov and Alexander Korolyuk. Ufa got on the board with a power play goal by Sergei Zinovyev, fueled by Stefan Ruzicka and Nikita Filatov. Salavat Yulaev tied it with another Zinovyev goal, passed from Ruzicka. Ufa took the lead in the second period when Antti Pihlstrom scored a power play goal, made possible by Kirill Koltsov and Alexei Kaigorodov. Magnitogorsk tied it again in the third period when Viktor Antipin scored, thanks to Platonov and Cal O'Reilly. Salavat Yulaev won 4-3 with an overtime goal by Alexander Svitov, going down unassisted. The three stars were Zinovyev, Svitov, and Platonov. Salavat Yulaev takes a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: Magnitogorsk Arena, Magnitogorsk, Russia. In goal: Iiro Tarkki for Salavat Yulaev and Georgy Gelashvili for Metallurg. Magnitogorsk got going in the second period on an Alexander Korolyuk goal, assisted by Mats Zuccarello. Metallurg added on when Sergei Mozyakin scored an unassisted goal. This held up for a 2-0 win, with the three stars being Gelashvili (25 save shutout), Korolyuk, and Mozyakin. The series now stands at 1 game apiece.
Game 3: Ufa Arena, Ufa, Russia. In goal: Georgy Gelashvili for Metallurg and Iiro Tarkki for Salavat Yulaev. Magnitogorsk opened in the first period as Sergei Mozyakin scored a goal, with a lone assist from Enver Lisin. Ufa tied it in the second period with a power play goal by Nikita Filatov, powered by Miroslav Blatak. Salavat Yulaev took the lead with a Antti Pihlstrom goal, assisted by Filatov and Kirill Koltsov. Ufa extended the lead when Alexander Pankov scored, via Alexander Svitov and Brent Sopel. Salavat Yulaev iced it at 4-1 in the third period with a shorthanded, unassisted, and empty net goal by Vitaly Proshkin. The three stars were given to Filatov, Tarkki (26 for 27 in saves), and Pihlstrom. Salavat Yulaev regained the series lead at 2-1.
Game 4: Ufa Arena, Ufa, Russia. In goal: Georgy Gelashvili for Metallurg and Iiro Tarkki for Salavat Yulaev. Ufa struck first in the second period as Brent Sopel scored a power play goal, powered by Miroslav Blatak and Stefan Ruzicka. Salavat Yulaev added on with an Andrei Zubarev goal, fueled by Igor Mirnov and Alexei Kaigorodov. Magnitogorsk got on the board in the third period as Cal O'Reilly scored, with a lone assist by Sergei Mozyakin. Metallurg tied it on another goal by O'Reilly, assisted by Mozyakin and Denis Platonov. Magnitogorsk took the lead with four seconds left in regulation as Mats Zuccarello scored, via Viktor Antipin. The stunning goal produced a 3-2 final, with the three stars belonging to O'Reilly, Zuccarello, and Mozyakin. The series shifts south again tied at 2.
Game 5: Magnitogorsk Arena, Magnitogorsk, Russia. In goal: Iiro Tarkki for Salavat Yulaev and Ari Ahonen for Metallurg. Magnitogorsk started in the first period on a Milan Gulas goal, with a lone assist coming from Justin Hodgman. Metallurg added on in the second period with another Gulas goal, set up by Hodgman and Enver Lisin. Ufa got on the board in the third period as Stefan Ruzicka scored, courtesy of Denis Khlystov and Sergei Zinovyev. They failed to tie the game, losing 2-1, with the three stars being Gulas, Ahonen (30 for 31 in saves), and Hodgman. Metallurg now controls the series at 3-2.
Game 6: Ufa Arena, Ufa, Russia. In goal: Ari Ahonen for Metallurg and Iiro Tarkki for Salavat Yulaev. Ufa began in the first period with an Igor Mirnov power play goal, powered by Kirill Koltsov and Alexei Kaigorodov. Salavat Yulaev added on as Kaigorodov scored a goal, with a lone assist from Antti Pihlstrom. Magnitogorsk got on the board in the second period as Justin Hodgman scored a power play goal, made possible by Milan Gulas. Metallurg tied it as Alexander Korolyuk netted a power play goal, with the help of Sergei Mozyakin and Mats Zuccarello. Ufa took the lead back as Denis Khlystov notched a power play goal, passed from Koltsov and Kaigorodov. Magnitogorsk pulled even again as Gulas scored, thanks to Viktor Antipin and Evgeny Biryukov. Salavat Yulaev pulled ahead as Khlystov scored again, helped along by Miroslav Blatak and Sergei Zinovyev. Ufa extended the lead as Brent Sopel scored, with assists provided by Igor Musatov and Alexei Glukhov. Metallurg got one back in the third period as Gulas scored again, fueled by Korolyuk. They failed to tie the game, losing 5-4, with the three stars being Khlystov, Kaigorodov, and Koltsov, while Gulas and Korolyuk receive the honorable mentions. This pushes the series to game 7, currently being tied at 3.
Game 7: Magnitogorsk Arena, Magnitogorsk, Russia. In goal: Iiro Tarkki for Salavat Yulaev and Ari Ahonen for Metallurg. Ufa led off in the second period as Nikita Filatov scored a goal, assisted by Miroslav Blatak and Sergei Zinovyev. Salavat Yulaev added on in the third period with an unassisted empty net goal by Alexei Kaigorodov. This produced the 2-0 final, with the three stars belonging to Tarkki (17 save shutout), Filatov, and Ahonen (23 for 25 in saves). Salavat Yulaev wins the series 4-3 and moves to the next round.
Game 1: Magnitogorsk Arena, Magnitogorsk, Russia. In goal: Iiro Tarkki for Salavat Yulaev and Ari Ahonen for Metallurg. Magnitogorsk was first to score in the first period with a Mats Zuccarello power play goal, powered by Sergei Mozyakin and Denis Platonov. Metallurg added on with a Dmitry Kazionov goal, guided in by Yaroslav Khabarov and Alexander Korolyuk. Ufa got on the board with a power play goal by Sergei Zinovyev, fueled by Stefan Ruzicka and Nikita Filatov. Salavat Yulaev tied it with another Zinovyev goal, passed from Ruzicka. Ufa took the lead in the second period when Antti Pihlstrom scored a power play goal, made possible by Kirill Koltsov and Alexei Kaigorodov. Magnitogorsk tied it again in the third period when Viktor Antipin scored, thanks to Platonov and Cal O'Reilly. Salavat Yulaev won 4-3 with an overtime goal by Alexander Svitov, going down unassisted. The three stars were Zinovyev, Svitov, and Platonov. Salavat Yulaev takes a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: Magnitogorsk Arena, Magnitogorsk, Russia. In goal: Iiro Tarkki for Salavat Yulaev and Georgy Gelashvili for Metallurg. Magnitogorsk got going in the second period on an Alexander Korolyuk goal, assisted by Mats Zuccarello. Metallurg added on when Sergei Mozyakin scored an unassisted goal. This held up for a 2-0 win, with the three stars being Gelashvili (25 save shutout), Korolyuk, and Mozyakin. The series now stands at 1 game apiece.
Game 3: Ufa Arena, Ufa, Russia. In goal: Georgy Gelashvili for Metallurg and Iiro Tarkki for Salavat Yulaev. Magnitogorsk opened in the first period as Sergei Mozyakin scored a goal, with a lone assist from Enver Lisin. Ufa tied it in the second period with a power play goal by Nikita Filatov, powered by Miroslav Blatak. Salavat Yulaev took the lead with a Antti Pihlstrom goal, assisted by Filatov and Kirill Koltsov. Ufa extended the lead when Alexander Pankov scored, via Alexander Svitov and Brent Sopel. Salavat Yulaev iced it at 4-1 in the third period with a shorthanded, unassisted, and empty net goal by Vitaly Proshkin. The three stars were given to Filatov, Tarkki (26 for 27 in saves), and Pihlstrom. Salavat Yulaev regained the series lead at 2-1.
Game 4: Ufa Arena, Ufa, Russia. In goal: Georgy Gelashvili for Metallurg and Iiro Tarkki for Salavat Yulaev. Ufa struck first in the second period as Brent Sopel scored a power play goal, powered by Miroslav Blatak and Stefan Ruzicka. Salavat Yulaev added on with an Andrei Zubarev goal, fueled by Igor Mirnov and Alexei Kaigorodov. Magnitogorsk got on the board in the third period as Cal O'Reilly scored, with a lone assist by Sergei Mozyakin. Metallurg tied it on another goal by O'Reilly, assisted by Mozyakin and Denis Platonov. Magnitogorsk took the lead with four seconds left in regulation as Mats Zuccarello scored, via Viktor Antipin. The stunning goal produced a 3-2 final, with the three stars belonging to O'Reilly, Zuccarello, and Mozyakin. The series shifts south again tied at 2.
Game 5: Magnitogorsk Arena, Magnitogorsk, Russia. In goal: Iiro Tarkki for Salavat Yulaev and Ari Ahonen for Metallurg. Magnitogorsk started in the first period on a Milan Gulas goal, with a lone assist coming from Justin Hodgman. Metallurg added on in the second period with another Gulas goal, set up by Hodgman and Enver Lisin. Ufa got on the board in the third period as Stefan Ruzicka scored, courtesy of Denis Khlystov and Sergei Zinovyev. They failed to tie the game, losing 2-1, with the three stars being Gulas, Ahonen (30 for 31 in saves), and Hodgman. Metallurg now controls the series at 3-2.
Game 6: Ufa Arena, Ufa, Russia. In goal: Ari Ahonen for Metallurg and Iiro Tarkki for Salavat Yulaev. Ufa began in the first period with an Igor Mirnov power play goal, powered by Kirill Koltsov and Alexei Kaigorodov. Salavat Yulaev added on as Kaigorodov scored a goal, with a lone assist from Antti Pihlstrom. Magnitogorsk got on the board in the second period as Justin Hodgman scored a power play goal, made possible by Milan Gulas. Metallurg tied it as Alexander Korolyuk netted a power play goal, with the help of Sergei Mozyakin and Mats Zuccarello. Ufa took the lead back as Denis Khlystov notched a power play goal, passed from Koltsov and Kaigorodov. Magnitogorsk pulled even again as Gulas scored, thanks to Viktor Antipin and Evgeny Biryukov. Salavat Yulaev pulled ahead as Khlystov scored again, helped along by Miroslav Blatak and Sergei Zinovyev. Ufa extended the lead as Brent Sopel scored, with assists provided by Igor Musatov and Alexei Glukhov. Metallurg got one back in the third period as Gulas scored again, fueled by Korolyuk. They failed to tie the game, losing 5-4, with the three stars being Khlystov, Kaigorodov, and Koltsov, while Gulas and Korolyuk receive the honorable mentions. This pushes the series to game 7, currently being tied at 3.
Game 7: Magnitogorsk Arena, Magnitogorsk, Russia. In goal: Iiro Tarkki for Salavat Yulaev and Ari Ahonen for Metallurg. Ufa led off in the second period as Nikita Filatov scored a goal, assisted by Miroslav Blatak and Sergei Zinovyev. Salavat Yulaev added on in the third period with an unassisted empty net goal by Alexei Kaigorodov. This produced the 2-0 final, with the three stars belonging to Tarkki (17 save shutout), Filatov, and Ahonen (23 for 25 in saves). Salavat Yulaev wins the series 4-3 and moves to the next round.
Eastern Conference Quarterfinal: Avangard Omsk VS. Sibir Novosibirsk
Welcome to the post for the quarterfinal series between Avangard Omsk and Sibir Novosibrsk in the KHL Gagarin Cup playoffs. This post will act a reference for the entire series.
Game 1: Omsk Arena, Omsk, Russia. In goal: Jeff Glass for Sibir and Karri Ramo for Avangard. Omsk got going in the second period on a Tomas Zaborsky goal, fueled by Kirill Lyamin and Igor Volkov. Avangard added on as Volkov scored a power play goal, set up by Alexander Perezhogin and Alexander Popov. Omsk extended the lead on a Pavel Valentenko power play goal, powered by Anton Belov and Popov. Avangard padded the lead in the third period on an unassisted power play goal by Alexander Bumagin. Omsk finished it at 5-0 with a Popov power play goal, with a lone assist by Perezhogin. The three stars were Ramo (25 save shutout), Popov, and Volkov, while Perezhogin gets an honorable mention. Avangard takes an early 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: Omsk Arena, Omsk, Russia. In goal: Jeff Glass for Sibir and Karri Ramo for Avangard. Novosibirsk led off in the second period as Nikita Zaitsev scored a power play goal, powered by Alexei Kopeikin and Arturs Kulda. This was the game's only goal, resulting a 1-0 final, with the three stars being Glass (28 save shutout), Zaitsev, and Ramo (27 for 28 in saves). The series heads east tied at 1.
Game 3: Ice Sports Palace Sibir, Novosibirsk, Russia. In goal: Karri Ramo for Avangard and Jeff Glass for Sibir. Novosibirsk began in the first period as Alexei Kopeikin scored, thanks to Maxim Krivonozhkin. Omsk tied it with an unassisted goal by Vladimir Pervushin. Sibir took the lead back as Kristian Kudroc scored a power play goal, powered by Kopeikin. Novosibirsk added on in the third period as Kudroc scored his second of the game, via Alexander Romanov. Sibir padded the lead as Artyom Voroshilo potted the puck, with the help of Stepan Sannikov. This produced a 4-1 final score, with the three going to Kudroc, Glass (24 for 25 in saves), and Kopeikin. Sibir owns a 2-1 series lead now.
Game 4: Ice Sports Palace Sibir, Novosibirsk, Russia. In goal: Karri Ramo for Avangard and Jeff Glass for Sibir. Omsk started in the second period as Dmitry Syomin scored a shorthanded goal, courtesy of Alexander Frolov. Novosibirsk tied it as Alexander Nikulin scored, via Alexei Kopeikin. Sibir took the lead as Artyom Voroshilo scored an unassisted goal. Avangard pulled even again as Kirill Lyamin scored, with the help of Tomas Zaborsky and Syomin. Omsk gained the lead as Anton Kuryanov found twine, with a lone assist from Alexander Perezhogin. Avangard extended the lead in the third period on an Andrei Ivanov goal, fueled by Andrei Taratukhin. Omsk padded the lead with a goal by Pavel Valentenko, assisted by Kuryanov and Alexander Popov. This stood for a 5-2 final, with the three stars being Syomin, Kuryanov, and Ramo (20 for 22 in saves). The series heads back to Omsk tied at 2.
Game 5: Omsk Arena, Omsk, Russia. In goal: Jeff Glass for Sibir and Karri Ramo for Avangard. Omsk got the game's only goal in overtime as Dmitry Syomin scored, with the help of Alexander Frolov and Tomas Zaborsky. The three stars of the 1-0 game were Syomin, Ramo (30 save shutout), and Glass (36 for 37 in saves). Avangard holds a 3-2 series lead as they hit the road again.
Game 6: Ice Sports Palace Sibir, Novosibirsk, Russia. In goal: Karri Ramo for Avangard and Jeff Glass for Sibir. Novosibirsk opened in the first period with an unassisted goal by Jonas Enlund. Sibir added on in the third period with a Kristian Kudroc power play goal, powered by Jori Lehtera and Enlund. Novosibirsk iced it at 3-0 with an empty net goal by Stepan Sannikov, passed from Evgeny Fyodorov and Viktor Drugov. The three stars went to Enlund, Glass (36 save shutout), and Kudroc. The series heads to a decisive game 7 tied at 3.
Game 7: Omsk Arena, Omsk, Russia. In goal: Jeff Glass for Sibir and Karri Ramo for Avangard. Omsk struck first in the first period on an Anton Belov goal, set up by Alexander Perezhogin. Avangard added on in the second period as Perezhogin scored, with a lone assist from Nikita Pivtsakin. This was it for the scoring, resulting in a 2-0 final. The three stars were given to Ramo (26 save shutout), Perezhogin, and Belov. Avangard advances to the next round with a 4-3 series win.
Game 1: Omsk Arena, Omsk, Russia. In goal: Jeff Glass for Sibir and Karri Ramo for Avangard. Omsk got going in the second period on a Tomas Zaborsky goal, fueled by Kirill Lyamin and Igor Volkov. Avangard added on as Volkov scored a power play goal, set up by Alexander Perezhogin and Alexander Popov. Omsk extended the lead on a Pavel Valentenko power play goal, powered by Anton Belov and Popov. Avangard padded the lead in the third period on an unassisted power play goal by Alexander Bumagin. Omsk finished it at 5-0 with a Popov power play goal, with a lone assist by Perezhogin. The three stars were Ramo (25 save shutout), Popov, and Volkov, while Perezhogin gets an honorable mention. Avangard takes an early 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: Omsk Arena, Omsk, Russia. In goal: Jeff Glass for Sibir and Karri Ramo for Avangard. Novosibirsk led off in the second period as Nikita Zaitsev scored a power play goal, powered by Alexei Kopeikin and Arturs Kulda. This was the game's only goal, resulting a 1-0 final, with the three stars being Glass (28 save shutout), Zaitsev, and Ramo (27 for 28 in saves). The series heads east tied at 1.
Game 3: Ice Sports Palace Sibir, Novosibirsk, Russia. In goal: Karri Ramo for Avangard and Jeff Glass for Sibir. Novosibirsk began in the first period as Alexei Kopeikin scored, thanks to Maxim Krivonozhkin. Omsk tied it with an unassisted goal by Vladimir Pervushin. Sibir took the lead back as Kristian Kudroc scored a power play goal, powered by Kopeikin. Novosibirsk added on in the third period as Kudroc scored his second of the game, via Alexander Romanov. Sibir padded the lead as Artyom Voroshilo potted the puck, with the help of Stepan Sannikov. This produced a 4-1 final score, with the three going to Kudroc, Glass (24 for 25 in saves), and Kopeikin. Sibir owns a 2-1 series lead now.
Game 4: Ice Sports Palace Sibir, Novosibirsk, Russia. In goal: Karri Ramo for Avangard and Jeff Glass for Sibir. Omsk started in the second period as Dmitry Syomin scored a shorthanded goal, courtesy of Alexander Frolov. Novosibirsk tied it as Alexander Nikulin scored, via Alexei Kopeikin. Sibir took the lead as Artyom Voroshilo scored an unassisted goal. Avangard pulled even again as Kirill Lyamin scored, with the help of Tomas Zaborsky and Syomin. Omsk gained the lead as Anton Kuryanov found twine, with a lone assist from Alexander Perezhogin. Avangard extended the lead in the third period on an Andrei Ivanov goal, fueled by Andrei Taratukhin. Omsk padded the lead with a goal by Pavel Valentenko, assisted by Kuryanov and Alexander Popov. This stood for a 5-2 final, with the three stars being Syomin, Kuryanov, and Ramo (20 for 22 in saves). The series heads back to Omsk tied at 2.
Game 5: Omsk Arena, Omsk, Russia. In goal: Jeff Glass for Sibir and Karri Ramo for Avangard. Omsk got the game's only goal in overtime as Dmitry Syomin scored, with the help of Alexander Frolov and Tomas Zaborsky. The three stars of the 1-0 game were Syomin, Ramo (30 save shutout), and Glass (36 for 37 in saves). Avangard holds a 3-2 series lead as they hit the road again.
Game 6: Ice Sports Palace Sibir, Novosibirsk, Russia. In goal: Karri Ramo for Avangard and Jeff Glass for Sibir. Novosibirsk opened in the first period with an unassisted goal by Jonas Enlund. Sibir added on in the third period with a Kristian Kudroc power play goal, powered by Jori Lehtera and Enlund. Novosibirsk iced it at 3-0 with an empty net goal by Stepan Sannikov, passed from Evgeny Fyodorov and Viktor Drugov. The three stars went to Enlund, Glass (36 save shutout), and Kudroc. The series heads to a decisive game 7 tied at 3.
Game 7: Omsk Arena, Omsk, Russia. In goal: Jeff Glass for Sibir and Karri Ramo for Avangard. Omsk struck first in the first period on an Anton Belov goal, set up by Alexander Perezhogin. Avangard added on in the second period as Perezhogin scored, with a lone assist from Nikita Pivtsakin. This was it for the scoring, resulting in a 2-0 final. The three stars were given to Ramo (26 save shutout), Perezhogin, and Belov. Avangard advances to the next round with a 4-3 series win.
Monday, March 4, 2013
NHL March 4th 2013
Four games for the fourth day of the month, beginning in...
Toronto, as the Maple Leafs host the New Jersey Devils. Johan Hedberg and James Reimer receive the starting nods. Toronto began in the first period with a Nazem Kadri goal, his ninth of the season, assisted by Clarke MacArthur and Leo Komarov. New Jersey tied it in the second period on a Marek Zidlicky goal, his second of the year, passed from Ryan Carter. The Devils took the lead as Zidlicky scored his second of the game and third of the season, with the help of Carter. The Maple Leafs tied it with a third period Jay McClement goal, his third of the year, going in unassisted. Toronto took the lead as MacArthur scored his sixth of the season, a power play goal powered by Kadri and Cody Franson. The Maple Leafs padded the lead as Phil Kessel scored his fifth of the year, with assists provided by James van Riemsdyk and Carl Gunnarsson. This stood for a 4-2 final, with Reimer (28 for 30 in saves), Kadri, and Zidlicky getting the three stars, while MacArthur and Carter got the honorable mentions.
Down in Pittsburgh, the Penguins host the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mathieu Garon and Marc-Andre Fleury are between the pipes. Pittsburgh led off as Chris Kunitz scored his twelfth of the season, via Sidney Crosby. Garon left the game with an injury early in the second period, and Anders Lindback came on in relief. Tampa Bay tied it as Steven Stamkos scored his sixteenth of the year, courtesy of Victor Hedman and Martin St. Louis. The Lightning took the lead on a Tom Pyatt goal, his fifth of the season, fueled by Nate Thompson and Ondrej Palat. The Penguins retied it in the third period with Evgeni Malkin scoring his fifth of the year, an unassisted goal. Pittsburgh took the lead as Crosby scored his eleventh of the season, with a lone helper from Kris Letang. The Penguins added on with a James Neal empty net goal, his fourteenth of the year, set up by Malkin and Letang. Tampa Bay got one back as Stamkos scored his second of the game and seventeenth of the campaign, with assists from Vincent Lecavalier and St. Louis. The three stars of the 4-3 game went to Crosby, Malkin, and Stamkos, while St. Louis and Letang earned the honorable mentions.
Southwest to Phoenix, as the Coyotes welcome the Anaheim Ducks. Jonas Hiller and Mike Smith protect the nets. Anaheim opened in the first period with a Matt Beleskey goal, his fifth of the season, assisted by Ryan Getzlaf and Ben Lovejoy. Phoenix tied it in the second period on an Antoine Vermette goal, his sixth of the year, coming off of David Moss and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The Coyotes took the lead as Keith Yandle potted his fourth of the season, a power play goal powered by Ekman-Larsson and Steve Sullivan. The Ducks tied it on a Getzlaf goal, his eighth of the year, coming shorthanded with a lone assist from Corey Perry. Anaheim took the lead in the third period as Perry potted his sixth of the season, a power play goal set up by Getzlaf and Cam Fowler. Phoenix retied it as Shane Doan scored his sixth of the year, passed from Kyle Chipchura and Matthew Lombardi. The Ducks gained the lead again on a Bobby Ryan goal, his sixth of the season, guided in by Nick Bonino and Andrew Cogliano. The Coyotes got another equalizer on a Lombardi goal, his third of the season, helped along by Michael Stone and Chipchura. Phoenix won 5-4 in the shootout as Sullivan matched Getzlaf, allowing Ekman-Larsson to later pot the winner. The three stars were awarded to Ekman-Larsson, Lombardi, and Stone, while Getzlaf, Chipchura, and Perry get the honorable mentions.
Finally, we end with the Los Angeles Kings bringing in the Nashville Predators. Pekka Rinne and Jonathan Bernier are the masked men. Los Angeles got going in the second period with a Jeff Carter power play goal, his twelfth of the season, powered by Jarret Stoll and Slava Voynov. The Kings added on as Carter scored again in the third period, his second of the game and thirteenth of the year, assisted by Colin Fraser and Voynov. Los Angeles padded the lead as Carter finished his natural hat trick with his fourteenth of the season, an unassisted goal. The Kings extended the lead with a Mike Richards power play goal, his fifth of the year, coming off of Voynov, who got a sock trick, and Dustin Penner. Los Angeles got another with a Dwight King goal, fueled by Stoll and Rob Scuderi. Chris Mason replaced Rinne at this time. Nashville got on the board as Gabriel Bourque scored his sixth of the campaign, with the help of Shea Weber and Martin Erat. This only made it 5-1, a final, with the three stars being Carter, Bernier (18 for 19 in saves), and Voynov, while Stoll gets an honorable mention.
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Toronto, as the Maple Leafs host the New Jersey Devils. Johan Hedberg and James Reimer receive the starting nods. Toronto began in the first period with a Nazem Kadri goal, his ninth of the season, assisted by Clarke MacArthur and Leo Komarov. New Jersey tied it in the second period on a Marek Zidlicky goal, his second of the year, passed from Ryan Carter. The Devils took the lead as Zidlicky scored his second of the game and third of the season, with the help of Carter. The Maple Leafs tied it with a third period Jay McClement goal, his third of the year, going in unassisted. Toronto took the lead as MacArthur scored his sixth of the season, a power play goal powered by Kadri and Cody Franson. The Maple Leafs padded the lead as Phil Kessel scored his fifth of the year, with assists provided by James van Riemsdyk and Carl Gunnarsson. This stood for a 4-2 final, with Reimer (28 for 30 in saves), Kadri, and Zidlicky getting the three stars, while MacArthur and Carter got the honorable mentions.
Down in Pittsburgh, the Penguins host the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mathieu Garon and Marc-Andre Fleury are between the pipes. Pittsburgh led off as Chris Kunitz scored his twelfth of the season, via Sidney Crosby. Garon left the game with an injury early in the second period, and Anders Lindback came on in relief. Tampa Bay tied it as Steven Stamkos scored his sixteenth of the year, courtesy of Victor Hedman and Martin St. Louis. The Lightning took the lead on a Tom Pyatt goal, his fifth of the season, fueled by Nate Thompson and Ondrej Palat. The Penguins retied it in the third period with Evgeni Malkin scoring his fifth of the year, an unassisted goal. Pittsburgh took the lead as Crosby scored his eleventh of the season, with a lone helper from Kris Letang. The Penguins added on with a James Neal empty net goal, his fourteenth of the year, set up by Malkin and Letang. Tampa Bay got one back as Stamkos scored his second of the game and seventeenth of the campaign, with assists from Vincent Lecavalier and St. Louis. The three stars of the 4-3 game went to Crosby, Malkin, and Stamkos, while St. Louis and Letang earned the honorable mentions.
Southwest to Phoenix, as the Coyotes welcome the Anaheim Ducks. Jonas Hiller and Mike Smith protect the nets. Anaheim opened in the first period with a Matt Beleskey goal, his fifth of the season, assisted by Ryan Getzlaf and Ben Lovejoy. Phoenix tied it in the second period on an Antoine Vermette goal, his sixth of the year, coming off of David Moss and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The Coyotes took the lead as Keith Yandle potted his fourth of the season, a power play goal powered by Ekman-Larsson and Steve Sullivan. The Ducks tied it on a Getzlaf goal, his eighth of the year, coming shorthanded with a lone assist from Corey Perry. Anaheim took the lead in the third period as Perry potted his sixth of the season, a power play goal set up by Getzlaf and Cam Fowler. Phoenix retied it as Shane Doan scored his sixth of the year, passed from Kyle Chipchura and Matthew Lombardi. The Ducks gained the lead again on a Bobby Ryan goal, his sixth of the season, guided in by Nick Bonino and Andrew Cogliano. The Coyotes got another equalizer on a Lombardi goal, his third of the season, helped along by Michael Stone and Chipchura. Phoenix won 5-4 in the shootout as Sullivan matched Getzlaf, allowing Ekman-Larsson to later pot the winner. The three stars were awarded to Ekman-Larsson, Lombardi, and Stone, while Getzlaf, Chipchura, and Perry get the honorable mentions.
Finally, we end with the Los Angeles Kings bringing in the Nashville Predators. Pekka Rinne and Jonathan Bernier are the masked men. Los Angeles got going in the second period with a Jeff Carter power play goal, his twelfth of the season, powered by Jarret Stoll and Slava Voynov. The Kings added on as Carter scored again in the third period, his second of the game and thirteenth of the year, assisted by Colin Fraser and Voynov. Los Angeles padded the lead as Carter finished his natural hat trick with his fourteenth of the season, an unassisted goal. The Kings extended the lead with a Mike Richards power play goal, his fifth of the year, coming off of Voynov, who got a sock trick, and Dustin Penner. Los Angeles got another with a Dwight King goal, fueled by Stoll and Rob Scuderi. Chris Mason replaced Rinne at this time. Nashville got on the board as Gabriel Bourque scored his sixth of the campaign, with the help of Shea Weber and Martin Erat. This only made it 5-1, a final, with the three stars being Carter, Bernier (18 for 19 in saves), and Voynov, while Stoll gets an honorable mention.
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Sunday, March 3, 2013
NHL March 3rd 2013
Another nine games today, beginning in...
Detroit, as the Red Wings host their heated rivals, the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Crawford and Jimmy Howard tend the twines. Detroit got going in the third period as Tomas Tatar scored his fourth of the season, helped along by Joakim Andersson and Patrick Eaves. Chicago tied it as Patrick Kane scored his eleventh of the year, a power play goal powered by Viktor Stalberg. The Blackhawks took the game 2-1 in the shootout as Kane recorded the only tally. Crawford (32 for 33 in saves), Howard (32 for 33 in saves), and Kane received the three stars.
Back east, the New York Islanders host the Ottawa Senators. Robin Lehner and Evgeni Nabokov receive the starting nods. New York was first to score in the first period with a Brad Boyes goal, his fifth of the season, made possible by Matt Moulson and Mark Streit. Ottawa tied it in the second period as Mika Zibanejad scored his fourth of the year, courtesy of Chris Neil. The Islanders took the lead back in the third period with a Michael Grabner goal, his eighth of the season, going in unassisted. The Senators tied it again as Patrick Wiercioch scored a power play goal, thanks to Kyle Turris and Sergei Gonchar. New York won 3-2 with shootout tallies from Frans Nielsen and John Tavares. The three stars belonged to Grabner, Zibanejad, and Boyes.
West again to Columbus, as the Blue Jackets bring in the Colorado Avalanche. Semyon Varlamov and Sergei Bobrovsky are the Russian goalies. Colorado started in the second period as P.A. Parenteau scored his ninth of the season, fueled by Shane O'Brien and Tyson Barrie. Columbus tied it in the third period on a Vinny Prospal power play goal, his eighth of the year, powered by Fedor Tyutin and Nick Foligno. The Blue Jackets won it 2-1 in overtime as Artem Anisimov notched his sixth of the campaign on the power play, set up by Tim Erixon and Mark Letestu. Anisimov, Prospal, and Varlamov (32 for 34 in saves) were given the three stars.
South to Dallas, where the Stars host the St. Louis Blues. Brian Elliott and Kari Lehtonen are between the pipes. St. Louis opened with a David Perron goal, his seventh of the season, passed from David Backes and Kevin Shattenkirk. Dallas tied it as Erik Cole scored his fourth of the year, fueled by Antoine Roussel and Derek Roy. The Stars took the lead on an unassisted Roy goal, his third of the season. Dallas padded the lead in the third period on a Loui Eriksson goal, his seventh of the year, via Jordie Benn and Cody Eakin. The Stars iced it at 4-1 with a Jaromir Jagr power play goal, his seventh of the campaign, powered by Roy and Eriksson. The three stars were given to Roy, Eriksson, and Brenden Dillon.
East to Florida, as the Panthers host the Carolina Huricanes. Cam Ward and Scott Clemmensen occupy the blue paint. Carolina led off in the first period as Justin Faulk scored his third of the season, going in unassisted. The Hurricanes added on as Alexander Semin scored his eighth of the year, thanks to Jiri Tlusty and Eric Staal. Carolina extended the lead in the second period as Jordan Staal scored his fifth of the season, made possible by Jeff Skinner and Jamie McBain. Dan Ellis replaced an injured Ward just after this goal. Florida got on the board with a Jonathan Huberdeau goal, his ninth of the year, courtesy of Peter Mueller. The Panthers pulled closer in the third period as Huberdeau scored again, his second of the game and tenth of the campaign, coming off of Mueller and Brian Campbell. This only made it 3-2, a final, with the three stars going to Faulk, Eric Staal, and Huberdeau, while Mueller picks up an honorable mention.
North again to Boston, as the Bruins host the Montreal Canadiens. Peter Budaj and Tuukka Rask have the green light to start in goal. Montreal began in the first period on a Tomas Plekanec power play goal, his ninth of the season, powered by Michael Ryder and P.K. Subban. Boston tied it as Tyler Seguin scored his fifth of the year, courtesy of Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand. The Canadiens gained the lead with an unassisted David Desharnais goal, his sixth of the season. The Bruins tied it again in the second period as Bergeron notched his fifth of the year, passed from Seguin and Marchand. Boston took the lead with a Dougie Hamilton goal, his second of the season, assisted by Marchand, who got a sock trick, and Bergeron. Montreal pulled even as Max Pacioretty sank his eighth of the year, via Alexei Emelin and Brendan Gallagher. The Canadiens took the lead as Desharnais scored his second of the game and seventh of the season, with helpers from Pacioretty and Gallagher. This stood for a 4-3 win, with the three stars being handed to Desharnais, Bergeron, and Seguin, while Marchand, Pacioretty, and Gallagher receive the honorable mentions.
Into New York City, as the Rangers host the Buffalo Sabres. Ryan Miller and Henrik Lundqvist tend the twines. Buffalo struck first in the second period on a Drew Stafford goal, his second of the season, with a lone assist from Mikhail Grigorenko. New York tied it with a Derek Stepan power play goal, his fifth of the year, guided in by Rick Nash and Marian Gaborik. The Rangers took the lead with a Nash power play goal, his fifth of the season, powered by Gaborik and Michael Del Zotto. The Sabres tied it on a Nathan Gerbe shorthanded goal, his third of the year, set up by Steve Ott. New York won 3-2 in the shootout on tallies by Nash and Ryan Callahan. The three stars went to Nash, J.T. Miller, and Gerbe, while Gaborik could take the second star.
Northwest to Minnesota, as the Wild host the Edmonton Oilers. Devan Dubnyk and Niklas Backstrom man the creases. Minnesota started with a first period Jared Spurgeon goal, his second of the season, made possible by Devin Setoguchi and Matt Cullen. Edmonton tied it as Magnus Paajarvi scored his third of the year, thanks to Jordan Eberle and Jeff Petry. The Wild took the lead in the third period on a Mikko Koivu goal, his fourth of the season, passed from Charlie Coyle and Spurgeon. Minnesota added on as Coyle scored his second of the year, with the help of Zach Parise and Koivu. The Oilers got one back as Sam Gagner scored his seventh of the season, an unassisted goal. The Wild shot back with a Dany Heatley power play goal, his eighth of the year, powered by Koivu and Ryan Suter. This produced the 4-2 final score, with the three stars awarded to Spurgeon, Koivu and Coyle.
Finally, in Calgary, the Flames welcome the Vancouver Canucks. Roberto Luongo and Danny Taylor are the masked men. Vancouver opened in the first period with a Chris Higgins goal, his sixth of the season, fueled by Jannik Hansen. Calgary tied it as Michael Cammalleri scored his seventh of the year, with a lone assist from Jiri Hudler. The Canucks took the lead back as Hansen scored his fifth of the season, via Cam Barker. The Flames retied it as Lee Stempniak scored his sixth of the year, coming off of Matt Stajan and Derek Smith. Calgary gained the lead in the third period on a Jarome Iginla goal, his sixth of the season, assisted by Mark Giordano and Hudler. The Flames iced it at 4-2 with Cammalleri's second of the game and eighth of the year, an empty net goal set up by Stempniak and Curtis Glencross. Hudler, Taylor (29 for 31 in saves), and Hansen received the three stars, while Cammalleri gets an honorable mention.
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Detroit, as the Red Wings host their heated rivals, the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Crawford and Jimmy Howard tend the twines. Detroit got going in the third period as Tomas Tatar scored his fourth of the season, helped along by Joakim Andersson and Patrick Eaves. Chicago tied it as Patrick Kane scored his eleventh of the year, a power play goal powered by Viktor Stalberg. The Blackhawks took the game 2-1 in the shootout as Kane recorded the only tally. Crawford (32 for 33 in saves), Howard (32 for 33 in saves), and Kane received the three stars.
Back east, the New York Islanders host the Ottawa Senators. Robin Lehner and Evgeni Nabokov receive the starting nods. New York was first to score in the first period with a Brad Boyes goal, his fifth of the season, made possible by Matt Moulson and Mark Streit. Ottawa tied it in the second period as Mika Zibanejad scored his fourth of the year, courtesy of Chris Neil. The Islanders took the lead back in the third period with a Michael Grabner goal, his eighth of the season, going in unassisted. The Senators tied it again as Patrick Wiercioch scored a power play goal, thanks to Kyle Turris and Sergei Gonchar. New York won 3-2 with shootout tallies from Frans Nielsen and John Tavares. The three stars belonged to Grabner, Zibanejad, and Boyes.
West again to Columbus, as the Blue Jackets bring in the Colorado Avalanche. Semyon Varlamov and Sergei Bobrovsky are the Russian goalies. Colorado started in the second period as P.A. Parenteau scored his ninth of the season, fueled by Shane O'Brien and Tyson Barrie. Columbus tied it in the third period on a Vinny Prospal power play goal, his eighth of the year, powered by Fedor Tyutin and Nick Foligno. The Blue Jackets won it 2-1 in overtime as Artem Anisimov notched his sixth of the campaign on the power play, set up by Tim Erixon and Mark Letestu. Anisimov, Prospal, and Varlamov (32 for 34 in saves) were given the three stars.
South to Dallas, where the Stars host the St. Louis Blues. Brian Elliott and Kari Lehtonen are between the pipes. St. Louis opened with a David Perron goal, his seventh of the season, passed from David Backes and Kevin Shattenkirk. Dallas tied it as Erik Cole scored his fourth of the year, fueled by Antoine Roussel and Derek Roy. The Stars took the lead on an unassisted Roy goal, his third of the season. Dallas padded the lead in the third period on a Loui Eriksson goal, his seventh of the year, via Jordie Benn and Cody Eakin. The Stars iced it at 4-1 with a Jaromir Jagr power play goal, his seventh of the campaign, powered by Roy and Eriksson. The three stars were given to Roy, Eriksson, and Brenden Dillon.
East to Florida, as the Panthers host the Carolina Huricanes. Cam Ward and Scott Clemmensen occupy the blue paint. Carolina led off in the first period as Justin Faulk scored his third of the season, going in unassisted. The Hurricanes added on as Alexander Semin scored his eighth of the year, thanks to Jiri Tlusty and Eric Staal. Carolina extended the lead in the second period as Jordan Staal scored his fifth of the season, made possible by Jeff Skinner and Jamie McBain. Dan Ellis replaced an injured Ward just after this goal. Florida got on the board with a Jonathan Huberdeau goal, his ninth of the year, courtesy of Peter Mueller. The Panthers pulled closer in the third period as Huberdeau scored again, his second of the game and tenth of the campaign, coming off of Mueller and Brian Campbell. This only made it 3-2, a final, with the three stars going to Faulk, Eric Staal, and Huberdeau, while Mueller picks up an honorable mention.
North again to Boston, as the Bruins host the Montreal Canadiens. Peter Budaj and Tuukka Rask have the green light to start in goal. Montreal began in the first period on a Tomas Plekanec power play goal, his ninth of the season, powered by Michael Ryder and P.K. Subban. Boston tied it as Tyler Seguin scored his fifth of the year, courtesy of Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand. The Canadiens gained the lead with an unassisted David Desharnais goal, his sixth of the season. The Bruins tied it again in the second period as Bergeron notched his fifth of the year, passed from Seguin and Marchand. Boston took the lead with a Dougie Hamilton goal, his second of the season, assisted by Marchand, who got a sock trick, and Bergeron. Montreal pulled even as Max Pacioretty sank his eighth of the year, via Alexei Emelin and Brendan Gallagher. The Canadiens took the lead as Desharnais scored his second of the game and seventh of the season, with helpers from Pacioretty and Gallagher. This stood for a 4-3 win, with the three stars being handed to Desharnais, Bergeron, and Seguin, while Marchand, Pacioretty, and Gallagher receive the honorable mentions.
Into New York City, as the Rangers host the Buffalo Sabres. Ryan Miller and Henrik Lundqvist tend the twines. Buffalo struck first in the second period on a Drew Stafford goal, his second of the season, with a lone assist from Mikhail Grigorenko. New York tied it with a Derek Stepan power play goal, his fifth of the year, guided in by Rick Nash and Marian Gaborik. The Rangers took the lead with a Nash power play goal, his fifth of the season, powered by Gaborik and Michael Del Zotto. The Sabres tied it on a Nathan Gerbe shorthanded goal, his third of the year, set up by Steve Ott. New York won 3-2 in the shootout on tallies by Nash and Ryan Callahan. The three stars went to Nash, J.T. Miller, and Gerbe, while Gaborik could take the second star.
Northwest to Minnesota, as the Wild host the Edmonton Oilers. Devan Dubnyk and Niklas Backstrom man the creases. Minnesota started with a first period Jared Spurgeon goal, his second of the season, made possible by Devin Setoguchi and Matt Cullen. Edmonton tied it as Magnus Paajarvi scored his third of the year, thanks to Jordan Eberle and Jeff Petry. The Wild took the lead in the third period on a Mikko Koivu goal, his fourth of the season, passed from Charlie Coyle and Spurgeon. Minnesota added on as Coyle scored his second of the year, with the help of Zach Parise and Koivu. The Oilers got one back as Sam Gagner scored his seventh of the season, an unassisted goal. The Wild shot back with a Dany Heatley power play goal, his eighth of the year, powered by Koivu and Ryan Suter. This produced the 4-2 final score, with the three stars awarded to Spurgeon, Koivu and Coyle.
Finally, in Calgary, the Flames welcome the Vancouver Canucks. Roberto Luongo and Danny Taylor are the masked men. Vancouver opened in the first period with a Chris Higgins goal, his sixth of the season, fueled by Jannik Hansen. Calgary tied it as Michael Cammalleri scored his seventh of the year, with a lone assist from Jiri Hudler. The Canucks took the lead back as Hansen scored his fifth of the season, via Cam Barker. The Flames retied it as Lee Stempniak scored his sixth of the year, coming off of Matt Stajan and Derek Smith. Calgary gained the lead in the third period on a Jarome Iginla goal, his sixth of the season, assisted by Mark Giordano and Hudler. The Flames iced it at 4-2 with Cammalleri's second of the game and eighth of the year, an empty net goal set up by Stempniak and Curtis Glencross. Hudler, Taylor (29 for 31 in saves), and Hansen received the three stars, while Cammalleri gets an honorable mention.
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