Three games only today, leading to a heavier schedule tomorrow. We begin with a rivalry game in...
Montreal, with the Canadiens hosting the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and Carey Price protect the nets. Montreal opened in the second period with a P.K. Subban power play goal, powered by Andrei Markov and Tomas Plekanec. Boston tied it in the third period on a Tyler Seguin goal in the third period, his second of the season, assisted by David Krejci. The Bruins took the lead as Krejci found twine with his third of the year, coming off of Milan Lucic and Seguin. This stood for a 2-1 win, with the three stars being Rask (20 for 21 in saves), Seguin, and Subban, while Krejci gets the honorable mention.
Southwest to Colorado, as the Avalanche host the Anaheim Ducks. Viktor Fasth and Semyon Varlamov receive the starting nods. Anaheim got going with a first period goal by Sheldon Souray, his fourth of the season, made possible by Ryan Getzlaf. The Ducks added on as Saku Koivu notched his third of the year, a power play goal powered by Teemu Selanne and Souray. Anaheim padded the lead in the second period as Francois Beauchemin scored his second of the season, via Daniel Winnik and Koivu. This was good for a 3-0 win, with the three stars awarded to Koivu, Fasth (31 save shutout), and Souray.
The last game of the day comes from Edmonton, with the Oilers hosting the Dallas Stars. Kari Lehtonen and Devan Dubnyk are between the pipes. Edmonton led off with a second period Ales Hemsky goal, his fourth of the season, made possible by Nail Yakupov and Sam Gagner. Dallas tied it as Jamie Benn scored his third of the year, courtesy of Jaromir Jagr and Brenden Morrow. The Stars took the lead as Derek Roy scored a power play goal, powered by Loui Eriksson and Michael Ryder. The Oilers tied it in the third period with a Justin Schultz power play goal, his third of the season, set up by Hemsky and Taylor Hall. Dallas won 3-2 in overtime when Jagr potted his third of the year, with the help of Benn and Stephane Robidas. The three stars went to Hemsky, Eriksson, and Jagr, while Benn gets an honorable mention.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
NHL February 5th 2013
There are ten games being played today, starting in...
New Jersey, as the Devils host the New York Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist and Martin Brodeur tend the twines. New Jersey led off in the first period as Adam Henrique scored his second of the season, courtesy of Patrik Elias and David Clarkson. The Devils added on as Clarkson scored his sixth of the year, thanks to Stephen Gionta and Elias. New Jersey extended the lead in the third period with a Clarkson power play goal, his second of the game and seventh of the season, powered by Andy Greene and Elias, the latter getting a sock trick. New York got on the board with a Chris Kreider goal, fueled by Brad Richards. This only made it 3-1, the final, with Brodeur (24 for 25 in saves), Clarkson, and Elias receiving the three stars.
Moving on to Long Island, the New York Islanders host the Pittsburgh Penguins. Marc-Andre Fleury and Evgeni Nabokov are the goalies. Pittsburgh opened in the first period on a James Neal power play goal, his sixth of the season, powered by Sidney Crosby. The Penguins extended the lead in the second period as Simon Despres scored his second of the year, thanks to Chris Kunitz and Kris Letang. Pittsburgh padded the lead in the third period with a Brandon Sutter goal, his second of the season, coming off of Matt Cooke. New York got on the board as Michael Grabner scored his fifth of the year, with the help of Kyle Okposo and Frans Nielsen. The Islanders pulled closer with a Brad Boyes goal, his third of the season, assisted by Matt Moulson and Brian Strait. The Penguins iced it at 4-2 with an empty net goal by Pascal Dupuis, his third of the year, set up by Paul Martin. The three stars belonged to Neal, Letang, and Boyes.
West to Columbus, with the Blue Jackets hosting the Los Angeles Kings. Jonathan Quick faces a lesser foe in Steve Mason. Columbus got going with a first period goal by Derek MacKenzie, assisted by Fedor Tyutin and Mark Letestu. Los Angeles tied it on a second period Anze Kopitar goal, his third of the season, coming off of Justin Williams and Drew Doughty. The Kings took the lead when Kopitar scored again, his second of the game and fourth of the year, a power play goal powered by Jeff Carter and Dustin Brown. The Blue Jackets retied it with a Derick Brassard goal, his second of the season, made possible by Tim Erixon and Nick Foligno. Los Angeles retook the lead as Slava Voynov notched his second of the year, courtesy of Davis Drewiske and Justin Williams. The Kings extended the lead in the third period as Mike Richards scored, which completed his Gordie Howe Hat Trick, with the help of Williams, who got a sock trick, and Simon Gagne. This produced the 4-2 final, with Williams, Kopitar, and Brassard getting the three stars, while Richards picked up an honorable mention despite his dishonorable behavior.
Back east, the Washington Capitals host the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ben Scrivens and Michal Neuvirth are called on to start. Toronto was first to score in the first period as James van Riemsdyk potted his fifth of the season, an unassisted goal. The Maple Leafs extended the lead as van Riemsdyk scored again, his second of the game and sixth of the year, passed from Cody Franson and Phil Kessel. Washington got on the board as Marcus Johansson scored a power play goal, powered by Tomas Kundratek and Nicklas Backstrom. Toronto replied in the second period as Korbinian Holzer scored, thanks to Mark Fraser and Kessel. The Capitals pulled back in the third period on a Mike Ribeiro power play goal, his third of the season, assisted by Troy Brouwer and Alex Ovechkin. They failed to tie the game, falling 3-2, with the three stars going to van Riemsdyk, Johansson, and Kessel.
Up in Canada, the Ottawa Senators bring in the Buffalo Sabres. Jhonas Enroth and Craig Anderson are in the blue paint. Ottawa began with a first period Erik Karlsson goal, his fourth of the season, a power play goal made possible by Kyle Turris. Buffalo tied it on a Tyler Ennis goal, his third of the year, coming off of Drew Stafford and Jordan Leopold. The Senators took the lead back as Chris Phillips notched his fourth of the season, with the help of Peter Regin. Ottawa padded the lead as Daniel Alfredsson scored his second of the year, fueled by Mika Zibanejad. The Senators extended the lead in the second period with a Chris Neil goal, his second of the season, courtesy of Regin and Zack Smith. The Sabres shot back on a Leopold goal, via Jochen Hecht and Steve Ott. Buffalo pulled closer in the third period as Jason Pominville sank his sixth of the year, set up by Cody Hodgson and Adam Pardy. This was as close as it got, with the final being 4-3, and the three stars went to Alfredsson, Karlsson, and Turris, while Leopold and Regin got the honorable mentions.
Back in the states, the Detroit Red Wings welcome the Calgary Flames. Miikka Kiprusoff and Jimmy Howard are the veteran goalies. Calgary struck first in the first period on a Jarome Iginla goal, fueled by Alex Tanguay and Michael Cammalleri. The Flames added on as Curtis Glencross recorded his fourth of the season, a power play goal powered by Cammalleri and Dennis Wideman. Detroit got on the board in the second period with Johan Franzen's third of the year, a power play goal set up by Henrik Zetterberg and Niklas Kronwall. Calgary replied with a Wideman goal, his second of the season, with a lone assist from Matt Stajan. Leland Irving relieved an injured Kiprusoff for the third period. The Flames padded the lead as Mark Giordano scored, an unassisted power play goal. This made it 4-1, the final, with Iginla, Franzen, and Cammalleri getting the three stars,
Eastward to Philadelphia, with the Flyers hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning. Anders Lindback and Ilya Bryzgalov are between the pipes. Philadelphia started with a second period goal by Tom Sestito, coming off of Jakub Voracek and Brayden Schenn. Tampa Bay tied it in the third period with a Benoit Pouliot goal, his third of the season, fueled by Teddy Purcell and Tom Pyatt. The Flyers took the lead back with Sestito's second of the game, set up by Max Talbot and Ruslan Fedotenko. They held on to win 2-1, with the three stars going to Sestito, Bryzgalov (21 for 22 in saves), and Luke Schenn.
Northwest to Winnipeg, as the Jets bring in the Florida Panthers. Scott Clemmensen and Ondrej Pavelec receive the starting nods. Florida opened in the first period with a Jonathan Huberdeau goal, his third of the season, assisted by Drew Shore and Mike Weaver. Winnipeg tied it in the second period as Blake Wheeler potted his fourth of the year, with the help of Tobias Enstrom. The Panthers regained the lead as Tomas Fleischmann scored his third of the season, thanks to Brian Campbell and Kris Versteeg. The Jets tied it again as Mark Stuart scored, via Zach Redmond and Alex Burmistrov. Winnipeg won 3-2 in overtime with a power play goal by Bryan Little, his second of the year, powered by Redmond and Ron Hainsey. The three stars went to Little, Burmistrov, and Stuart, while Redmond gets the honorable mention.
Down in St. Louis, the Blues host the Nashville Predators. Pekka Rinne and Brian Elliott protect the nets. Nashville led off with a first period goal by Ryan Ellis, his second of the season coming on the power play from Martin Erat and Colin Wilson. The Predators added on as Richard Clune scored, courtesy of Wilson and Paul Gaustad. Nashville extended the lead as Nick Spaling recorded his second of the year, via Brandon Yip and Roman Josi. The Predators kept going in the second period on a Kevin Klein goal, fueled by Jonathon Blum and Erat. Jake Allen relieved Elliott at this time. Nashville padded the lead with a Gabriel Bourque goal, made possible by Wilson, who got a sock trick. St. Louis got on the board as Alex Pietrangelo recorded his second of the season, a power play goal powered by T.J. Oshie. The Predators shot back in the third period as Erat notched his third of the year, thanks to Ellis and Blum. This produced the 6-1 final, with the three stars being Rinne (31 for 32 in saves), Erat, and Wilsno, while Ellis and Blum get the honorable mentions.
Finally, we end in San Jose, with the Sharks hosting the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Crawford and Antti Niemi guard the cages. San Jose struck first in the first period as Joe Pavelski scored his fifth of the season, assisted by Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Joe Thornton. The Sharks added on as Tommy Wingels scored, with the help of Michal Handzus and James Sheppard. Chicago got on the board as Brandon Saad scored, courtesy of Brent Seabrook and Jonathan Toews. San Jose replied with a Handzus goal, made possible by Wingels and Dan Boyle. The Blackhawks answered as Andrew Shaw netted his second of the year, thanks to Bryan Bickell and Viktor Stalberg. Chicago tied it with an unassisted Marcus Kruger goal. The Blackhawks gained the lead as Patrick Kane made his fifth of the season, via Toews. Chicago padded the lead in the third period as Kane scored again, his second of the game and sixth of the year, passed from Kruger and Seabrook en route to the empty net. The three stars were handed to Toews, Wingels, and Kane in the 5-3 game, while Kruger, Handzus, and Seabrook receive the honorable mentions.
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New Jersey, as the Devils host the New York Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist and Martin Brodeur tend the twines. New Jersey led off in the first period as Adam Henrique scored his second of the season, courtesy of Patrik Elias and David Clarkson. The Devils added on as Clarkson scored his sixth of the year, thanks to Stephen Gionta and Elias. New Jersey extended the lead in the third period with a Clarkson power play goal, his second of the game and seventh of the season, powered by Andy Greene and Elias, the latter getting a sock trick. New York got on the board with a Chris Kreider goal, fueled by Brad Richards. This only made it 3-1, the final, with Brodeur (24 for 25 in saves), Clarkson, and Elias receiving the three stars.
Moving on to Long Island, the New York Islanders host the Pittsburgh Penguins. Marc-Andre Fleury and Evgeni Nabokov are the goalies. Pittsburgh opened in the first period on a James Neal power play goal, his sixth of the season, powered by Sidney Crosby. The Penguins extended the lead in the second period as Simon Despres scored his second of the year, thanks to Chris Kunitz and Kris Letang. Pittsburgh padded the lead in the third period with a Brandon Sutter goal, his second of the season, coming off of Matt Cooke. New York got on the board as Michael Grabner scored his fifth of the year, with the help of Kyle Okposo and Frans Nielsen. The Islanders pulled closer with a Brad Boyes goal, his third of the season, assisted by Matt Moulson and Brian Strait. The Penguins iced it at 4-2 with an empty net goal by Pascal Dupuis, his third of the year, set up by Paul Martin. The three stars belonged to Neal, Letang, and Boyes.
West to Columbus, with the Blue Jackets hosting the Los Angeles Kings. Jonathan Quick faces a lesser foe in Steve Mason. Columbus got going with a first period goal by Derek MacKenzie, assisted by Fedor Tyutin and Mark Letestu. Los Angeles tied it on a second period Anze Kopitar goal, his third of the season, coming off of Justin Williams and Drew Doughty. The Kings took the lead when Kopitar scored again, his second of the game and fourth of the year, a power play goal powered by Jeff Carter and Dustin Brown. The Blue Jackets retied it with a Derick Brassard goal, his second of the season, made possible by Tim Erixon and Nick Foligno. Los Angeles retook the lead as Slava Voynov notched his second of the year, courtesy of Davis Drewiske and Justin Williams. The Kings extended the lead in the third period as Mike Richards scored, which completed his Gordie Howe Hat Trick, with the help of Williams, who got a sock trick, and Simon Gagne. This produced the 4-2 final, with Williams, Kopitar, and Brassard getting the three stars, while Richards picked up an honorable mention despite his dishonorable behavior.
Back east, the Washington Capitals host the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ben Scrivens and Michal Neuvirth are called on to start. Toronto was first to score in the first period as James van Riemsdyk potted his fifth of the season, an unassisted goal. The Maple Leafs extended the lead as van Riemsdyk scored again, his second of the game and sixth of the year, passed from Cody Franson and Phil Kessel. Washington got on the board as Marcus Johansson scored a power play goal, powered by Tomas Kundratek and Nicklas Backstrom. Toronto replied in the second period as Korbinian Holzer scored, thanks to Mark Fraser and Kessel. The Capitals pulled back in the third period on a Mike Ribeiro power play goal, his third of the season, assisted by Troy Brouwer and Alex Ovechkin. They failed to tie the game, falling 3-2, with the three stars going to van Riemsdyk, Johansson, and Kessel.
Up in Canada, the Ottawa Senators bring in the Buffalo Sabres. Jhonas Enroth and Craig Anderson are in the blue paint. Ottawa began with a first period Erik Karlsson goal, his fourth of the season, a power play goal made possible by Kyle Turris. Buffalo tied it on a Tyler Ennis goal, his third of the year, coming off of Drew Stafford and Jordan Leopold. The Senators took the lead back as Chris Phillips notched his fourth of the season, with the help of Peter Regin. Ottawa padded the lead as Daniel Alfredsson scored his second of the year, fueled by Mika Zibanejad. The Senators extended the lead in the second period with a Chris Neil goal, his second of the season, courtesy of Regin and Zack Smith. The Sabres shot back on a Leopold goal, via Jochen Hecht and Steve Ott. Buffalo pulled closer in the third period as Jason Pominville sank his sixth of the year, set up by Cody Hodgson and Adam Pardy. This was as close as it got, with the final being 4-3, and the three stars went to Alfredsson, Karlsson, and Turris, while Leopold and Regin got the honorable mentions.
Back in the states, the Detroit Red Wings welcome the Calgary Flames. Miikka Kiprusoff and Jimmy Howard are the veteran goalies. Calgary struck first in the first period on a Jarome Iginla goal, fueled by Alex Tanguay and Michael Cammalleri. The Flames added on as Curtis Glencross recorded his fourth of the season, a power play goal powered by Cammalleri and Dennis Wideman. Detroit got on the board in the second period with Johan Franzen's third of the year, a power play goal set up by Henrik Zetterberg and Niklas Kronwall. Calgary replied with a Wideman goal, his second of the season, with a lone assist from Matt Stajan. Leland Irving relieved an injured Kiprusoff for the third period. The Flames padded the lead as Mark Giordano scored, an unassisted power play goal. This made it 4-1, the final, with Iginla, Franzen, and Cammalleri getting the three stars,
Eastward to Philadelphia, with the Flyers hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning. Anders Lindback and Ilya Bryzgalov are between the pipes. Philadelphia started with a second period goal by Tom Sestito, coming off of Jakub Voracek and Brayden Schenn. Tampa Bay tied it in the third period with a Benoit Pouliot goal, his third of the season, fueled by Teddy Purcell and Tom Pyatt. The Flyers took the lead back with Sestito's second of the game, set up by Max Talbot and Ruslan Fedotenko. They held on to win 2-1, with the three stars going to Sestito, Bryzgalov (21 for 22 in saves), and Luke Schenn.
Northwest to Winnipeg, as the Jets bring in the Florida Panthers. Scott Clemmensen and Ondrej Pavelec receive the starting nods. Florida opened in the first period with a Jonathan Huberdeau goal, his third of the season, assisted by Drew Shore and Mike Weaver. Winnipeg tied it in the second period as Blake Wheeler potted his fourth of the year, with the help of Tobias Enstrom. The Panthers regained the lead as Tomas Fleischmann scored his third of the season, thanks to Brian Campbell and Kris Versteeg. The Jets tied it again as Mark Stuart scored, via Zach Redmond and Alex Burmistrov. Winnipeg won 3-2 in overtime with a power play goal by Bryan Little, his second of the year, powered by Redmond and Ron Hainsey. The three stars went to Little, Burmistrov, and Stuart, while Redmond gets the honorable mention.
Down in St. Louis, the Blues host the Nashville Predators. Pekka Rinne and Brian Elliott protect the nets. Nashville led off with a first period goal by Ryan Ellis, his second of the season coming on the power play from Martin Erat and Colin Wilson. The Predators added on as Richard Clune scored, courtesy of Wilson and Paul Gaustad. Nashville extended the lead as Nick Spaling recorded his second of the year, via Brandon Yip and Roman Josi. The Predators kept going in the second period on a Kevin Klein goal, fueled by Jonathon Blum and Erat. Jake Allen relieved Elliott at this time. Nashville padded the lead with a Gabriel Bourque goal, made possible by Wilson, who got a sock trick. St. Louis got on the board as Alex Pietrangelo recorded his second of the season, a power play goal powered by T.J. Oshie. The Predators shot back in the third period as Erat notched his third of the year, thanks to Ellis and Blum. This produced the 6-1 final, with the three stars being Rinne (31 for 32 in saves), Erat, and Wilsno, while Ellis and Blum get the honorable mentions.
Finally, we end in San Jose, with the Sharks hosting the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Crawford and Antti Niemi guard the cages. San Jose struck first in the first period as Joe Pavelski scored his fifth of the season, assisted by Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Joe Thornton. The Sharks added on as Tommy Wingels scored, with the help of Michal Handzus and James Sheppard. Chicago got on the board as Brandon Saad scored, courtesy of Brent Seabrook and Jonathan Toews. San Jose replied with a Handzus goal, made possible by Wingels and Dan Boyle. The Blackhawks answered as Andrew Shaw netted his second of the year, thanks to Bryan Bickell and Viktor Stalberg. Chicago tied it with an unassisted Marcus Kruger goal. The Blackhawks gained the lead as Patrick Kane made his fifth of the season, via Toews. Chicago padded the lead in the third period as Kane scored again, his second of the game and sixth of the year, passed from Kruger and Seabrook en route to the empty net. The three stars were handed to Toews, Wingels, and Kane in the 5-3 game, while Kruger, Handzus, and Seabrook receive the honorable mentions.
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Monday, February 4, 2013
NHL Feburary 4th 2013
Five games on today, beginning in...
Toronto, as the Maple Leafs host the Carolina Hurricanes. Cam Ward and James Reimer receive the starting nods. Toronto began with a first period Matt Frattin goal, his fifth of the season, assisted by Nazem Kadri and Leo Komarov. Carolina tied it in the second period as Jordan Staal scored, thanks to Patrick Dwyer. The Hurricanes took the lead on an Eric Staal power play goal, his seventh of the year, powered by Jiri Tlusty and Tim Brent. Carolina added on in the third period as Justin Faulk scored his second of the season, a power play goal set up by Jeff Skinner and Alexander Semin. The Hurricanes padded the lead as Dwyer made his third of the year, with the help of Jordan Staal and Skinner, the latter getting a sock trick. This was all they needed for a 4-1 win, with the three stars going to Ward (41 for 42 in saves), Skinner, and Semin, while Dwyer and Jordan Staal receive the honorable mentions.
Way southwest to Phoenix, where the Coyotes host the Minnesota Wild. Niklas Backstrom and Mike Smith are in the creases. Phoenix was first to score in the first period as Lauri Korpikoski scored his fourth of the season, passed from Keith Yandle. The Coyotes added on in the second period as Martin Hanzal potted his fourth of the year, via Radim Vrbata and Zbynek Michalek. Minnesota got on the board with the sixth of the season by Zach Parise, an unassisted goal. They failed to tie the game, losing 2-1, with the three stars being Smith (21 for 22 in saves), Korpikoski, and Michalek.
Up north a bit, the Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars. Kari Lehtonen and Semyon Varlamov guard the cages. Dallas led off in the first period as Jamie Benn scored an unassisted goal. The Stars added on as Brenden Morrow scored, with assists provided by Jaromir Jagr and Benn. Colorado got on the board when Milan Hejduk scored, thanks to John Mitchell and Paul Stastny. The Avalanche tied it in the second period with the seventh of the season by P.A. Parenteau, assisted by Stastny and Jamie McGinn on the power play. Dallas gained the lead back with Benn's second of the game, fueled by Derek Roy and Aaron Rome. They held on to win 3-2, with the three stars going to Hejduk, Benn, and Parenteau, while Stastny gets an honorable mention.
Farther north, the Edmonton Oilers bring in the Vancouver Canucks. Roberto Luongo and Devan Dubnyk will occupy the blue paint. Edmonton struck first in the first period on an Ales Hemsky power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Nail Yakupov and Sam Gagner. The Oilers added on in the second period with a shorthanded goal by Ryan Smyth, set up by Anton Lander. Vancouver got on the board as Jannik Hansen scored, via Jordan Schroeder and Chris Higgins. The Canucks tied it in the third period as Kevin Bieksa scored, courtesy of Mason Raymond and Hansen. Vancouver won 3-2 in overtime as Chris Tanev scored, with assists provided by Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin. The three stars went to Dubnyk (37 for 40 in saves), Hemsky, and Luongo (23 for 25 in saves), while Hansen gets an honorable mention.
Finally, we end in Anaheim, where the Ducks welcome the San Jose Sharks. Backups Thomas Greiss and Viktor Fasth play goal. San Jose got going in the first period with a Logan Couture goal, his sixth of the season, made possible by Andrew Desjardins and Tommy Wingels. Anaheim tied it in the third period as Saku Koivu scored his second of the year in the third period, an unassisted goal. The Ducks took the lead with a Sheldon Souray goal, his third of the season, coming off of Francois Beauchemin and Ryan Getzlaf. Anaheim held on for the 2-1 win, with the three stars given to Souray, Fasth (25 for 26 in saves), and Getzlaf.
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Toronto, as the Maple Leafs host the Carolina Hurricanes. Cam Ward and James Reimer receive the starting nods. Toronto began with a first period Matt Frattin goal, his fifth of the season, assisted by Nazem Kadri and Leo Komarov. Carolina tied it in the second period as Jordan Staal scored, thanks to Patrick Dwyer. The Hurricanes took the lead on an Eric Staal power play goal, his seventh of the year, powered by Jiri Tlusty and Tim Brent. Carolina added on in the third period as Justin Faulk scored his second of the season, a power play goal set up by Jeff Skinner and Alexander Semin. The Hurricanes padded the lead as Dwyer made his third of the year, with the help of Jordan Staal and Skinner, the latter getting a sock trick. This was all they needed for a 4-1 win, with the three stars going to Ward (41 for 42 in saves), Skinner, and Semin, while Dwyer and Jordan Staal receive the honorable mentions.
Way southwest to Phoenix, where the Coyotes host the Minnesota Wild. Niklas Backstrom and Mike Smith are in the creases. Phoenix was first to score in the first period as Lauri Korpikoski scored his fourth of the season, passed from Keith Yandle. The Coyotes added on in the second period as Martin Hanzal potted his fourth of the year, via Radim Vrbata and Zbynek Michalek. Minnesota got on the board with the sixth of the season by Zach Parise, an unassisted goal. They failed to tie the game, losing 2-1, with the three stars being Smith (21 for 22 in saves), Korpikoski, and Michalek.
Up north a bit, the Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars. Kari Lehtonen and Semyon Varlamov guard the cages. Dallas led off in the first period as Jamie Benn scored an unassisted goal. The Stars added on as Brenden Morrow scored, with assists provided by Jaromir Jagr and Benn. Colorado got on the board when Milan Hejduk scored, thanks to John Mitchell and Paul Stastny. The Avalanche tied it in the second period with the seventh of the season by P.A. Parenteau, assisted by Stastny and Jamie McGinn on the power play. Dallas gained the lead back with Benn's second of the game, fueled by Derek Roy and Aaron Rome. They held on to win 3-2, with the three stars going to Hejduk, Benn, and Parenteau, while Stastny gets an honorable mention.
Farther north, the Edmonton Oilers bring in the Vancouver Canucks. Roberto Luongo and Devan Dubnyk will occupy the blue paint. Edmonton struck first in the first period on an Ales Hemsky power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Nail Yakupov and Sam Gagner. The Oilers added on in the second period with a shorthanded goal by Ryan Smyth, set up by Anton Lander. Vancouver got on the board as Jannik Hansen scored, via Jordan Schroeder and Chris Higgins. The Canucks tied it in the third period as Kevin Bieksa scored, courtesy of Mason Raymond and Hansen. Vancouver won 3-2 in overtime as Chris Tanev scored, with assists provided by Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin. The three stars went to Dubnyk (37 for 40 in saves), Hemsky, and Luongo (23 for 25 in saves), while Hansen gets an honorable mention.
Finally, we end in Anaheim, where the Ducks welcome the San Jose Sharks. Backups Thomas Greiss and Viktor Fasth play goal. San Jose got going in the first period with a Logan Couture goal, his sixth of the season, made possible by Andrew Desjardins and Tommy Wingels. Anaheim tied it in the third period as Saku Koivu scored his second of the year in the third period, an unassisted goal. The Ducks took the lead with a Sheldon Souray goal, his third of the season, coming off of Francois Beauchemin and Ryan Getzlaf. Anaheim held on for the 2-1 win, with the three stars given to Souray, Fasth (25 for 26 in saves), and Getzlaf.
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Sunday, February 3, 2013
Super Bowl XLVII from New Orleans, Louisiana
The Super Bowl determines the NFL champion in every season since it's inauguration in 1967. This year, the game is in the Superdome in New Orleans, where the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens do battle. Baltimore started in the first quarter with a Joe Flacco 13 yard touchdown pass to Anquan Boldin, and Justin Tucker supplied the extra point. San Francisco got on the board as David Akers made a 36 yard field goal. The Ravens shot back in the second quarter as Flacco tossed a 1 yard touchdown pass to Dennis Pitta, and Tucker booted the extra point. Baltimore extended the lead with a 56 yard touchdown to Juke-em' Jacoby Jones, and Tucker was true with the PAT. The 49ers got some back as Akers made a 27 yard field goal. The Ravens padded the lead as Jones returned the opening kickoff in the third quarter a record 109 yards for a touchdown, and Tucker made the extra point. The run was so electrifying, the lights went out during the next drive, causing a delay that could be called a second halftime (thankfully minus the Beyonce overload). San Francisco chipped back after the lights came back as Colin Kaepernick tossed a 31 yard touchdown to Michael Crabtree, and Akers knocked in the extra point. The 49ers pulled closer with a Frank Gore 6 yard touchdown run, and Akers again made the extra point. San Francisco kept closing the gap as Akers knocked in a 34 yard field goal. Baltimore padded the lead in the fourth quarter as Tucker nailed a 19 yard field goal. The 49ers got within range on a 15 yard touchdown run by Kaepernick, but the two-point pass attempt to Randy Moss failed. The Ravens gained some separation as Tucker kicked a 38 yard field goal. San Francisco got some "hey there" points when Ravens punter ran backwards through the end zone to kill the clock, resulting in a safety that made it 34-31, the final. The Baltimore Ravens are this season's Super Bowl Champions, and Ray Lewis can exit the game a winner, as well as possibly Ed Reed.
As usual, when a season ends, I like to make my plans known. It has been a great time working on the NFL in my second full season and third overall, and while there are ups and downs, it is always worth it in the end. As a blogger, the Thursday night games are great, but as a fantasy football manager, they can be a pain, to name just one example. Both of these activities are at a risk of being significantly reduced when I attend college. This likely means that I may have to miss part or all of the upcoming football season so I can focus on my studies. I've also alluded to missing the baseball season this year, and that remains a very likely situation. While it is not favorable to have to give up some of my work, it is necessary for my success in the future. I hope that you all, my readers, can understand that. I will continue to go with both the KHL and NHL through the ends of their playoff seasons. This means there will be hockey through June, but beyond that, I cannot say what lies ahead. I appreciate all of the support you readers give me, and I hope to be able to continue through the uncertainty to provide the same amount of coverage I have for over two years now.
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As usual, when a season ends, I like to make my plans known. It has been a great time working on the NFL in my second full season and third overall, and while there are ups and downs, it is always worth it in the end. As a blogger, the Thursday night games are great, but as a fantasy football manager, they can be a pain, to name just one example. Both of these activities are at a risk of being significantly reduced when I attend college. This likely means that I may have to miss part or all of the upcoming football season so I can focus on my studies. I've also alluded to missing the baseball season this year, and that remains a very likely situation. While it is not favorable to have to give up some of my work, it is necessary for my success in the future. I hope that you all, my readers, can understand that. I will continue to go with both the KHL and NHL through the ends of their playoff seasons. This means there will be hockey through June, but beyond that, I cannot say what lies ahead. I appreciate all of the support you readers give me, and I hope to be able to continue through the uncertainty to provide the same amount of coverage I have for over two years now.
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KHL and NHL February 3rd 2013
Five games across the two leagues today. The KHL will be on break until the 13th, so we will be down to one league for a bit after today. We begin the day in...
Bratislava, as Slovan hosts Lev Praha. Tomas Popperle and Jaroslav Janus will guard the cages. Praha opened in the first period with a Tomas Surovy goal, coming off of Marcel Hossa. Lev added on as Vitaly Karamnov scored, courtesy of Jiri Sekac and Toms Rachunek. Bratislava got on the board with a Jan Lipiansky goal, fueled by Roman Kukumberg. Praha shot back as Nathan Oystrick scored, with a lone assist from Jiri Novotny. Slovan pulled back with an unassisted goal by Peter Olvecky. Bratislava tied it with a Tomas Mikus goal, going down unassisted. Lev gained the lead back as Ondrej Nemec scored, via Novotny and Sami Lepisto. Slovan tied it again in the second period as Libor Hudacek scored, and Lipiansky had the only helper. Praha took the lead back in the third period as Martins Cipulis scored a goal, and Hossa was credited with the assist. This stood for a 5-4 win, with the three stars being Hossa, Novotny, and Lipiansky.
In North America, the Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins. Tomas Vokoun and Braden Holtby receive the starting nods. Pittsburgh was first to score with a first period goal by Paul Martin, his second of the season, assisted by Sidney Crosby. Washington tied with the second of the year for Mike Green, passed from Wojtek Wolski and Mike Ribeiro. The Penguins took the lead back as Matt Cooke scored, with the help of Deryk Engelland and Robert Bortuzzo. The Capitals tied it again in the second period as John Carlson scored, with a lone Nicklas Backstrom assist. Pittsburgh took the lead back on the thirdo f the season by Kris Letang, fueled by Brandon Sutter and Cooke. The Penguins padded the lead as Chris Kunitz scored his third of the year, courtesy of Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Pittsburgh extended the lead with another Kunitz goal, his second of the game and fourth of the season coming on the power play, with assists provided by Malkin and James Neal. Washington chipped back in the third period with a Ribeiro power play goal, his second of the year, coming off of Troy Brouwer and Alex Ovechkin. The Penguins iced it at 6-3 when Kunitz finished his hat trick with his fifth of the campaign, a power play goal powered by Crosby, who got a sock trick, and Letang. The three stars were awarded to Kunitz, Ribeiro, and Malkin, while Crosby, Letang, and Cooke get the honorable mentions.
Up in Canada, the Montreal Canadiens host the Ottawa Senators. Craig Anderson and Carey Price tend the twines. Ottawa led off in the first period as Jakob Silfverberg scored his second of the season, a power play goal powered by Patrick Wiercioch and Kyle Turris. Montreal tied it with David Desharnais' third of the year, via Max Pacioretty. The Canadiens took the lead on the second of the season by Erik Cole, assisted by Francis Bouillon and P.K. Subban. There was no more scoring, with the final being 2-1. Price (32 for 33 in saves), Desharnais, and Cole got the three stars.
Back stateside, the Buffalo Sabres host the Florida Panthers. Jose Theodore and Ryan Miller stand in the blue paint. Buffalo started in the first period with the eighth of the season by Thomas Vanek, assisted by Jason Pominville and Cody Hodgson. Florida tied it with a Shawn Matthias goal, fueled by Jerred Smithson. The Sabres retook the lead as Hodgson notched his fifth of the year, courtesy of Vanek. Buffalo added on in the second period as Alexander Sulzer scored his second of the season, via Vanek and Hodgson. The Panthers answered in the second period as George Parros found twine, with an assist provided by Stephen Weiss. Florida tied it with the fourth of the year by Peter Mueller, coming off of Drew Shore and Tomas Kopecky. The Panthers took the lead in the third period with a power play goal by Brian Campbell, his fourth of the season, powered by Kopecky and Jonathan Huberdeau. This held up for a 4-3 win, with the three stars going to Vanek, Campbell, and Hodgson, while Kopecky gets an honorable mention.
Finally, we end on Long Island, as the New York Islanders host the New Jersey Devils. Johan Hedberg and Evgeni Nabokov are the veteran goalies. New Jersey finally got going in the third period on a Steve Bernier goal, his second of the season, a power play goal powered by Adam Henrique and Andy Greene. The Devils added on as Bernier scored again, his second of the game and third of the year, passed from Ryan Carter and Stephen Gionta. New Jersey iced it at 3-0 with a David Clarkson empty net goal, his fifth of the campaign, with a lone assist by Greene. The three stars went to Bernier, Hedberg (22 save shutout), and Nabokov (24 for 26 in saves), while Greene gets an honorable mention.
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Bratislava, as Slovan hosts Lev Praha. Tomas Popperle and Jaroslav Janus will guard the cages. Praha opened in the first period with a Tomas Surovy goal, coming off of Marcel Hossa. Lev added on as Vitaly Karamnov scored, courtesy of Jiri Sekac and Toms Rachunek. Bratislava got on the board with a Jan Lipiansky goal, fueled by Roman Kukumberg. Praha shot back as Nathan Oystrick scored, with a lone assist from Jiri Novotny. Slovan pulled back with an unassisted goal by Peter Olvecky. Bratislava tied it with a Tomas Mikus goal, going down unassisted. Lev gained the lead back as Ondrej Nemec scored, via Novotny and Sami Lepisto. Slovan tied it again in the second period as Libor Hudacek scored, and Lipiansky had the only helper. Praha took the lead back in the third period as Martins Cipulis scored a goal, and Hossa was credited with the assist. This stood for a 5-4 win, with the three stars being Hossa, Novotny, and Lipiansky.
In North America, the Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins. Tomas Vokoun and Braden Holtby receive the starting nods. Pittsburgh was first to score with a first period goal by Paul Martin, his second of the season, assisted by Sidney Crosby. Washington tied with the second of the year for Mike Green, passed from Wojtek Wolski and Mike Ribeiro. The Penguins took the lead back as Matt Cooke scored, with the help of Deryk Engelland and Robert Bortuzzo. The Capitals tied it again in the second period as John Carlson scored, with a lone Nicklas Backstrom assist. Pittsburgh took the lead back on the thirdo f the season by Kris Letang, fueled by Brandon Sutter and Cooke. The Penguins padded the lead as Chris Kunitz scored his third of the year, courtesy of Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Pittsburgh extended the lead with another Kunitz goal, his second of the game and fourth of the season coming on the power play, with assists provided by Malkin and James Neal. Washington chipped back in the third period with a Ribeiro power play goal, his second of the year, coming off of Troy Brouwer and Alex Ovechkin. The Penguins iced it at 6-3 when Kunitz finished his hat trick with his fifth of the campaign, a power play goal powered by Crosby, who got a sock trick, and Letang. The three stars were awarded to Kunitz, Ribeiro, and Malkin, while Crosby, Letang, and Cooke get the honorable mentions.
Up in Canada, the Montreal Canadiens host the Ottawa Senators. Craig Anderson and Carey Price tend the twines. Ottawa led off in the first period as Jakob Silfverberg scored his second of the season, a power play goal powered by Patrick Wiercioch and Kyle Turris. Montreal tied it with David Desharnais' third of the year, via Max Pacioretty. The Canadiens took the lead on the second of the season by Erik Cole, assisted by Francis Bouillon and P.K. Subban. There was no more scoring, with the final being 2-1. Price (32 for 33 in saves), Desharnais, and Cole got the three stars.
Back stateside, the Buffalo Sabres host the Florida Panthers. Jose Theodore and Ryan Miller stand in the blue paint. Buffalo started in the first period with the eighth of the season by Thomas Vanek, assisted by Jason Pominville and Cody Hodgson. Florida tied it with a Shawn Matthias goal, fueled by Jerred Smithson. The Sabres retook the lead as Hodgson notched his fifth of the year, courtesy of Vanek. Buffalo added on in the second period as Alexander Sulzer scored his second of the season, via Vanek and Hodgson. The Panthers answered in the second period as George Parros found twine, with an assist provided by Stephen Weiss. Florida tied it with the fourth of the year by Peter Mueller, coming off of Drew Shore and Tomas Kopecky. The Panthers took the lead in the third period with a power play goal by Brian Campbell, his fourth of the season, powered by Kopecky and Jonathan Huberdeau. This held up for a 4-3 win, with the three stars going to Vanek, Campbell, and Hodgson, while Kopecky gets an honorable mention.
Finally, we end on Long Island, as the New York Islanders host the New Jersey Devils. Johan Hedberg and Evgeni Nabokov are the veteran goalies. New Jersey finally got going in the third period on a Steve Bernier goal, his second of the season, a power play goal powered by Adam Henrique and Andy Greene. The Devils added on as Bernier scored again, his second of the game and third of the year, passed from Ryan Carter and Stephen Gionta. New Jersey iced it at 3-0 with a David Clarkson empty net goal, his fifth of the campaign, with a lone assist by Greene. The three stars went to Bernier, Hedberg (22 save shutout), and Nabokov (24 for 26 in saves), while Greene gets an honorable mention.
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Saturday, February 2, 2013
NHL February 2nd 2013
Eleven games on today in a busy schedule. First up...
The Pittsburgh Penguins host the New Jersey Devils. Martin Brodeur and Marc-Andre Fleury are given the starting nods. Pittsburgh started with a second period Brandon Sutter goal, passed from Sidney Crosby and Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. The Penguins added on as Chris Kunitz potted his second of the season, an unassisted goal. New Jersey got on the board with a shorthanded goal by Andy Greene, set up by Dainius Zubrus and Ryan Carter. Pittsburgh replied in the third period with the second of the year by Kris Letang assisted by Kunitz and Malkin. The Penguins extended the lead as Crosby notched his fourth of the season, via Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis. Pittsburgh padded the lead as Robert Bortuzzo scored a goal, thanks to Crosby and Dupuis. This made it 5-1, the final, with Crosby, Kunitz, and Bortuzzo getting the three stars, while Dupuis, Malkin, and Fleury (15 for 16 in saves) get the honorable mentions.
Up in Montreal, the Canadiens host the Buffalo Sabres. Ryan Miller and Carey Price guard the cages. Montreal struck first in the first period as Rene Bourque scored his second of the season, a power play goal powered by Brian Gionta and Tomas Plekanec. The Canadiens added on with a second period Brendan Gallagher goal, his third of the year, fueled by Alex Galchenyuk and Francis Bouillon. Montreal padded the lead as David Desharnais scored, courtesy of Lars Eller. The Canadiens extended the lead as Eller found twine, thanks to Galchenyuk and Tomas Kaberle. Jhonas Enroth relieved Miller for the third period. Montreal kept going as Bourque potted his second of the game and third of the season in the third period, with the help of Plekanec. Buffalo got on the board with a Thomas Vanek goal, his seventh of the season, coming shorthanded with a lone assist from Marcus Foligno. The Canadiens made it 6-1 with a power play goal by Desharnais, his second of the game, assisted by Eller and P.K. Subban. This was a final score, with the three stars being Galchenyuk, Bourque, and Price (30 for 31 in saves), while the honorable mentions went to Eller, Desharnais, and Plekanec.
Southwest to Colorado, as the Avalanche host the Edmonton Oilers. Devan Dubnyk and Semyon Varlamov will man the creases. Edmonton was first to score in the first period on a Nail Yakupov goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of Ales Hemsky and Sam Gagner. Colorado got on the board in the second period as P.A. Parenteau scored his sixth of the year, courtesy of Jamie McGinn and Ryan Wilson. The Avalanche took the lead with a McGinn goal, made possible by Matt Duchene. Colorado iced it at 3-1 when Paul Stastny scored his third of the season, an empty net goal set up by John Mitchell and Duchene. McGinn, Parenteau, and Duchene got the three stars.
Back east, the Columbus Blue Jackets host the Detroit Red Wings. Jimmy Howard and Steve Mason are the young goalies. Detroit led off in the first period with the second of the season for Johan Franzen, assisted by Niklas Kronwall and Jonathan Ericsson. Columbus tied it as James Wisniewski scored his second of the year, a power play goal powered by Fedor Tyutin and Derick Brassard. The Blue Jackets took the lead in the second period on the third of the season by Artem Anisimov, an unassisted goal. Columbus added on as Anisimov potted his second of the game and fourth of the year, thanks to John Moore and Jack Johnson. The Blue Jackets padded the lead as Mark Letestu scored his third of the season, a shorthanded goal passed from Brandon Dubinsky and Tyutin. The Red Wings got one back as Damien Brunner netted his fourth of the year, with the help of Valtteri Filppula. This only made it 4-2, the final, with Anisimov, Mason (32 for 34 in saves), and Johnson getting the three stars, while Tyutin gets the honorable mention.
Further east, the Philadelphia Flyers host the Carolina Hurricanes. Dan Ellis and Ilya Bryzgalov make the starts. Philadelphia got going with a Kurtis Foster power play goal in the first period, made possible by Matt Read and Sean Couturier. Carolina tied it on a Joni Pitkanen goal, with a lone assist by Eric Staal. The Flyers took the lead back as Braydon Coburn scored, thanks to Jakub Voracek and Brayden Schenn. Philadelphia added on as Briere scored a power play goal, set up by Claude Giroux and Kimmo Timonen. The Hurricanes shot back as Eric Staal notched his sixth of the season, with the help of Jiri Tlusty. The Flyers replied in the second period on a Mike Knuble goal, coming off of Read. Ellis was pulled for Cam Ward at this time. Philadelphia extended the lead as Giroux scored his third of the year, a power play goal powered by Timonen and Briere. Carolina got one back in the third period with the second of the campaign for Patrick Dwyer, a power play goal, fueled by Jordan Staal and Jamie McBain. This produced a 5-3 final, with the three stars being Briere, Read, and Bryzgalov (39 for 42 in saves), while Giroux, Timonen, and Eric Staal get the honorable mentions.
Down in Tampa Bay, the Lightning host the New York Rangers. Martin Biron and Mathieu Garon are the backup goalies getting spot starts. Tampa Bay opened in the second period as Steven Stamkos scored his sixth of the season, a power play goal powered by Matt Carle and Martin St. Louis. New York tied it with a Derek Stepan goal, assisted by Taylor Pyatt and Carl Hagelin. The Rangers took the lead in the third period on a Rick Nash goal, his second of the year, fueled by Brad Richards and Marc Staal. New York padded the lead as Hagelin scored, with a lone helper from Pyatt. The Lightning pulled back as Stamkos scored his second of the game and seventh of the campaign, set up by Carle and Ryan Malone. They failed to tie it, losing 3-2, with the three stars being Nash, Stepan, and Stamkos, while Carle, Hagelin, and Pyatt receive the honorable mentions.
Back north, the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and James Reimer will wear the pads. Boston began in the first period as Chris Bourque scored, and the assists went to Chris Kelly and Rich Peverley. This was the game's only goal, resulting in a 1-0 final score. The three stars were Reimer (33 for 34 in saves), Rask (21 save shutout), and Bourque.
Southwest to Phoenix, as the Coyotes host the Dallas Stars. Richard Bachman and Mike Smith have the green light to start. Phoenix led off in the second period as Nick Johnson scored his third of the season, via Lauri Korpikoski. The Coyotes added on in the third period as Mikkel Boedker potted his second of the year, thanks to Martin Hanzal and Derek Morris on the power play. This was good for a 2-0 win, with the three stars awarded to Smith (17 save shutout), Johnson, and Morris.
North to Calgary, with the Flames hosting the Chicago Blackhawks. Ray Emery and Miikka Kiprusoff protect the nets. Chicago finally got going in the third period as Patrick Kane netted his fourth of the season, assisted by Patrick Sharp and Andrew Shaw. Calgary tied it on a Dennis Wideman power play goal, powered by Alex Tanguay and Jarome Iginla. The Flames took the lead as Jay Bouwmeester notched his second of the year, courtesy of Jiri Hudler and Matt Stajan. The Blackhawks tied it with three seconds left on the sixth of the campaign for Marian Hossa, passed from Johnny Oduya and Kane. The game required a shootout to be determined, and Kane had the only tally, which gave Chicago the 3-2 win. The three stars were given to Emery (45 for 47 in saves), Wideman, and Bouwmeester, while Kane gets the honorable mention.
Back to the south, with the Anaheim Ducks hosting the Los Angeles Kings. Jonathan Quick and Jonas Hiller tend the twines. Anaheim started in the first period with a Nick Bonino goal, passed from Emerson Etem. The Ducks added on as Bonino scored his second of the night, via Etem and Bryan Allen. Jonathan Bernier was called on in relief of Quick. Los Angeles got on the board as Dustin Brown scored his second of the season, a power play goal powered by Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty. The Kings tied it quickly as Jarret Stoll scored, with the help of Simon Gagne and Slava Voynov. Anaheim jumped back ahead as Ryan Getzlaf sank his third of the year, assisted by Corey Perry. Los Angeles tied it in the second period with another Brown goal, his second of the game and third of the season, a power play goal coming off of Doughty and Mike Richards. The Ducks regained the lead again on a Sheldon Souray power play goal, his second of the year, going in unassisted. The Kings replied with a Justin Williams goal, made possible by Gagne and Stoll. Anaheim took the lead once more on a Kyle Palmieri goal, his fourth of the season, guided in by Saku Koivu and Luca Sbisa on the power play. The Ducks padded the lead as Bonino finished his hat trick in the third period with a power play goal, pushed through by Bobby Ryan and Sbisa. Anaheim iced it at 7-4 on a Teemu Selanne empty net goal, his third of the year, set up by Bonino and Ryan. The three stars were Bonino, Francois Beauchemin, and Souray, while any of Ryan, Sbisa, Etem, Brown, Doughty, or Gagne could take the second star.
Finally, we end in San Jose, where the Sharks welcome the Nashville Predators. Pekka Rinne and Antti Niemi are the Finnish goalies. Nashville opened in the third period with a Sergei Kostitsyn goal, and Colin Wilson had the lone assist. San Jose tied it as Martin Havlat potted his third of the season, a power play goal powered by Scott Gomez. The game was decided in the shootout on a lone Craig Smith tally, leving the Predators with a 2-1 win. The three stars were awarded to Rinne (26 for 27 in saves), Niemi (23 for 24 in saves), and Kostitsyn.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins host the New Jersey Devils. Martin Brodeur and Marc-Andre Fleury are given the starting nods. Pittsburgh started with a second period Brandon Sutter goal, passed from Sidney Crosby and Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. The Penguins added on as Chris Kunitz potted his second of the season, an unassisted goal. New Jersey got on the board with a shorthanded goal by Andy Greene, set up by Dainius Zubrus and Ryan Carter. Pittsburgh replied in the third period with the second of the year by Kris Letang assisted by Kunitz and Malkin. The Penguins extended the lead as Crosby notched his fourth of the season, via Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis. Pittsburgh padded the lead as Robert Bortuzzo scored a goal, thanks to Crosby and Dupuis. This made it 5-1, the final, with Crosby, Kunitz, and Bortuzzo getting the three stars, while Dupuis, Malkin, and Fleury (15 for 16 in saves) get the honorable mentions.
Up in Montreal, the Canadiens host the Buffalo Sabres. Ryan Miller and Carey Price guard the cages. Montreal struck first in the first period as Rene Bourque scored his second of the season, a power play goal powered by Brian Gionta and Tomas Plekanec. The Canadiens added on with a second period Brendan Gallagher goal, his third of the year, fueled by Alex Galchenyuk and Francis Bouillon. Montreal padded the lead as David Desharnais scored, courtesy of Lars Eller. The Canadiens extended the lead as Eller found twine, thanks to Galchenyuk and Tomas Kaberle. Jhonas Enroth relieved Miller for the third period. Montreal kept going as Bourque potted his second of the game and third of the season in the third period, with the help of Plekanec. Buffalo got on the board with a Thomas Vanek goal, his seventh of the season, coming shorthanded with a lone assist from Marcus Foligno. The Canadiens made it 6-1 with a power play goal by Desharnais, his second of the game, assisted by Eller and P.K. Subban. This was a final score, with the three stars being Galchenyuk, Bourque, and Price (30 for 31 in saves), while the honorable mentions went to Eller, Desharnais, and Plekanec.
Southwest to Colorado, as the Avalanche host the Edmonton Oilers. Devan Dubnyk and Semyon Varlamov will man the creases. Edmonton was first to score in the first period on a Nail Yakupov goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of Ales Hemsky and Sam Gagner. Colorado got on the board in the second period as P.A. Parenteau scored his sixth of the year, courtesy of Jamie McGinn and Ryan Wilson. The Avalanche took the lead with a McGinn goal, made possible by Matt Duchene. Colorado iced it at 3-1 when Paul Stastny scored his third of the season, an empty net goal set up by John Mitchell and Duchene. McGinn, Parenteau, and Duchene got the three stars.
Back east, the Columbus Blue Jackets host the Detroit Red Wings. Jimmy Howard and Steve Mason are the young goalies. Detroit led off in the first period with the second of the season for Johan Franzen, assisted by Niklas Kronwall and Jonathan Ericsson. Columbus tied it as James Wisniewski scored his second of the year, a power play goal powered by Fedor Tyutin and Derick Brassard. The Blue Jackets took the lead in the second period on the third of the season by Artem Anisimov, an unassisted goal. Columbus added on as Anisimov potted his second of the game and fourth of the year, thanks to John Moore and Jack Johnson. The Blue Jackets padded the lead as Mark Letestu scored his third of the season, a shorthanded goal passed from Brandon Dubinsky and Tyutin. The Red Wings got one back as Damien Brunner netted his fourth of the year, with the help of Valtteri Filppula. This only made it 4-2, the final, with Anisimov, Mason (32 for 34 in saves), and Johnson getting the three stars, while Tyutin gets the honorable mention.
Further east, the Philadelphia Flyers host the Carolina Hurricanes. Dan Ellis and Ilya Bryzgalov make the starts. Philadelphia got going with a Kurtis Foster power play goal in the first period, made possible by Matt Read and Sean Couturier. Carolina tied it on a Joni Pitkanen goal, with a lone assist by Eric Staal. The Flyers took the lead back as Braydon Coburn scored, thanks to Jakub Voracek and Brayden Schenn. Philadelphia added on as Briere scored a power play goal, set up by Claude Giroux and Kimmo Timonen. The Hurricanes shot back as Eric Staal notched his sixth of the season, with the help of Jiri Tlusty. The Flyers replied in the second period on a Mike Knuble goal, coming off of Read. Ellis was pulled for Cam Ward at this time. Philadelphia extended the lead as Giroux scored his third of the year, a power play goal powered by Timonen and Briere. Carolina got one back in the third period with the second of the campaign for Patrick Dwyer, a power play goal, fueled by Jordan Staal and Jamie McBain. This produced a 5-3 final, with the three stars being Briere, Read, and Bryzgalov (39 for 42 in saves), while Giroux, Timonen, and Eric Staal get the honorable mentions.
Down in Tampa Bay, the Lightning host the New York Rangers. Martin Biron and Mathieu Garon are the backup goalies getting spot starts. Tampa Bay opened in the second period as Steven Stamkos scored his sixth of the season, a power play goal powered by Matt Carle and Martin St. Louis. New York tied it with a Derek Stepan goal, assisted by Taylor Pyatt and Carl Hagelin. The Rangers took the lead in the third period on a Rick Nash goal, his second of the year, fueled by Brad Richards and Marc Staal. New York padded the lead as Hagelin scored, with a lone helper from Pyatt. The Lightning pulled back as Stamkos scored his second of the game and seventh of the campaign, set up by Carle and Ryan Malone. They failed to tie it, losing 3-2, with the three stars being Nash, Stepan, and Stamkos, while Carle, Hagelin, and Pyatt receive the honorable mentions.
Back north, the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and James Reimer will wear the pads. Boston began in the first period as Chris Bourque scored, and the assists went to Chris Kelly and Rich Peverley. This was the game's only goal, resulting in a 1-0 final score. The three stars were Reimer (33 for 34 in saves), Rask (21 save shutout), and Bourque.
Southwest to Phoenix, as the Coyotes host the Dallas Stars. Richard Bachman and Mike Smith have the green light to start. Phoenix led off in the second period as Nick Johnson scored his third of the season, via Lauri Korpikoski. The Coyotes added on in the third period as Mikkel Boedker potted his second of the year, thanks to Martin Hanzal and Derek Morris on the power play. This was good for a 2-0 win, with the three stars awarded to Smith (17 save shutout), Johnson, and Morris.
North to Calgary, with the Flames hosting the Chicago Blackhawks. Ray Emery and Miikka Kiprusoff protect the nets. Chicago finally got going in the third period as Patrick Kane netted his fourth of the season, assisted by Patrick Sharp and Andrew Shaw. Calgary tied it on a Dennis Wideman power play goal, powered by Alex Tanguay and Jarome Iginla. The Flames took the lead as Jay Bouwmeester notched his second of the year, courtesy of Jiri Hudler and Matt Stajan. The Blackhawks tied it with three seconds left on the sixth of the campaign for Marian Hossa, passed from Johnny Oduya and Kane. The game required a shootout to be determined, and Kane had the only tally, which gave Chicago the 3-2 win. The three stars were given to Emery (45 for 47 in saves), Wideman, and Bouwmeester, while Kane gets the honorable mention.
Back to the south, with the Anaheim Ducks hosting the Los Angeles Kings. Jonathan Quick and Jonas Hiller tend the twines. Anaheim started in the first period with a Nick Bonino goal, passed from Emerson Etem. The Ducks added on as Bonino scored his second of the night, via Etem and Bryan Allen. Jonathan Bernier was called on in relief of Quick. Los Angeles got on the board as Dustin Brown scored his second of the season, a power play goal powered by Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty. The Kings tied it quickly as Jarret Stoll scored, with the help of Simon Gagne and Slava Voynov. Anaheim jumped back ahead as Ryan Getzlaf sank his third of the year, assisted by Corey Perry. Los Angeles tied it in the second period with another Brown goal, his second of the game and third of the season, a power play goal coming off of Doughty and Mike Richards. The Ducks regained the lead again on a Sheldon Souray power play goal, his second of the year, going in unassisted. The Kings replied with a Justin Williams goal, made possible by Gagne and Stoll. Anaheim took the lead once more on a Kyle Palmieri goal, his fourth of the season, guided in by Saku Koivu and Luca Sbisa on the power play. The Ducks padded the lead as Bonino finished his hat trick in the third period with a power play goal, pushed through by Bobby Ryan and Sbisa. Anaheim iced it at 7-4 on a Teemu Selanne empty net goal, his third of the year, set up by Bonino and Ryan. The three stars were Bonino, Francois Beauchemin, and Souray, while any of Ryan, Sbisa, Etem, Brown, Doughty, or Gagne could take the second star.
Finally, we end in San Jose, where the Sharks welcome the Nashville Predators. Pekka Rinne and Antti Niemi are the Finnish goalies. Nashville opened in the third period with a Sergei Kostitsyn goal, and Colin Wilson had the lone assist. San Jose tied it as Martin Havlat potted his third of the season, a power play goal powered by Scott Gomez. The game was decided in the shootout on a lone Craig Smith tally, leving the Predators with a 2-1 win. The three stars were awarded to Rinne (26 for 27 in saves), Niemi (23 for 24 in saves), and Kostitsyn.
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NHL February 1st 2013
Welcome to February, with seven games here to greet us today. We begin in...
Raleigh, as the Carolina Hurricanes host the Ottawa Senators. Craig Anderson and Dan Ellis are between the pipes. Carolina led off in the first period with the fifth of the season for Eric Staal, assisted by Alexander Semin and Joe Corvo. This held up for a 1-0 final score, with Ellis (33 save shutout), Staal, and Semin getting the three stars, and Anderson (34 for 35 in saves) earns an honorable mention.
Up in Washington, the Capitals host the Philadelphia Flyers. Ilya Bryzgalov and Braden Holtby are given the starting nods. Philadelphia got going in the second period as Bruno Gervais scored, thanks to Danny Briere and Tye McGinn. Washington tied it as Nicklas Backstrom scored, with help from John Carlson. The Capitals took the lead in the third period on a Troy Brouwer goal, his third of the season, fueled by Mike Green and Backstrom. Washington padded the lead as Wojtek Wolski scored his second of the year, an unassisted goal. The Flyers shot back with a Brayden Schenn goal, coming off of Matt Read and Kurtis Foster. They failed to tie the game, losing 3-2, with the three stars being Backstrom, Wolski, and Holtby (29 for 31 in saves).
Northwest to Detroit, as the Red Wings host the St. Louis Blues. Jaroslav Halak and Jimmy Howard play in the creases. Detroit began with a first period Henrik Zettetberg power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Damien Brunner and Niklas Kronwall. The Red Wings added on as Zetterberg scored his second of the game and fourth of the year, set up by Jonathan Ericsson and Johan Franzen. St. Louis got on the board as Kevin Shattenkirk scored a power play goal, with the help of Alex Steen and Patrik Berglund. The Blues tied it as Matt D'Agostini scored a goal, with assists provided by Vladimir Tarasenko and Roman Polak. Brian Elliott relieved Halak due to injury later in the period. St. Louis took the lead in the second period on a Berglund power play goal, his fifth of the season, via David Backes and David Perron. Detroit retied it in the third period as Ericsson scored, courtesy of Zetterberg and Franzen. The Red Wings gained the lead on a Pavel Datsyuk power play goal, his third of the year, thanks to Zetterberg and Franzen, the latter getting a sock trick. Detroit iced it at 5-3 with a shorthanded and unassisted Zetterberg goal into the empty net. The three stars were given to Zetterberg, Ericsson, and Shattenkirk, while the honorable mention goes to Franzen.
Down in Tampa Bay, the Lightning bring in the Winnipeg Jets. Ondrej Pavelec and Anders Lindback make the starts. Tampa Bay started with a first period Cory Conacher power play goal, his fourth of the season, coming off of Matt Carle and Benoit Pouliot. The Lightning added on as Steven Stamkos scored a power play goal, his fifth of the year, helped along by Teddy Purcell and the goalie Lindback. Tampa Bay extended the lead on a Vincent Lecavalier power play goal, his fourth of the season, powered by Martin St. Louis and Stamkos. The Lightning padded the lead in the second period with Conacher's second of the game and fifth of the year, assisted by Eric Brewer and Lecavalier. Tampa Bay struck again with a Nate Thompson goal, fueled by B.J. Crombeen and Brewer. Al Montoya relieved Pavelec at this time. The Lightning kept going with a Purcell goal, his second of the season, via Stamkos. Winnipeg got on the board in the third period with a Tobias Enstrom goal, his second of the year, guided in by Paul Postma and Andrew Ladd. The Jets got another back as Postma scored a power play goal, set up by Bryan Little and Enstrom. Tampa Bay responded with the fourth of the season for Ryan Malone, pushed through by Lecavalier and Conacher. Winnipeg shot back on a Ladd power play goal, his third of the year, with assists provided by Postma and Enstrom. The Lightning replied with a Pouliot goal, his second of the campaign, with helpers from Tom Pyatt and Victor Hedman. The final stood at 8-3, with the three stars being Conacher, Stamkos, and Brewer, while the honorable mentions include Lecavalier, Purcell, Pouliot, Enstrom, Postma, and Ladd.
Westward to Dallas, where the Stars host the Phoenix Coyotes. Mike Smith and Kari Lehtonen are the masked men. Dallas was first to score in the first period as Antoine Roussel scored, with assists provided by Ryan Garbutt and Brenden Dillon. The Stars added on as Dillon scored an unassisted goal. Phoenix got on the board as Radim Vrbata scored, with the help of Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Mikkel Boedker. The Coyotes tied it in the second period when Martin Hanzal put away his second of the year, thanks to Ekman-Larsson and Vrbata. Dallas took the lead back on a Michael Ryder goal, his fourth of the season, coming off of Cody Eakin and Ray Whitney. Phoenix tied it on a Hanzal goal, his second of the game and third of the year, made possible by David Moss. The game went to a shootout, where Jamie Benn matched Vrbata so that Jaromir Jagr could win the game in the fourth round with his shootout tally. The final was 4-3, and the three stars went to Dillon, Hanzal, and Roussel, while Vrbata and Ekman-Larsson pick up the honorable mentions.
Northwest to Vancouver, as the Canucks bring in the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Crawford and Roberto Luongo guard the cages. Vancouver opened in the first period on an Alexander Edler goal, his third of the season, assisted by Zack Kassian and Henrik Sedin. Chicago tied it in the third period as Patrick Kane recorded his third of the year, courtesy of Andrew Shaw and Patrick Sharp. The Canucks took the game 2-1 in the shootout as Jordan Schroeder scored. The three stars were Luongo (27 for 28 in saves), Crawford (21 for 22 in saves), and Schroeder.
Down the coast, we end in Anaheim, with the Ducks hosting the Minnesota Wild. Niklas Backstrom and Viktor Fasth will protect the nets. Minnesota struck first in the first period as Marco Scandella scored, with a lone assist by Matt Cullen. Anaheim tied it in the second period as Kyle Palmieri scored his second of the season, thanks to Bobby Ryan and Teemu Selanne. The Ducks took the lead in the third period on another Palmieri goal, his second of the game and third of the year, made possible by Selanne and Ryan. Anaheim iced it at 3-1 with a Ryan power play goal, powered by Selanne, who got a sock trick, and Ryan Getzlaf. The three stars were handed to Palmieri, Ryan, and Selanne.
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Raleigh, as the Carolina Hurricanes host the Ottawa Senators. Craig Anderson and Dan Ellis are between the pipes. Carolina led off in the first period with the fifth of the season for Eric Staal, assisted by Alexander Semin and Joe Corvo. This held up for a 1-0 final score, with Ellis (33 save shutout), Staal, and Semin getting the three stars, and Anderson (34 for 35 in saves) earns an honorable mention.
Up in Washington, the Capitals host the Philadelphia Flyers. Ilya Bryzgalov and Braden Holtby are given the starting nods. Philadelphia got going in the second period as Bruno Gervais scored, thanks to Danny Briere and Tye McGinn. Washington tied it as Nicklas Backstrom scored, with help from John Carlson. The Capitals took the lead in the third period on a Troy Brouwer goal, his third of the season, fueled by Mike Green and Backstrom. Washington padded the lead as Wojtek Wolski scored his second of the year, an unassisted goal. The Flyers shot back with a Brayden Schenn goal, coming off of Matt Read and Kurtis Foster. They failed to tie the game, losing 3-2, with the three stars being Backstrom, Wolski, and Holtby (29 for 31 in saves).
Northwest to Detroit, as the Red Wings host the St. Louis Blues. Jaroslav Halak and Jimmy Howard play in the creases. Detroit began with a first period Henrik Zettetberg power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Damien Brunner and Niklas Kronwall. The Red Wings added on as Zetterberg scored his second of the game and fourth of the year, set up by Jonathan Ericsson and Johan Franzen. St. Louis got on the board as Kevin Shattenkirk scored a power play goal, with the help of Alex Steen and Patrik Berglund. The Blues tied it as Matt D'Agostini scored a goal, with assists provided by Vladimir Tarasenko and Roman Polak. Brian Elliott relieved Halak due to injury later in the period. St. Louis took the lead in the second period on a Berglund power play goal, his fifth of the season, via David Backes and David Perron. Detroit retied it in the third period as Ericsson scored, courtesy of Zetterberg and Franzen. The Red Wings gained the lead on a Pavel Datsyuk power play goal, his third of the year, thanks to Zetterberg and Franzen, the latter getting a sock trick. Detroit iced it at 5-3 with a shorthanded and unassisted Zetterberg goal into the empty net. The three stars were given to Zetterberg, Ericsson, and Shattenkirk, while the honorable mention goes to Franzen.
Down in Tampa Bay, the Lightning bring in the Winnipeg Jets. Ondrej Pavelec and Anders Lindback make the starts. Tampa Bay started with a first period Cory Conacher power play goal, his fourth of the season, coming off of Matt Carle and Benoit Pouliot. The Lightning added on as Steven Stamkos scored a power play goal, his fifth of the year, helped along by Teddy Purcell and the goalie Lindback. Tampa Bay extended the lead on a Vincent Lecavalier power play goal, his fourth of the season, powered by Martin St. Louis and Stamkos. The Lightning padded the lead in the second period with Conacher's second of the game and fifth of the year, assisted by Eric Brewer and Lecavalier. Tampa Bay struck again with a Nate Thompson goal, fueled by B.J. Crombeen and Brewer. Al Montoya relieved Pavelec at this time. The Lightning kept going with a Purcell goal, his second of the season, via Stamkos. Winnipeg got on the board in the third period with a Tobias Enstrom goal, his second of the year, guided in by Paul Postma and Andrew Ladd. The Jets got another back as Postma scored a power play goal, set up by Bryan Little and Enstrom. Tampa Bay responded with the fourth of the season for Ryan Malone, pushed through by Lecavalier and Conacher. Winnipeg shot back on a Ladd power play goal, his third of the year, with assists provided by Postma and Enstrom. The Lightning replied with a Pouliot goal, his second of the campaign, with helpers from Tom Pyatt and Victor Hedman. The final stood at 8-3, with the three stars being Conacher, Stamkos, and Brewer, while the honorable mentions include Lecavalier, Purcell, Pouliot, Enstrom, Postma, and Ladd.
Westward to Dallas, where the Stars host the Phoenix Coyotes. Mike Smith and Kari Lehtonen are the masked men. Dallas was first to score in the first period as Antoine Roussel scored, with assists provided by Ryan Garbutt and Brenden Dillon. The Stars added on as Dillon scored an unassisted goal. Phoenix got on the board as Radim Vrbata scored, with the help of Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Mikkel Boedker. The Coyotes tied it in the second period when Martin Hanzal put away his second of the year, thanks to Ekman-Larsson and Vrbata. Dallas took the lead back on a Michael Ryder goal, his fourth of the season, coming off of Cody Eakin and Ray Whitney. Phoenix tied it on a Hanzal goal, his second of the game and third of the year, made possible by David Moss. The game went to a shootout, where Jamie Benn matched Vrbata so that Jaromir Jagr could win the game in the fourth round with his shootout tally. The final was 4-3, and the three stars went to Dillon, Hanzal, and Roussel, while Vrbata and Ekman-Larsson pick up the honorable mentions.
Northwest to Vancouver, as the Canucks bring in the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Crawford and Roberto Luongo guard the cages. Vancouver opened in the first period on an Alexander Edler goal, his third of the season, assisted by Zack Kassian and Henrik Sedin. Chicago tied it in the third period as Patrick Kane recorded his third of the year, courtesy of Andrew Shaw and Patrick Sharp. The Canucks took the game 2-1 in the shootout as Jordan Schroeder scored. The three stars were Luongo (27 for 28 in saves), Crawford (21 for 22 in saves), and Schroeder.
Down the coast, we end in Anaheim, with the Ducks hosting the Minnesota Wild. Niklas Backstrom and Viktor Fasth will protect the nets. Minnesota struck first in the first period as Marco Scandella scored, with a lone assist by Matt Cullen. Anaheim tied it in the second period as Kyle Palmieri scored his second of the season, thanks to Bobby Ryan and Teemu Selanne. The Ducks took the lead in the third period on another Palmieri goal, his second of the game and third of the year, made possible by Selanne and Ryan. Anaheim iced it at 3-1 with a Ryan power play goal, powered by Selanne, who got a sock trick, and Ryan Getzlaf. The three stars were handed to Palmieri, Ryan, and Selanne.
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