Just one game tonight, with the Anaheim Ducks hosting the Arizona Coyotes. Anders Lindback and Frederik Andersen are in goal. Anaheim led off with a Chris Stewart power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Hampus Lindholm and Ryan Kesler. The Ducks added on with a Kesler goal, via Sami Vatanen and Clayton Stoner. Arizona got on the board with an Anthony Duclair power play goal in the second period, his sixth of the year, coming off of Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Martin Hanzal. The Coyotes tied it with a Max Domi goal, his sixth of the season, assisted by Dustin Jeffrey and Mikkel Boedker. Arizona took the lead on Domi's second of the game and seventh of the year, going in unassisted. Anaheim retied it on a Vatanen goal in the third period, his third of the season, with a lone assist by Andrew Cogliano. The Coyotes won in overtime on an unassisted Boedker goal, his fifth of the year. The three stars went to Domi, Boedker, and Vatanen.
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Monday, November 9, 2015
A Word From the "Editor"
As of today, November 9, 2015, I am beginning a transition for this blog. For fans of the old format, do not have fear. I will still provide the same daily score updates for all of the regular leagues I cover. I have invested far too much time into those to just let them go without a proper send-off. Instead, I will be expanding my content to include multiple opinion pieces a week. These will take a primarily American-centric slant, as my exposure and knowledge of the NHL and MLS far outpaces all I've learned in the last few years about the KHL and Barclays Premier League.
With that, I think it's fair to let the readers know about my biases a bit more. In the NHL, I'm an unabashed Flames fan enchanted by Jarome Iginla's Stanley Cup Final fight and the constant underdog status my favored Flames have to their more decorated (and longer-suffering) counterparts in Northern Alberta, the Oilers. For MLS, my Seattle heritage leads me to be a Sounders fan, eternal blue and forever green. I haven't quite been there since the start, but I still carry the pain of watching the Houston Dynamo eliminate the Sounders in their first foray into the playoffs in their inaugural year. For other leagues that may come up on here, I'm a split-loyalty fan in the NFL and MLB. I'm a Seahawks fan-critic and a Patriots fan-defender in the NFL. For MLB, I'm a Red Sox and Giants supporter, although not as avidly as I used to. I may begin to pick up coverage for the NWSL in their upcoming 2016 season, and I'm a pure Seattle Reign FC fan fresh off the heartache of losing to FC Kansas City in October.
While it's never totally possible to remove all biases, I will try to separate fandom and opinion as much as possible. I love those teams specifically, but I love the leagues they are in as a whole, with the rivalries and pointed banter that comes with being a fan. What you, the reader, can expect going forward is personal opinion on current topics. Sometimes I'll back it up with facts, and sometimes I'll just be letting off steam in a hot take. I do ask for a bit of patience as I find my niche and my voice. The optimistic cynic (is that even a thing?) in me believes that this transition may eventually lead to this blog's demise. If that happens, so be it. I've appreciated the five years of support I've received, and I always will enjoy the people who take time to click and read for a bit. With that, welcome to the era of Outsider Sports.
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With that, I think it's fair to let the readers know about my biases a bit more. In the NHL, I'm an unabashed Flames fan enchanted by Jarome Iginla's Stanley Cup Final fight and the constant underdog status my favored Flames have to their more decorated (and longer-suffering) counterparts in Northern Alberta, the Oilers. For MLS, my Seattle heritage leads me to be a Sounders fan, eternal blue and forever green. I haven't quite been there since the start, but I still carry the pain of watching the Houston Dynamo eliminate the Sounders in their first foray into the playoffs in their inaugural year. For other leagues that may come up on here, I'm a split-loyalty fan in the NFL and MLB. I'm a Seahawks fan-critic and a Patriots fan-defender in the NFL. For MLB, I'm a Red Sox and Giants supporter, although not as avidly as I used to. I may begin to pick up coverage for the NWSL in their upcoming 2016 season, and I'm a pure Seattle Reign FC fan fresh off the heartache of losing to FC Kansas City in October.
While it's never totally possible to remove all biases, I will try to separate fandom and opinion as much as possible. I love those teams specifically, but I love the leagues they are in as a whole, with the rivalries and pointed banter that comes with being a fan. What you, the reader, can expect going forward is personal opinion on current topics. Sometimes I'll back it up with facts, and sometimes I'll just be letting off steam in a hot take. I do ask for a bit of patience as I find my niche and my voice. The optimistic cynic (is that even a thing?) in me believes that this transition may eventually lead to this blog's demise. If that happens, so be it. I've appreciated the five years of support I've received, and I always will enjoy the people who take time to click and read for a bit. With that, welcome to the era of Outsider Sports.
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Sunday, November 8, 2015
MLS Conference Semifinals, Second Legs
The four games are return matches of last week's games, to complete the two-leg series for the Conference Semifinals. There will be no games next weekend, with the Conference Finals starting two weeks from today. First up...
The New York Red Bulls host DC United. Bill Hamid and Luis Robles are the gloved men. In the twenty-fifth minute, Chris Rolfe of DC had a yellow card for a foul. United took a yellow card for a Perry Kitchen foul in the sixty-ninth minute. New York saw a yellow card go to Sacha Kljestan in the seventy-fourth minute for his foul. The Red Bulls got going with a stoppage time goal by Bradley Wright-Phillips, made possible by Gonzalo Veron. This made it a 1-0 game, with the man of the match being Robles for his two-save clean sheet. The Red Bulls are in the Eastern Conference Final on a 2-0 aggregate win.
Over in Columbus, the Crew SC welcomes the Montreal Impact. Evan Bush and Steve Clark are the goalies. Columbus led off in the fourth minute on a Kei Kamara goal, passed from Waylon Francis and Federico Higuain. The Crew had a yellow card go to Gaston Sauro in the thirtieth minute for a foul. Montreal tied it on a fortieth minute Dilly Duka goal, coming off of Victor Cabrera and Laurent Ciman. Columbus regained the lead in the seventy-eighth minute on an Ethan Finlay goal. The Impact's Marco Donadel took a yellow card for time wasting in the eighty-fifth minute. In stoppage time, Montreal had a yellow card for a Hassoun Camara foul. The Impact had a yellow card go to Nigel Reo-Coker in the 104th minute for his foul. The Crew took the lead back on a Kamara goal in the 111th minute, assisted by Cedrick. This stood for a 3-1 win in the game, with Kamara being the man of the match. Columbus advances on a 4-3 aggregate win in overtime.
Down in Texas, FC Dallas brings in the Seattle Sounders FC. Stefan Frei and Jesse Gonzalez guard the woodwork. Dallas took a yellow card in the forty-sixth minute for Mauro Diaz's encroachment. Seattle saw Erik Friberg take a yellow card for his seventieth minute foul. Blas Perez of Dallas had a yellow card for his eighty-third minute foul. Dallas dented the scoreboard in the eighty-fourth minute on a Tesho Akindele goal, via Je-Vaughn Watson. The Sounders retied it on a Chad Marshall goal in the ninetieth minute, set up by Marco Pappa. In stoppage time, Dallas retied it on a Walker Zimmerman goal, coming off of Perez. In the ninety-fifth minute, Pappa of Seattle took a yellow card for his foul. In the 111th minute, Andreas Ivanschitz of the Sounders received a yellow card for a foul. The aggregate tie went to a shootout, where Mauro Diaz, Ryan Hollingshead, Akindele, and Zimmerman scored to top Clint Dempsey and Andy Rose tallies, giving Dallas the 4-3 aggregate win, 4-2 in the shootout. Zimmerman was named man of the match for doing everything that mattered.
Finally, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC hosts the Portland Timbers. Adam Larsen Kwarasey and David Ousted are in goal. Portland began in the thirty-first minute on a Fanendo Adi goal, guided in by Diego Valeri and Rodney Wallace. Vancouver had a yellow card for an Octavio Rivero foul in the fifty-fifth minute. The Timbers took yellow cards for Wallace's persistent infringement in the sixtieth minute and a Valeri foul in the sixty-second minute. The Whitecaps saw Steven Beitashour take a yellow card for his seventy-second minute foul. Portland iced it at 2-0 with a stoppage time goal by Diego Chara, set up by Adi. The man of the match was Adi for his goal and assist, with Portland advancing to face Dallas on the 2-0 aggregate win.
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The New York Red Bulls host DC United. Bill Hamid and Luis Robles are the gloved men. In the twenty-fifth minute, Chris Rolfe of DC had a yellow card for a foul. United took a yellow card for a Perry Kitchen foul in the sixty-ninth minute. New York saw a yellow card go to Sacha Kljestan in the seventy-fourth minute for his foul. The Red Bulls got going with a stoppage time goal by Bradley Wright-Phillips, made possible by Gonzalo Veron. This made it a 1-0 game, with the man of the match being Robles for his two-save clean sheet. The Red Bulls are in the Eastern Conference Final on a 2-0 aggregate win.
Over in Columbus, the Crew SC welcomes the Montreal Impact. Evan Bush and Steve Clark are the goalies. Columbus led off in the fourth minute on a Kei Kamara goal, passed from Waylon Francis and Federico Higuain. The Crew had a yellow card go to Gaston Sauro in the thirtieth minute for a foul. Montreal tied it on a fortieth minute Dilly Duka goal, coming off of Victor Cabrera and Laurent Ciman. Columbus regained the lead in the seventy-eighth minute on an Ethan Finlay goal. The Impact's Marco Donadel took a yellow card for time wasting in the eighty-fifth minute. In stoppage time, Montreal had a yellow card for a Hassoun Camara foul. The Impact had a yellow card go to Nigel Reo-Coker in the 104th minute for his foul. The Crew took the lead back on a Kamara goal in the 111th minute, assisted by Cedrick. This stood for a 3-1 win in the game, with Kamara being the man of the match. Columbus advances on a 4-3 aggregate win in overtime.
Down in Texas, FC Dallas brings in the Seattle Sounders FC. Stefan Frei and Jesse Gonzalez guard the woodwork. Dallas took a yellow card in the forty-sixth minute for Mauro Diaz's encroachment. Seattle saw Erik Friberg take a yellow card for his seventieth minute foul. Blas Perez of Dallas had a yellow card for his eighty-third minute foul. Dallas dented the scoreboard in the eighty-fourth minute on a Tesho Akindele goal, via Je-Vaughn Watson. The Sounders retied it on a Chad Marshall goal in the ninetieth minute, set up by Marco Pappa. In stoppage time, Dallas retied it on a Walker Zimmerman goal, coming off of Perez. In the ninety-fifth minute, Pappa of Seattle took a yellow card for his foul. In the 111th minute, Andreas Ivanschitz of the Sounders received a yellow card for a foul. The aggregate tie went to a shootout, where Mauro Diaz, Ryan Hollingshead, Akindele, and Zimmerman scored to top Clint Dempsey and Andy Rose tallies, giving Dallas the 4-3 aggregate win, 4-2 in the shootout. Zimmerman was named man of the match for doing everything that mattered.
Finally, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC hosts the Portland Timbers. Adam Larsen Kwarasey and David Ousted are in goal. Portland began in the thirty-first minute on a Fanendo Adi goal, guided in by Diego Valeri and Rodney Wallace. Vancouver had a yellow card for an Octavio Rivero foul in the fifty-fifth minute. The Timbers took yellow cards for Wallace's persistent infringement in the sixtieth minute and a Valeri foul in the sixty-second minute. The Whitecaps saw Steven Beitashour take a yellow card for his seventy-second minute foul. Portland iced it at 2-0 with a stoppage time goal by Diego Chara, set up by Adi. The man of the match was Adi for his goal and assist, with Portland advancing to face Dallas on the 2-0 aggregate win.
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2015-16 NHL Season - Day 33
Four games on for today, beginning with...
The Detroit Red Wings hosting the Dallas Stars. Jimmy Howard and Kari Lehtonen are the veteran goalies. Dallas struck first in the first period on a Patrick Sharp power play goal, his sixth of the season, powered by John Klingberg and Tyler Seguin. The Stars added on with a Valeri Nichushkin goal, via Jordie Benn and Jyrki Jokipakka. Detroit got on the board with a Gustav Nyquist goal, his sixth of the year, coming on the power play from Niklas Kronwall and Mike Green. Dallas replied with a Seguin empty net goal, his ninth of the season, set up by Sharp. The Stars iced it at 4-1 with a shorthanded empty net goal by Cody Eakin, his fifth of the year, with a lone helper by Jamie Benn. The three stars were Lehtonen (21 for 22 in saves), Sharp, and Seguin.
Northeast to New Jersey, where the Devils welcome the Vancouver Canucks. Ryan Miller faces a lesser foe in Keith Kinkaid in goal. Vancouver was first to score in the first period on a Chris Higgins goal, his second of the season, made possible by Jared McCann. New Jersey tied it on a shorthanded goal by Adam Henrique, his seventh of the year, set up by Travis Zajac. The Devils took the lead with a Mike Cammalleri goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of Lee Stempniak and Henrique. New Jersey added on with a Sergey Kalinin goal, courtesy of Kyle Palmieri and Adam Larsson in the second period. The Canucks pulled back with an Alexander Edler goal, his third of the year, assisted by Jake Virtanen and Sven Baertschi. Vancouver tied it with a Baertschi goal, guided in by Ben Hutton and Bo Horvat. The Devils won 4-3 with an overtime power play goal by Palmieri, his fifth of the campaign, with assists provided by Cammalleri and Stempniak. The three stars belonged to Palmieri, Henrique, and Cammalleri, while Stempniak and Baertschi get the honorable mentions.
Nearby, the New York Islanders bring in the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak tend the twines. Boston opened in the first period on a Ryan Spooner power play goal, his third of the season, powered by David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron. The Bruins added on in the second period on a Brad Marchand goal, his sixth of the year, via Jimmy Hayes and Bergeron. New York got on the board with a power play goal by Johnny Boychuk, his second of the season, fueled by Kyle Okposo and Frans Nielsen. This only made it 2-1, the final, with the three stars being Rask (36 for 37 in saves), Marchand, and Bergeron.
Finally, the Chicago Blackhawks host the Edmonton Oilers. Cam Talbot and Corey Crawford are the solid goalies. Chicago started in the first period on an Artemi Panarin goal, his third of the season, assisted by Patrick Kane. The Blackhawks added on with another Panarin goal, his second of the game and fourth of the year, guided in by Kane and Brent Seabrook. Edmonton got on the board with a Jordan Eberle power play goal, powered by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Oscar Klefbom. Chicago answered on a Kane goal, his tenth of the season, made possible by Artem Anisimov and Panarin. The Oilers answered with an Andrej Sekera goal, with assists provided by Teddy Purcell and Darnell Nurse. The Blackhawks finished it at 4-2 with an Anisimov power play goal, his sixth of the year, helped along by Kane, who got a sock trick, and Hjalmarsson. The three stars were awarded to Panarin, Kane, and Anisimov.
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The Detroit Red Wings hosting the Dallas Stars. Jimmy Howard and Kari Lehtonen are the veteran goalies. Dallas struck first in the first period on a Patrick Sharp power play goal, his sixth of the season, powered by John Klingberg and Tyler Seguin. The Stars added on with a Valeri Nichushkin goal, via Jordie Benn and Jyrki Jokipakka. Detroit got on the board with a Gustav Nyquist goal, his sixth of the year, coming on the power play from Niklas Kronwall and Mike Green. Dallas replied with a Seguin empty net goal, his ninth of the season, set up by Sharp. The Stars iced it at 4-1 with a shorthanded empty net goal by Cody Eakin, his fifth of the year, with a lone helper by Jamie Benn. The three stars were Lehtonen (21 for 22 in saves), Sharp, and Seguin.
Northeast to New Jersey, where the Devils welcome the Vancouver Canucks. Ryan Miller faces a lesser foe in Keith Kinkaid in goal. Vancouver was first to score in the first period on a Chris Higgins goal, his second of the season, made possible by Jared McCann. New Jersey tied it on a shorthanded goal by Adam Henrique, his seventh of the year, set up by Travis Zajac. The Devils took the lead with a Mike Cammalleri goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of Lee Stempniak and Henrique. New Jersey added on with a Sergey Kalinin goal, courtesy of Kyle Palmieri and Adam Larsson in the second period. The Canucks pulled back with an Alexander Edler goal, his third of the year, assisted by Jake Virtanen and Sven Baertschi. Vancouver tied it with a Baertschi goal, guided in by Ben Hutton and Bo Horvat. The Devils won 4-3 with an overtime power play goal by Palmieri, his fifth of the campaign, with assists provided by Cammalleri and Stempniak. The three stars belonged to Palmieri, Henrique, and Cammalleri, while Stempniak and Baertschi get the honorable mentions.
Nearby, the New York Islanders bring in the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak tend the twines. Boston opened in the first period on a Ryan Spooner power play goal, his third of the season, powered by David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron. The Bruins added on in the second period on a Brad Marchand goal, his sixth of the year, via Jimmy Hayes and Bergeron. New York got on the board with a power play goal by Johnny Boychuk, his second of the season, fueled by Kyle Okposo and Frans Nielsen. This only made it 2-1, the final, with the three stars being Rask (36 for 37 in saves), Marchand, and Bergeron.
Finally, the Chicago Blackhawks host the Edmonton Oilers. Cam Talbot and Corey Crawford are the solid goalies. Chicago started in the first period on an Artemi Panarin goal, his third of the season, assisted by Patrick Kane. The Blackhawks added on with another Panarin goal, his second of the game and fourth of the year, guided in by Kane and Brent Seabrook. Edmonton got on the board with a Jordan Eberle power play goal, powered by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Oscar Klefbom. Chicago answered on a Kane goal, his tenth of the season, made possible by Artem Anisimov and Panarin. The Oilers answered with an Andrej Sekera goal, with assists provided by Teddy Purcell and Darnell Nurse. The Blackhawks finished it at 4-2 with an Anisimov power play goal, his sixth of the year, helped along by Kane, who got a sock trick, and Hjalmarsson. The three stars were awarded to Panarin, Kane, and Anisimov.
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2015/16 Premier League Week 12
This is a full week ahead of next week's international break. We begin with...
Bournemouth hosting Newcastle United. Robert Elliot and Adam Federici are in goal. In the twenty-seventh minute, Newcastle United opened with an Ayoze Perez goal, passed from Georginio Wijnaldum. Daryl Janmaat of Newcastle United took a yellow card for his foul in the forty-fourth minute. Bournemouth had yellow cards for Harry Arter in the sixty-ninth minute and Adam Smith in the eighty-third minute, both for fouls. In the eighty-eighth minute, Cheick Tiote received a yellow card for his foul for Newcastle United. The final stood at 1-0 for Newcastle United.
Up north, Leicester City welcomes Watford. Heurelho Gomes and Kasper Schmeichel are in the six-yard boxes. Leicester City dented the scoreboard in the fifty-second minute on an N'Golo Kante goal. In the sixty-fifth minute, Watford keeper Gomes received a yellow card for a foul in the box, and Jamie Vardy of Leicester City buried the penalty kick to extend the lead. Watford got one back on a seventy-fifth minute Troy Deeney penalty kick goal. Leicester City held on for a 2-1 win.
Along to Manchester United bringing in West Bromwich Albion. Boaz Myhill and David de Gea draw the starts in goal. Craig Dawson of West Bromwich Albion had a yellow card for a forty-third minute foul. Manchester United struck first in the fifty-second minute on a Jesse Lingard goal. In the sixtieth minute, Salomon Rondon of West Bromwich Albion took a yellow card for his foul. Manchester United's Marcos Rojo had a yellow card for a sixty-first minute foul. West Bromwich Albion received a yellow card for a foul by Chris Brunt in the sixty-fifth minute. In stoppage time, West Bromwich Albion went down to ten men as Gareth McAuley took a straight red card for a foul in the box. Juan Mata scored on a penalty kick for Manchester United to seal a 2-0 win.
Staying north, Norwich City hosts Swansea City. Lukasz Fabianski and John Ruddy make the starts in goal. Norwich City was first to score in the seventieth minute on a Jonny Howson goal. This was it for the game's action, with Norwich City claiming a 1-0 win.
Next up, Sunderland welcomes Southampton. Maarten Stekelenburg and Costel Pantilimon are the gloved men. Southampton had a yellow card given to Sadio Mane for an eleventh minute foul. Sunderland's Adam Johnson received a yellow card for a forty-fourth minute foul. In the sixty-ninth minute, Southampton started on a Dusan Tadic penalty kick goal. Southampton had yellow cards given to Ryan Bertrand in the seventy-fourth minute and Graziano Pelle in the ninetieth minute for a foul. Southampton held on for a 1-0 win.
Moving along to West Ham United bringing in Everton. Tim Howard and Adrian man the nets. West Ham United led off in the thirtieth minute on a Manuel Lanzini goal. James McCarthy of Everton took a yellow card for a thirty-fourth minute foul. Everton tied it on a forty-third minute Romelu Lukaku goal, passed from Gerard Deulofeu. In the fifty-ninth minute, Ramiro Funes Mori of Everton had a yellow card for his foul. West Ham United took a yellow card for a Mauro Zarate foul in stoppage time. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Saturday ends with Stoke City hosting Chelsea. Asmir Begovic and Jack Butland are between the posts. Stoke City's Glenn Whelan had a yellow card for his forty-fourth minute foul. Chelsea had a yellow card given to Baba Rahman in first half stoppage time for a foul. Stoke City began in the fifty-third minute with a Marko Arnautovic goal. Stoke City had yellow cards for Ryan Shawcross in the fifty-seventh minute and Glen Johnson in the ninetieth minute. The final held at 1-0 for Stoke City.
The other three games are on Sunday, with Aston Villa welcoming Manchester City first off. Joe Hart and Brad Guzan get the starts in goal. In the thirty-ninth minute, Manchester City took a yellow card for a Nicolas Otamendi foul. Aston Villa had a yellow card go to Guzan in stoppage time for time wasting. The tactic worked, preserving a 0-0 draw.
Into London, where Arsenal brings in Tottenham Hotspur. Hugo Lloris and Petr Cech are the talented keepers. Tottenham Hotspur got going in the thirty-second minute with a Harry Kane goal, via Danny Rose. In the fifty-fifth minute, Erik Lamela of Tottenham Hotspur received a yellow card for his foul. Arsenal tied it in the seventy-seventh minute on a Kieran Gibbs goal, coming off of Mesut Ozil. This made it a 1-1 draw in the end.
Finally, Liverpool hosts Crystal Palace. Wayne Hennessey and Simon Mignolet are in the six-yard boxes. Crystal Palace drew first blood in the twenty-first minute with a Yannick Bolasie goal. Liverpool tied it on a forty-second minute goal by Philippe Coutinho, passed from Adam Lallana. Crystal Palace had yellow cards for Jason Puncheon in the fifty-sixth minute and Papa Souare's foul in the sixty-seventh minute. Liverpool took a yellow card on a seventy-sixth minute foul by Nathaniel Clyne. In the eighty-second minute, Crystal Palace took the lead on a Scott Dann goal. They held on to win 2-1.
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Bournemouth hosting Newcastle United. Robert Elliot and Adam Federici are in goal. In the twenty-seventh minute, Newcastle United opened with an Ayoze Perez goal, passed from Georginio Wijnaldum. Daryl Janmaat of Newcastle United took a yellow card for his foul in the forty-fourth minute. Bournemouth had yellow cards for Harry Arter in the sixty-ninth minute and Adam Smith in the eighty-third minute, both for fouls. In the eighty-eighth minute, Cheick Tiote received a yellow card for his foul for Newcastle United. The final stood at 1-0 for Newcastle United.
Up north, Leicester City welcomes Watford. Heurelho Gomes and Kasper Schmeichel are in the six-yard boxes. Leicester City dented the scoreboard in the fifty-second minute on an N'Golo Kante goal. In the sixty-fifth minute, Watford keeper Gomes received a yellow card for a foul in the box, and Jamie Vardy of Leicester City buried the penalty kick to extend the lead. Watford got one back on a seventy-fifth minute Troy Deeney penalty kick goal. Leicester City held on for a 2-1 win.
Along to Manchester United bringing in West Bromwich Albion. Boaz Myhill and David de Gea draw the starts in goal. Craig Dawson of West Bromwich Albion had a yellow card for a forty-third minute foul. Manchester United struck first in the fifty-second minute on a Jesse Lingard goal. In the sixtieth minute, Salomon Rondon of West Bromwich Albion took a yellow card for his foul. Manchester United's Marcos Rojo had a yellow card for a sixty-first minute foul. West Bromwich Albion received a yellow card for a foul by Chris Brunt in the sixty-fifth minute. In stoppage time, West Bromwich Albion went down to ten men as Gareth McAuley took a straight red card for a foul in the box. Juan Mata scored on a penalty kick for Manchester United to seal a 2-0 win.
Staying north, Norwich City hosts Swansea City. Lukasz Fabianski and John Ruddy make the starts in goal. Norwich City was first to score in the seventieth minute on a Jonny Howson goal. This was it for the game's action, with Norwich City claiming a 1-0 win.
Next up, Sunderland welcomes Southampton. Maarten Stekelenburg and Costel Pantilimon are the gloved men. Southampton had a yellow card given to Sadio Mane for an eleventh minute foul. Sunderland's Adam Johnson received a yellow card for a forty-fourth minute foul. In the sixty-ninth minute, Southampton started on a Dusan Tadic penalty kick goal. Southampton had yellow cards given to Ryan Bertrand in the seventy-fourth minute and Graziano Pelle in the ninetieth minute for a foul. Southampton held on for a 1-0 win.
Moving along to West Ham United bringing in Everton. Tim Howard and Adrian man the nets. West Ham United led off in the thirtieth minute on a Manuel Lanzini goal. James McCarthy of Everton took a yellow card for a thirty-fourth minute foul. Everton tied it on a forty-third minute Romelu Lukaku goal, passed from Gerard Deulofeu. In the fifty-ninth minute, Ramiro Funes Mori of Everton had a yellow card for his foul. West Ham United took a yellow card for a Mauro Zarate foul in stoppage time. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Saturday ends with Stoke City hosting Chelsea. Asmir Begovic and Jack Butland are between the posts. Stoke City's Glenn Whelan had a yellow card for his forty-fourth minute foul. Chelsea had a yellow card given to Baba Rahman in first half stoppage time for a foul. Stoke City began in the fifty-third minute with a Marko Arnautovic goal. Stoke City had yellow cards for Ryan Shawcross in the fifty-seventh minute and Glen Johnson in the ninetieth minute. The final held at 1-0 for Stoke City.
The other three games are on Sunday, with Aston Villa welcoming Manchester City first off. Joe Hart and Brad Guzan get the starts in goal. In the thirty-ninth minute, Manchester City took a yellow card for a Nicolas Otamendi foul. Aston Villa had a yellow card go to Guzan in stoppage time for time wasting. The tactic worked, preserving a 0-0 draw.
Into London, where Arsenal brings in Tottenham Hotspur. Hugo Lloris and Petr Cech are the talented keepers. Tottenham Hotspur got going in the thirty-second minute with a Harry Kane goal, via Danny Rose. In the fifty-fifth minute, Erik Lamela of Tottenham Hotspur received a yellow card for his foul. Arsenal tied it in the seventy-seventh minute on a Kieran Gibbs goal, coming off of Mesut Ozil. This made it a 1-1 draw in the end.
Finally, Liverpool hosts Crystal Palace. Wayne Hennessey and Simon Mignolet are in the six-yard boxes. Crystal Palace drew first blood in the twenty-first minute with a Yannick Bolasie goal. Liverpool tied it on a forty-second minute goal by Philippe Coutinho, passed from Adam Lallana. Crystal Palace had yellow cards for Jason Puncheon in the fifty-sixth minute and Papa Souare's foul in the sixty-seventh minute. Liverpool took a yellow card on a seventy-sixth minute foul by Nathaniel Clyne. In the eighty-second minute, Crystal Palace took the lead on a Scott Dann goal. They held on to win 2-1.
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Saturday, November 7, 2015
2015-16 NHL Season - Day 32
Eleven games on today, beginning with...
The Buffalo Sabres hosting the Vancouver Canucks in one of two matinees. Ryan Miller faces his former team and Linus Ullmark in goal. Buffalo got going in the second period on a Jamie McGinn goal, his third of the season, assisted by Mark Pysyk and Jack Eichel. The Sabres added on with a Rasmus Ristolainen power play goal, his second of the year, powered by Eichel and Brian Gionta. Vancouver got on the board with a Henrik Sedin goal, his third of the season, via Daniel Sedin and Ben Hutton. The Canucks tied it on a third period Chris Higgins goal, going in unassisted. Buffalo won 3-2 with a late Ristolainen goal, his second of the game and third of the year, made possible by Marcus Foligno and Tyler Ennis. The three stars went to Ristolainen, Eichel, and Ullmark (35 for 37 in saves).
Out west, the Los Angeles Kings welcome the Florida Panthers. Roberto Luongo and Jonathan Quick protect the nets. Florida was first to score in the first period on a Nick Bjugstad goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of Jonathan Huberdeau. Los Angeles tied it on a Jeff Carter goal, his seventh of the year, guided in by Tyler Toffoli and Derek Forbort in the second period. The Kings took the lead on a Drew Doughty power play goal, powered by Jake Muzzin and Toffoli. Los Angeles added on with an Anze Kopitar goal, his fifth of the season, fueled by Dustin Brown and Tanner Pearson. The Kings extended the lead in the third period with a Milan Lucic goal, his third of the year, assisted by Carter. This made it 4-1, with the three stars going to Carter, Doughty, and Toffoli.
At the usual time, the Carolina Hurricanes bring in the Ottawa Senators. Andrew Hammond and Cam Ward are in goal. Carolina dented the scoreboard in the second period on a Justin Faulk power play goal, his fifth of the season, powered by Victor Rask. Ottawa tied it on an Alex Chiasson goal, his second of the year, coming off of Patrick Wiercioch and Mark Stone on the power play. The Senators took the lead on a Chris Wideman goal, fueled by Mika Zibanejad and Bobby Ryan. The Hurricanes tied it in the third period as Jeff Skinner scored his third of the season, thanks to Eric Staal and Jordan Staal. Carolina won in overtime by a 3-2 score on a Jordan Staal goal, his third of the year, via Justin Faulk and Eric Staal. The three stars belonged to Jordan Staal, Eric Staal, and Faulk.
Up in Montreal, the Canadiens host the Boston Bruins. Jonas Gustavsson and Mike Condon are the backups in goal. Boston struck first in the first period on a Loui Eriksson power play goal, his fifth of the season, powered by Patrice Bergeron and Ryan Spooner. Montreal tied it on a Tomas Plekanec power play goal in the second period, his seventh of the year, assisted by Brendan Gallagher and P.K. Subban. The Bruins retook the lead on a Frank Vatrano goal, passed from Colin Miller. The Canadiens retied it in the third period on a Lars Eller goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of Alex Galchenyuk and Devante Smith-Pelly. Montreal took the lead on a David Desharnais power play goal, his fifth of the year, made possible by Galchenyuk and Andrei Markov. The Canadiens ended it at 4-2 with a Max Pacioretty empty net goal, his eighth of the campaign, set up by Gallagher. The three stars went to Galchenyuk, Gallagher, and Desharnais.
Back stateside, the Washington Capitals welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs. James Reimer and Braden Holtby draw the starts. Toronto led off in the first period on a Daniel Winnik goal, his second of the season, fueled by Morgan Rielly. Washington tied it in the second period as Alex Ovechkin scored his eighth of the year, a power play goal made possible by Evgeny Kuznetsov and Nicklas Backstrom. The Maple Leafs gained the lead in the third period on a James van Riemsdyk power play goal, his fifth of the season, via Joffrey Lupul and Rielly. Washington retied it on a Backstrom goal, his fifth of the year, courtesy of Justin Williams and T.J. Oshie. The tie went to a shootout, where Ovechkin's lone tally sealed a 3-2 Washington win. The three stars were Backstrom, Ovechkin, and Rielly.
Northwest to Winnipeg, where the Jets bring in the Philadelphia Flyers. Michal Neuvirth and Ondrej Pavelec are the mediocre goalies. Philadelphia began in the first period on a power play goal by Brayden Schenn, his fifth of the season, made possible by Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek. The Flyers added on in the third period as Wayne Simmonds scored a power play goal, his second of the year, fueled by Giroux and Mark Streit. Philadelphia iced it at 3-0 with an empty net Matt Read goal, his third of the campaign, going in unassisted. The three stars were Neuvirth (28 save shutout), Giroux, and Schenn.
South to Nashville, where the Predators host the St. Louis Blues. Jake Allen and Pekka Rinne are the masked men. St. Louis opened in the first period on a Colton Parayko power play goal, his fifth of the season, powered by Troy Brouwer and Scott Gomez. The Blues added on in the third period with an Alex Pietrangelo power play goal, via Alexander Steen and Gomez. St. Louis extended the lead as Scottie Upshall scored his third of the year, an unassisted goal. The Blues padded the lead with a Steen goal, his eighth of the campaign, with a lone assist from Vladimir Tarasenko. The final held at 4-0, with the three stars being Allen (45 save shutout), Steen, and Gomez.
North again to Minnesota, where the Wild welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ben Bishop and Devan Dubnyk are in the blue paint. Minnesota drew first blood in the second period on a Jared Spurgeon goal, his second of the season, guided in by Charlie Coyle and Jason Pominville. This was the only goal of the game, with the final at 1-0 for the Wild. The three stars were awarded to Dubnyk (31 save shutout), Spurgeon, and Bishop (24 for 25 in saves).
Southwest to Arizona, where the Coyotes bring in the New York Rangers. Antti Raanta and Mike Smith are set to start in goal. New York started in the first period on a Jesper Fast goal, his second of the season, via Dan Girardi. The Rangers added on in the second period as J.T. Miller scored his second of the year, thanks to Chris Kreider and Dan Boyle. New York extended the lead with a Kreider goal, his second of the season, with a lone assist by Derek Stepan. Anders Lindback relieved Smith. The Rangers padded the lead on a Kevin Hayes power play goal, his fourth of the year, powered by Keith Yandle and Oscar Lindberg. Arizona got on the board in the third period on a Shane Doan power play goal, his third of the campaign, with helpers provided by Kyle Chipchura and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. This only made it 4-1, the final, with the three stars going to Kreider, Raanta (39 for 40 in saves), and Miller.
Back north to Calgary, where the Flames welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins. Marc-Andre Fleury and Karri Ramo are between the pipes. Calgary led off in the first period on a Joe Colborne goal, his third of the season, via Sam Bennett and Mikael Backlund. Pittsburgh tied it with a Phil Kessel goal, his sixth of the year, with a lone assist by Evgeni Malkin. The Flames took the lead back on a Johnny Gaudreau power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Sean Monahan and Backlund. Calgary added on with a Bennett goal, his third of the year, coming off of Michael Frolik and Backlund, the latter getting a sock trick. The Flames extended the lead in the second period as Monahan scored his third of the season, courtesy of Gaudreau and Dougie Hamilton. The Penguins got one back with a Nick Bonino power play goal, his third of the year, assisted by David Perron and Ian Cole. Calgary finished it at 5-2 with a third period empty net goal by Gaudreau, his second of the game and fourth of the campaign, going in unassisted. The three stars belonged to Backlund, Bennett, and Gaudreau, while Monahan gets an honorable mention.
Finally, the San Jose Sharks bring in the Anaheim Ducks. Anton Khudobin and Martin Jones are the goalies. Anaheim began in the first period on a Corey Perry goal, his second of the season, made possible by Ryan Getzlaf and Patrick Maroon. This held up for a 1-0 win, with the three stars going to Khudobin (31 save shutout), Perry, and Jones (16 for 17 in saves).
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The Buffalo Sabres hosting the Vancouver Canucks in one of two matinees. Ryan Miller faces his former team and Linus Ullmark in goal. Buffalo got going in the second period on a Jamie McGinn goal, his third of the season, assisted by Mark Pysyk and Jack Eichel. The Sabres added on with a Rasmus Ristolainen power play goal, his second of the year, powered by Eichel and Brian Gionta. Vancouver got on the board with a Henrik Sedin goal, his third of the season, via Daniel Sedin and Ben Hutton. The Canucks tied it on a third period Chris Higgins goal, going in unassisted. Buffalo won 3-2 with a late Ristolainen goal, his second of the game and third of the year, made possible by Marcus Foligno and Tyler Ennis. The three stars went to Ristolainen, Eichel, and Ullmark (35 for 37 in saves).
Out west, the Los Angeles Kings welcome the Florida Panthers. Roberto Luongo and Jonathan Quick protect the nets. Florida was first to score in the first period on a Nick Bjugstad goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of Jonathan Huberdeau. Los Angeles tied it on a Jeff Carter goal, his seventh of the year, guided in by Tyler Toffoli and Derek Forbort in the second period. The Kings took the lead on a Drew Doughty power play goal, powered by Jake Muzzin and Toffoli. Los Angeles added on with an Anze Kopitar goal, his fifth of the season, fueled by Dustin Brown and Tanner Pearson. The Kings extended the lead in the third period with a Milan Lucic goal, his third of the year, assisted by Carter. This made it 4-1, with the three stars going to Carter, Doughty, and Toffoli.
At the usual time, the Carolina Hurricanes bring in the Ottawa Senators. Andrew Hammond and Cam Ward are in goal. Carolina dented the scoreboard in the second period on a Justin Faulk power play goal, his fifth of the season, powered by Victor Rask. Ottawa tied it on an Alex Chiasson goal, his second of the year, coming off of Patrick Wiercioch and Mark Stone on the power play. The Senators took the lead on a Chris Wideman goal, fueled by Mika Zibanejad and Bobby Ryan. The Hurricanes tied it in the third period as Jeff Skinner scored his third of the season, thanks to Eric Staal and Jordan Staal. Carolina won in overtime by a 3-2 score on a Jordan Staal goal, his third of the year, via Justin Faulk and Eric Staal. The three stars belonged to Jordan Staal, Eric Staal, and Faulk.
Up in Montreal, the Canadiens host the Boston Bruins. Jonas Gustavsson and Mike Condon are the backups in goal. Boston struck first in the first period on a Loui Eriksson power play goal, his fifth of the season, powered by Patrice Bergeron and Ryan Spooner. Montreal tied it on a Tomas Plekanec power play goal in the second period, his seventh of the year, assisted by Brendan Gallagher and P.K. Subban. The Bruins retook the lead on a Frank Vatrano goal, passed from Colin Miller. The Canadiens retied it in the third period on a Lars Eller goal, his fifth of the season, coming off of Alex Galchenyuk and Devante Smith-Pelly. Montreal took the lead on a David Desharnais power play goal, his fifth of the year, made possible by Galchenyuk and Andrei Markov. The Canadiens ended it at 4-2 with a Max Pacioretty empty net goal, his eighth of the campaign, set up by Gallagher. The three stars went to Galchenyuk, Gallagher, and Desharnais.
Back stateside, the Washington Capitals welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs. James Reimer and Braden Holtby draw the starts. Toronto led off in the first period on a Daniel Winnik goal, his second of the season, fueled by Morgan Rielly. Washington tied it in the second period as Alex Ovechkin scored his eighth of the year, a power play goal made possible by Evgeny Kuznetsov and Nicklas Backstrom. The Maple Leafs gained the lead in the third period on a James van Riemsdyk power play goal, his fifth of the season, via Joffrey Lupul and Rielly. Washington retied it on a Backstrom goal, his fifth of the year, courtesy of Justin Williams and T.J. Oshie. The tie went to a shootout, where Ovechkin's lone tally sealed a 3-2 Washington win. The three stars were Backstrom, Ovechkin, and Rielly.
Northwest to Winnipeg, where the Jets bring in the Philadelphia Flyers. Michal Neuvirth and Ondrej Pavelec are the mediocre goalies. Philadelphia began in the first period on a power play goal by Brayden Schenn, his fifth of the season, made possible by Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek. The Flyers added on in the third period as Wayne Simmonds scored a power play goal, his second of the year, fueled by Giroux and Mark Streit. Philadelphia iced it at 3-0 with an empty net Matt Read goal, his third of the campaign, going in unassisted. The three stars were Neuvirth (28 save shutout), Giroux, and Schenn.
South to Nashville, where the Predators host the St. Louis Blues. Jake Allen and Pekka Rinne are the masked men. St. Louis opened in the first period on a Colton Parayko power play goal, his fifth of the season, powered by Troy Brouwer and Scott Gomez. The Blues added on in the third period with an Alex Pietrangelo power play goal, via Alexander Steen and Gomez. St. Louis extended the lead as Scottie Upshall scored his third of the year, an unassisted goal. The Blues padded the lead with a Steen goal, his eighth of the campaign, with a lone assist from Vladimir Tarasenko. The final held at 4-0, with the three stars being Allen (45 save shutout), Steen, and Gomez.
North again to Minnesota, where the Wild welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ben Bishop and Devan Dubnyk are in the blue paint. Minnesota drew first blood in the second period on a Jared Spurgeon goal, his second of the season, guided in by Charlie Coyle and Jason Pominville. This was the only goal of the game, with the final at 1-0 for the Wild. The three stars were awarded to Dubnyk (31 save shutout), Spurgeon, and Bishop (24 for 25 in saves).
Southwest to Arizona, where the Coyotes bring in the New York Rangers. Antti Raanta and Mike Smith are set to start in goal. New York started in the first period on a Jesper Fast goal, his second of the season, via Dan Girardi. The Rangers added on in the second period as J.T. Miller scored his second of the year, thanks to Chris Kreider and Dan Boyle. New York extended the lead with a Kreider goal, his second of the season, with a lone assist by Derek Stepan. Anders Lindback relieved Smith. The Rangers padded the lead on a Kevin Hayes power play goal, his fourth of the year, powered by Keith Yandle and Oscar Lindberg. Arizona got on the board in the third period on a Shane Doan power play goal, his third of the campaign, with helpers provided by Kyle Chipchura and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. This only made it 4-1, the final, with the three stars going to Kreider, Raanta (39 for 40 in saves), and Miller.
Back north to Calgary, where the Flames welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins. Marc-Andre Fleury and Karri Ramo are between the pipes. Calgary led off in the first period on a Joe Colborne goal, his third of the season, via Sam Bennett and Mikael Backlund. Pittsburgh tied it with a Phil Kessel goal, his sixth of the year, with a lone assist by Evgeni Malkin. The Flames took the lead back on a Johnny Gaudreau power play goal, his third of the season, powered by Sean Monahan and Backlund. Calgary added on with a Bennett goal, his third of the year, coming off of Michael Frolik and Backlund, the latter getting a sock trick. The Flames extended the lead in the second period as Monahan scored his third of the season, courtesy of Gaudreau and Dougie Hamilton. The Penguins got one back with a Nick Bonino power play goal, his third of the year, assisted by David Perron and Ian Cole. Calgary finished it at 5-2 with a third period empty net goal by Gaudreau, his second of the game and fourth of the campaign, going in unassisted. The three stars belonged to Backlund, Bennett, and Gaudreau, while Monahan gets an honorable mention.
Finally, the San Jose Sharks bring in the Anaheim Ducks. Anton Khudobin and Martin Jones are the goalies. Anaheim began in the first period on a Corey Perry goal, his second of the season, made possible by Ryan Getzlaf and Patrick Maroon. This held up for a 1-0 win, with the three stars going to Khudobin (31 save shutout), Perry, and Jones (16 for 17 in saves).
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Friday, November 6, 2015
2015-16 NHL Season - Day 31
Six games tonight, beginning with...
The Carolina Hurricanes hosting the Dallas Stars. Kari Lehtonen and Eddie Lack receive the starting nods. Carolina got going in the second period on a Jordan Staal goal, his second of the season, assisted by Eric Staal and Ron Hainsey. Dallas tied it with an Ales Hemsky goal, his second of the year, via Colton Sceviour and Vernon Fiddler. The Stars took the lead on a Patrick Sharp goal in the third period, his fifth of the season, guided in by Tyler Seguin. Dallas added on with a Radek Faksa goal, coming off of Sceviour and Jordie Benn. The Stars iced it at 4-1 on a Jason Demers empty net goal, his fourth of the year, going in unassisted. The three stars went to Faksa, Sceviour, and Lehtonen (30 for 31 in saves).
Up in New Jersey, the Devils welcome the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Crawford and Cory Schneider are the similarly-named goalies. New Jersey began in the first period on a Lee Stempniak goal, his third of the season, going in unassisted. The Devils added on with a Kyle Palmieri goal, his fourth of the year, coming off of Travis Zajac. New Jersey extended the lead as Zajac scored his sixth of the season, thanks to Damon Severson and Stempniak. Scott Darling replaced Crawford for the second period. The Devils padded the lead in the second period on a Mike Cammalleri goal, his fourth of the year, assisted by Severson and Palmieri. Chicago got on the board with a Patrick Kane goal, his ninth of the season, made possible by Erik Gustafsson. The Blackhawks pulled closer in the third period as Tanner Kero scored, with the help of Artemi Panarin and Teuvo Teravainen. This made it 4-2, with the three stars being Zajac, Palmieri, and Stempniak, while Severson gets an honorable mention.
Into Canada, where the Toronto Maple Leafs bring in the Detroit Red Wings. Petr Mrazek faces a lesser foe in James Reimer in goal. Detroit led off in the first period on a Henrik Zetterberg goal, his fourth of the season, courtesy of Dylan Larkin and Justin Abdelkader. Toronto tied it on a Dion Phaneuf goal in the third period, made possible by Tyler Bozak and P.A. Parenteau. The Red Wings won 2-1 in overtime on a Jakub Kindl goal, his second of the year, assisted by Teemu Pulkkinen and Tomas Tatar. The three stars belonged to Kindl, Mrazek (32 for 33 in saves), and Zetterberg.
Westward to Edmonton, with the Oilers hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jeff Zatkoff and Anders Nilsson are the backups in goal. Edmonton dented the scoreboard in the second period on an Oscar Klefbom goal, his second of the season, courtesy of Benoit Pouliot and Nail Yakupov. Pittsburgh tied it on a Daniel Sprong goal, his second of the year, fueled by Matt Cullen and Sergei Plotnikov. The Penguins took the lead in the third period on a Phil Kessel power play goal, his fifth of the campaign, powered by Kris Letang and Sidney Crosby. This made it 2-1, the final, with the three stars going to Zatkoff (27 for 28 in saves), Kessel, and Sprong.
Down in Colorado, the Avalanche welcome the New York Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist and Reto Berra receive the starting nods. Colorado opened in the first period on a Nathan MacKinnon power play goal, his sixth of the season, powered by Tyson Barrie. New York tied it with a Derek Stepan power play goal, his fourth of the year, helped along by Mats Zuccarello and Ryan McDonagh. The Rangers took the lead on an Oscar Lindberg goal, his seventh of the campaign, passed from McDonagh and Kevin Hayes. This held up for a 2-1 win, with the three stars handed to McDonagh, Lindberg, and Lundqvist (29 for 30 in saves).
Finally, the Anaheim Ducks bring in the Columbus Blue Jackets. Curtis McElhinney and Frederik Andersen are in the creases. Anaheim started in the first period on a Cam Fowler goal, his second of the season, coming off of Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf. The Ducks added on in the second period as Patrick Maroon scored a power play goal powered by Perry and Getzlaf. Columbus got on the board with a Scott Hartnell goal, his sixth of the year, assisted by Brandon Dubinsky and David Savard. Anaheim replied with a Josh Manson goal in the third period, fueled by Perry and Getzlaf, both of whom got sock tricks. The Blue Jackets chipped back in the third period on a Hartnell goal, his second of the game and seventh of the campaign, helped along by Brandon Saad. The Ducks iced it at 4-2 with an unassisted empty net goal by Clayton Stoner. The three stars went to Perry, Hartnell, and Getzlaf.
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The Carolina Hurricanes hosting the Dallas Stars. Kari Lehtonen and Eddie Lack receive the starting nods. Carolina got going in the second period on a Jordan Staal goal, his second of the season, assisted by Eric Staal and Ron Hainsey. Dallas tied it with an Ales Hemsky goal, his second of the year, via Colton Sceviour and Vernon Fiddler. The Stars took the lead on a Patrick Sharp goal in the third period, his fifth of the season, guided in by Tyler Seguin. Dallas added on with a Radek Faksa goal, coming off of Sceviour and Jordie Benn. The Stars iced it at 4-1 on a Jason Demers empty net goal, his fourth of the year, going in unassisted. The three stars went to Faksa, Sceviour, and Lehtonen (30 for 31 in saves).
Up in New Jersey, the Devils welcome the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Crawford and Cory Schneider are the similarly-named goalies. New Jersey began in the first period on a Lee Stempniak goal, his third of the season, going in unassisted. The Devils added on with a Kyle Palmieri goal, his fourth of the year, coming off of Travis Zajac. New Jersey extended the lead as Zajac scored his sixth of the season, thanks to Damon Severson and Stempniak. Scott Darling replaced Crawford for the second period. The Devils padded the lead in the second period on a Mike Cammalleri goal, his fourth of the year, assisted by Severson and Palmieri. Chicago got on the board with a Patrick Kane goal, his ninth of the season, made possible by Erik Gustafsson. The Blackhawks pulled closer in the third period as Tanner Kero scored, with the help of Artemi Panarin and Teuvo Teravainen. This made it 4-2, with the three stars being Zajac, Palmieri, and Stempniak, while Severson gets an honorable mention.
Into Canada, where the Toronto Maple Leafs bring in the Detroit Red Wings. Petr Mrazek faces a lesser foe in James Reimer in goal. Detroit led off in the first period on a Henrik Zetterberg goal, his fourth of the season, courtesy of Dylan Larkin and Justin Abdelkader. Toronto tied it on a Dion Phaneuf goal in the third period, made possible by Tyler Bozak and P.A. Parenteau. The Red Wings won 2-1 in overtime on a Jakub Kindl goal, his second of the year, assisted by Teemu Pulkkinen and Tomas Tatar. The three stars belonged to Kindl, Mrazek (32 for 33 in saves), and Zetterberg.
Westward to Edmonton, with the Oilers hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jeff Zatkoff and Anders Nilsson are the backups in goal. Edmonton dented the scoreboard in the second period on an Oscar Klefbom goal, his second of the season, courtesy of Benoit Pouliot and Nail Yakupov. Pittsburgh tied it on a Daniel Sprong goal, his second of the year, fueled by Matt Cullen and Sergei Plotnikov. The Penguins took the lead in the third period on a Phil Kessel power play goal, his fifth of the campaign, powered by Kris Letang and Sidney Crosby. This made it 2-1, the final, with the three stars going to Zatkoff (27 for 28 in saves), Kessel, and Sprong.
Down in Colorado, the Avalanche welcome the New York Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist and Reto Berra receive the starting nods. Colorado opened in the first period on a Nathan MacKinnon power play goal, his sixth of the season, powered by Tyson Barrie. New York tied it with a Derek Stepan power play goal, his fourth of the year, helped along by Mats Zuccarello and Ryan McDonagh. The Rangers took the lead on an Oscar Lindberg goal, his seventh of the campaign, passed from McDonagh and Kevin Hayes. This held up for a 2-1 win, with the three stars handed to McDonagh, Lindberg, and Lundqvist (29 for 30 in saves).
Finally, the Anaheim Ducks bring in the Columbus Blue Jackets. Curtis McElhinney and Frederik Andersen are in the creases. Anaheim started in the first period on a Cam Fowler goal, his second of the season, coming off of Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf. The Ducks added on in the second period as Patrick Maroon scored a power play goal powered by Perry and Getzlaf. Columbus got on the board with a Scott Hartnell goal, his sixth of the year, assisted by Brandon Dubinsky and David Savard. Anaheim replied with a Josh Manson goal in the third period, fueled by Perry and Getzlaf, both of whom got sock tricks. The Blue Jackets chipped back in the third period on a Hartnell goal, his second of the game and seventh of the campaign, helped along by Brandon Saad. The Ducks iced it at 4-2 with an unassisted empty net goal by Clayton Stoner. The three stars went to Perry, Hartnell, and Getzlaf.
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