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[Dark Knight]

Please post your thoughts, pictures and comments on tonight's games in this thread.

Pittsburgh at Washington
Carolina at Colorado
Phoenix at SJS

[BritDuck]

The Pens-Caps game is a hard one to call. On paper, the Pens seem the better team, but the Caps have been playing better hockey over the last few games. Difficult.

[PortBeach13]

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End of first. They had an interview with Ovy and Malkin I believe yesterday about both of their experiences. Ovy was the translator since he knows English better than Malks.

[DropThePuck]

Even-steven past the halfway mark in the 3rd:

4 - PIT: TALBOT, M. (06:49 in 2nd), CHRISTENSEN, E. (18:08 in 2nd), CROSBY, S. (18:43 in 2nd), MALKIN, E. (03:20 in 3rd)
4 - WSH: BEECH, K. (PPG, 05:10 in 1st), CLARK, C. (05:56 in 1st), CLARK, C. (02:57 in 2nd), LAICH, B. (SHG, 05:55 in 2nd)



Ben Clymer #27 of the Washington Capitals fights with Jarkko Ruutu #37 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during a NHL hockey game at the Verizon Center December 11, 2006 in Washington, DC.
(Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)


Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21) is punched by Pittsburgh Penguins' Jarkko Ruutu (37) of Finland during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)


Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, foreground, of Russia, looks for the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)


Washington Capitals' Chris Clark (17) checks Pittsburgh Penguins' Alain Nasreddine (32) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

[lvsprt]

Those yellow pads are CRAZZZZZZZZY!

[Aeryn]

Even-steven past the halfway mark in the 3rd:

I don't know if "even steven" is quite accurate....blowing a 4-0 lead

Glad they got it all tied up for Aeryn when she finally got to a TV. Very considerate of the boys.

[DropThePuck]

Even-steven past the halfway mark in the 3rd:

I don't know if "even steven" is quite accurate....blowing a 4-0 lead

Suppose I could've just said "tied" ... but it still is knotted at 4 goals a piece in the closing minutes of the 3rd.

[Aeryn]

And now in OT

[Duckette]

And now in OT

NO! NOW, it's an SO!

[Aeryn]

Over now.

Sadly, no reason to Army tonight.

[Dark Knight]

MAF still looks like he's 12 years old. Compared to him Kolzig is a T-Rex

[Veca]

Great game. It's such fun to watch so much talent in one game. Hockeys future is bright....yes???

[Lonewolf81LA]

Even-steven past the halfway mark in the 3rd:

I don't know if "even steven" is quite accurate....blowing a 4-0 lead

Glad they got it all tied up for Aeryn when she finally got to a TV. Very considerate of the boys.

It was also nice of them to go to OT so I could see Malkin's SO winner.... Beautiful goal!

[GLOVESAVE35]

Updated Monday, December 11

Pittsburgh Penguins:
Projected lineup vs. Washington:

Forwards:
Malone - Crosby - Recchi
Christensen - Malkin - Armstrong
Staal - Moore - Ouellet
Ruutu - Talbot - Thorburn

Defence:
Melichar - Gonchar
Nasreddine - Whitney
Orpik - DuPont

Goal:
Fleury
- TSN

Washington Capitals:
Projected lineup vs. Pittsburgh:

Forwards:
Ovechkin - Zubrus - Clark
Semin - Beech - Pettinger
Sutherby - Gordon - Clymer
Klepis - Laich - Brashear

Defence:
Morrisonn - Pothier
Muir - Green
Erskine - Eminger

Goal:
Kolzig
- TSN

Montreal Canadiens: Forward Steve Begin (rib injury) and defenceman Sheldon Souray (right wrist injury) missed practice on Monday. Defenceman Francis Bouillion didn't skate, either. All three are doubtful for Tuesday's matchup against the Bruins. Souray had an MRI on his right wrist on Sunday which proved negative. He told TSN and RDS that he wanted to play on Tuesday, but head coach Guy Carbonneau remains doubtful. Carbonneau also revealed his choice of goaltender for the game: David Aebischer. Chris Higgins once again skated with his teammates although he was green-shirted (no contact). Carbonneau says he'll play sometime this week, the earliest being Thursday against Tampa Bay. He'll more likely play against the Penguins Saturday on Montreal's fourth line. Given the bodies that are hurting, the Habs called up Maxim Lapierre from Hamilton. - TSN

Toronto Maple Leafs: Jean-Sebastien Aubin will get the start in goal when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. - TSN

Boston Bruins: The team has placed netminder Brian Finley on waivers. - TSN

Minnesota Wild: Brent Burns, who had played most of his games at wing this season, played the point on Saturday and apparently will be behind the blue line for the foreseeable future. - Pioneer Press

Philadelphia Flyers: Mike Richards learned he is scheduled to have surgery on Tuesday, and Geoff Sanderson will likely follow. According to GM Paul Holmgren, both players (abdominal strains) are scheduled to go under the knife pending MRI's and are expected to be out for at least four weeks. - Philadelphia Inquirer

Also, the Flyers have placed forward Niko Dimitrakos on re-entry waivers. - TSN

San Jose Sharks: The Sharks will continue to experiment with left wing Mark Bell at the point on the power play. "We've got to practice him a little bit more on breakouts, but it's to get shots from the point," coach Ron Wilson said. "If our D don't want to shoot the puck, I'll put a forward back there." The Sharks have had some success using centre Patrick Marleau on the point. "Mark Bell has done it successfully in the past in Chicago," Wilson said. "Maybe this will give him an opportunity to get on the power play in a position he's comfortable with." - Contra Costa Times

[GLOVESAVE35]

Final scores:

Pittsburgh 5 Washington 4 F (SO)

Carolina 2 Colorado 5 F

Phoenix 0 San Jose 4 F

[DropThePuck]

Over now.

Sadly, no reason to Army tonight.

Here you go ... with his helmet on backwards for their shootout ritual ...


Pittsburgh Penguins' Ryan Malone, left, and Colby Armstrong, right, celebrate with goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, center, after they beat the Washington Capitals 5-4 after overtime and a shootout in a NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

[Aeryn]

to DTP for Delivering the Picture

Gotta love the rally helmets! And how come the Ducks haven't tried 'em yet?

[DropThePuck]

Goaltender John Grahame #47 of the Carolina Hurricanes makes a save on a shot by Andrew Brunette #15 of the Colorado Avalanche during a NHL game at the Pepsi Center December 11, 2006 in Denver, Colorado.
(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


Goaltender Peter Budaj #31 of the Colorado Avalanche leaps into the air to avoid a sliding Erik Cole #26 of the Carolina Hurricanes who was on a collision course with the goal during a NHL game at the Pepsi Center December 11, 2006 in Denver, Colorado.
(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


Andrew Brunette #15 of the Colorado Avalanche and Glen Wesley #2 of the Carolina Hurricanes get tangled up as goaltender John Grahame #47 protects the goal after loosing his stick during a NHL game at the Pepsi Center December 11, 2006 in Denver, Colorado.
(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


Joe Sakic #19 of the Colorado Avalanche is congratulated for his goal by teammates Andrew Brunette #15 and Wojtek Wolski #8 on goaltender John Grahame #47 of the Carolina Hurricanes while Mike Commodore #22 skates away as the Avalanche defeated the Hurricanes 5-2 during a NHL game at the Pepsi Center December 11, 2006 in Denver, Colorado.
(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

[Aeryn]

OMG - Where to start on those pictures?!

"I believe I can fly....."
Gravity has LEFT the building.

Just for that, you can KISS MY ASS!

[DropThePuck]

to DTP for Delivering the Picture

Wasn't that some television ad slogan??

OMG - Where to start on those pictures?!

And I thought you'd enjoy those too!

Gotta love the rally helmets! And how come the Ducks haven't tried 'em yet?

Because Perry and Kunitz haven't even started a shootout ritual of their own yet??

[DropThePuck]

San Jose Sharks goalie Vesa Toskala, left, of Finland stops a shot attempt by Phoenix Coyotes center Mike Comrie, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Monday, Dec. 11, 2006.
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)


Phoenix Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky, second from left at rear, watches as his team plays the San Jose Sharks in the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Monday, Dec. 11, 2006.
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)


San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski, middle, celebrates after scoring a goal past Phoenix Coyotes goalie Curtis Joseph, left, as defenseman Zbynek Michalek (4), of the Czech Republic, looks on in the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Monday, Dec. 11, 2006.
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)


San Jose Sharks right wing Milan Michalek, middle, of the Czech Republic collides with Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Keith Ballard, top, and goalie Curtis Joseph in the second period of a hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Monday, Dec. 11, 2006.
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

[DropThePuck]

OMG - Where to start on those pictures?!

"I believe I can fly....."
Gravity has LEFT the building.

Just for that, you can KISS MY ASS!

The top photo caption could also read:
"Hey! This ain't bowling for goalies now!"

And the bottom:
"Dang! My contact lens is here somewhere ..."

[Aeryn]

Gotta love the rally helmets! And how come the Ducks haven't tried 'em yet?

Because Perry and Kunitz haven't even started a shootout ritual of their own yet??

No need to reinvent the wheel - the rally helmets have proven effective already.