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[Dark Knight]

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

Boston at Washington
Buffalo at Atlanta
Phoenix at Columbus
Carolina at Montreal
NYR at NJD
Nashville at Pittsburgh
LAK at TBL
Toronto at STL
Minnesota at Dallas
Florida at Colorado
Chicago at Calgary
Vancouver at Edmonton

[duckfan78]

Go .

[GLOVESAVE35]

Go !! And no OT please.

[GLOVESAVE35]

TSN's Ice Chips:

Updates for Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Across Canada:

The Latest on the Senators Projected Lines
Patrick Eaves did not skate today (ankle) and is questionable for Wednesday vs Buffalo either Brian McGrattan or Denis Hamel will take the spot if Eaves can't go. - TSN

Forwards
Heatley - Kelly - Alfredsson
Schaefer - Spezza - Fisher
Vermette - Comrie - Neil
Schubert - McAmmond - Eaves
Hamel - McGrattan

Defence
Redden - Meszaros
Volchenkov - Phillips
Corvo - Priessing
Goaltender
Emery


The Latest on the Flames Practice lines
Rhett Warrener did not skate and only played in one shift last game after suffering an upper body injury. He will not be in the lineup tonight. Stephane Yelle expects to be back tonight after missing a game with an injured right foot, but he is officially a game time decision. - TSN

Forwards
Tanguay - Conroy - Iginla
Huselius - Langkow - Moss
Amonte - Lombardi - Nilson
Friesen - Yelle - Ritchie
Godard

Defence
Phaneuf - Hamrlik
Zyuzin - Regehr
Ference - Giordano


The Latest on the Canadiens Projected Lines vs. Carolina
D Andrei Markov out with knee injury and Steve Begin skated with the team, but still not ready to play. He has a back injury. - TSN

Forwards
Streit - Koivu - Johnson
Latendresse - Plekanec - Kovalev
Higgins - Bonk - Ryder
Murray - Lapierre - Downey

Defence
Souray - Rivet
Bouillon - Dandenault
Markov - Komisarek
Starting Goaltender
Aebischer


The Latest on the Senators Projected Lines
Boyd Devereaux returns to lineup this evening and will play on fourth line with Wade Belak and Travis Green. Kris Newbury comes out. Andrew Raycroft makes 15th straight start in goal. - TSN

Forwards
Ponikarovsky - Sundin - Antropov
Steen - Stajan - O'Neill
Kilger - Pohl - Battaglia
Devereaux - Green - Belak

Defence
McCabe - Colaiacovo
Kaberle - Kubina
Gill - White
Goaltender
Raycroft


Around The League:

The Latest from Chicago
Patrick Lalime is expected to start on Wednesday. Nikolai Khabibulin will get the full night off as Brian Boucher will serve as Lalime's backup against the Canucks - Chicago Sun Times


The Latest from Colorado
Jose Theodore will get the start in goal for the Avalanche tonight. Defenceman John-Michael Liles could return from a broken foot tonight as well. - Rocky Mountain News


The Latest from Columbus
Rick Nash will have new linemates for tonight's game. He will skate with Gilbert Brule and Fredrik Modin. Meanwhile Sergei Federove will play alongside Alexander Svitov and David Vyborny. Defenceman Ron Hainsey is expected to return to the lineup. On the injury front, Nikolai Zherdev who hasn't skated in a week because of the flu could return by the weekend. - The Columbus Dispatch - Columbus Dispatch


The Latest from Florida
Winger Todd Bertuzzi participated in his first full workout on Monday and is targeting a Feb. 17 return after back surgery. - The Palm Beach Post


The Latest from Nashville
Defenceman Shea Weber was struck in the jaw by Ducks' forward Travis Moen in a fight during Saturday's contest and will not play tonight. Forward Jordin Tootoo has been placed on injured reserve. - Tennessean


The Latest from New York Rangers
Jaromir Jagr is questionable for tonight's game against New Jersey with a hip-flexor. - NY Post


The Latest from Phoenix
Defenceman Nick Boynton left Monday's practice early with a muscle strain while forward Owen Nolan missed practice with a slight hamstring pull. Both are questionable for tonight's game vs. Columbus. - Arizona Republic


The Latest from San Jose
Defenceman Kyle McLaren expects to play tonight barring a major setback. He has missed the last seven games after recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his knee. - Contra Costa Times


The Latest from Washington
With trade deadline approaching, the Washington Capitals are hoping they can sign winger Richard Zednik to a contract extension. - Washington Post

[duckfan78]

2-0 in 1st. Turco already pulled. 2 goals in 36 secs.

[GLOVESAVE35]

Update:

Buffalo 3 Atlanta 2 3RD

Phoenix 3 Columbus 0 2ND

Boston 1 Washington 1 3RD

Carolina 1 Montreal 1 2ND

NY Rangers 1 New Jersey 2 2ND

Nashville 1 Pittsburgh 2 2ND --> go !!

Los Angeles 0 Tampa Bay 2 2ND

Minnesota 2 Dallas 1 2ND

Toronto 1 St. Louis 0 2ND

Florida 0 Colorado 0 1ST

Vancouver 0 Edmonton 0 1ST

[GLOVESAVE35]

Another update:

Buffalo 4 Atlanta 3 F (SO)

Phoenix 3 Columbus 0 3RD

Boston 3 Washington 2 F (SO)

Carolina 2 Montreal 1 3RD

NY Rangers 2 New Jersey 2 3RD

Nashville 1 Pittsburgh 3 3RD

Los Angeles 2 Tampa Bay 2 3RD

Minnesota 2 Dallas 2 2ND

Toronto 2 St. Louis 1 3RD

Florida 2 Colorado 1 1ST

Vancouver 1 Edmonton 1 1ST

[GLOVESAVE35]

More final scores:

Phoenix 3 Columbus 0 F

Carolina 2 Montreal 1 F

Nashville 1 Pittsburgh 4 F

Los Angeles 2 Tampa Bay 3 F (SO)

[DropThePuck]

BOCHENSKI, B. (05:06 in 2nd), BERGERON, P. (PPG, 13:15 in 3rd), Determining Goal: P. KESSEL (Attempt #3/#6 - Team/Overall)
LAICH, B. (00:21 in 3rd), FEHR, E. (07:48 in 3rd)


Brandon Bochenski #10 of the Boston Bruins takes a shot on goal during a of NHL hockey game against Olie Kolzig #37 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center February 6, 2007 in Washington, DC.
(Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

BRIERE, D. (PPG, 08:01 in 1st), VANEK, T. (PPG, 17:13 in 2nd), BRIERE, D. (PPG, 18:48 in 2nd), Determining Goal: D. BRIERE (Attempt #1/#2 - Team/Overall)
ATL: KOVALCHUK, I. (08:40 in 1st), SIM, J. (13:23 in 2nd), MELLANBY, S. (PPG, 11:51 in 3rd)


Daniel Briere #48 of the Buffalo Sabres scores in the shootout against Kari Lehtonen #32 of the Atlanta Thrashers on February 6, 2007 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

3 - REINPRECHT, S. (15:17 in 1st), DOAN, S. (06:03 in 2nd), ZIGOMANIS, M. (11:06 in 2nd)
0


Columbus Blue Jackets' Zenon Konopka, left, knocks Phoenix Coyotes' Owen Nolan, of Ireland, to the ice during a fight in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
(AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

[DropThePuck]

WILLIAMS, J. (PPG, 02:26 in 2nd), KABERLE, F. (PPG, 10:52 in 3rd)
KOVALEV, A. (04:45 in 2nd)


Montreal Canadiens' Craig Rivet and Carolina Hurricanes' Andrew Ladd (16) exchange blows during third period NHL hockey action Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007 in Montreal. The Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 2-1.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Paul Chiasson)

[DropThePuck]

RACHUNEK, K. (PPG, 15:45 in 1st), JAGR, J. (01:38 in 3rd)
:NJD: MARTIN, P. (14:30 in 1st), PARISE, Z. (18:18 in 2nd), Determining Goal: B. GIONTA (Attempt #1/#2 - Team/Overall)


Martin Brodeur #30 of the New Jersey Devils makes a sprawling save as his teammate Brad Lukowich #21 clears Jason Krog #20 of the New York Rangers out of the crease on February 6, 2007 at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images)


Jed Ortmeyer #41 of the New York Rangers skates towards Martin Brodeur #30 of the New Jersey Devils during their game at Continental Airlines Arena February 6, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)


New York Rangers' Sean Avery, left, interferes with New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur during third period NHL hockey Tuesday night, Feb. 6, 2007 in East Rutherford, N.J. Avery received a two minute penalty for interference. The Devils beat the Rangers, 3-2, in a shootout.
(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)


Referees Kerry Fraser ® and Mike Hasenfratz hold the lineup cards prior to the shootout between the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils on February 6, 2007 at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

NICHOL, S. (17:53 in 1st)
STAAL, J. (05:46 in 2nd), MALKIN, E. (PPG, 08:05 in 2nd), RECCHI, M. (03:10 in 3rd), RUUTU, J. (18:36 in 3rd)


Pittsburgh Penguins goal tender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) is the center of a collision of Nashville Predators' Darcy Hordichuk (16) and Penguins; Dominic Moore, right, during second period of NHL hockey action at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007.
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

[DropThePuck]

WEAVER, M. (01:13 in 3rd), ARMSTRONG, D. (07:41 in 3rd)
LECAVALIER, V. (PPG, 02:23 in 1st), JONES, B. (04:18 in 1st), Determining Goal: B. RICHARDS (Attempt #2/#3 - Team/Overall)


Tampa Bay Lightning's Andre Roy, right, lands a punch while fighting with Los Angeles Kings' Raitis Ivanans, of Latvia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday night, Feb. 6, 2007, in Tampa, Fla.
(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

[DropThePuck]

2 - NUMMELIN, P. (07:27 in 1st), DUPUIS, P. (08:08 in 1st)
4 - BOUCHER, P. (PPG, 12:02 in 1st), MODANO, M. (12:25 in 2nd), ZUBOV, S. (PPG, 15:19 in 3rd), BARNES, S. (16:57 in 3rd)



Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco (35) holds onto the leg of Minnesota Wild right wing Pavol Demitra, of Slovakia, after an attempted shot in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, in Dallas.
(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


Dallas Stars center Eric Lindros, left, checks, Minnesota Wild left wing Pascal Dupuis in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, in Dallas.
(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


Dallas Stars left wing Antti Miettinen, of Finland, (20) and Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom, of Finland, (32) reach for a loose puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, in Dallas.
(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)


Goalie Niklas Backstrom #32 of the Minnesota Wild makes a save against Mike Modano #9 of the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center February 6, 2007 in Dallas, Texas.
(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

4 - JOKINEN, O. (07:00 in 1st), HORTON, N. (12:42 in 1st), GRATTON, C. (04:43 in 2nd), STUMPEL, J. (07:57 in 2nd)
5 - WOLSKI, W. (03:24 in 1st), ARNASON, T. (06:23 in 2nd), CLARK, B. (02:06 in 3rd), STASTNY, P. (PPG, 19:23 in 3rd), SAKIC, J. (PPG, 00:25 in OT)


Florida Panthers left winger Rostislav Olesz, front, of the Czech Republic, tries to redirect a shot past Colorado Avalanche goalie Jose Theodore, back right, as Avalanche defenseman Brett Clark comes in to cover in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007.
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)


Florida Panthers defenseman Steve Montador, left, fights with Colorado Avalanche right winger Ian Laperriere, in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007.
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)


Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny, back, shoots the puck past Florida Panthers goalie Ed Belfour to score the tying goal in the third period of the Avalanche's 5-4 victory in overtime an NHL hockey game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007.
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)


Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny, left, fights for control of the puck with Florida Panthers center Gregory Campbell in the third period of the Avalanche's 5-4 victory in overtime of an NHL hockey game in Denver, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007.
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

[DropThePuck]

5 - SEDIN, D. (PPG, 17:43 in 1st), NASLUND, M. (PPG, 05:26 in 2nd), PYATT, T. (14:18 in 2nd), SEDIN, D. (08:18 in 3rd), SEDIN, D. (19:04 in 3rd)
2 - HORCOFF, S. (04:18 in 1st), STORTINI, Z. (09:28 in 2nd)


Vancouver Canucks' Jeff Cowan, front, and Edmonton Oilers' Matt Stortini fight during first period NHL hockey action in Edmonton Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Jason Scott)

[DropThePuck]

3 - HAVLAT, M. (PPG, 17:17 in 3rd), HAVLAT, M. (PPG, 19:32 in 3rd), Determining Goal: M. HAVLAT (Attempt #1/#2 - Team/Overall)
2 - FRIESEN, J. (15:57 in 2nd), HUSELIUS, K. (PPG, 04:08 in 3rd)


Calgary Flames mascot Harvey the Hound holds a squirming Will Vernon, 3, during the singing of the national anthems after Flames great Mike Vernon had his number 30 retired to the rafters at the Pengrowth Saddledome prior to the Calgary Flames match against the Chicago Blackhawks February 6, 2007 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Vernon is only the second Calgary Flames player in history to have his number retired and with his banner now hanging alongside Lanny McDonald's No. 9 in the rafters of the Saddledome.
(Photo by Tim Smith/Getty Images)


Siblings Will Vernon, 3, and Amelia Vernon, 11, children of Former Calgary Flames great Mike Vernon, watch the jumbotron during a ceremony before Vernon's number 30 is retired to the rafters at the Pengrowth Saddledome prior to the Calgary Flames match against the Chicago Blackhawks February 6, 2007 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
(Photo by Tim Smith/Getty Images)


Former Calgary Flames great Mike Vernon addresses his fans while surrounded by his family and friends before his number 30 is retired to the rafters at the Pengrowth Saddledome prior to the Calgary Flames match against the Chicago Blackhawks February 6, 2007 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
(Photo by Tim Smith/Getty Images)


Former Calgary Flames great Mike Vernon shakes hands with Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff (L) during a ceremony before his number 30 is retired to the rafters at the Pengrowth Saddledome prior to the Calgary Flames match against the Chicago Blackhawks February 6, 2007 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
(Photo by Tim Smith/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

Former Calgary Flames great Mike Vernon (3rd-L) stands with his family and other dignitaries as his number 30 is retired to the rafters at the Pengrowth Saddledome prior to the Calgary Flames match against the Chicago Blackhawks February 6, 2007 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Vernon is only the second Calgary Flames player in history to have his number retired and with his banner now hanging alongside Lanny McDonald's No. 9 in the rafters of the Saddledome.
(Photo by Tim Smith/Getty Images)


Former Calgary Flames great Lanny McDonald addresses the crowd during the retirement ceremony for Mike Vernon's number 30 at the Pengrowth Saddledome prior to the Calgary Flames match against the Chicago Blackhawks February 6, 2007 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
(Photo by Tim Smith/Getty Images)


Tony Amonte #10 of the Calgary Flames tries to jump over the stick of goalie Nikolai Khabibulin #39 of the Chicago Blackhawks to avoid a collision during second period NHL action at the Pengrowth Saddledome February 6, 2007 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
(Photo by Tim Smith/Getty Images)


Tuomo Ruutu #15 of the Chicago Blackhawks crashes into goalie Miikka Kiprusoff #34 of the Calgary Flames during third period NHL action at the Pengrowth Saddledome February 6, 2007 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Blackhawks defeated the Flames by a score of 3-2 in a shoot-out.
(Photo by Tim Smith/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

2 - TOR: PONIKAROVSKY, A. (PPG, 15:55 in 1st), STEEN, A. (18:17 in 2nd)
1 - STL: JOHNSON, R. (12:38 in 2nd)


Manny Legace #34 of the St. Louis Blues can't stop this first period goal by Alexei Ponikarovsky #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 6, 2007 at the Scotttrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Jay McClement #9 of the St. Louis Blues and Alexei Ponikarovsky #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs collide during first period action on February 6, 2007 at the Scotttrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Dallas Drake #10 of the St. Louis Blues controls the puck against Pavel Kubina #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 6, 2007 at the Scotttrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Goaltender Manny Legace #34 of the St. Louis Blues makes the save on a deflected shot by Jeff O'Neill #92 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 6, 2007 at the Scotttrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

Eric Brewer #4 of the St. Louis Blues gets hit into the boards by Chad Kilger #18 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 6, 2007 at the Scotttrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Barret Jackman #5 of the St. Louis Blues gets the stick up on Alex Steen #10 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 6, 2007 at the Scotttrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Radek Dvorak #18 of the St. Louis Blues is hit into the boards by Bryan McCabe #24 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 6, 2007 at the Scotttrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Andrew Raycroft makes a first period save in front of defenseman Bates Battaglia and St. Louis Blues' Lee Stempniak, right, during their hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007.
(AP Photo/Kyle Ericson)

[DropThePuck]

Goaltender Manny Legace #34 of the St. Louis Blues heads out for the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs to a sparce crowd on February 6, 2007 at the Scotttrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Former New York Islanders Eric Brewer #4 of the St. Louis Blues and Bryan McCabe #24 of the Toronto Maple Leafs battle in front of the net on February 6, 2007 at the Scotttrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Keith Tkachuk #7 of the St. Louis Blues carries the puck past Hal Gill #25 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 6, 2007 at the Scotttrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


St. Louis Blues' Doug Weight, right, tries to deflect a shot against the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Andrew Raycroft during the second period of their hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007 in St. Louis.
(AP Photo/Kyle Ericson)

[DropThePuck]

Toronto Maple Leafs' Jeff O'Neil, second from left, skates towards his teammates as they congratulate Alex Steen, far right, after scoring a second period goal against St. Louis Blues' Manny Legace, far left, during their hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007 in St. Louis. Maple Leafs' Hal Gill (25), Ian White (7), and Matt Stajan, behind White, congratulate Steen.
(AP Photo/Kyle Ericson)


Toronto Maple Leafs' Jeff O'Neill, left, battles for the puck after a face off against St. Louis Blues' Keith Tkachuk during the third period of their hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, in St. Louis.
(AP Photo/Kyle Ericson)


ill Guerin #13 of the St. Louis Blues is hit from behind by Bryan McCabe #24 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 6, 2007 at the Scotttrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The Leafs defeated the Blues 2-1.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Dennis Wideman #25 of the St. Louis Blues is run into by Alexei Ponikarovsky #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 6, 2007 at the Scotttrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The Leafs defeated the Blues 2-1.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

Keith Tkachuk #7 of the St. Louis Blues is pursued by Ian White #7 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 6, 2007 at the Scotttrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The Leafs defeated the Blues 2-1.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Toronto Maple Leafs' goaltender Andrew Raycroft, center, is congratulated by Bryan McCabe (24) and Tomas Kaberle (15) after their 2-1 victory against the St. Louis Blues in their hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, in St. Louis.
(AP Photo/Kyle Ericson)


Toronto Maple Leafs' Alex Steen sends a pass against St. Louis Blues' Radek Dvorak during the third period of their hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, in St. Louis. Steen scored the winning goal in the second period in the Maple Leafs 2-1 victory over the Blues.
(AP Photo/Kyle Ericson)


Toronto Maple Leafs' Jeff O'Neill (92), collects the puck in front of St. Louis Blues' Jay McClement, far left, Jeff Woywitka, far right, and goaltender Manny Legace during the second period of their hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, in St. Louis. The Maple Leafs beat the Blues 2-1.
(AP Photo/Kyle Ericson)


Toronto Maple Leafs' Alex Steen, far right, celebrates his second period goal against the St. Louis Blues' goaltender Manny Legace (34) during their hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, in St. Louis. Blues Lee Stempniak (12) reacts as Maple Leaf's Matt Stajan, far left, also celebrates. Steen's goal became the game winning point in their 2-1 victory.
(AP Photo/Kyle Ericson)