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[Dark Knight]

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

LAK at Carolina
Edmonton at Boston
NYI at Toronto
Phoenix at TBL
Florida at Montreal
SJS at STL
Atlanta at Calgary

[Dark Knight]

The NHL scores page is woefully behind tonight...

[GLOVESAVE35]

SJ is up 3-1 over STL in the 1st. Ducks had better get their butts in gear.

[GLOVESAVE35]

TSN's Ice Chips:

Updates for Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Across Canada:

The Latest on the Canadiens Practice Lines
Alex Kovalev will not be in the lineup tonight. He has an "upper body injury". Cristobal Huet will get the start tonight against Florida. Craig Rivet is still recovering from pneumonia and is still on the injured reserve. Forward Mike Johnson is a game time decision with the flu.- TSN

Forwards
Higgins - Koivu - Ryder
Latendresse - Plekanec - Samsonov
Begin - Bonk - Streit
Perezhoghin - Lapierre - Downey

Defence
Souray - Niinimaa
Bouillon - Dandenault
Markov - Komisarek
Starting Goaltender
Huet


The Latest on the Canucks
Defenceman Lukas Krajicek is expected to return to the Canucks' lineup on Wednesday versus the Wild. He suffered a mild concussion last week. - Vancouver Sun


The Latest on the Senators
Goaltender Kelly Guard has been recalled from the Binghamton Senators to replace the suspended Ray Emery.- TSN


Around The League:

The Latest from Boston
Defenceman Andrew Alberts missed practice with the flu on Monday, but is expected to play on Tuesday. Forward Glen Murray skated in practice Monday, and may go through drills with the full team today. - Boston Herald - Boston Globe


The Latest from Buffalo
Jaroslav Spacek will be out of the Sabres' lineup for a few weeks after breaking his left hand in Saturday night's game against the Flames. - Buffalo News


The Latest from Chicago
Centre Jeff Hamilton skated by himself before practice and there is a chance he could return to the lineup on Friday. - Chicago Sun Times


The Latest from Colorado
Peter Budaj will start in goal for the Avalanche tonight versus the Ducks. - Rocky Mountain News


The Latest from Dallas
Mike Smith could get the start on Wednesday against the Red Wings. Marty Turco has a career record of 1-8-5 versus the Wings.- Star-Telegram


The Latest from Detroit
Goaltender Dominik Hasek is supposed to work with goaltending coach Jim Bedard on Tuesday to test his inflamed wrist. The Wings hope he will be available to start in at least one of Detroit's next two road games. Chris Osgood practiced after the team left the ice after practice on Monday. He is expected to return from his finger injury in a few weeks. - Detroit News


The Latest from Nashville
Forward Jordin Tootoo is still not ready to resume practice because of his hip injury. Defenceman Shea Weber participated in a full practice with the team on Monday and appears ready to return to the Predators' lineup. - Nashville Tennessean


The Latest from Phoenix
Centre Yanic Perreault is expected back in the lineup tonight. He missed Saturday's game with a shoulder injury. Winger Patrick Fischer may be out for the season with an injury to has abdominal muscle. - Arizona Republic


The Latest from San Jose
Goalie Evgeni Nabokov is expected to rejoin the San Jose Sharks in Nashville on Wednesday following the birth of his second child. Nabokov's wife Tabitha gave birth to the couple's first son, seven-pound, 12-ounce Andrei, on Monday in San Jose. - Associated Press

[GLOVESAVE35]

SJ got two points tonight.



Edmonton 0 Boston 3 F

Los Angeles 1 Carolina 2 F

Florida 1 Montreal 0 F

Phoenix 3 Tampa Bay 5 F

NY Islanders 3 Toronto 2 F (SO)

San Jose 6 St. Louis 5 F

[DropThePuck]

FROLOV, A. (PPG, 11:31 in 2nd)
WHITNEY, R. (PPG, 18:50 in 1st), WALKER, S. (14:46 in 2nd)


Jamie Lundmark #15 of the Los Angeles Kings is led off the ice after taking a high stick in the face against the Carolina Hurricanes on February 13, 2007 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes defeated the Kings 2-1.
(Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)


Craig Adams #27 of the Carolina Hurricanes collides with Derek Armstrong #7 of the Los Angeles Kings in the second period on February 13, 2007 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
(Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)


Tom Kostopoulos #29 of the Los Angeles Kings upends Eric Staal #12 of the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period on February 13, 2007 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
(Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)


Ray Whitney #13 of the Carolina Hurricanes shoots against Anze Kopitar #11 and Sean Burke #1 of the Los Angeles Kings in the second period on February 13, 2007 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

BOCHENSKI, B. (PPG, 15:13 in 1st), STURM, M. (PPG, 16:15 in 1st), STURM, M. (17:48 in 3rd)



Former Bruin player John "the Chief" Bucyk shakes hands with Ray Bourque as Bucyk was honored for his fifty years with the Boston Bruins organization before the game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Bruins on February 13, 2007 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)


Boston Bruins hall of famer John "Chief" Bucyk waves a gold watch given to him on the ice at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, where he was honored to commemorate his 50th anniversary with the hockey team.
(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)


Ryan Smyth #94 of the Edmonton Oilers pressures Phil Kessel #81 of the Boston Bruins on February 13, 2007 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeated the Oilers 3-0.
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)


Tim Thomas #30 of the Boston Bruins stops a shot by Petr Nedved #93 of the Edmonton Oilers on February 13, 2007 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeated the Oilers 3-0.
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

HUNTER, T. (04:49 in 2nd), SATAN, M. (05:16 in 2nd), Determining Goal: V. KOZLOV (Attempt #3/#5 - Team/Overall)
KUBINA, P. (PPG, 06:14 in 1st), BATTAGLIA, B. (09:00 in 2nd)


Randy Robitaille #27 of the New York Islanders gets around Hal Gill #25 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 13, 2007 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Abel/Getty Images)


Arron Asham #45 of the New York Islanders and Hal Gill #25 of the Toronto Maple Leafs race for the puck on February 13, 2007 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Abel/Getty Images)


Arron Asham #45 of the New York Islanders runs into Hal Gill #25 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 13, 2007 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Abel/Getty Images)


Viktor Kozlov #25 of the New York Islanders gets around Alexei Ponikarovsky #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 13, 2007 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Abel/Getty Images)

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Andy Hillbert #11 of the New York Islanders gets around Tomas Kaberle #15 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 13, 2007 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Abel/Getty Images)


New York Islanders center Randy Robitaille (27) is tripped up by Toronto Maple Leafs defense Hal Gill during first period NHL action in Toronto, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Frank Gunn)


New York Islanders defense Sean Hill (6) battles with Toronto Maple Leafs right winger Ben Ondrus, right, as Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro looks on during first period NHL action in Toronto, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Frank Gunn)


Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Andrew Raycroft pokes with his stick as New York Islanders left winger Jason Blake (55) tries to turn and shoot during first period NHL action in Toronto on Tuesday Feb. 13, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Frank Gunn)


Chris Campoli #14 of the New York Islanders tries to avoid a poke check by Mats Sundin #13 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 13, 2007 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Abel/Getty Images)

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Jason Blake #55 of the New York Islanders avoids a poke check by Andrew Raycroft #1 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 13, 2007 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Abel/Getty Images)


Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Bates Battaglia, left, rounds the net to score on New York Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro during second period NHL action in Toronto, Ont. on Tuesday Feb. 13, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Frank Gunn)


Toronto Maple Leafs centre Boyd Devereaux (22) and New York Islanders left winger Jeff Tambellini (15) battle for position as they chase the puck during second period NHL action in Toronto on Tuesday Feb. 13, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Frank Gunn)


Toronto Maple Leafs centre Matt Stajan (14) closes in as New York Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro races to clear the puck during second period NHL action in Toronto on Tuesday Feb. 13, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Frank Gunn)


Jason Blake #55 of the New York Islanders gets by Alex Steen #10 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 13, 2007 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Abel/Getty Images)

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Viktor Kozlov #25 of the New York Islanders runs into Ian White #7 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 13, 2007 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Abel/Getty Images)


Jason Blake #55 of the New York Islanders crashes into the boards after racing for an icing with Hal Gill #25 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 13, 2007 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Abel/Getty Images)


Jason Blake #55 of the New York Islanders gets rubbed out by Alex Steen #10 of the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 13, 2007 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Abel/Getty Images)


Alexei Ponikarovsky #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs scrambles for a loose puck on February 13, 2007 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Abel/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

J. BOUWMEESTER (16:16 in 2nd)


Florida Panthers Gary Roberts slides into Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cristobal Huet and defenseman Francis Bouillon during second period NHL hockey action Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007 in Montreal.
(AP Photo/Paul Chiasson, CP)

[DropThePuck]

ZIGOMANIS, M. (08:18 in 1st), SAPRYKIN, O. (11:48 in 1st), MORRIS, D. (18:16 in 2nd)
LECAVALIER, V. (05:56 in 1st), ST. LOUIS, M. (07:52 in 1st), LECAVALIER, V. (15:19 in 1st), RICHARDS, B. (PPG, 01:24 in 3rd), PERRIN, E. (11:45 in 3rd)


Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Johan Holmqvist, of Sweden, makes a save as Phoenix Coyotes' Keith Ballard screens during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, in Tampa, Fla.
(AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

[DropThePuck]

CLOWE, R. (00:39 in 1st), CARLE, M. (PPG, 06:51 in 1st), GRIER, M. (13:48 in 1st), THORNTON, J. (PPG, 04:40 in 2nd), MARLEAU, P. (06:13 in 2nd), CHEECHOO, J. (11:30 in 2nd)
GUERIN, B. (PPG, 13:15 in 1st), GUERIN, B. (08:53 in 2nd), GUERIN, B. (12:05 in 2nd), TKACHUK, K. (06:22 in 3rd), BACKMAN, C. (14:03 in 3rd)


Referee Brad Meier gets knocked down by San Jose Sharks Curtis Brown as he pursues St. Louis Blues Bill Guerin, of the Czech Republic, in the third period of their hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007 in St. Louis. The Sharks held on to beat the Blues 6-5.
(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

[DropThePuck]

HAMEL, D. (10:58 in 2nd)
LANGKOW, D. (PPG, 02:59 in 1st), IGINLA, J. (PPG, 06:19 in 1st), LANGKOW, D. (PPG, 13:59 in 1st), TANGUAY, A. (11:14 in 2nd)


Atlanta Thrashers Eric Boulton, left, reacts to a punch from Calgary Flames Eric Goddard as the two fight during first period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Jeff McIntosh)


Calgary Flames Wayne Primeau, right, loses his helmet as he fights with Atlanta Thrashers Garnet Exelby during first period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Jeff McIntosh)


Atlanta Thrashers goalie Kari Lehtonen, right, hangs on to Calgary Flames Eric Goddard's stick as he crashes into the net during first period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Jeff McIntosh)


Calgary Flames goalie Mikka Kiprusoff stares at the puck as it gets by him during second period NHL hockey action against the Atlanta Thrashers in Calgary, Alberta, Canada Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Jeff McIntosh)