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[Dark Knight]

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

Ottawa at Buffalo
NJD at NYR
Philadelphia at Carolina
TBL at Atlanta
Edmonton at Columbus
Toronto at NYI
Pittsburgh at Florida
Montreal at Nashville
SJS at Chicago
Minnesota at Colorado
Calgary at Phoenix
Vancouver at LAK

[GLOVESAVE35]

Go

[GLOVESAVE35]

TSN's Ice Chips:

Updates for Thursday, February 22, 2007

Across Canada:

The Latest from on the Canadiens
Forward Andrei Kostitsyn has been recalled by the Canadiens and will join the team Thursday in Nashville.
Chris Higgins (upper body injury) will join the Canadiens in Nashville on Thursday and may be able to play. - TSN/Globe and Mail


The Latest on the Senators
Ray Emery will start in goal Thursday against the Sabres. - TSN


The Latest on the Maple Leafs Projected Lines
Darcy Tucker is expected to take a light skate on Thursday to test his injured foot. This skate will be brief, but will determine his ability to participate in weekend practices in a very limited capacity. If Tucker fares well on the weekend, his recovery will be further tested on Monday and Tuesday in a more intense practice atmosphere before he amps it up the point of targeting the first weekend in March as a realistic point of return.

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

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


Around The League:

The Latest from Anaheim
Brian Burke is reportedly pursuing Keith Tkachuk and Bill Guerin.
An MRI revealed centre Todd Marchant suffered a strained stomach muscle and it could be a while before he is able to practice. - Los Angeles Times


The Latest from Atlanta
Centre Steve Rucchin (upper body injury) has been placed on injured reserve.
Forward Brad Larsen (groin) skated for 40 minutes on Wednesdsay and plans on skating again the next couple of days before a decision is made on his return. - Atlanta Journal Constitution


The Latest from Buffalo
Buffalo's injury woes continued on Tuesday when Daniel Paille broke his finger. He is expected to miss 2-3 weeks. - Democrat and Chronicle/Buffalo News


The Latest from Carolina
Winger Erik Cole will miss at least two weeks with a torn muscle in his hip. Ryan Bayda has been recalled from Carolina's AHL affiliate to replace Cole. - TSN


The Latest from Chicago
Cam Barker suffered a bruised ankle after blocking a shot on Wednesday and won't play Thursday against the Sharks. - Daily Herald Times


The Latest from Columbus
Goaltender Pascal Leclaire will miss at least a week after experiencing swelling in his right knee. Fredrik Norrena will start in goal against the Oilers on Thursday. - Columbus Dispatch


The Latest from Dallas
Eric Lindros (lower body injury) missed practice on Wednesday with the flu, but will practice Thursday. He is doubtful for Friday's game against the Ducks. - Dallas Morning News


The Latest from Detroit
Rookie Tomas Kopecky (broken collarbone) is skating again, but he may not be able to play again this season. He will have another CT scan to check how well the bone is healing. - Detroit News


The Latest from Florida
Todd Bertuzzi practiced Wednesday, but it is not yet known when he will play.
Alex Auld will have his left knee reevaluated by team doctors on Saturday and he could be facing surgery. - Sun Sentinel/Palm Beach Post


The Latest from Los Angeles
Defensive Mattias Norstrom (sprained left knee) did not practice on Wednesday and is unlikely to play Thursday against the Canucks. - Los Angeles Times


The Latest from New Jersey
Martin Brodeur is expected to make his 31st consecutive start Thursday against the Rangers. - New York Post


The Latest from New York Rangers
Marcel Hossa is questionable for Thursday's game after hurting his neck.
Marek Malik (shoulder sprain) is likely to return Thursday after missing two games. - Rockland Journal News


The Latest from Philadelphia
Ben Eagler has suffered a high ankle sprain and is out indefinitely. - Philadelphia Daily News


The Latest from Phoenix
Mikael Tellqvist will get the start in goal Thursday against the Flames.
Defenceman Ed Jovanovski plans to visit a specialist in Philadelphia this weekend to have his nagging abdominal injury looked at.
Centre Kevyn Adams would not be shocked if he was dealt before the deadline, but would prefer to stay in Phoenix. - Arizona Republic


The Latest from Pittsburgh
Jocelyn Thibault will get the start in goal Thursday against the Panthers. It is his second start in three games. - Tribune Review


The Latest from San Jose
Goaltender Vesa Toskala (groin/flu) is questionable to play Thursday against the Blackhawks.
Scott Parker has been placed on injured reserve. - San Jose Mercury News


The Latest from St. Louis
Keith Tkachuk (upper body injury) did not practice on Wednesday, which fueled rumours that he was on his way to another team.
Jay McKee (abdominal/pelvic injuries) had a good practice Wednesday and could play by Sunday. McKee hasn't played since January 13. - St. Louis Post Dispatch


The Latest from Washington
Chris Clark left Wednesday's game in the third period with an upper body injury.
Kris Beech dressed for the first time in 10 games. - Washington Times

[DropThePuck]

Booooo

End of the 1st period:

0
1 - SJS: THORNTON, J. (PPG, 09:58 in 1st)

[duckfan78]

to score above.

[THE Mighty Duck Man 84]

Has anyone been keeping track of the Buffalo/Senator game??? GOALIE FIGHTS!!! Drury went down with a head injury of some type and was bleeding on the ice.

Penalty Summary
1ST PERIOD
07:22 Macarthur: Hooking - 2 min.
10:00 Paetsch: Hooking - 2 min.
18:03 Corvo: Holding - 2 min.
2ND PERIOD
01:51 Comrie: Tripping - 2 min.
05:07 Neil: Fighting - 5 min.
05:07 Stafford: Fighting - 5 min.
05:13 Phillips: Game Misconduct - 10 min.
05:13 Kaleta: Game Misconduct - 10 min.
05:13 Volchenkov: Fighting - 5 min.
05:13 Biron: Game Misconduct - 10 min.
05:13 Biron: Fighting - 5 min.
05:13 Biron: Goalie leaving crease. - 2 min.
05:13 Mair: Game Misconduct - 10 min.
05:13 Mair: Fighting - 5 min.
05:13 Mair: Instigator - 2 min.
05:13 Peters: Game Misconduct - 10 min.
05:13 Peters: Fighting - 5 min.
05:13 Peters: Instigator - 2 min.
05:13 Peters: Roughing - 2 min.
05:13 Emery: Game Misconduct - 10 min.
05:13 Emery: Goalie leaving crease. - 2 min.
05:13 Emery: Fighting - 5 min.
05:13 Emery: Fighting - 5 min.
14:38 Fisher: Roughing - 2 min.
19:16 Volchenkov: Tripping - 2 min.

[Nordy]

Has anyone been keeping track of the Buffalo/Senator game??? GOALIE FIGHTS!!! Drury went down with a head injury of some type and was bleeding on the ice.

Penalty Summary
1ST PERIOD
07:22 Macarthur: Hooking - 2 min.
10:00 Paetsch: Hooking - 2 min.
18:03 Corvo: Holding - 2 min.
2ND PERIOD
01:51 Comrie: Tripping - 2 min.
05:07 Neil: Fighting - 5 min.
05:07 Stafford: Fighting - 5 min.
05:13 Phillips: Game Misconduct - 10 min.
05:13 Kaleta: Game Misconduct - 10 min.
05:13 Volchenkov: Fighting - 5 min.
05:13 Biron: Game Misconduct - 10 min.
05:13 Biron: Fighting - 5 min.
05:13 Biron: Goalie leaving crease. - 2 min.
05:13 Mair: Game Misconduct - 10 min.
05:13 Mair: Fighting - 5 min.
05:13 Mair: Instigator - 2 min.
05:13 Peters: Game Misconduct - 10 min.
05:13 Peters: Fighting - 5 min.
05:13 Peters: Instigator - 2 min.
05:13 Peters: Roughing - 2 min.
05:13 Emery: Game Misconduct - 10 min.
05:13 Emery: Goalie leaving crease. - 2 min.
05:13 Emery: Fighting - 5 min.
05:13 Emery: Fighting - 5 min.
14:38 Fisher: Roughing - 2 min.
19:16 Volchenkov: Tripping - 2 min.

It was pretty insane... I hope they show replays on sportscenter. Great way for Emery to come back after a suspension haha.

[GLOVESAVE35]

I saw the Buffalo/Ottawa game too. Awesome goalie fights!! These two teams play again on Saturday.

[lvsprt]

Last minutes of the Preds/Canadians, Montreal just wasted a PP. Come on tie it up!

[DropThePuck]

Damn

End of the 2nd period:

0
2 - SJS: THORNTON, J. (PPG, 09:58 in 1st), CHEECHOO, J. (04:27 in 2nd)


Lots of OT games so far tonight ...

[GLOVESAVE35]

Samsonov ties it up late in the 3rd for the Canadiens!!

[lvsprt]

Happy days, happy happy. I was listening to the radio feed from Montreal and turned it off thinking I didn't want to hear the Preds go ahead on a EN. What do you know!!!

[Nordy]

Sabres, Senators in wild brawl after Drury hurt

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Sabres co-captain Chris Drury was helped off the ice with a severe cut across his forehead following a blind-side hit that sparked a major melee during the second period of Buffalo's game against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

All 12 players on the ice, including both goaltenders, were involved in a 5-minute brawl that eventually involved both coaches yelling at one another at the benches.

Both goalies, Ottawa's Ray Emery and Buffalo's Martin Biron, were ejected as was Sabres tough guy Andrew Peters. Officials handed out 100 minutes in penalties, including 63 against the Sabres.

It all began 5:07 into the second period with Buffalo up 3-2 and after Drury was bowled over by a blind-side hit by Ottawa's Chris Neil. Drury had just snapped a shot on net from the right circle when Neil, without slowing, hit Drury from behind.

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[GLOVESAVE35]

Emery salivated and smiled like the cat that caught the canary when he dropped his mitts to fight Biron. I didn't know beforehand what his (Emery's) pugilistic skills were like, but I did know that he loves boxers, and not surprisingly, he beat up on Biron (who looked like a wimp, BTW). Sabres tough guy Andrew Peters went head-to-head with Emery after that, which sparked off a heated session of cursing between the two head coaches. Great stuff to watch.



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Canadiens win in the shootout!!!!! Bwahahahaha!

[Dark Knight]

Nashville loses in OT... as Forsberg falls on his ass on the SO and can't even get the shot off

And Peter the Diver still pointless as a Hillbilly...

[lvsprt]

Do you get how I feel about the win by the Canadians??? Come on, I gave you enough hints.

Sabres, Senators in wild brawl after Drury hurt

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Sabres co-captain Chris Drury was helped off the ice with a severe cut across his forehead following a blind-side hit that sparked a major melee during the second period of Buffalo's game against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

All 12 players on the ice, including both goaltenders, were involved in a 5-minute brawl that eventually involved both coaches yelling at one another at the benches.

Both goalies, Ottawa's Ray Emery and Buffalo's Martin Biron, were ejected as was Sabres tough guy Andrew Peters. Officials handed out 100 minutes in penalties, including 63 against the Sabres.

It all began 5:07 into the second period with Buffalo up 3-2 and after Drury was bowled over by a blind-side hit by Ottawa's Chris Neil. Drury had just snapped a shot on net from the right circle when Neil, without slowing, hit Drury from behind.

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How soon can we get some video of this up?? You know Bryan Murray is no shrinking violet. Wasn't it him that laid into Jim Fox after a game between the Senators and the Kings last year?

[duckfan78]

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It was pretty insane... I hope they show replays on sportscenter. Great way for Emery to come back after a suspension haha.

at Emery.

[GLOVESAVE35]

Damn

End of the 2nd period:

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2 - SJS: THORNTON, J. (PPG, 09:58 in 1st), CHEECHOO, J. (04:27 in 2nd)


Lots of OT games so far tonight ...

It's final now. 2-0 Sharks.

[DropThePuck]

5 - OTT: ALFREDSSON, D. (PPG, 11:01 in 1st), HEATLEY, D. (12:53 in 1st), HEATLEY, D. (PPG, 08:09 in 2nd), SPEZZA, J. (PPG, 06:22 in 3rd), FISHER, M. (08:58 in 3rd)
6 - BUF: DRURY, C. (17:43 in 1st), VANEK, T. (PPG, 03:09 in 2nd), VANEK, T. (03:48 in 2nd), MACARTHUR, C. (18:23 in 2nd), KALININ, D. (03:21 in 3rd), Determining Goal: D. STAFFORD (Attempt #4/#7 - Team/Overall)



Buffalo Sabres' Chris Drury (23) is helped off the ice after suffering an injury to his forehead during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. The Sabres won 6-5.
(AP Photo/David Duprey)


Referees breaks up fights between Buffalo Sabres players and Ottawa Senators players during the second period of an NHL hockey game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007.
(AP Photo/David Duprey)


Buffalo Sabres' Andrew Peters starts a fight with Ottawa Senators' Dany Heatley (15) of Germany during the second period of their NHL hockey game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. The Sabres won 6-5.
(AP Photo/David Duprey)


Ottawa Senators goalie Ray Emery is led off the ice by NHL linesman Jean Morin after a fight during the second period of the NHL hockey game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. The Sabres won 6-5.
(AP Photo/David Duprey)

[Always Mighty]

There's a video of the fight at ESPN.com

[DropThePuck]

3 - NJD: RAFALSKI, B. (13:34 in 2nd), PARISE, Z. (12:47 in 3rd), Determining Goal: J. LANGENBRUNNER (Attempt #4/#7 - Team/Overall)
2 - NYR: HOSSA, M. (01:38 in 1st), PRUCHA, P. (PPG, 09:20 in 2nd)


New York Rangers' Petr Prucha (25), of the Czech Republic, celebrates after scoring a goal against New Jersey Devils' Martin Brodeur (30) during the second period of the NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)


New York Rangers' Matt Cullen, right, battles for the puck against New Jersey Devils' Brian Rafalski during the second period of the NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)


New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, right, defends the net against a shot on-goal by New York Rangers' Petr Prucha during the shootout of the NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)


New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist looks back at the puck going into the net for the deciding goal of the shoot out of the NHL hockey game scored New Jersey Devils' Jamie Langenbrunner Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

[DropThePuck]

2 - PHI: AFANASENKOV, D. (10:05 in 2nd), PICARD, A. (16:00 in 3rd)
3 - CAR: BRIND'AMOUR, R. (13:02 in 1st), LADD, A. (18:17 in 1st), WESLEY, G. (SHG, 00:16 in OT)


Carolina Hurricanes' Andrew Ladd (16) prepares to shoot the puck past Philadelphia Flyers goalie Antero Niittymaki (30) of Finland with Flyers Randy Jones and Geoff Sanderson (8) on defense during the first period of their NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, in Raleigh, N.C. The goal was the second of the period for the Hurricanes.
(AP Photo/Karl B. DeBlaker)


Carolina Hurricanes' Rod Brind'Amour (17) collides with Philadelphia Flyers' Denis Gauthier (23) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, in Raleigh, N.C.
(AP Photo/Karl B. DeBlaker)


Carolina Hurricanes' Trevor Letowski (19) is knocked to the ice by Philadelphia Flyers' Denis Gauthier (23) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, in Raleigh, N.C. The Hurricanes won 3-2 in overtime.
(AP Photo/Karl B. DeBlaker)


Carolina Hurricanes goalie John Grahame , center, blocks the shot of Philadelphia Flyers' Scottie Upshall, second from right, as teammates Justin Williams, left, and David Tanabe, right, follow the play during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, in Raleigh, N.C. The Hurricanes won, 3-2, in overtime.
(AP Photo/Karl B. DeBlaker)

[DropThePuck]

5 - TBL: RICHARDS, B. (11:24 in 2nd), PERRIN, E. (13:38 in 2nd), LECAVALIER, V. (PPG, 15:43 in 2nd), ROY, A. (02:28 in 3rd), ST. LOUIS, M. (03:44 in OT)
4 - ATL: MCCARTHY, S. (PPG, 02:38 in 1st), BELANGER, E. (07:50 in 2nd), BOULTON, E. (13:08 in 2nd), HOSSA, M. (00:30 in 3rd)


Marc Denis #30 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against Scott Mellanby #19 of the Atlanta Thrashers on February 22, 2007 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)



Andre Roy #36 of the Tampa Bay Lightning has a discussion with Jon Sim #14 of the Atlanta Thrashers on February 22, 2007 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)


Johan Hedberg #1 of the Atlanta Thrashers makes a save against Vincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning on February 22, 2007 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)


Marc Denis #30 (L) of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates with Johan Holmqvist #40 after defeating the Atlanta Thrashers in overtime on February 22, 2007 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

4 - EDM: HORCOFF, S. (02:22 in 1st), SMYTH, R. (PPG, 08:23 in 1st), SMID, L. (05:38 in 2nd), HORCOFF, S. (PPG, 02:45 in 3rd)
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Columbus Blue Jackets' Ole-Kristian Tollefsen of Norway, right, clears the puck away from Edmonton Oilers' Toby Petersen as Blue Jackets goalie Fredrik Norrena of Finland looks on during the first period in an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
(AP Photo/Paul Vernon)


Edmonton Oilers' Jan Hejda, top, of the Czech Republic, and Columbus Blue Jackets' Nikolai Zherdev, of Ukraine, collide during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio.
(AP Photo/Paul Vernon)


Edmonton Oilers' Shawn Horcoff (10) scores past Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Fredrik Norrena of Finland as Oilers' Ales Hemsky of the Czech Republic (83) and Jackets' David Vyborny of the Czech Republic look on during the third period in a NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The Oilers won 4-0.
(AP Photo/Paul Vernon)


Edmonton Oilers' Jean-Francois Jacques, top, fights Columbus Blue Jackets' Ole-Kristian Tollefsen of Norway during the third period in a NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The Oilers won 4-0.
(AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

[DropThePuck]

2 - PIT: STAAL, J. (PPG, 16:25 in 1st), ARMSTRONG, C. (02:39 in OT)
1 - FLA: KOLNIK, J. (17:41 in 2nd)


Center Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins battles for the puck in a face off against Florida Panthers center Gregory Campbell #11 February 22, 2007 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.
(Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)


Florida Panthers left wing David Booth (46) takes a shot on-goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Jocelyn Thibault (41) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb.22, 2007, in Sunrise, Fla.
(AP Photo/Steve Mitchell)


Center Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins shoots against goalie Ed Belfour #20 the Florida Panthers February 22, 2007 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.
(Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)


Winger Colby Armstrong #20 of the Pittsburgh Penguins scores the game winning goal against goalie Ed Belfour #20 the Florida Panthers February 22, 2007 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.
(Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)