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[Dark Knight]

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

Washington at NJD (1pm EST)
Montreal at NYI (1pm EST)
Buffalo at Ottawa
Columbus at NYR
Toronto at Philadelphia
Carolina at Atlanta
Boston at Florida
Detroit at Nashville
SJS at Calgary
Colorado at LA

[GLOVESAVE35]

Go !!

Buffalo @ Ottawa - another five minute brawl and goalie fight?!?

[GLOVESAVE35]

TSN's Ice Chips:

Updates for Saturday, February 24, 2007

Across Canada:

The Latest from on the Canadiens
Chris Higgins (upper body injury-shoulder) will be in the Canadiens lineup on Long Island on Saturday. Defenceman Craig Rivet is doubtful. He's still recovering from pneumonia. Guillaume Latendresse could be a healthy scratch. - Montreal Gazette/RDS


The Latest on the Senators
Senators enforcer Brian McGrattan will dress for the first time in 10 games in anticipation of Saturday's rematch with the Buffalo Sabres. Goaltender Ray Emery has been told by the team to hold off on any dust ups. - TSN


The Latest on the Maple Leafs
The Leafs have recalled Jeremy Williams from the AHL. He will join the team for their game Saturday against the Flyers. -


The Latest on the Oilers
Joffrey Lupul had a CAT scan done Saturday and the results came back negative. His status is still unknown though. - Edmonton Journal


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
According to coach Bob Hartley, Kari Lehtonen will start against Carolina, his first start in a week. Lehtonen hasn't won since beating Colorado on Feb. 8. - Atlanta Journal Constitution


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
Michal Handzus is not expected to return this season to the Blackhawks' active roster. He has only played in seven games this season after suffering a knee injury that required surgery to repair his torn ACL. Karl Stewart will return to the Blackhawks' lineup on Sunday. He suffered a sprained ankle roughly a week ago. Craig MacDonald was sent back to the AHL to make room for Stewart's comeback. - Chicago Sun Times


The Latest from Columbus
With Anson Carter traded, Curtis Glencross will play Saturday night on Columbus' fourth line. - The Columbus Dispatch


The Latest from Detroit
Chris Osgood is the probable starter Saturday night for Detroit. - Detroit Free Press


The Latest from Florida
Alex Auld's swollen knee is expected to be looked at by a team doctor before tonight's game, and season-ending surgery is possible. In that case, Craig Anderson likely would finish the season with the Panthers. Todd Bertuzzi (back surgery) practiced Friday, but Martin said he still does not know when the veteran right winger will be ready to play. - Sun Sentinel


The Latest from Los Angeles
- Forward Scott Thornton, out since Dec. 28 with a broken bone in his wrist, will play tonight. To make room on the roster, the Kings returned forward Lauri Tukonen to their minor league team in Manchester. - LA Times


The Latest from Nashville
Kimmo Timonen is expected to return to the Predators' lineup on Saturday. Timonen sat out Thursday's contest with an 'upper body' injury. Steve Sullivan may not be able to play on Saturday night versus the Red Wings. He suffered back spasms on Thursday in Nashville's 6-5 shootout loss to Montreal and was forced to leave the game. - Nashville Tennessean


The Latest from New Jersey
Martin Brodeur makes his 32nd consecutive start in goal against the Capitals at Continental Airlines Arena, but Scott Clemmensen may get the start on Sunday in D.C. - Star Ledger


The Latest from New York Rangers
Forwards Marcel Hossa and Martin Straka were given the day off from practice yesterday. Defenceman Karel Rachunek did not skate, either; he is suffering from a "lower-leg thing, but not a big deal," coach Tom Renney said. - New York Post


The Latest from Philadelphia
Winger R.J. Umberger still has the flu and is questionable for tonight's game against Toronto. If Umberger can't play, Stefan Ruzicka will remain in the lineup. - Philadelphia Inquirer


The Latest from Phoenix
Fredrik Sjostrom is projected to skate Saturday at practice for the first time since spraining his knee on Thursday. - Arizona Republic


The Latest from San Jose
Vesa Toskala was placed on injured reserve by the Sharks with an injured groin. Nolan Schaefer was called up from the AHL to serve as Evgeni Nabokov's backup. - San Jose Mercury News


The Latest from Tampa Bay
Andreas Karlsson, who saw the team's hand specialist Friday afternoon, was diagnosed with a laceration to the extensor tendon on his left index finger during Thursday's game at Atlanta. He'll be out two weeks. - Tampa Tribune


The Latest from Washington
Chris Clark, the right wing who skates alongside Dainius Zubrus and Alex Ovechkin, has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to Thursday, the club announced. His vacated roster spot will be filled by prospect Tomas Fleischmann, who was recalled from Hershey (Pa.) of the American Hockey League. - Washington Times

[Dark Knight]

Very entertaining game between Buffalo and Ottawa (1-4, Biron pulled 1/2 way through the second). Very chippy, some good dances...

[anaheim_aussie]

ottawa have blown the game open. 3 goals in just over 2 minutes.

[Dark Knight]

Forsberg not on the bench in the second . He has an assist on Nashville's goal. It's 2-1 Detroit with 11 to go in the second.

[anaheim_aussie]

Forsberg not on the bench in the second . He has an assist on Nashville's goal. It's 2-1 Detroit with 11 to go in the second.

2-2 now. This is going to be a good game. Who do we back here. which result is better for anaheim?

[Always Mighty]

Forsberg not on the bench in the second . He has an assist on Nashville's goal. It's 2-1 Detroit with 11 to go in the second.

2-2 now. This is going to be a good game. Who do we back here. which result is better for anaheim?

Regulation.

[Dark Knight]

Holmstrom makes it 3-2; he gets the hattie and proves once again the value of a guy who stands in front of the net, gets deflections and picks up the garbage...

Det-Nas going into OT

[anaheim_aussie]

Forsberg scores the winner in OT preds win 4-3

[Dark Knight]

Calgary 7 - SJS 4

Ducks can add to their Pacific lead with a win tomorrow.

[anaheim_aussie]

The queens score with 4 seconds left to take the game into OT

[GLOVESAVE35]

Wins seem to be optional for the Ducks lately. At least the Sharks are mired in as bad a slump as the Ducks'.

Colorado is going to a shootout with LA as I type. Maybe the Avs won't be as gung ho (wishful thinking here) for a win tomorrow if they win tonight.


EDIT: Kings win 6-5 in the shootout.

[anaheim_aussie]

the kings can put 5 goals past the avs, anaheim should be able to get 7 i reckon.

[DropThePuck]

4 - WSH: JURCINA, M. (08:43 in 1st), SEMIN, A. (02:18 in 2nd), PETTINGER, M. (SHG, 04:35 in 2nd), FLEISCHMANN, T. (04:22 in 3rd)
2 - NJD: JANSSEN, C. (10:33 in 2nd), PANDOLFO, J. (14:02 in 3rd)


John Erskine #4 of the Washington Capitals takes on Cam Janssen #25 of the New Jersey Devils during their third period fight on February 24, 2007 at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Capitals defeated the Devils 4-2.
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)


New Jersey Devils' Zach Parise (9) is sent flying though the crease as he is tripped up by Washington Capitals goaltender Brent Johnson during second period NHL hockey Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007 in East Rutherford, N.J.
(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)


Martin Brodeur #30 of the New Jersey Devils makes a glove save against the Washington Capitals during their game on February 24, 2007 at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)


Jamie Langenbrunner #15 of the New Jersey Devils collides with John Erskine #4 of the Washington Capitals during their game on February 24, 2007 at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

2 - MTL: SOURAY, S. (PPG, 13:54 in 1st), HIGGINS, C. (03:50 in 3rd)
3 - NYI: TAMBELLINI, J. (02:43 in 1st), BLAKE, J. (15:58 in 1st), NIELSEN, F. (10:52 in 2nd)


The mask of Goaltender Jaroslav Halak #41 of the Montreal Canadiens sports an image of Hall of Famer Patrick Roy with the Stanley Cup during a break in play against the New York Islanders on February 24, 2007 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Canadiens 3-2.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Sean Hill #6 of the New York Islanders pauses in the third period against the Montreal Canadiens on February 24, 2007 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Canadiens 3-2.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Saku Koivu #11 of the Montreal Canadiens watches goaltender Jaroslav Halak #41 smother the puck against the New York Islanders on February 24, 2007 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Canadiens 3-2.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Rick DiPietro #39 of the New York Islanders flies across the crease against the Montreal Canadiens on February 24, 2007 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Canadiens 3-2.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

5 - BUF: TALLINDER, H. (02:27 in 1st), ROY, D. (PPG, 15:33 in 2nd), POMINVILLE, J. (00:38 in 3rd), VANEK, T. (07:11 in 3rd), TALLINDER, H. (11:35 in 3rd)
6 - OTT: SPEZZA, J. (SHG, 14:44 in 1st), HEATLEY, D. (PPG, 06:12 in 2nd), SCHUBERT, C. (07:13 in 2nd), KELLY, C. (08:03 in 2nd), ALFREDSSON, D. (02:34 in 3rd), SPEZZA, J. (PPG, 15:53 in 3rd)


Chris Kelly #22 of the Ottawa Senators gets sandwiched between Michael Ryan #37 and Patrick Kaleta #36 of the Buffalo Sabres during second period action of a game on February 24, 2007 at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Canada. The Senators lead 4-2 after two periods.
(Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images)


Brian McGrattan #16 of the Ottawa Senators punches Andrew Peters #76 of the Buffalo Sabres in the head during a fight in the second period of a game on February 24, 2007 at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Canada. The Senators lead 4-2 after two periods.
(Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images)


Ottawa Senators' Brian McGrattan gestures to the crowd following a fight with Buffalo Sabres' Andrew Peters during second-period NHL action at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Canada, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007. The Senators went on to win the game, 6-5.
(AP Photo/Jonathan Hayward,CP)


Dany Heatley #15 of the Ottawa Senators dumps a player from the Buffalo Sabres in front of his net during a game on February 24, 2007 at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Canada. The Senators defeated the Sabres 6-5.
(Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

3 - CBJ: ERIKSSON, A. (18:36 in 1st), CHIMERA, J. (SHG, 11:02 in 2nd), NASH, R. (SHG, 15:54 in 2nd)
2 - NYR: BETTS, B. (02:46 in 1st), JAGR, J. (PPG, 05:11 in 1st)


Rostislav Klesla #97 of the Columbus Blue Jackets knocks into Jed Ortmeyer #41 of the New York Rangers on February 24, 2007 at Madision Square Garden in New York City.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Aaron Johnson #44 of the Columbus Blue Jackets takes the hit from Colton Orr #28 of the New York Rangers on February 24, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Fredrik Modin #33 of the Columbus Blue Jackets slides into goaltender Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers on February 24, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Blue Jackets defeated the Rangers 3-2.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)


Jody Shelley #45 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Colton Orr #28 of the New York Rangers exchange blows on February 24, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Blue Jackets defeated the Rangers 3-2.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

4 - CAR: WILLIAMS, J. (15:07 in 1st), COMMODORE, M. (17:47 in 1st), WILLIAMS, J. (13:25 in 3rd), WHITNEY, R. (19:52 in 3rd)
1 - ATL: EXELBY, G. (SHG, 08:06 in 3rd)


Anson Carter #77 of the Carolina Hurricanes is interviewed before the game against the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena February 24, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)


Jon Sim #14 of the Atlanta Thrashers slides in to Goalie John Grahame #47 of the Carolina Hurricanes at Philips Arena February 24, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)


Steve McCarthy #5 of the Atlanta Thrashers checks Scott Walker #24 of the Carolina Hurricanes at Philips Arena February 24, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)


Atlanta Thrashers left wing Ilya Kovalchuk, right, vies for the puck against Carolina Hurricanes left wing Andrew Ladd (16) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, in Atlanta. The Hurricanes won 4-1.
(AP Photo/Gregory Smith)

[DropThePuck]

2 - BOS: SAVARD, M. (PPG, 14:09 in 2nd), BOYES, B. (PPG, 14:57 in 2nd)
7 - FLA: PELTONEN, V. (04:33 in 1st), WEISS, S. (PPG, 07:19 in 1st), HORTON, N. (SHG, 19:11 in 1st), GRATTON, C. (11:28 in 2nd), JOKINEN, O. (12:48 in 2nd), GELINAS, M. (PPG, 05:35 in 3rd), GRATTON, C. (07:12 in 3rd)


Boston Bruins' Phil Kessel, left, works for the puck against Florida Panthers' Bryan Allen (5) and Martin Gelinas, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, in Sunrise, Fla.
(AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

[DropThePuck]

3 - DET: HOLMSTROM, T. (PPG, 00:38 in 2nd), HOLMSTROM, T. (PPG, 02:27 in 2nd), HOLMSTROM, T. (PPG, 14:52 in 3rd)
4 - NSH: KARIYA, P. (18:06 in 1st), LEGWAND, D. (11:04 in 2nd), KARIYA, P. (18:56 in 3rd), FORSBERG, P. (02:11 in OT)


Nashville Predators goalie Tomas Vokoun, left, of the Czech Republic, blocks a shot by Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall, right, of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007.
(AP Photo/John Russell)

[DropThePuck]

4 - SJS: CARLE, M. (PPG, 04:36 in 2nd), PAVELSKI, J. (05:42 in 2nd), GRIER, M. (SHG, 15:11 in 2nd), MCLAREN, K. (18:56 in 2nd)
7 - CGY: PHANEUF, D. (PPG, 05:26 in 1st), LANGKOW, D. (07:42 in 1st), IGINLA, J. (PPG, 15:19 in 2nd), LOMBARDI, M. (19:27 in 2nd), IGINLA, J. (00:34 in 3rd), LANGKOW, D. (16:55 in 3rd), NILSON, M. (19:22 in 3rd)


Calgary Flames' Wayne Primeau, left, qand San Jose Sharks' Mark Bell fight during first-period NHL action in Calgary, Canada,on Saturday, February 24, 2007.
(AP Photo/Larry MacDougal,CP)


Calgary Flames' Craig Conroy , top, gloves the puck forward as he takes a hit from San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton (19) during first-period NHL action in Calgary, Canada,on Saturday, February 24, 2007.
(AP Photo/Larry MacDougal,CP)


San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton is knocked into the boards by Calgary Flames' Robyn Regehr, right, during second-period NHL action in Calgary, Canada, on Saturday, February 24, 2007.
(AP Photo/Larry MacDougal,CP)


Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff watches the puck after making a save during second-period NHL action in Calgary, Canada, on Saturday, February 24, 2007.
(AP Photo/Larry MacDougal,CP)

[DropThePuck]

5 - COL: CLARK, B. (PPG, 04:42 in 2nd), LAPERRIERE, I. (11:23 in 2nd), LILES, J. (PPG, 01:01 in 3rd), SVATOS, M. (04:38 in 3rd), HEJDUK, M. (PPG, 12:46 in 3rd)
6 - LAK: KOPITAR, A. (PPG, 08:56 in 1st), WILLSIE, B. (14:23 in 1st), FROLOV, A. (09:03 in 3rd), VISNOVSKY, L. (PPG, 15:14 in 3rd), BLAKE, R. (19:56 in 3rd), Determining Goal: D. BROWN (Attempt #6/#12 - Team/Overall)


Alexander Frolov #24 of the Los Angeles Kings looks to pass against the Colorado Avalanche on February 24, 2007 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Noah Graham/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

5 - TOR: STEEN, A. (11:16 in 1st), O'NEILL, J. (12:57 in 2nd), KILGER, C. (18:00 in 2nd), SUNDIN, M. (08:41 in 3rd), POHL, J. (18:50 in 3rd)
2 - PHI: KAPANEN, S. (18:46 in 2nd), GAGNE, S. (19:18 in 3rd)


Jean-Sebastien Aubin #30 of the Toronto Maple Leafs head toward the locker room in a NHL game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wachovia Center February 24, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)


Chad Kilger #18 of the Toronto Maple Leafs prepares for the pre-game warm up against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wachovia Center February 24, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)


Michael Leighton #49 of the Philadelphia Flyers makes a stop on goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Wachovia Center February 24, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Maple Leafs defeated the Flyers 5 to 2.
(Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Michael Leighton looks back as a shot by Toronto Maple Leafs center Alex Steen (10) sails into the net during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, in Philadelphia.
(AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)


Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Joni Pitkanen, of FInland, left, and Toronto Maple Leafs center Mats Sundin (13), of Sweden, tangle as they vie for control of the puck near the blue line during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, in Philadelphia.
(AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)


Toronto Maple Leafs center Matt Stajan, left and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Alexei Zhitnik, of Ukraine, battle for the puck as goalie Michael Leighton tries to get his stick on it during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, in Philadelphia.
(AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)


Randy Jones #6 and Antero Niittymaki #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers defend the crease against Mats Sundin #13 of the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Wachovia Center February 24, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Leafs lead the Flyers 1 to 0 after the 1st.
(Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)