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NHL Game Night Thread
Started by Dark Knight, Mar 06 2007 05:41 PM
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Posted 07 March 2007 - 05:07 PM
TSN's Ice Chips:
Updates for Wednesday March 7, 2007
Across Canada:
The Latest on the Canadiens
Defenceman Francois Bouillon had been a healthy scratch Saturday but will return to the Canadiens lineup Thursday against the Thrashers. Newly acquired Josh Gorges, Janne Niinimaa and Garth Murray will be the scratches. - TSN
Forwards
Higgins - Koivu - Ryder
Kovalev - Plekanec - Kostitsyn
Samsonov - Bonk - Johnson
Begin - Lapierre - Latendresse
Extra: Murray
Defence
Souray - Streit
Markov - Komisarek
Dandenault - Bouillon
Extras: Gorges - Niinimaa
Starting Goaltender
Halak
The Latest on the Senators
Jason Spezza did not skate Wednesday. He stayed off the ice and continued treatment on his back. Spezza says he is hopeful to play in Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs. Spezza, who is currently on an 11-game point streak - injured his back while trying to get out of his car. He says it is not related to the back surgery he had in the summer.
Goaltender Ray Emery will start Thursday's game against Toronto. - TSN
Forwards
Heatley - Kelly - Alfredsson
Schaefer - Fisher - Neil
Vermette - Comrie - Eaves
Saprykin - McAmmond - McGrattan
Defence
Redden - Meszaros
Volchenkov - Phillips
Corvo - Priessing
Schubert - Nychloat
Not on the ice
Spezza
The Latest on the Maple Leafs
Tomas Kaberle is scheduled to get an MRI shortly and hopes to get doctors' clearance to begin working out and practicing with the team by the weekend.
Kyle Wellwood on Tuesday took part in his first morning skate since undergoing sports hernia surgery six weeks ago and says he should be ready to play by next Tuesday. - TSN
Forwards
Ponikarovsky - Sundin - Antropov
Steen - Stajan - O'Neill
Battaglia - Pohl - Tucker
Kilger - Perrault - Green
Defence
McCabe - White
Colaiacovo - Kubina
Wozniewski - Gill
Goaltender
Raycroft
Extras
Devereaux, Belak
The Latest on the Canucks
Roberto Luongo will be rested either Thursday or Friday, but Alain Vigneault wasn't divulging which it would be before he informs Dany Sabourin. "If I was a betting man I'd say Sabou is going to get a game before the end of week," Vigneault said.
Ryan Kessler is progressing ahead of schedule and may be ready to return for the first round of the playoffs. - Vancouver Province/Vancouver Sun
The Latest on the Oilers
Goaltender Jussi Markkanen will get the start Wednesday against the Lightning. - TSN
Forwards
Torres - Horcoff - Brodziak
Jacque - Pouliot - Pisani
Peterson - Sykora - Lupul
Winchester - Thorsesen - Stortini
Defence
Smith - Hejda
Staios - Smid
Greene - Syvret
Goaltender
Markkanen
Around The League:
The Latest from Boston
Chuck Kobasew made a surprise start Tuesday against the Avalanche. Kobasew has been out since late January with a broken elbow. - Boston Herald
The Latest from Buffalo
Centre Chris Drury will play Wednesday against the Avalanche after missing four games with a concussion. - Buffalo News
The Latest from Chicago
Jason Williams, who broke his left big toe blocking a shot on Sunday, played Tuesday against the Kings.
It took 98 games, but goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin earned his first shutout since joining the Blackhawks in Tuesday's 3-0 win. - Chicago Tribune
The Latest from Colorado
Paul Stastny extended his point streak to 16 games (Tuesday against Boston), currently the longest in the NHL. Stastny is now tied with father Peter Stastny for the longest point streak by a rookie, set in 1980.
Karlis Skrastins (knee), Marek Svatos (groin) are day-to-day. - Rocky Mountain News
The Latest from Florida
Coach Jacques Martin said backup goalie Alex Auld will have surgery Wednesday to repair an injured knee. Auld will be sidelined four to eight weeks. Martin said he has no plans to rest Belfour, 41, who registered his 16th 20-win season in Saturday's 6-2 win over Tampa Bay. - Sun Sentinel
The Latest from Los Angeles
Defenceman Lubomir Visnovsky (sprained ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jackets. - LA Times
The Latest from Minnesota
Manny Fernandez made his first appearance since Jan. 30. He says his sprained left knee is still hurting and probably will for the rest of the season.
Winger Mark Parrish (neck) skated in the pre-game on Tuesday, but is still listed as day-to-day. - Star Tribune
The Latest from Nashville
Winger Scott Hartnell (foot) hopes to return before the end of the regular season.
Centre Scot Nichol suffered a broken thumb on Tuesday and will miss at least two weeks.
Marek Zidlicky suffered an upper body injury on Tuesday, but the injury is not believed to be serious. - Nashville Tennessean
The Latest from New York Rangers
The Rangers expect goaltender Kevin Weekes to be ready for a full practice within a week.
Marcel Hossa could miss a month with a knee injury he suffered on Monday. - New York Post
The Latest from Phoenix
Mike Zigomanis, who missed Saturday's game because of flulike symptoms and a minor hip injury, practiced Monday and is expected to play Wednesday. - Arizona Republic
The Latest from San Jose
Patrick Marleau (upper body) played Tuesday after missing three games. His return bumped Mark Bell from the lineup. - Oakland Tribune
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Updates for Wednesday March 7, 2007
Across Canada:
The Latest on the Canadiens
Defenceman Francois Bouillon had been a healthy scratch Saturday but will return to the Canadiens lineup Thursday against the Thrashers. Newly acquired Josh Gorges, Janne Niinimaa and Garth Murray will be the scratches. - TSN
Forwards
Higgins - Koivu - Ryder
Kovalev - Plekanec - Kostitsyn
Samsonov - Bonk - Johnson
Begin - Lapierre - Latendresse
Extra: Murray
Defence
Souray - Streit
Markov - Komisarek
Dandenault - Bouillon
Extras: Gorges - Niinimaa
Starting Goaltender
Halak
The Latest on the Senators
Jason Spezza did not skate Wednesday. He stayed off the ice and continued treatment on his back. Spezza says he is hopeful to play in Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs. Spezza, who is currently on an 11-game point streak - injured his back while trying to get out of his car. He says it is not related to the back surgery he had in the summer.
Goaltender Ray Emery will start Thursday's game against Toronto. - TSN
Forwards
Heatley - Kelly - Alfredsson
Schaefer - Fisher - Neil
Vermette - Comrie - Eaves
Saprykin - McAmmond - McGrattan
Defence
Redden - Meszaros
Volchenkov - Phillips
Corvo - Priessing
Schubert - Nychloat
Not on the ice
Spezza
The Latest on the Maple Leafs
Tomas Kaberle is scheduled to get an MRI shortly and hopes to get doctors' clearance to begin working out and practicing with the team by the weekend.
Kyle Wellwood on Tuesday took part in his first morning skate since undergoing sports hernia surgery six weeks ago and says he should be ready to play by next Tuesday. - TSN
Forwards
Ponikarovsky - Sundin - Antropov
Steen - Stajan - O'Neill
Battaglia - Pohl - Tucker
Kilger - Perrault - Green
Defence
McCabe - White
Colaiacovo - Kubina
Wozniewski - Gill
Goaltender
Raycroft
Extras
Devereaux, Belak
The Latest on the Canucks
Roberto Luongo will be rested either Thursday or Friday, but Alain Vigneault wasn't divulging which it would be before he informs Dany Sabourin. "If I was a betting man I'd say Sabou is going to get a game before the end of week," Vigneault said.
Ryan Kessler is progressing ahead of schedule and may be ready to return for the first round of the playoffs. - Vancouver Province/Vancouver Sun
The Latest on the Oilers
Goaltender Jussi Markkanen will get the start Wednesday against the Lightning. - TSN
Forwards
Torres - Horcoff - Brodziak
Jacque - Pouliot - Pisani
Peterson - Sykora - Lupul
Winchester - Thorsesen - Stortini
Defence
Smith - Hejda
Staios - Smid
Greene - Syvret
Goaltender
Markkanen
Around The League:
The Latest from Boston
Chuck Kobasew made a surprise start Tuesday against the Avalanche. Kobasew has been out since late January with a broken elbow. - Boston Herald
The Latest from Buffalo
Centre Chris Drury will play Wednesday against the Avalanche after missing four games with a concussion. - Buffalo News
The Latest from Chicago
Jason Williams, who broke his left big toe blocking a shot on Sunday, played Tuesday against the Kings.
It took 98 games, but goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin earned his first shutout since joining the Blackhawks in Tuesday's 3-0 win. - Chicago Tribune
The Latest from Colorado
Paul Stastny extended his point streak to 16 games (Tuesday against Boston), currently the longest in the NHL. Stastny is now tied with father Peter Stastny for the longest point streak by a rookie, set in 1980.
Karlis Skrastins (knee), Marek Svatos (groin) are day-to-day. - Rocky Mountain News
The Latest from Florida
Coach Jacques Martin said backup goalie Alex Auld will have surgery Wednesday to repair an injured knee. Auld will be sidelined four to eight weeks. Martin said he has no plans to rest Belfour, 41, who registered his 16th 20-win season in Saturday's 6-2 win over Tampa Bay. - Sun Sentinel
The Latest from Los Angeles
Defenceman Lubomir Visnovsky (sprained ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jackets. - LA Times
The Latest from Minnesota
Manny Fernandez made his first appearance since Jan. 30. He says his sprained left knee is still hurting and probably will for the rest of the season.
Winger Mark Parrish (neck) skated in the pre-game on Tuesday, but is still listed as day-to-day. - Star Tribune
The Latest from Nashville
Winger Scott Hartnell (foot) hopes to return before the end of the regular season.
Centre Scot Nichol suffered a broken thumb on Tuesday and will miss at least two weeks.
Marek Zidlicky suffered an upper body injury on Tuesday, but the injury is not believed to be serious. - Nashville Tennessean
The Latest from New York Rangers
The Rangers expect goaltender Kevin Weekes to be ready for a full practice within a week.
Marcel Hossa could miss a month with a knee injury he suffered on Monday. - New York Post
The Latest from Phoenix
Mike Zigomanis, who missed Saturday's game because of flulike symptoms and a minor hip injury, practiced Monday and is expected to play Wednesday. - Arizona Republic
The Latest from San Jose
Patrick Marleau (upper body) played Tuesday after missing three games. His return bumped Mark Bell from the lineup. - Oakland Tribune
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Posted 07 March 2007 - 06:25 PM
FINAL SCORE: Colorado 3 Buffalo 2
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Posted 07 March 2007 - 10:28 PM
At least the Lightning won 3-1 over Edmonton and the Queens gained another point towards mediocrity. 
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Still a rollercoaster ride. Sigh ... Go Ducks!
Posted 07 March 2007 - 11:59 PM
HEJDUK, M. (SHG, 09:58 in 1st), MCLEAN, B. (00:12 in 2nd), WOLSKI, W. (01:41 in 3rd)
PAETSCH, N. (02:00 in 1st), POMINVILLE, J. (12:43 in 2nd)
Buffalo Sabres' Adam Mair (22) collides with Colorado Avalanche's Kurt Sauer (34) and referee Chris Rooney during the first period of the NHL hockey game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, March 7, 2007.
(AP Photo/Dean Duprey)
Paul Stastny #26 of the Colorado Avalanche battles for the puck with Dainius Zubrus #15 of the Buffalo Sabres during their NHL game at the HSBC Arena on March 7, 2007 in Buffalo, New York.
(Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
Colorado Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj of Slovakia makes a kick save on a shot by Buffalo Sabres' Derek Roy (9) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, March 7, 2007. The Avalanche won 3-2.
(AP Photo/David Duprey)
Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller watches a rebound under pressure from Colorado Avalanche's Paul Stastny (26) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, March 7, 2007. The Avalanche won 3-2.[i]
(AP Photo/Dean Duprey)
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Still a rollercoaster ride. Sigh ... Go Ducks!
Posted 08 March 2007 - 12:12 AM
2 - LAK: DALLMAN, K. (02:15 in 2nd), HEWARD, J. (PPG, 18:17 in 2nd)
3 - CBJ: PLATT, G. (16:34 in 1st), VYBORNY, D. (05:02 in 3rd), VYBORNY, D. (PPG, 04:38 in OT)
Columbus Blue Jackets' Zenon Konopka, center, is checked by Los Angeles Kings' Jamie Heward (6) as Kings goalie Mathieu Garon grabs the puck during the second period of a hockey game, Wednesday, March 7, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio.
(AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)
Los Angeles Kings goalie Mathieu Garon lies on the ice as Columbus Blue Jackets players celebrate after a David Vyborny goal during the overtime period of a hockey game, Wednesday, March 7, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets won 3-2 in overtime.
(AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)
Columbus Blue Jackets' Rostislav Klesla (97) keeps Los Angeles Kings' Derek Armstrong (7) away from the puck during the third period of a hockey game, Wednesday, March 7, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio.
(AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Fredrik Norrena (30) of Finland stops the puck in front of the net as Los Angeles Kings' Derek Armstrong (7) shoots during the third period of a hockey game, Wednesday, March 7, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio. Kings' Alexander Frolov (24), of Russia, looks on.
(AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)
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Still a rollercoaster ride. Sigh ... Go Ducks!
Posted 08 March 2007 - 12:28 AM
PROSPAL, V. (PPG, 10:49 in 2nd), LECAVALIER, V. (13:30 in 2nd), LECAVALIER, V. (19:21 in 3rd)
SMID, L. (17:25 in 3rd)
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Marc Denis (30) jumps to avoid Edmonton Oilers' Shawn Horcoff (10) during first period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Wednesday, March 7, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Jason Scott)
Edmonton Oilers' Zack Stortini crashes into Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Marc Denis and defenseman Dan Boyle (22) during first period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Wednesday March 7, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Jason Scott)
Edmonton Oilers' Jason Smith slams Tampa Bay Lightning center Tim Taylor into the boards during first period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Wednesday March 7, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Jason Scott)
Edmonton Oilers's Jean-Francois Jacques checks Tampa Bay Lightning's Dan Boyle and draws a roughing penalty during second period NHL hockey in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Wednesday, March 7, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Jason Scott)
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