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

Washington at Atlanta
STL at Calgary
Philadelphia at Phoenix
Edmonton at LAK

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Nashville and Detroit are going to be beating up on each other this week, that in itself will be much more interesting than these games on the 12th. But if I had to care about any outcome it would have to be St Louis over Calgary. Can't be letting Calgary get too pumped up at this point in the season.

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Go !!

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TSN's Ice Chips:

Updates for Monday, March 12

Across Canada:

The Latest on the Flames
Craig Conroy and Rhett Warrener didn't skate on Monday morning. Conroy is probably out but will be a game time decision against St. Louis. With Conroy not skating, Matthew Lombardi moved to the top line between Alex Tanguay and Jarome Iginla. The Flames wouldn't confirm Conroy's status for Monday night, but he's doubtful. Lombardi was benched in the middle frame of the last game against St. Louis and was a healthy scratch the following game in Nashville. Lombardi has been held pointless in his last four games. - TSN

Forwards
Tanguay - Lombardi - Iginla
Huselius - Langkow - Moss
Nilson - Primeau - Ritchie
Friesen - Yelle - Amonte
Extras: Godard, Conroy (upper body injury)

Defence
Regehr - Stuart
Hamrlik - Phaneuf
Zyuzin - Warrener
Extras: Giordano, Hale


The Latest on the Canadiens
Forward Alex Kovalev missed practice on Monday with the flu, and Alexander Perezhogin is still suffering concussion-like-symptoms. David Aebischer will get the call in goal for the Canadiens against the New York Islanders on Tuesday, and head coach Guy Carbonneau plans to stick with him through season's end. Josh Gorges will likely be in the lineup, making his home debut at the Bell Centre. Cristobal Huet (hamstring) is expected to skate before his teammates on Tuesday morning. - TSN/RDS

Forwards
Latendresse - Koivu -Johnson
Murray - Bonk - Ryder
Kostsitsyn - Lapierre - Begin
Higgins - Plekanec - Streit
Extra: Murray
Starting Goaltender
Aebischer


The Latest on the Senators
Defenceman Anton Volchenkov was wearing a full wire cage Monday morning as a result of suffering a broken nose in Saturday night's game against the Leafs. While these were the lines in practice, don't expect them to be that way on Tuesday. Christoph Schubert will likely play on the fourth line. Where the others fit - namely Patrick Eaves and Oleg Saprykin - will be determined Tuesday. Stats FYI: Ray Emery is 2-1-0 vs. the Rangers this season with a 2.01 GAA and one shutout SO, Daniel Alfredsson has 16 goals and 29 assists in 40 career games against New York, while Dany Heatley has 12 goals and 26 points in 18 career games. - TSN

Forwards
Heatley - Spezza - Eaves
Schaefer - Fisher - Alfredsson
Vermette - Comrie - Kelly
Saprykin - McAmmond - Neil
Extra - McGrattan

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


The Latest on the Maple Leafs
Forward Mike Peca skated for about 15 minutes before practice. He says building strength in his knee and leg is the main issue he's facing. He's been able to ride a stationary bike for 6 weeks so he's kept his fitness level high. He has no estimate for his return date. Yanic Perreault practised with the team after being scratched Saturday with a suspected shoulder injury. He says he feels well enough to play Tuesday against Tampa. - TSN

Forwards
Ponikarovsky - Sundin - Antropov
Steen - Wellwood - Tucker
Kilger - Perreault - O'Neill
Battaglia - Stajan - Devereaux

Defence
McCabe - Colaiacovo
Gill - White
Wozniewski - Kubina
Goaltender
Raycroft
Extras
Pohl, Green, Belak


Around The League:

The Latest from Carolina
Anson Carter, Andrew Hutchinson, Dennis Seidenberg and Anton Babchuk were healthy scratches Sunday. News Observer


The Latest from Colorado
The Avalanche scratched defenceman Karlis Skrastins and forward Marek Svatos again on Sunday. Skrastins has missed seven games because of a sprained knee and Svatos five because of a groin injury. - Rocky Mountain News


The Latest from Columbus
Centre Sergei Fedorov spent the final two periods of Saturday's game against Nashville playing defence. "There was no conversation," coach Ken Hitchcock said. "We were down a defenceman, and we changed up our roster during the (first) intermission. I felt it was something we needed to do to keep us in the game. Not only did Sergei not hurt us back there, he helped us." The switch was made after Anders Eriksson suffered a strained back when he was checked by Nashville's Darcy Hordichuk midway through the first period. - Columbus Dispatch


The Latest from Dallas
Stars forward Krys Barch skated Saturday, six days after breaking his toe against San Jose. Dave Tippett said Barch could be available for Monday's game. Defenceman Mattias Norstrom tweaked his left knee Friday night. It's the same knee that was strained before he came to Dallas last week. He will be out Monday. Jon Klemm is slated to take his place. Eric Lindros, who aggravated a groin injury against St. Louis on Thursday, was being re-evaluated Saturday. "It's hard for me to gauge on those [injuries]," Tippett said. "He's getting a scan to see where it's at." - Fort Worth Telegram


The Latest from Minnesota
Right wing Mark Parrish received stitches after taking a high stick to the forehead in overtime Sunday, but should be fine for the next game against the Canucks. Centre Wes Walz and winger Derek Boogaard, each sidelined by bad backs, are "possible" for Tuesday's game at Vancouver. - Star Tribune


The Latest from Philadelphia
Simon Gagne underwent an MRI exam on his left groin on Monday. The results of the MRI were negative, and Gagne will practice with the Philadelphia Phantoms on Wednesday morning. - Philadelphia Flyers


The Latest from Phoenix
Forward Bill Thomas, who left Saturday night's game after receiving a hard, high check from Chicago's David Koci, said he is not seriously injured and should be able to play against Philadelphia. Zbynek Michalek, who left the game late in the third period after a shot struck his right knee, has a bone bruise but is not expected to miss any games. - Arizona Republic


The Latest from San Jose
Goalie Vesa Toskala has recovered enough from his groin injury that he dressed as the backup Sunday. Goalie Dimitri Patzold, who was returned to the minors, had been the backup in the previous three games. - Mercury News


The Latest from St. Louis
Defenceman Bryce Salvador fractured his collarbone and will be sidelined the rest of the season, the team said Sunday. The Blues recalled defenceman Roman Polak from Peoria of the AHL under emergency conditions to replace Salvador, who was injured in the first period of a 4-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. - St. Louis Post Dispatch


The Latest from Tampa Bay
Defenceman Paul Ranger had an MRI exam on his left knee at a Calgary clinic. Trainer Tommy Mulligan said the test confirmed a partial tear of the medial collateral ligament. No surgery is required, and Ranger is expected to be out four to six weeks. - St. Petersburg Ti

Woo hoo for Fedorov playing defense.

[Dark Knight]

Woo hoo for Fedorov playing defense.

Maybe he can play goalie on Wednesday

[GLOVESAVE35]

Woo hoo for Fedorov playing defense.

Maybe he can play goalie on Wednesday

Did somebody say goalie?

JK. I like the Ducks' chances with Feds in goal. 'Course, it won't matter unless the Ducks show up.

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Scoring update:

Washington 2 Atlanta 4 F

St. Louis 1 Calgary 2 2ND

Philadelphia 0 Phoenix 2 2ND

Edmonton 1 Los Angeles 2 1ST

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NHL News and Notes

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OVECHKIN, A. (05:27 in 2nd), OVECHKIN, A. (PPG, 01:26 in 3rd)
KOZLOV, V. (11:26 in 1st), HOLIK, R. (16:51 in 1st), TKACHUK, K. (14:30 in 2nd), KOVALCHUK, I. (09:35 in 3rd)


Washington Capitals goldtender Brent Johnson (1) makes a save on a shot from Atlanta Thrashers right wing Marian Hossa, rear, of Slovakia, during the first period, Monday, March 12, 2007, of an NHL hockey game in Atlanta.
(AP Photo/Gregory Smith)


Atlanta Thrashers left wing Eric Boulton, right, goes to the ice as he collides with Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Atlanta, Monday, March 12, 2007. The Thrashers won 4-2.
(AP Photo/Gregory Smith)


Alexander Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals sets up in front of the goal against the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena March 12, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)


Eric Belanger #22 of the Atlanta Thrashers battles for position against the Washington Capitals at Philips Arena March 12, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

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4 - STL: BACKMAN, C. (17:55 in 1st), STEMPNIAK, L. (19:31 in 2nd), CAJANEK, P. (07:06 in 3rd), STEMPNIAK, L. (10:06 in 3rd)
5 - CGY: MOSS, D. (02:28 in 2nd), HUSELIUS, K. (PPG, 14:01 in 2nd), PHANEUF, D. (PPG, 03:16 in 3rd), LANGKOW, D. (06:44 in 3rd), Determining Goal: A. TANGUAY (Attempt #2/#3 - Team/Overall)


St. Louis Blues' Barret Jackman, right, tries to gets past Calgary Flames goalie Mikka Kiprusoff, center, as Flames' Andrei Zyuzin digs for the puck during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Monday, March 12, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Jeff McIntosh)

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4 - PHX: KAPANEN, N. (07:41 in 1st), NOLAN, O. (11:12 in 1st), TJARNQVIST, M. (SHG, 10:45 in 2nd), CARCILLO, D. (17:57 in 3rd)


Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn, right, checks Phoenix Coyotes center Niko Kapanen, left, of Finland, to the ice in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 12, 2007, in Glendale, Ariz.
(AP Photo/Paul Connors)


Philadelphia Flyers goalie Martin Biron recoils from a shot that hit him under the throat protector against the Phoenix Coyotes in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 12, 2007, in Glendale, Ariz.
(AP Photo/Paul Connors)


Phoenix Coyotes left winger Mathias Tjarnqvist, left ,of Sweden, collides with Philadelphia Flyers goalie Martin Biron, right, as Tjarnqvist over-skates the rebound in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 12, 2007, in Glendale, Ariz.
(AP Photo/Paul Connors)


Phoenix Coyotes right winger Shane Doan, left, avoids a checks by Philadelphia Flyers center Mike Richards, right, as Doan carries the puck out of his own end in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 12, 2007, in Glendale, Ariz.
(AP Photo/Paul Connors)

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1 - EDM: PETERSEN, T. (SHG, 10:32 in 1st)
5 - LAK: CLARKE, N. (02:05 in 1st), FROLOV, A. (05:27 in 1st), CAMMALLERI, M. (09:39 in 2nd), BLAKE, R. (PPG, 13:47 in 3rd), CAMMALLERI, M. (PPG, 15:47 in 3rd)


Alexander Frolov #24 of the Los Angeles Kings fights for the puck against Zack Stortini #46 of the Edmonton Oilers at the Staples Center March 12, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Noah Graham/Getty Images)


Toby Petersen #20 of the Edmonton Oilers goes five hole for the goal against Mathieu Garon #31 of the Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center March 12, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Noah Graham/Getty Images)


Petr Sykora #71 of the Edmonton Oilers takes a shot against the Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center March 12, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/Getty Images)
(AP Photo/Dave Waters)


Los Angeles Kings' Aaron Miller (3) holds Edmonton Oilers' Jason Smith, center, as he battles Kings' Jamie Lundmark, right, at the end of the second period in a hockey game in Los Angeles, Monday, March 12, 2007.
(AP Photo/Dave Waters)