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[Dark Knight]

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

Ottawa at NYR
Florida at Carolina
TBL at Toronto
NYI at Montreal
Buffalo at Pittsburgh
Detroit at Nashville
Philadelphia at Dallas
Minnesota at Vancouver
Chicago at SJS

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Go !!

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TSN's Ice Chips:

Updates for Tuesday, March 13

Across Canada:

The Latest on the Flames
From Monday: Craig Conroy, who is suffering from an upper body injury, didn't travel with the team to Colorado. He did skate briefly today and said he felt a lot better, but he doesn't want to rush it. He may catch up with the team tomorrow and play in Dallas in on Thursday. Darren McCarty has also been skating for a week. He's been out with a sports hernia. - TSN


The Latest on the Canadiens
Forward Alex Kovalev will miss tonight's game against the Islanders. Kovalev is suffering from vertigo, which apparently was brought on by the virus he is suffering from. He will see the doctor Tuesday afternoon. Forward Radek Bonk, who is also suffering from the flu, is a game-time decision. David Aebischer will get the call in goal for the Canadiens tonight, and head coach Guy Carbonneau plans to stick with him through season's end. Alexander Perezhogin is still suffering concussion-like-symptoms. Josh Gorges will likely be in the lineup, making his home debut at the Bell Centre. - TSN/RDS

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


The Latest on the Maple Leafs
Defenceman Tomas Kaberle skated briefly on his own before the Maple Leafs took the ice. He says he hasn't been experiencing any headaches, but he just doesn't "feel like himself." He will be assessed by team doctors again Wednesday, which will help determine how much more he can exert himself on and off the ice. Based on how he felt, he says he would likely skate again Wednesday. - 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


The Latest on the Canucks
The Canucks held an optional morning skate and spent more time on special teams. Willie Mitchell will not play Tuesday night, out one to two games with a groin strain. Rory Fitzpatrick goes back in after being a healthy scratch for seven games. The team has also recalled centre Nathan Smith from Manitoba. He will replace Tommy Santala on the fourth line. Santala will miss one or two games with a shoulder injury. Matthias Ohlund and Kevin Bieksa will be matched up against Marian Gaborik's line. - TSN

Forwards
D. Sedin - H. Sedin - Pyatt
Cowan - Morrison - Cooke
Bulis - Smolinski - Naslund
Linden - Smith - Burrows

Defence
Ohlund - Bieksa
Krajicek - Salo
Fitzpatrick - Sopel
Starting Goaltender
Luongo


The Latest on the Senators
From Monday: 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 tonight. 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


Around The League:

The Latest from Carolina
With Cam Ward expected to miss at least a week after suffering a knee injury Sunday, the Carolina Hurricanes will turn the net over to John Grahame beginning Tuesday night against the Florida Panthers. The Canes also recalled rookie goalie Craig Kowalski, 26, from Florida (ECHL) to serve as Grahame's backup. Kowalski practiced with the team during the playoffs last spring but has yet to play in an NHL game. - News Observer


The Latest from Dallas
Defenceman Mattias Norstrom is rehabilitating his knee, but the Stars are being cautious. LW Brenden Morrow has been cleared for full-contact practice. - Dallas Morning News


The Latest from Detroit
Mike Babcock doesn't expect any of the injured Wings to return Tuesday night. Johan Franzen and Danny Markov remain out with upper-body injuries. Dan Cleary skated Monday for the first time since suffering an injured MCL Feb. 23 and is expected to begin practicing with the team this week. Goaltender Chris Osgood will start tonight, and Dominik Hasek will start Wednesday. - Detroit Free Press/Detroit News


The Latest from Minnesota
Coach Jacques Lemaire is non-committal on when he will start Manny Fernandez in goal. "There's always a time for this; it's going to come," Lemaire said when asked if he would like to play Fernandez during the three-game Canadian trip that starts tonight in Vancouver. "There will be a time when, as an example, the team is playing well and Colorado's really out of it, and we've got nothing to gain, you know? There will be a situation." Fernandez hasn't started since he aggravated a sprain to the MCL in his left knee in a victory Jan. 30 at St. Louis. - Pioneer Press


The Latest from Nashville
Forward Steve Sullivan, who has missed Nashville's last seven games, participated in a full practice yesterday for the first time since suffering back spasms, but is still doubtful tonight. Centre Peter Forsberg practiced on Monday and didn't rule out playing tonight, but he didn't sound as if returning to the lineup was a certainty either. He's missed the past four games with an upper-body injury. "It's getting better," Forsberg said. "I don't know for (Tuesday) yet. We'll see. But it's definitely going in the right direction." - Nashville Tennessean


The Latest from New York Islanders
Alexei Yashin (knee) has been easing his way back on the ice since returning from a five-week injury absence. "I didn't want to give him too many minutes in his first game," coach Ted Nolan said. "I thought he played much better last game than he did the first game." As for keeping Yashin on the second line with Miroslav Satan and Viktor Kozlov, Nolan said Yashin is talented enough to help any line he skates with. - New York Newsday


The Latest from New York Rangers
Brendan Shanahan, who will miss his 12th straight game Tuesday night recovering from a concussion, skated for the first time Monday. Shanahan, who has increased his workout regimen over the last four days, skated on his own for approximately a half-hour while the Rangers had the day off. There is no timetable for a return. - New York Post


The Latest from Philadelphia
Simon Gagne's MRI on his groin, hip and abdominal area was negative. He has mild left hip flexor strain - not a groin pull. Gagne will skate with the AHL's Phantoms this week, with the possibility of playing Thursday against Atlanta. - Philadelphia Inquirer


The Latest from Phoenix
Defenceman Keith Ballard did not play Monday night because of flu-like symptoms. Forward Bill Thomas, who left Saturday's game after absorbing a high, hard check from Chicago Blackhawks forward David Koci, did not play as a precaution. Right wing Fredrik Sjostrom was a healthy scratch. - Arizona Republic


The Latest from Pittsburgh
Georges Laraque did not practice Monday because of back spasms, and he may not play Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres. Assistant coach Andre Savard said he expects goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to start, but he wanted to wait for Michel Therrien's return before giving a definitive answer. - Pittsburgh Tribune Review


The Latest from San Jose
Forward Mark Bell will return to the Sharks' lineup tonight against, his former team, the Blackhawks. He will play on a line with Patrick Marleau and Bill Guerin. - Mercury News


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 Times

Forwards
Perrin - Lecavalier - St. Louis
Prospal - Richards - Fedotenko
Ward - Graig - Tarnasky
Taylor - Jones - Roy
Starting Goaltender
Denis

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Go

[Dark Knight]

Forsberg still a scratch tonight.

[GLOVESAVE35]

Forsberg still a scratch tonight.

C'mon Detroit!


Scores so far:

Florida 1 Carolina 1 2ND

Ottawa 1 NY Rangers 2 2ND

NY Islanders 1 Montreal 0 1ST

Buffalo 1 Pittsburgh 1 1ST

Tampa Bay 1 Toronto 1 1ST

Detroit 1 Nashville 1 1ST

[Dark Knight]

Detroit can't seem to stay out of the box

[anaheim_aussie]

ottawa and New York now 2-2

[Dark Knight]

Detroit now up on the hillbillies 2-1...

NYR fans booing them at MSG and chanting "shoot the puck" NYR were up 2-0, now down 3-2 late in the game.

[lvsprt]

Come on Detroit and the Blackhawks better be good tonight too.

[anaheim_aussie]

Hang in there Detroit!!!

yeah penguins win, but sabres still get a point

4-2 to detroit wooohooo

[Dark Knight]

5-2 Detroit final score.

Edited by Dark Knight, 13 March 2007 - 06:34 PM.

[anaheim_aussie]

make that 5-2

[Dark Knight]

Dallas tied 1-1 in the 3rd with Philadelphia at home.

[anaheim_aussie]

flyers tie the score 1-1 in the 3rd

Dallas tied 1-1 in the 3rd with Philadelphia at home.

i give up DK you are just to quick, let me get in first just once would you lol and il die a happy man

dallas score 2 quick goals 3-1

geez crosby is one hell of a talent, the kid just continues to impress each and every game. what a player

[lvsprt]

Sharks up on the Blackhawks 2-0 in the first 10 minutes. Thanks, Chicago, they need the confidence boost. NOT!

[Dark Knight]

Sharks up on the Blackhawks 2-0 in the first 10 minutes. Thanks, Chicago, they need the confidence boost. NOT!

I don't expect much of a contest there. I'll take the Detroit win tonight and be happy

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Calder scored his ninth with two minutes left off Nashville defenceman Marek Zidlicky's skate, and Filippula added an unassisted goal with 81 seconds left to seal the victory.

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Not even tossing five catfish onto the ice for good luck helped the Predators. They got Erat's goal to pull close, but he had to be helped off the ice after colliding with teammate Jason Arnott late in the third.

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Not a good game for the Trash. They get a rare loss at home, give up a goal off of one of their own players' skates, and Arnott and Erat run into each other. But I'm not complaining.

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SPEZZA, J. (11:36 in 2nd), ALFREDSSON, D. (15:33 in 2nd), MESZAROS, A. (08:48 in 3rd)
NYLANDER, M. (02:46 in 1st), NYLANDER, M. (15:22 in 1st)


The pile-up at the net resulted in a goal by New York Rangers' Michael Nylander, 3rd from left, second goal of the night versus the Ottawa Senators during the first period of the NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)


Matt Cullen #5 of the New York Rangers fends off Wade Redden #6 and Andrej Meszaros #14 of the Ottawa Senators on March 13, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)


Goalkeeper Ray Emery #1 of the Ottawa Senators lies on the ice after making a save against the New York Rangers on March 13, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Senators defeated the Rangers 3 to 2.
(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)


Mike Comrie #89 of the Ottawa Senators is checked by Marek Malik #8 of the New York Rangers on March 13, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Senators defeated the Rangers 3 to 2.
(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

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1 - FLA: STUMPEL, J. (11:21 in 2nd)
3 - CAR: STILLMAN, C. (15:24 in 1st), WALKER, S. (PPG, 19:44 in 2nd), BRIND'AMOUR, R. (SHG, 14:42 in 3rd)


Carolina Hurricanes' Glen Wesley (2) battles Florida Panthers' David Booth (46) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in Raleigh, N.C.
(AP Photo/Karl B. DeBlaker)


Carolina Hurricanes' Cory Stillman (61) shoots the puck past Florida Panthers' Stephen Weiss (9) and goalie Ed Belfour (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in Raleigh, N.C.
(AP Photo/Karl B. DeBlaker)


Carolina Hurricanes' Ray Whitney (13) tries to slip the puck past Florida Panthers goalie Ed Belfour (20) during the second period of their NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in Raleigh, N.C.
(AP Photo/Karl B. DeBlaker)


Carolina Hurricanes' Josef Vasicek, of the Czech Republic, gets checked into the boards by Florida Panthers' Jay Bouwmeester (4) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in Raleigh, N.C. The Hurricanes won 3-1.
(AP Photo/Karl B. DeBlaker)

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3 - NYI: YASHIN, A. (09:35 in 1st), SMYTH, R. (01:09 in 2nd), BERGERON, M. (15:05 in 2nd)
5 - MTL: LATENDRESSE, G. (06:54 in 2nd), RYDER, M. (PPG, 12:42 in 2nd), LATENDRESSE, G. (08:39 in 3rd), HIGGINS, C. (11:26 in 3rd), PLEKANEC, T. (18:34 in 3rd)


Montreal Canadiens goalie David Aebischer gets scored on in a penalty shot by New York Islanders Ryan Smyth during second period hockey action in Montreal on Tuesday, March 13, 2007.
(AP PHOTO/CP,Ian Barrett)


Montreal Canadiens' Steve Begin and New York Islanders' goalie Mike Di Pietro collide heavily in first period NHL hockey in Montreal, Canada, on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. DiPietro was injured and taken out of the game.
(AP PHOTO/CP,Ian Barrett)


New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro is helped after he was injured in a collision with Montreal Canadiens Steve Begin in first period hockey in Montreal on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. He left the game.
(AP PHOTO/CP,Ian Barrett)


New York Islander goalie Mike Dunham concentrates on the puck as he seems to ignore a melee with the Montreal Canadiens in second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Canada, on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. Dunham replaced starter Mike DiPietro after he was injured in the first period.
(AP PHOTO/CP,Ian Barrett)

[GLOVESAVE35]

Minnesota wins 3-2 over Vancouver in OT!

[anaheim_aussie]

Minnesota wins 3-2 over Vancouver in OT!

woohooooo what a win by the wild, from 2 goals down, a very good day for the ducks now its up to the boys to get the job done against columbus

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4 - BUF: POMINVILLE, J. (16:27 in 1st), KALININ, D. (18:17 in 2nd), BRIERE, D. (12:46 in 3rd), DRURY, C. (19:53 in 3rd)
5 - PIT: MALONE, R. (17:08 in 1st), TALBOT, M. (16:33 in 2nd), CROSBY, S. (PPG, 01:18 in 3rd), GONCHAR, S. (PPG, 10:38 in 3rd), Determining Goal: S. CROSBY (Attempt #3/#5 - Team/Overall)


Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux waves to the crowd after he announced from the ice that the Penguins would be staying in Pittsburgh, before a game against the Buffalo Sabres in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, March 13, 2007. The team announced a deal with government officials to build a new arena.
(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)


Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, center, has his shot stopped by Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller, right, as Sabres' Dmitri Kalinin, of Russia, left, defends in the first period of the hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, March 13, 2007.
(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)


Buffalo Sabres' Daniel Briere, right, shoots the puck at Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury,and scores to tie the game and send it to overtime with less than seven seconds left in the third period of the hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, March 13, 2007. The Penguins won 5-4 in a shootout.
(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)


Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller skates back to the bench after the last shot of the shootout in the hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, March 13, 2007. The Penguins won 5-4 in a shootout.
(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

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LANG, R. (01:39 in 1st), MALTBY, K. (04:30 in 2nd), HUDLER, J. (01:24 in 3rd), CALDER, K. (17:58 in 3rd), FILPPULA, V. (18:39 in 3rd)
RADULOV, A. (PPG, 07:02 in 1st), ERAT, M. (PPG, 05:07 in 3rd)


Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom, left, of Sweden, is checked by Nashville Predators defenseman Marek Zidlicky (3) of the Czech Republic, during the first period of a hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 13, 2007.
(AP Photo/John Russell)


Detroit Red Wings left wing Kyle Calder, right, celebrates his goal against Nashville Predators goalie Tomas Vokoun , left, of Czech Republic, during the second period of a hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 13, 2007.
(AP Photo/John Russell)


Detroit Red Wings center Robert Lang (20) of Czech Republic, skates around Nashville Predators defenseman Kimmo Timonen, left, of Finland, during the second period of a hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 13, 2007.
(AP Photo/John Russell)


Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood (30) makes a glove save on a shot from Nashville Predators center Jason Arnott during the third period of a hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 13, 2007.
(AP Photo/John Russell)