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[Dark Knight]

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

Washington at Boston
Atlanta at Philadelphia
NJD at Carolina
NYI at Ottawa
Buffalo at Florida
Calgary at Dallas
Minnesota at Edmonton
SJS at Phoenix
STL at Vancouver
Chicago at LAK

[GLOVESAVE35]

Go

[432j]

Go

Regulation victory by the Wings. The big set between them and Nashville resulted in no "3-point" games.

[DropThePuck]

Final:

2 - ATL: TKACHUK, K. (01:16 in 2nd), BELANGER, E. (14:28 in 3rd)
3 - PHI: HATCHER, D. (PPG, 19:17 in 1st), RUZICKA, S. (08:52 in 2nd), SANDERSON, G. (04:48 in 3rd)


Eric Belanger #22 of the Atlanta Thrashers battles Mike Richards #18 of the Philadelphia Flyers for the puck during their game on March 15, 2007 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)


Kari Lehtonen #32 of the Atlanta Thrashers denies a scoring chance by Dmitry Afanasenkov #27 of the Philadelphia Flyers during their game on March 15, 2007 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)


Stefan Ruzicka #15 of the Philadelphia Flyers plays the puck against Alexei Zhitnik #77 of the Atlanta Thrashers during their game on March 15, 2007 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)


Atlanta Thrashers' Pascal Dupuis, right, fight for puck control with Philadelphia Flyers' Denis Gauthier in the first period of their NHL hockey game Thursday, March 15, 2007, in Philadelphia.
(AP Photo/H. Rumph, Jr.)

[DropThePuck]

Final in a shootout, Clark with the natural hat trick, but Caps can't hold onto his 3 goal lead:

3 - WSH: CLARK, C. (01:21 in 1st), CLARK, C. (PPG, 19:44 in 1st), CLARK, C. (SHG, 17:03 in 2nd)
4 - BOS: STURM, M. (PPG, 18:24 in 2nd), BOCHENSKI, B. (PPG, 00:30 in 3rd), BERGERON, P. (PPG, 01:35 in 3rd), Determining Goal: P. KESSEL (Attempt #3/#6 - Team/Overall)


Washington Capitals' Boyd Gordon (15) and Boston Bruins' Marc Savard watch the puck get away during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston on Thursday, March 15, 2007.
(AP Photo/Winslow Townson)


Washington Capitals' Chris Clark leads his teammates down the bench as they are congratulated after Clark scored his second goal against the Boston Bruins, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston on Thursday, March 15, 2007.
(AP Photo/Winslow Townson)


Boston Bruins' Marco Sturm of Germany lets go with a shot during the first period against the Washington Capitals in an NHL hockey game in Boston on Thursday, March 15, 2007.
(AP Photo/Winslow Townson)


Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas can't stop a shorthanded goal by Washington Capitals' Chris Clark during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston on Thursday, March 15, 2007. The goal was Clark's third of the game.
(AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

[DropThePuck]

Final:

2 - NYI: SATAN, M. (PPG, 14:47 in 3rd), FATA, D. (19:55 in 3rd)
5 - OTT: KELLY, C. (01:59 in 2nd), CORVO, J. (05:53 in 2nd), NEIL, C. (02:00 in 3rd), MCAMMOND, D. (02:24 in 3rd), SPEZZA, J. (03:16 in 3rd)


Ottawa Senators Wade Redde, let, tries to get the puck past New York Islanders goaltender Mike Dunham during first period NHL action at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada,Thursday, March 15, 2007.
(AP Photo/Jonathan Hayward, CP)


Ottawa Senators goaltender Ray Emery, center, reacts to New York Islanders' Jason Blake (55) causing goaltender interference during first-period NHL action at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Canada, Thursday, March15, 2007. Ottawa Senators' Mike Fisher, right,and Peter Schaefer, left, look on.
(AP Photo/Jonathan Hayward,CP)


Ottawa Senator's Mike Comrie, top, and New York Islanders' Marc-Andre Bergeron (47) watch as the puck hits the Islanders' goalpost during first-period NHL action at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Canada, Thursday, March 15, 2007.
(AP Photo/Jonathan Hayward,CP)


Ottawa Senators Joe Corvo (7) goes into the boards with New York Islanders Arron Asham (45) during second period hockey action in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Thursday, March 15, 2007.
(Ap Photo/Jonathan Hayward, CP)

[DropThePuck]

Final:

5 - BUF: POMINVILLE, J. (00:32 in 2nd), ZUBRUS, D. (09:35 in 2nd), STAFFORD, D. (12:42 in 2nd), DRURY, C. (09:50 in 3rd), STAFFORD, D. (15:17 in 3rd)
3 - FLA: WEISS, S. (13:16 in 1st), HORTON, N. (02:49 in 2nd), HORTON, N. (02:45 in 3rd)


Buffalo Sabres' Nathan Paetsch (38) battles Florida Panthers' Martin Gelinas, right, for control of the puck in the first period of a hockey game in Sunrise, Fla., Thursday, March 15, 2007.
(AP Photo/Alan Diaz)


Ruslan Salei #24 of the Florida Panthers tangles with Andrew Peters #76 of the Buffalo Sabres in the second period at the Bank Atlantic Center on March 15, 2007 in Sunrise, Florida.
(Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)


Mike Van Ryn #26 of the Florida Panthers tangles with Thomas Vanek #26 of the Buffalo Sabres in the second period at the Bank Atlantic Center on March 15, 2007 in Sunrise, Florida.
(Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)


Chris Drury #23 of the Buffalo Sabres skates aron Bryan Allen #5 of the Florida Panthers in the second period at the Bank Atlantic Center on March 15, 2007 in Sunrise, Florida.
(Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

Final:

3 - NJD: GOMEZ, S. (00:39 in 1st), RASMUSSEN, E. (00:40 in 3rd), PARISE, Z. (08:09 in 3rd)
2 - CAR: TANABE, D. (08:46 in 1st), LADD, A. (10:53 in 3rd)


Carolina Hurricanes' David Tanabe, left, celebrates a goal as New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur lies on the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 15, 2007.
(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)


Carolina Hurricanes' Erik Cole, front, and New Jersey Devils' Andy Greene battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 15, 2007.
(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)


New Jersey Devils' Andy Greene (6) and Carolina Hurricanes' Rod Brind'Amour (17) battle during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 15, 2007.
(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)


New Jersey Devils' Jamie Langenbrunner (15) and Carolina Hurricanes' Tim Gleason, center, battle as Hurricanes goalie John Grahame, right, deflects a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 15, 2007.
(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

[GLOVESAVE35]

TSN's Ice Chips:

Updates for Thursday, March 15

Across Canada:

The Latest on the Maple Leafs
Tomas Kaberle skated for about 25 minutes on his own prior to practice. He did not take part in Thursday's full scrimmage but will travel with the team this weekend. Kaberle said he experienced no change in his condition from Wednesday's session on the ice. Head coach Paul Maurice said that depending on how Kaberle feels, he may take part in the morning skate in Washington on Friday.
Kyle Wellwood and Carlo Colaiacovo sat out practice to take maintenance days. Maurice said Wellwood's issue is not related to his hernia surgery and neither player was injured in Tuesday's win over the Lightning.
Andrew Raycroft will start against the Capitals. - TSN

Forwards
Ponikarovsky - Sundin - Antropov
Kilger - Green/Pohl - Tucker
Steen - Perreault - O'Neill
Battaglia - Stajan - Devereaux
Defence
McCabe - Kubina
Gill - White
Wozniewski - Belak
Injuries: Newbury (concussion)


The Latest on the Canucks
It was an optional skate for the Canucks and only a few regulars, plus Roberto Luongo participated. Tommy Santala will play so Nathan Smith was sent back to Manitoba. Willie Mitchell will miss his 2nd straight game with a groin injury but hopes to play Saturday against Detroit.
Jeff Cowan has been moved to the Canucks 2nd PP unit to play with Naslund and Morrision. Cowan is taking Taylor Pyatt's place on that unit. Head coach Alain Vigneault was critical of Pyatt's play on Wednesday.
This will be Bryan Smolinski's 10th game of the season against the Blues. - TSN
The Canucks will use Cowan on the top line with the Sedins and Pyatt will be moved to the fourth line. Trevor Linden will also be moved up and play on the second line with Brendan Morrison and Matt Cooke. Roberto Luongo will get the call in net against the Blues. - TEAM 1040 Vancouver

Forwards
D. Sedin - H. Sedin - Cowan
Linden - Morrison - Cooke
Bulis - Smolinski - Naslund
Pyatt - Santala - Burrows
Defence
Ohlund - Bieksa
Krajicek - Salo
Fitzpatrick - Sopel
NOTE: Pairings will rotate, Ohlund will see time with Sopel.
Starting Goaltender
Luongo


The Latest on the Senators
Bryan Murray will ice the same lineup tonight against the Islanders that he went with on Tuesday against the Rangers. The Senators have won 28 of their last 40 games against the Islanders (28W-4L-8T). - TSN

Forwards
Heatley - Spezza - Eaves
Schaefer - Fisher - Alfredsson
Vermette - Kelly - Comrie
Schubert - McAmmond - Neil/
Scratches: McGrattan, Saprykin
Defence
Redden - Meszaros
Volchenkov - Phillips
Corvo - Priessing
Scratch: Nycholat
Goaltender
Emery


Around The League:

The Latest from Anaheim
Todd Marchant, who has missed the past 12 games because of an abdominal strain, skated on his own Tuesday and Wednesday, but there is no timetable for his return to practice, let alone the lineup. - Orange County Register
Chris Pronger said his recovery from a broken left toe is on schedule. Pronger said the swelling has subsided and hinted that he hopes to return for the Ducks' four-game trip at the end of the month. - Los Angeles Times


The Latest from Boston
Shean Donovan (knee sprain), who missed the game against Detroit and did not skate Wednesday, expects to return soon. - Boston Globe


The Latest from Colorado
Head coast Joel Quenneville said winger Marek Svatos (groin) will return Saturday night at Phoenix. Karlis Skrastins (sprained knee) is day-to-day. - Denver Post


The Latest from Dallas
The Stars have called up Junior Lessard from the minors, and he should be in the lineup Thursday. Brenden Morrow (wrist) skated with full contact Wednesday but is not yet ready to play. Jeff Halpern (lower body) and Mattias Norstrom (knee) are close to returning but are officially listed as questionable. - Dallas Morning News


The Latest from Detroit
Todd Bertuzzi could be back on the ice when the Wings begin their next homestand (March 22 - 26). "He'll definitely play somewhere during that home stand," general manager Ken Holland said Wednesday. - Detroit Free Press
The Wings lost rookie Valtteri Filppula to an injured foot-on a blocked shot-in the second period Wednesday. Head coach Mike Babcock, already missing four regulars up front, said Filppula's injury isn't serious. - Detroit News


The Latest from Los Angeles
Rookie Anze Kopitar (back injury) was examined by the team's doctor Monday, but he was not cleared to resume skating. He will be examined again Thursday. Derek Armstrong is unlikely to play in the next three games because of an injured left knee. - LA Times


The Latest from Minnesota
Wes Walz, who has missed four games because of a strained back, practiced Wednesday and will test it again at the Thursday morning skate to see if he can play against Edmonton. - Star Tribune


The Latest from New York Islanders
Alexei Yashin will centre Ryan Smyth and Jason Blake tonight. The Islanders have only won four of their last 40 against the Sens (4W-28L-8T). - TSN
Bruno Gervais (sprained ankle) has had three good practices and will be evaluated after the morning skate for a possible return. - New York Newsday


The Latest from New York Rangers
Brendan Shanahan, sidelined with the effects of a concussion suffered Feb. 17, is expected to skate in his first full-contact practice Thursday, and if his endurance continues to improve, could play next week, he said Wednesday. - New York Newsday


The Latest from Philadelphia
Simon Gagne was expected to skate Wednesday morning with the Phantoms, but after a brief session Tuesday that lasted close to 15 minutes, the 6-year veteran said he didn't feel comfortable enough to get back on the ice. - Philadelphia Daily News


The Latest from Phoenix
Mikael Tellqvist will make his third straight start on Thursday versus the Sharks. Brendan Bell is not going to play Thursday because of a minor knee injury suffered Monday against the Flyers. Bell is not expected to miss many more games because of the injury, if any. - Arizona Republic


The Latest from Pittsburgh
Georges Laraque missed his second consecutive game on Wednesday night while continuing to recover from "pretty severe" back spasms that sidelined him Tuesday night against Buffalo. Laraque was one of a handful of Penguins (five skaters, two goalies) who took part in Wednesday's morning skate. "I'll probably be ready for Friday," when the Penguins host Montreal, Laraque said.
Mark Eaton also skated yesterday morning but isn't expecting to play on Friday or Sunday, when the Penguins host Ottawa. - Pittsburgh Tribune Review


The Latest from San Jose
The Sharks play Thursday in Phoenix and Friday at home against Columbus, coach Ron Wilson plans to split the goaltending assignments, although he hasn't decided in what order. Vesa Toskala hasn't played since Feb.14 because of a groin injury. In the meantime, Evgeni Nabokov has made 12 consecutive starts, going 6-4-2 with four shutouts. - Oakland Tribune


The Latest from St. Louis
Curtis Sanford will get the start in goal against the Canucks. - TEAM 1040 Vancouver


The Latest from Washington
Olaf Kolzig will suit up for the first time in a month when the Capitals play the Bruins Thursday. - Washington Post

[lvsprt]

Thanks, Phoenix, for putting as much effort against the Sharks as you do for us.

[GLOVESAVE35]

Thanks, Phoenix, for putting as much effort against the Sharks as you do for us.

And of course the Dallas Stars won their game against Calgary tonight.

[DropThePuck]

2 - CGY: LOMBARDI, M. (03:59 in 2nd), TANGUAY, A. (PPG, 17:10 in 3rd)
4 - DAL: MODANO, M. (09:25 in 1st), LESSARD, J. (PPG, 11:53 in 1st), HAGMAN, N. (PPG, 14:21 in 2nd), LEHTINEN, J. (19:09 in 3rd)


Calgary Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf (3) is knocked to the ice by Dallas Stars right wing Krys Barch (50) during the third period of their hockey game in Dallas, Thursday, March 15, 2007.
(AP Photo/LM Otero)


Linesman Andy McElman, center, gets between Calgary Flames Jarome Iginla, left, and Dallas Stars left wing Niklas Hagman, of Finland, during the third period of their hockey game in Dallas, Thursday, March 15, 2007. The Stars won, 4-2.
(AP Photo/LM Otero)


Dallas Stars center Mike Modano lays on the ice after a hard hit in the second period against the Calgary Flames in Dallas, Thursday, March 15, 2007. Modano stayed in the game.
(AP Photo/LM Otero)


Calgary Flames goalie Jamie McLennan (29) can't stop the goal scoring puck as Dallas Stars' Junior Lessard (22) looks on during the first period of their hockey game in Dallas, Thursday, March 15, 2007. Stars' Mike Modano scored the goal.
(AP Photo/LM Otero)

[Dark Knight]

Ducks lead in the Pacific is now 7 SJ is on a tear with 12 goals in the last two games... They seem to have the killer instinct against the bottom feeders we lack.

[DropThePuck]

2 - MIN: PARRISH, M. (11:26 in 1st), GABORIK, M. (07:22 in 3rd)
1 - EDM: NILSSON, R. (16:03 in 3rd)


Edmonton Oilers' Raffi Torres, left, and Minnesota Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom eye the puck during second-period NHL action in Edmonton, Canada, Thursday, March 15, 2007.
(AP Photo/Jason Scott,CP)


Goalie Niklas Backstrom #32 of the Minnesota Wild falls backwards as teammate Mikko Koivu #9 and Kyle Brodziak #23 of the Edmonton Oilers look for the loose puck during first period NHL action at Rexall Place on March 15, 2007 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
(Photo by Tim Smith/Getty Images)


Danny Syvret #40 (second from left) and Fernando Pisani #34 ® of the Edmonton Oilers dig the puck away from Mark Parrish #21 (third from left) of the Minnesota Wild as Pierre-Marc Bouchard #96 (L) of the Wild looks on during second period NHL action at Rexall Place on March 15, 2007, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
(Photo by Tim Smith/Getty Images)


Robert Nilsson #12 of the Edmonton Oilers celebrates after scoring against the Minnesota Wild during third period NHL action at Rexall Place on March 15, 2007, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The goal was Nilsson's first with the Edmonton Oilers.
(Photo by Tim Smith/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

5 - SJS: CHEECHOO, J. (01:18 in 1st), CHEECHOO, J. (04:10 in 2nd), GUERIN, B. (07:33 in 2nd), THORNTON, J. (08:09 in 3rd), CARLE, M. (PPG, 09:39 in 3rd)
1 - PHX: ROCHE, T. (PPG, 03:48 in 3rd)


San Jose Sharks right winger Jonathan Cheechoo, left, is checked by Phoenix Coyotes right winger Owen Nolan, right, of Northern Ireland, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 15, 2007, in Glendale, Ariz.
(AP Photo/Paul Connors)


Phoenix Coyotes center Kevyn Adams, right, has the puck poked away by San Jose Sharks right winger Mike Grier, left, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 15, 2007, in Glendale, Ariz.
(AP Photo/Paul Connors)


Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Travis Roche, left, reacts to blocking a shot by San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton, right, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 15, 2007, in Glendale, Ariz.
(AP Photo/Paul Connors)


Phoenix Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky gestures as he yells to a referee looking for an explanation on a call against the San Jose Sharks in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 15, 2007, in Glendale, Ariz.
(AP Photo/Paul Connors)

[DropThePuck]

2 - STL: MAYERS, J. (13:00 in 3rd), CAJANEK, P. (16:35 in 3rd)
3 - VAN: SEDIN, H. (01:30 in 2nd), LINDEN, T. (09:35 in 3rd), SEDIN, D. (PPG, 01:09 in OT)

Santala must've forgotten to wash that target off that the Ducks emblazoned on his back ...


Tommi Santala #26 of the Vancouver Canucks is checked into the air by Peter Sejna #15 of the St. Louis Blues during their NHL game at General Motors Place on March 15, 2007 in Vancouver, Canada.
(Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)


Taylor Pyatt #9 of the Vancouver Canucks is checked into the air by Lee Stempniak #12 of the St. Louis Blues as teammate Curtis Sanford #1 looks onduring their NHL game at General Motors Place on March 15, 2007 in Vancouver, Canada.
(Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)


St. Louis Blues goalie Curtis Sanford, left, makes a save as Vancouver Canucks' Taylor Pyatt looks for a rebound during first-period NHL action in Vancouver, Canada, Thursday, March 15, 2007.
(AP Photo/Sam Leung,CP)


Markus Naslund #19 of the Vancouver Canucks is checked off the puck by Roman Polak #46 of the St. Louis Blues during their NHL game at General Motors Place on March 15, 2007 in Vancouver, Canada.
(Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

[DropThePuck]

Hmm, it took 14 shooters to get the decision in the shootout ...

4 - CHI: ALEXEEV, N. (04:54 in 1st), ARKHIPOV, D. (13:21 in 1st), RUUTU, T. (11:53 in 3rd), Determining Goal: N. ALEXEEV (Attempt #7/#13 - Team/Overall)
3 - LAK: LUNDMARK, J. (13:50 in 1st), WILLSIE, B. (PPG, 17:11 in 1st), THORNTON, S. (15:36 in 2nd)

I suppose the LA team can use any on ice help they can get ...


Miss USA Tara Conner makes an appearance at the Los Angeles Kings as they play the Chicago Blackhawks on March 15, 2007 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Noah Graham/Getty Images)


Carmen Electra hosts a night for her charity "Head to Hollywood" as shakes hands with Rob Blake #4 of the Los Angeles Kings and Adrian Aucoin #33 of the Chicago Blackhawks on March 15, 2007 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Noah Graham/Getty Images)


Gabe Gauthier #37 and Noah Clarke #25 of the Los Angeles Kings pose for a portrait before the game against the Chicago Blackhawks on March 15, 2007 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. It's the first time in Kings history that two players from Los Angeles are on the active roster.
(Photo by Noah Graham/Getty Images)

Oh, I suppose I should include an on ice game time photo ... nah ... whatever for?? Enjoy this instead ...


Miss USA 2007 contestants Miss Idaho, Amanda Rammell, center, shows Miss Virginia Lauren Barnett, left, their picture on a her camera as Miss South Dakota Suzie Heffernan watches the Los Angeles Kings take on the Chicago Blackhawks during the hockey game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Thursday, March 15, 2007.
(AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

[Francaise]

Wow....Nabby of the Sharks is on fire! If my count is correct, he has only allowed 4 goals in 8 games. Or there about. I may be off, my brain hurts. heheheeheheheh