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[Dark Knight]

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

TBL at Washington (1pm EDT)
Buffalo at Atlanta (2pm EDT)
Ottawa at Pittsburgh
SJS at Colorado
Phoenix at Dallas

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TSN's Ice Chips:

Updates for Sunday, March 18

Across Canada:

The Latest on the Flames
Defenceman Andrei Zyuzin was injured at the end of the first period on Saturday and did not return. Zyuzin was hit into the boards by Minnesota's Stephane Veilleux. - Calgary Sun

The Latest on the Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs are targeting Friday's contest against Buffalo for Tomas Kaberle's return to the lineup. There is a slight possibility he could return to action Tuesday against New Jersey, but it is a longshot at this point. Kaberle has been out of action since March 2nd with post concussion symptoms. - Toronto Sun

The Latest on the Senators
There are no changes to the Senatos lineup for the fourth straight game as they get set to face Pittsburgh on Sunday. Ray Emery will get the start in goal. - TSN

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


Around The League:

The Latest from Atlanta
Kari Lehtonen will likely get the start in Sunday afternoon's showdown against Buffalo. Johan Hedberg played brilliantly on Friday but Lehtonen is expected to be between the pipes against the Sabres. - Atlanta Journal Constitution


The Latest from Boston
Glen Murray, who missed his fifth consecutive game with a severe groin muscle strain, will likely miss the rest of the regular season. He'll only return to action in the event the Bruins somehow make the playoffs. - Boston Herald
P.J. Axelsson, who broke his hand three weeks ago, will likely need another three weeks of healing time before he can return to action. He will not be ready to re-join the Boston lineup until early Arpil. - Boston Herald


The Latest from Columbus
Rostislav Klesla was injured in the first period of Saturday's game and did not return. Klesla was injured when he was hit into the boards by the Kings' Dustin Brown and suffered a hip pointer. - Columbus Post-Dispatch


The Latest from New York Islanders
Islander coach Ted Nolan is hoping that Rick DiPietro will be able to return to action for Tuesday's game against Tampa. The Isles are denying that DiPietro sustained a concussion when he collided with Montreal's Steve Begin last Tuesday, however the facts seem to indicate otherwise. That said, DiPietro is recovering and is hopeful of playing next week. - New York Newsday


The Latest from New York Rangers
Martin Straka left Saturday night's game against the Bruins in the first period with a hyperextended right knee. He sustained the injury after getting caught in Boston defenceman Andrew Ferrence's skate and did not return. Straka will be evaluated today and will likely miss a few games. - New York Daily News


The Latest from Pittsburgh
Eric Cairns, who has been skating the past few days, is still awaiting medical clearance to join his Penguin teammates at practice. He is recovering from a concussion he sustained the third week in November. - Pittsburgh Post Gazette


The Latest from Washington
Ben Clymer is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa due to an undisclosed injury. He practiced with the team Saturday but still may sit out the contest against the Lightning. - Washington Post
Brian Sutherby will be out of the Capitals' lineup for the next 7-10 days with a hand injury. He sustained compartment syndrome after being struck with a puck near his right thumb during Friday's game against Toronto. - Washington Post

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Brian Sutherby will be out of the Capitals' lineup for the next 7-10 days with a hand injury. He sustained compartment syndrome after being struck with a puck near his right thumb during Friday's game against Toronto. - Washington Post

"Compartment syndrome" ??? Is that an "upper" or "lower" body injury?

[Dark Knight]

After torching Toronto, Washington is doing the same to TBL It's 6-1 late in the 3rd...

[DropThePuck]

And one more added to increase the "lit up's" woes ... as if Semin's natural hat trick wasn't enough ...

Final:
1 - TBL: KUBA, F. (17:44 in 2nd)
7 - WSH: FLEISCHMANN, T. (05:31 in 1st), FLEISCHMANN, T. (13:38 in 1st), SEMIN, A. (PPG, 01:14 in 2nd), SEMIN, A. (06:45 in 2nd), SEMIN, A. (08:18 in 2nd), GIROUX, A. (10:34 in 3rd), GORDON, B. (17:55 in 3rd)


Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his third goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 18, 2007 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.
(Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)


Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals skates towards goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 18, 2007 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.
(Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)


Shane O'Brien #55 of the Tampa Bay Lightning fights against Matt Bradley #10 of the Washington Capitals on March 18, 2007 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.
(Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)


Tomas Fleishmann #43 of the Washington Capitals shoots and scores against Johan Holmqvist #40 of the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 18, 2007 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.
(Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

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During the Buffalo/Atlanta intermission, they showed behind-the-scenes footage from the All-Star game ads. It was even funnier than the commercials themselves, and you could tell that the players had a lot of fun participating.

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If Colorado loses today (OT or regulation) and the Ducks win, we will have clinched a playoff spot. OTOH, I think I'd rather have the Avs defeat the Sharks to keep SJ from getting higher up the standings and have us clinch another day. Thoughts?

[Dark Knight]

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If Colorado loses today (OT or regulation) and the Ducks win, we will have clinched a playoff spot. OTOH, I think I'd rather have the Avs defeat the Sharks to keep SJ from getting higher up the standings and have us clinch another day. Thoughts?

No doubt. It's not in question whether or not the Ducks go to the playoffs; it matters more to me that Colorado wins and keeps SJ down. Colorado all of a sudden went from 12 out to 6 out, so they have plenty of incentive. On the other hand, the Ducks need to keep taking care of business and, as long as they do, nothing else matters

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3 - BUF: STAFFORD, D. (06:11 in 1st), VANEK, T. (16:07 in 2nd), ROY, D. (12:25 in 3rd)
4 ATL: KOVALCHUK, I. (PPG, 03:50 in 1st), BELANGER, E. (15:36 in 1st), ZHITNIK, A. (PPG, 07:45 in 3rd), TKACHUK, K. (PPG, 04:22 in OT)


Keith Tkachuk #8 of the Atlanta Thrashers is doused with shaving cream by Andy Sutton #25 while being interviewed after the game against the Buffalo Sabres on March 18, 2007 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The Thrashers won the game 4-3 in overtime.
(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

[Dark Knight]

Buffalo clinches the first playoff spot in 06-07.

[duckfan78]

San Jose lost in OT. Dallas winning late in 3rd.

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If Colorado loses today (OT or regulation) and the Ducks win, we will have clinched a playoff spot. OTOH, I think I'd rather have the Avs defeat the Sharks to keep SJ from getting higher up the standings and have us clinch another day. Thoughts?

No doubt. It's not in question whether or not the Ducks go to the playoffs; it matters more to me that Colorado wins and keeps SJ down. Colorado all of a sudden went from 12 out to 6 out, so they have plenty of incentive. On the other hand, the Ducks need to keep taking care of business and, as long as they do, nothing else matters

It's all moot now.

[Dark Knight]

SJ loses in OT but gets a point; Dallas wins in OT and gets both points. Ducks don't show up and lose

1. Ducks 98
2. SJ 92
3. Dallas 91

Now let's see how we do on the road

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Unlike the Ducks, the Caps and Avs showed up to play and are represented in the NHL's Three Stars tonight. Semin had a hat trick for the Caps and his teammate Fleischmann (and fellow redhead) both got stars. Sakic got the 3rd star. See here for the glorious pictures.

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3 - OTT: VERMETTE, A. (11:10 in 1st), ALFREDSSON, D. (05:04 in 2nd), REDDEN, W. (PPG, 15:07 in 3rd)
4 - PIT: TALBOT, M. (10:44 in 1st), CROSBY, S. (PPG, 04:03 in 2nd), WHITNEY, R. (PPG, 17:05 in 2nd), Determining Goal: J. RUUTU (Attempt #2/#3 - Team/Overall)


Pittsburgh Penguin Sergei Gonchar of Russia battles in front of the net for the puck with Chris Kelly of the Ottawa Senators during the frist period of their game Sunday March 18, 2007.
(AP Photo/Dave Miller)

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3 - SJS: THORNTON, J. (PPG, 08:14 in 1st), MICHALEK, M. (00:27 in 2nd), GUERIN, B. (04:09 in 2nd)
4 - COL: ARNASON, T. (PPG, 11:55 in 1st), LILES, J. (08:25 in 2nd), BRUNETTE, A. (13:14 in 3rd), HEJDUK, M. (PPG, 00:19 in OT)


Head coach Ron Wilson of the San Jose Sharks recieves a game puck from linesman Shane Heyer during the first period as Wilson coached in his 1000th career game as they faced the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on March 18, 2007 in Denver, Colorado.
(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


Tyler Arnason #39 of the Colorado Avalanche puts the puck past goaltender Evgeni Nabokov #20 of the San Jose Sharks to tie the score 1-1 in the first period at the Pepsi Center on March 18, 2007 in Denver, Colorado.
(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


Andrew Brunette #15 of the Colorado Avalanche tries to control the puck while under pressure from Kyle McLaren #4 and Mark Bell #7 as the Avalanche defeated the Sharks 4-3 in overtime during NHL action at the Pepsi Center on March 18, 2007 in Denver, Colorado.
(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


Milan Hejduk #23 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates after putting the puck past goaltender Evgeni Nabokov #20 of the San Jose Sharks for the game winning goal 19 seconds into overtime as the Avalanche defeated the Sharks 4-3 during NHL action at the Pepsi Center on March 18, 2007 in Denver, Colorado.
(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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4 - PHX: SJOSTROM, F. (03:41 in 1st), MORRIS, D. (PPG, 03:14 in 2nd), TJARNQVIST, M. (05:38 in 2nd), DOAN, S. (PPG, 18:27 in 3rd)
5 - DAL: MORROW, B. (05:33 in 1st), HAGMAN, N. (15:05 in 1st), RIBEIRO, M. (05:25 in 3rd), ZUBOV, S. (PPG, 15:36 in 3rd), RIBEIRO, M. (PPG, 04:19 in OT)


Phoenix Coyotes Niko Kapanen (8) battles for the puck against Dallas Stars Jeff Halpern (14) and Stu Barnes (14) during the first period of their hockey game in Dallas, Sunday, March 18, 2007.
(AP Photo/LM Otero)


Dallas Stars left wing Brenden Morrow (10) scores against Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mikael Tellqvist (32) of Sweden, during the first period of their hockey game in Dallas, Sunday, March 18, 2007.
(AP Photo/LM Otero)


Dallas Stars Krys Barch (50) knocks Phoenix Coyotes Daniel Carcillo to the ice as they fight during the second period of their hockey game in Dallas, Sunday, March 18, 2007.
(AP Photo/LM Otero)


Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco (35) stops the shot by Phoenix Coyotes Shane Doan during the third period of their hockey game in Dallas, Sunday, March 18, 2007. The Stars won 5-4 in overtime.
(AP Photo/LM Otero)