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[Dark Knight]

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

Washington at Montreal
Detroit at Dallas
NJD at Boston
Philadelphia at Toronto
TBL at Ottawa
Florida at Pittsburgh
Minnesota at Nashville
Carolina at STL
NYI at Colorado
NYR at Edmonton
Calgary at LAK
Columbus at SJS

[GLOVESAVE35]

Go () in regulation.

Oh to have all those teams win tonight! (If they do, I know I'm gonna win lotto too! )

[GLOVESAVE35]

1-0 Detroit over Dallas after one.

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TSN's Ice Chips:

Samuel Pahlsson remains day to day because of an abdominal injury that will keep him out of Saturday's game at Phoenix. Pahlsson, who didn't make the trip, will miss his sixth consecutive game. Winger Brad May says he is recovering nicely from his fractured right foot and hopes to begin skating next week. - LA Times

Glen Murray, originally expected to be out a week when sidelined Dec. 22 with a hip flexor injury, skated on his own prior to practice. Claude Julien could not offer a definitive timeline on the right winger's return. Patrice Bergeron (concussion) and Andrew Alberts (headaches) remain off skates and limited to light exercise. Milan Lucic, who sustained a cut requiring six stitches when he was high-sticked by Washington's Mike Green Thursday, participated in the full practice. Aaron Ward, recovering from a fractured foot, skated in drills for about 30 minutes. - Boston Globe

Defenceman Casey Borer, the Hurricanes' third-round pick in the 2004 Entry Draft at the RBC Center, made his NHL debut Friday. Borer was a minus-1 in 17:02 of ice time.

The Stars assigned winger Chris Conner to the Iowa Stars on Friday. Sergei Zubov practiced Friday and will make a decision on his hand before the game. - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Red Wings forward Tomas Holmstrom hopes to return to the lineup Sunday against the Blackhawks after missing the past six games with a right knee injury. "That's the plan right now," Holmstrom said of his intention to play Sunday in Chicago. The Wings play in Dallas Saturday, but Holmstrom won't be ready. "We'll see how it feels. I'll skate again tomorrow and hopefully I'll be able to play (Sunday)," he said. Teammates are aware of his intensity and desire to return. Dominik Hasek gets the call in goal against Dallas. - Detroit News

Forward Tanner Glass was sent back to the minors Friday morning, a day after being replaced in the lineup by Anthony Stewart. Glass, 23, played in 16 games with the Panthers this season. He made his NHL debut Nov. 12. Stewart, Gregory Campbell and Kamil Kreps made up Florida's fourth line Thursday and are expected to play together again Saturday against the Penguins. - Palm Beach Post

Mikko Koivu had an hour-long practice Firday, his first with teammates since breaking his leg Nov. 16. "Almost seven weeks. It was a special feeling," said Koivu, who has missed 21 games. The Wild isn't targeting a return date yet, but Thursday in Detroit seems a possibility. That would give Koivu four full practices and three morning skates. - Pioneer Press

Forwards Martin Gelinas and Martin Erat are questionable gainst Minnesota, while defenceman Shea Weber will not play. Weber, who's missed the past six games, may test his leg injury. But Trotz said Weber won't play and is doubtful for the upcoming road trip to Anaheim and Los Angeles. Erat missed practice with back spasms that bothered him toward the end of Thursday's 5-2 win over Edmonton. Gelinas hurt his ankle in that game. Ville Koistinen has already earned a spot on the first power-play unit. He seems to mesh well with Marek Zidlicky, who's posted six points in the last six games - most while working alongside Koistinen. - Tennessean

Radek Martinek did not practice Friday but will travel with the team. Ted Nolan said he hopes Martinek will be able to return by the middle of the Isles' trip. Aaron Johnson, who has been out since November with a sprained knee, also will make the trip. Nolan hasn't ruled out a conditioning trip to Bridgeport for Johnson but said he could play next week. - New York Newsday

Brendan Shanahan said he expects to play against the Oilers. Shanahan did not practice Friday in order to undergo treatment on the muscle spasms in his neck that kept him out of Thursday's 3-0 loss in Vancouver. - Daily News

Jim Dowd's NHL career may be over. The Flyers forward cleared waivers and is not likely to accept a demotion to the minors. Dowd remains with the Flyers but was scratched from last night's game against his former club. The Flyers have 30 days before he must be put on waivers again. "I'm not bitter about anything," Dowd said. "We'll see what happens." - Star-Ledger

Maxime Talbot returned to the ice Friday for his first full-scale practice since exacerbating a previous high-ankle sprain on Dec. 8 in Vancouver. Although that may have been a good sign, there is little chance he will make his return to the lineup against the visiting Florida Panthers. - Tribune Review

Defencemen Barrett Jackman and Steve Wagner both took part in the Blues' practice Friday, and Murray indicated both would be capable of playing Saturday night. - St Louis Post Dispatch

Andrew Raycroft will start in goal for the Leafs on Saturday night against the Flyers, while centre Kyle Wellwood will also be back in the lineup.

After riding the bike for two days, Mattius Ohlund did not come to the rink at all Friday. Head coach Alain Vigneault says he is undergoing further testing and getting a second opinion (on an apparent consussion). Vigneault says his progress has been limited and has he has only had a couple of symptom free days throught the entire process.
Aaron Miller did not practice Friday. He had a maintainance day because of a strained hip flexor. He might take part in the Super Skills day Saturdayw, if not he will practice on Monday and play Tuesday versus the Islanders.
Jeff Cowan took part in his first practice Friday since separating his shoulder. He is about a week away from returning to the lineup.
Mason Raymond finished Thursday's game on the top line with the Sedin twins and remained there in practice Friday. Naslund has been moved to the 2nd line, he has looked very ordinary in four of Vancouver's last five games. - TSN

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2-0 Detroit in the 3rd.

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5 - Ovechkin, A. (PPG, 08:31 in 2nd), Backstrom, N. (11:53 in 2nd), Gordon, B. (18:51 in 2nd), Ovechkin, A. (06:38 in 3rd), Green, M. (01:27 in OT)
4 - Plekanec, T. (PPG, 02:38 in 1st), Kostitsyn, A. (07:27 in 2nd), Hamrlik, R. (02:05 in 3rd), Kovalev, A. (11:26 in 3rd)


Montreal Canadiens' Sergei Kostitsyn and Washington Capitals' Quintin Laing slide onto the corner during second period NHL hockey action Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, in Montreal.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)


Washington Capitals goalie Olie Kolzig keeps a close eye on the puck as they face the Montreal Canadiens during second period NHL hockey action Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, in Montreal.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)


Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price watches the puck go into the net on a goal by Washington Capitals' Mike Green during the overtime period of their NHL hockey action, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, in Montreal. The Capitals beat the Canadiens 5-4.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)


Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, jumps in the air as he celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period of their NHL hockey action, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, in Montreal. The Capitals beat the Canadiens 5-4 in overtime.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

[GLOVESAVE35]

3-0 Detroit over Dallas final. One game down, umpteen to go.

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3 - Rafalski, B. (03:44 in 1st), Cleary, D. (10:08 in 3rd), Franzen, J. (19:40 in 3rd)
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Dallas Stars defenseman Trevor Daley (6) and Mattias Norstrom of Sweden (4) push Detroit Red Wings' Dallas Drake (17) against the boards as Mike Smith, left, reaches over and punches Drake following a collision between Smith and Drake behind the goal in the first period of a NHL hockey game in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008.
(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)


Detroit Red Wings goalie Dominik Hasek (39) of Czech Republic uses his legs to block a shot on goal by Dallas Stars left wing Brenden Morrow (10) in the secon period of a NHL hockey game in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008.
(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

[Dark Knight]

Dallas now on a 4 game losing streak. May it continue

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0
3 - Kennedy, T. (04:26 in 1st), Malkin, E. (PPG, 06:17 in 1st), Crosby, S. (17:19 in 3rd)


Pittsburgh Penguins' Ty Conklin, left, makes a save against Florida Panthers' Brett McLean (53) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008.
(AP Photo/Don Wright)


Pittsburgh Penguins' Colby Armstrong (20) breaks in on-goal against Florida Panthers' Thomas Vokoun (29) during third period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008. Penguins won, 3-0.
(AP Photo/Don Wright)

[lvsprt]

Go Columbus. Did I say go Columbus? I meant GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO COLUMBUS!!!!!

[Dark Knight]

Lupul just got rocked by Hatcher (teammate) who missed an open ice hit on a Toronto player. I don't know if Lupul knows what day it is or where he is

[GLOVESAVE35]

Was listening the Flyers/Leafs game and heard that Hatcher absolutely clobbered Lupul. Can you say oops? Or is it L-oops?

[DropThePuck]

Lupul just got rocked by Hatcher (teammate) who missed an open ice hit on a Toronto player. I don't know if Lupul knows what day it is or where he is

Was listening the Flyers/Leafs game and heard that Hatcher absolutely clobbered Lupul. Can you say oops? Or is it L-oops?

Philadelphia Flyers' Derian Hatcher, left, Joffrey Lupul, center, and Toronto Maple Leafs' Alex Steen, right, all collide during first period NHL hockey action in Toronto Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, J.P. Moczulski)

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3 - Zubrus, D. (04:26 in 1st), Oduya, D. (17:11 in 2nd), Zajac, T. (PPG, 10:33 in 3rd)
4 - Axelsson, P. (14:13 in 1st), Wideman, D. (18:10 in 1st), Sturm, M. (SHG, 19:59 in 1st), Savard, M. (19:00 in 2nd)


New Jersey Devils' Rod Pelley (10) battles Boston Bruins' Shawn Thornton for the puck during the first period of a NHL hockey game in Boston Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008.
(AP Photo/Winslow Townson)


New Jersey Devils' Rod Pelley (10) battles Boston Bruins' Chuck Kobasew, left, for the puck in front of goaltender Kevin Weeks during the second period of a hockey game in Boston, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008.
(AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

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3 - St. Louis, M. (05:43 in 1st), Lecavalier, V. (11:17 in 1st), Hlavac, J. (03:38 in 2nd)
4 - Robitaille, R. (19:21 in 1st), Robitaille, R. (16:07 in 2nd), Heatley, D. (04:26 in 3rd), Fisher, M. (03:17 in OT)


Ottawa Senators' Ray Emery kneels on the ice after Tampa Bay Lightning's Jan Hlavac's, of the Czech Republic, second-period goal during NHL hockey action at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Ontario, on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Sean Kilpatrick)


Ottawa Senators' Randy Robitaille, right, slips the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning's Johan Holmqvist, top, of Sweden, to net his second goal of the night during second period NHL hockey action at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Ontario, on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008. The Senators defeated the Lightning, 4-3.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Sean Kilpatrick)

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3 - Downie, S. (10:04 in 1st), Carter, J. (SHG, 16:28 in 1st), Richards, M. (PPG, 17:09 in 3rd)
2 - Sundin, M. (PPG, 04:09 in 3rd), Sundin, M. (11:48 in 3rd)


Philadelphia Flyers' Derian Hatcher, left, Joffrey Lupul, center, and Toronto Maple Leafs' Alex Steen, right, all collide during first period NHL hockey action in Toronto Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, J.P. Moczulski)


R.J. Umberger #20 of the Philadelphia Flyers congratulates teammate Jeff Carter #17 after Carter scored against the Toronto Maple Leafs during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)


Antero Niittymaki #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers makes a pad save on Kyle Wellwood #42 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)


Steve Downie #27 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates his first NHL goal as Andrew Raycroft #1 of the Toronto Maple Leafs turns to see the puck rolling out of the net during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

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Jim Dowd #34 of the Philadelphia Flyers takes a punch in the face from Darcy Tucker #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)


Toronto Maple Leafs' Nik Antropov, center, of Kazakhstan, falls into Philadelphia Flyers' Braydon Coburn, right, as goalie Antero Niittymaki, of Finland, looks on during first period NHL hockey action in Toronto, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, J.P. Moczulski)


Antero Niittymaki #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers steers a shot aside as teammate Kimmo Timonen #44 and Jason Blake #55 and Alex Steen #10, both of the Toronto Maple Leafs, all look on during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)


Jim Vandermeer #26 of the Philadelphia Flyers defends against Jason Blake #55 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

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Braydon Coburn #5 of the Philadelphia Flyers checks Matt Stajan #14 of the Toronto Maple Leafs into the net as Antero Niittymaki #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers avoids getting hit during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)


Lasse Kukkonen #28 of the Philadelphia Flyers battles for a loose puck with Darcy Tucker #16 and Alex Steen #10, both of the Toronto Maple Leafs, during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)


Antero Niittymaki #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers steers aside a shot from Boyd Devereaux #22 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)


Daniel Briere #48 of the Philadelphia Flyers carries the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

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Members of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrate a goal by Jeff Carter #17 of the Philadelphia Flyers as Andrew Raycroft #1 of the Toronto Maple Leafs kneels in his crease during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)


Antero Niittymaki #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers lies in the crease after giving up a goal from Mats Sundin #13 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)


Antero Niittymaki #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers steers aside a shot from Darcy Tucker #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs while Randy Jones #6 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)


R.J. Umberger #20 of the Philadelphia Flyers battles for the puck with Anton Stralman #36 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)


Stefan Ruzicka #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers battles for the puck with Pavel Kubina #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

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Kyle Wellwood #42 of the Toronto Maple Leafs puts a pass through the legs of Braydon Coburn #5 of the Philadelphia Flyers during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)


Darcy Tucker #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs blocks a shot from Derian Hatcher #2 of the Philadelphia Flyers while Anton Stralman #36 of the Toronto Maple Leafs battles in front of the net with Mike Knuble #22 of the Philadelphia Flyers during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)


Daniel Briere #48 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates for a loose puck against Ian White #7 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)


Antero Niittymaki #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers tries to look past teammate Derian Hatcher #2 and Jiri Tlusty #11 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre January 5, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

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1 - Parrish, M. (03:43 in 2nd)
4 - Gelinas, M. (06:54 in 1st), Dumont, J. (08:03 in 1st), Dumont, J. (18:10 in 1st), Erat, M. (07:26 in 3rd)


Nashville Predators right wing Jordin Tootoo, left, collides with Minnesota Wild left wing Brian Rolston (12) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008.
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)


Nashville Predators goalie Dan Ellis (39) falls on the puck as Minnesota Wild center James Sheppard (15) falls on him in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008. Behind Sheppard is Predators defenseman Greg Zanon (5).
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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0
1 - Stempniak, L. (12:49 in 1st)


Carolina Hurricanes' Craig Adams, of Brunei, and St. Louis Blues' Dan Hinote (13) fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, in St. Louis.
(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)


Carolina Hurricanes goalie Michael Leighton, left, defends as St. Louis Blues' David Backes (42) tries to get his stick on the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, in St. Louis.
(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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1 - Jackman, T. (03:18 in 1st)
2 - Leopold, J. (19:28 in 2nd), Svatos, M. (02:05 in OT)


New York Islanders defenseman Brendan Witt, left, clears Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny, center, out from the net as Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro, right, stops a shot in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008.
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)


New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro, front right, deflects a shot off the stick of Colorado Avalanche left winger Wojtek Wolski, left, of Poland, as Islanders defenseman Freddy Meyer, rear, comes in to cover in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008.
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

[DucksSnip]

those damn sharks are up 2-0 after 2