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[Dark Knight]

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

Boston at Buffalo
Pittsburgh at NYI
Atlanta at Washington
Philadelphia at Carolina
Phoenix at Columbus
NYR at TBL
NJD at Florida
Montreal at Detroit
Dallas at Minnesota
STL at Colorado
LAK at Edmonton
Chicago at SJS

[Stuntman]

That's a handful of games, 24 of the 30 teams to be exact.
If they had three more games, it would have been another day where all 30 teams are playing.
It might have been a good day for the NHL to do one of those, since the NHL was founded on this day.

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TSN's Ice Chips

Marco Sturm (upper-body) missed practice again on Tuesday. The forward did not travel with the team and will miss his fourth game when the Bruins face the Sabres in Buffalo on Wednesday. - Boston Herald

Nikolai Khabibulin is expected to start in goal against the Sharks on Wednesday. - Chicago Tribune

The players seem to be responding well to Joel Quenneville. The team is 9-2-4 since Quenneville took over as coach on October 16th. "It seems like we have more offense now," said goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin, who will start his fourth game in a row tonight. "We're playing with a little more confidence. When you win, it seems like all the guys are happy. It's fun right now." - Chicago Sun Times

Forward Darcy Tucker has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury suffered in Monday's game in Anaheim. He's expected to miss four weeks. Defenseman Kyle Cumiskey from the Lake Erie Monsters. - Media Release

The Blue Jackets place Kirill Starkov on waivers - TSN

The team sent Darren McCarty to Grand Rapids of the AHL and recalled Darren Helm. - Detroit Free Press

Wade Belak was not claimed on waivers Monday and was back at practice Tuesday. - Miami Herald

General manager Doug Risebrough is not saying much on the Niklas Backstrom situation. The goaltender can become a free agent July 1. When asked if the two sides had spoken? "I'm not commenting," said Risebrough. Are they trying to sign him to a contract extension? "I'm not commenting." Don Baizley, the goaltender's agent, said he had not heard from the team. - Pioneer Press

Carey Price will get the start in net for Montreal Wednesday against the Red Wings. Jaroslav Halak will start get a start either Friday against the Capitals or Saturday versus the Sabres. - TSN

Antti Pihlstrom made his debut on Tuesday getting into the lineup for Vern Fiddler (ill). He played well, with four hits and played aggressively in his own end. - The Tennessean

John Madden (bruised ankle) not play in south Florida on Wednesday for the game against the Panthers. General manager Lou Lamoriello said Madden skated at the Prudential Center on Tuesday morning. "John Madden, if he had to, would play," Lamoriello explained. - Star Ledger

David Clarkson left the practice early on Tuesday. Coach Brent Sutter said he expects Clarkson to play Wednesday night. - Star Ledger

Michal Rozsival acknowledged he still isn't at the top of his game due to the effects of surgery (torn labrum) in the summer. "I feel I need to get back to work," said Rozsival, who has put himself through extra skating of late. "Even if the hip feels better, it's still not strong enough. You have to work on it every day on the ice or off." - Rockland Journal News

Alex Auld will get the start in net Thursday when the Senators host the Maple Leafs. Forward Mike Fisher will make his return to the Sens lineup after missing the past two games with a knee injury. Forward Ryan Shannon has not yet been cleared to play after suffering an apparent concussion. He is set to meet with team doctors later in the day. Forward Dean McAmmond missed the morning practice du to the flu. He is questionable for Thursday. - TSN

Daniel Briere (groin) is made the trip to Carolina but will not play Wednesday. He is also questionable for Friday's game. - Philadelphia Inquirer

Braydon Coburn gives the credit for the team's penalty-kill success to Marty Biron. "Your best penalty killer is your goalie," Coburn said Tuesday. "He's done a good job of stopping runs and making sure if they do have the puck, we've got a good chance of getting it out of the zone right away. Ask any good penalty-killer - the goalie is your best asset back there." - Philadelphia Inquirer

Randy Jones (hip surgery) and Ryan Parent (shoulder surgery) practiced with the Flyers on Tuesday. They pair are getting closer to returning and Jones hopes to play before Christmas, while the club hopes Parent will be back play December 26 against the Blackhawks. - Philadelphia Daily News

Evgeni Nabokov was vague when deflecting questions about his condition. "What I don't want to do is stand here and lie," Nabokov said recently. "But I have to be careful in what I say." When asked what was hurting; "low-body injury," said Nabokov with a smile. - Contra Costa Times

Claude Lemieux signed with the Worcester Sharks. - Mercury News

Karri Ramo was sent to Norfolk of the AHL. Mike Smith (lower body) is expected to dress Wednesday against the Rangers. - St. Petersburg Times

Jeff finger and Dominic Moore got into a little scrap during practice after Finger hit Moore hard into the boards, it was broken up before anything escalated.
The team was one forward short as Jason Blake did not skate.
Ron Wilson attended the Marlies matinee instead of practice on Wednesday. Assistant Tim Hunter ran the practice.
The club called up Andre Deveaux from the Marlies on Wednesday. - TSN

Canucks head coach Alain Vignault gave the team an optional skate on Tuesday as a break from the Canucks travel schedule over the past few weeks. Defenceman Kevin Bieksa took the ice and will likely practice with the team on Wednesday. Forward Steve Bernier is listed as day-to-day with bruised shoulder. Forward Ryan Johnson will have his hand looked at by team doctors on Tuesday after blocking a shot during Monday's win over the Red Wings. - TSN

The Canucks have recalled centre Alexandre Bolduc from the Manitoba Moose of the AHL. - Press Release

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2 - Hunwick, M. (04:31 in 2nd), Kessel, P. (09:25 in 3rd)
3 - Roy, D. (09:18 in 1st), Roy, D. (18:37 in 1st), Hecht, J. (SHG, 05:01 in 2nd)


Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas, center, makes a glove save during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo, N.Y., on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. The play was reviewed and officials determined the puck did not cross the goal line.
(AP Photo/Don Heupel)


Buffalo Sabres right winger Maxim Afinogenov, of Russia, attempts to re-direct the puck in front of Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Don Heupel)


Buffalo Sabres defenseman Toni Lydman, left, of Finland, checks Boston Bruins center Marc Savard during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. Buffalo won 3-2.
(AP Photo/Don Heupel)


Who are those striped men??


Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller, left, is congratulated by defenseman Craig Rivet after the Sabres defeated the Boston Bruins 3-2 in an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Don Heupel)

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5 - Orpik, B. (19:41 in 2nd), Crosby, S. (06:18 in 3rd), Malkin, E. (11:03 in 3rd), Malkin, E. (11:53 in 3rd), Malkin, E. (19:42 in 3rd)
3 - Weight, D. (PPG, 07:45 in 1st), Hunter, T. (08:55 in 1st), Guerin, B. (PPG, 09:27 in 2nd)


Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) moves the puck past New York Islanders' Bill Guerin during the third period of their NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Ed Betz)


Pittsburgh Penguins' Eric Godard, right, fights with New York Islanders' Mitch Fritz (49) during the first period of an NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Ed Betz)


Pittsburgh Penguins' goalie Dany Sabourin, bottom, reacts as New York Islanders' Trent Hunter (7), Doug Weight (93) and Josh Bailey celebrate Weight's goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Ed Betz)


Pittsburgh Penguins' Miroslav Satan moves the puck past New York Islanders goalie Joey MacDonald during the third period of their NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
\(AP Photo/Ed Betz)

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3 - Little, B. (PPG, 12:08 in 1st), Kozlov, V. (PPG, 13:06 in 2nd), Oystrick, N. (12:28 in 3rd)
5 - Ovechkin, A. (PPG, 03:29 in 1st), Fehr, E. (07:33 in 1st), Ovechkin, A. (PPG, 14:01 in 1st), Ovechkin, A. (00:54 in 2nd), Kozlov, V. (01:20 in 3rd)


Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, collides with Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec, of the Czech Republic, while attempting a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)


Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, left, of Sweden, and Atlanta Thrashers center Erik Christensen fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)


Washington Capitals's Karl Alzner, center, skates between Atlanta Thrashers right wing Colby Armstrong, left, and teammate Milan Jurcina, of Slovakia, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)


Washington Capitals goalie Jose Theodore, top, looks on as Atlanta Thrashers left wing Vyacheslav Kozlov (13) of Russia, skates toward center ice as he is congratulated by teammates after scoring on the Capitals during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)

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3 - Gagne, S. (05:52 in 1st), Carle, M. (02:05 in 3rd), Gagne, S. (19:59 in 3rd)
1 - Larose, C. (01:52 in 2nd)


Carolina Hurricanes' Patrick Dwyer (39) battles with Philadelphia Flyers' Braydon Coburn (5) and Matt Carle (25) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)


Carolina Hurricanes' Niclas Wallin (7), of Sweden, battles with Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Knuble (22) as Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward deflects the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)


Carolina Hurricanes' Joe Corvo (77), Niclas Wallin (7), of Sweden, and Rod Brind'Amour and Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Richards (18) chase the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)


Carolina Hurricanes' Josef Melichar, left, defends as Philadelphia Flyers' Joffrey Lupul (15) moves in for a shot on Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (30) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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3 - Hale, D. (09:41 in 2nd), Carcillo, D. (PPG, 12:16 in 2nd), Tikhonov, V. (17:28 in 3rd)
2 - Huselius, K. (08:08 in 1st), Chimera, J. (01:00 in 3rd)


Columbus Blue Jackets' Derek Dorsett fights with Phoenix Coyotes' Daniel Carcillo during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Paul Vernon)


Phoenix Coyotes' goalie Mikael Tellqvist of Sweden, right, stops a shot by Columbus Blue Jackets Fredrik Modin of Sweden during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Paul Vernon)


Phoenix Coyotes' Viktor Tikhonov of Latvia, right, scores the game winning goal past Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Paul Vernon)


Phoenix Coyotes' Olli Jokinen, right, of Finland, controls the puck in front of Columbus Blue Jackets' Michael Peca during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

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3 - Naslund, M. (02:40 in 2nd), Naslund, M. (PPG, 17:57 in 2nd), Naslund, M. (00:00 in SO)
2 - Malone, R. (PPG, 04:09 in 2nd), Recchi, M. (19:10 in 3rd)


New York Rangers' Nikolai Zherdev, of the Ukraine, left, lands a punch to Tampa bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos (91) during a first period fight in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 in Tampa, Fla.
(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)


New York Rangers' Markus Naslund, (91), of Sweden, fires the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Mike Smith for a second period goal during an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 in Tampa, Fla.
(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)


Tampa Bay Lightning's David Koci (33) punches New York Rangers' Colton Orr in the face during a second period fight in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 in Tampa, Fla.
(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)


Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan Malone celebrates after scoring a second period goal against the New York Rangers during an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 in Tampa, Fla.
(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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3 - Gionta, B. (PPG, 05:33 in 1st), Zajac, T. (18:24 in 1st), Oduya, J. (04:04 in OT)
2 - Bouwmeester, J. (17:41 in 3rd), Booth, D. (19:52 in 3rd)


New Jersey Devils goalie Scott Clemmensen watches as the puck goes into the net on a goal by Florida Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)


Florida Panthers left wing David Booth (10) shoots but fails to score as New Jersey Devils goalkeeper Scott Clemmensen, left, defends in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)


New Jersey Devils right wing Brian Gionta (14) gets the puck past Florida Panthers goalkeeper Tomas Vokoun (29, of the Czech Republic, to score in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)


Florida Panthers center Kamil Kreps, left, of the Czech Republic, fights for the puck with New Jersey Devils defenseman Paul Martin in the second period during an NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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3 - Lapierre, M. (05:23 in 2nd), Plekanec, T. (PPG, 12:17 in 2nd), Higgins, C. (13:37 in 2nd)
1 - Franzen, J. (13:31 in 3rd)


Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski, right, helps deflect a Montreal Canadiens shot on goalie Ty Conklin (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)


Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brett Lebda (22) checks Montreal Canadiens winger Tom Kostopoulos (6) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)


Montreal Canadiens winger Tom Kostopoulos (6) and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brett Lebda collide behind the net during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)


Montreal Canadiens center Maxim Lapierre, center, celebrates his goal with teammates wingers Alex Kovalev (27) of Russia, Steve Begin (22) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. In the foreground right is Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski.
(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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4 - Neal, J. (08:41 in 1st), Neal, J. (17:40 in 2nd), Richards, B. (08:30 in 3rd), Eriksson, L. (13:00 in 3rd)
3 - Belanger, E. (09:49 in 1st), Nolan, O. (PPG, 12:45 in 1st), Brunette, A. (01:06 in 2nd)


Minnesota Wild's Cal Clutterbuck, bottom, checks Dallas Stars' Krystofer Barch (13) during the first period in an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in St. Paul, Minn.
(AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)


Dallas Stars' Sean Avery, center, fights for position with Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom, left, of Finland, and Marek Zidlicky (3) of the Czech Republic, during the first period in an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in St. Paul, Minn.
(AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)


Minnesota Wild defenseman Nick Schultz, right, moves Dallas Stars left wing James Neal (18) away from the net during the second period in a NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in St. Paul, Minn.
(AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)


Dallas Stars' Trevor Daley (6) and Stephane Robidas, right, celebrate with Brad Richards, top left, after his goal during the third period against the Minnesota Wild in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in St. Paul, Minn.
(AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)

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1 - Tkachuk, K. (04:52 in 2nd)
3 - Tjarnqvist, D. (11:20 in 1st), Smyth, R. (PPG, 10:06 in 2nd), Laperriere, I. (08:11 in 3rd)


St. Louis Blues goalie Manny Legace, right, stops a redirected shot off the stick of Colorado Avalanche left winger Cody McLeod, center, as Blues defenseman Barret Jackman, left, comes in to cover in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)


Colorado Avalanche center Joe Sakic, right, takes a shot as St. Louis Blues defenseman Jeff Woywitka comes in to cover in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)


Yan Stastny #25 of the St. Louis Blues pursues the puck against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center November 26, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.
(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


St. Louis Blues center Keith Tkachuk, left, and defenseman Eric Brewer, center, run Colorado Avalanche center T.J. Hensick into the boards in the third period of the Avalanche's 3-1 victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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2 - O'Sullivan, P. (05:58 in 1st), Kopitar, A. (13:51 in 2nd)
1 - Hemsky, A. (10:50 in 1st)


Los Angeles Kings' Kyle Calder, right, jumps over the Edmonton Oilers' Tom Gilbert during the first period of an NHL hockey game at Edmonton's Rexall Place on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Ulan)


Los Angeles Kings' Matt Greene, left, collects a slashing penalty while defending goalie Jason LaBarbera from Edmonton Oilers' Erik Cole during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in Edmonton, Alberta.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Ulan)


Edmonton Oilers' Tom Gilbert, rear, knocks down Los Angeles Kings' Dustin Brown during the first period of an NHL hockey game, at Edmonton's Rexall Place on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Ulan)


Edmonton Oilers' Robert Nilsson, left, checks Los Angeles Kings' Derek Armstrong during the second period of an NHL hockey game, at Edmonton's Rexall Place on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Ulan)

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2 - Toews, J. (12:43 in 2nd), Toews, J. (PPG, 00:23 in 3rd)
3 - Blake, R. (PPG, 19:43 in 1st), Marleau, P. (08:16 in 3rd), Thornton, J. (00:45 in OT)


Chicago Blackhawks center Dave Bolland, left, chases San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)


Chicago Blackhawks right wing Martin Havlat, right, of the Czech Republic, battles for the puck against San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic, left, and right wing Jonathan Cheechoo, center, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)


San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov, of Kazakhstan, looks on from the goal in his return from injury, against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)


San Jose Sharks center Tomas Plihal, right, of the Czech Republic, is defended by Chicago Blackhawks center Dave Bolland, center, and defenseman Cam Barker (25) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)