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[Dark Knight]

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

NJD at Buffalo
SJS at Columbus
Calgary at Minnesota
Edmonton at Vancouver
NYR at LAK

[DropThePuck]

TSN's Ice Chips

The Flames did not skate this morning. They had a brief meeting at the rink following their win in St. Louis last night. Lost in the hype of Jarome Iginla's four point game last night was the effort put forth by Cory Sarich. He had two assists, two fights and was +4. He told TSN he would have to go all the way back to his junior days to remember a night like that. The players were really buzzing about it. - TSN

The Hurricanes activated Frantisek Kaberle from injured reserve. Defenceman Tim Conboy was sent back to Albany (AHL) to make room. - TSN

Defenceman James Wisniewski (knee) returned to the lineup Tuesday and notched three assists in a big win over Edmonton. His return forced Brent Sopel to the press box as a healthy scratch. Troy Brouwer, a good scorer in the AHL, is playing with Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp. Brouwer had three points last night. - Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald Times

Defenceman Ruslan Salei was a healthy scratch Tuesday game against Philadelphia. Daniel Tjarnqvist took his spot in the lineup. - Denver Post

Columbus puts Fredrik Norrena back on waivers for the purposes of giving him his release. His agent, Larry Kelly, will likely try to place him in Europe. - TSN

Defenceman Sergei Zubov (hip) saw a specialist in Colorado on Monday. The Stars are still waiting for the test results. - Dallas Morning News

The Oilers were in action last night and are coming off one of the worst defensive performances in club history, a 9-2 setback to Chicago. It marked the first time Edmonton allowed that many goals since a 9-4 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on December 28, 1992. - TSN

Nathan Horton (foot) and David Booth (shoulder) came off the injured list Tuesday and practiced on Florida's top line with Cory Stillman. Richard Zednik (elbow) also was activated and practiced on a line with Kamil Kreps and Michael Frolik. Stephen Weiss (neck/back) might practice today and could be ready to go Thursday. - Miami Herald

Kings goaltender Erik Ersberg (groin) is expected to miss at least two weeks. - LA Times

Forward Marian Gaborik will play tonight against the Flames, skating alongside James Sheppard and Stephane Veilleux. These were the guys he played with in pre-season and his only two regular season games played ... Brent Burns is being moved back to defense for tonight's contest. He's been playing forward since Oct 30th ... Niklas Backstrom will get the start it goal. - TSN

Carey Price (lower body -- suspected hip flexor or groin) and Saku Koivu (right leg) skated by themselves half an hour before the team took the ice at noon today. Price is day-to-day, so the original four-day estimated absence that began last Saturday has been extended. Guy Carbonneau is not committing to Price returning this weekend's back-to-back games. Marc Denis may get a start with three games in four days starting tomorrow vs. Philadelphia. - TSN

Mike Komisarek will see the team doctor before Thursday's morning skate to get clearance. He says his shoulder feels fine and believes approval is merely a technicality. Komisarek has been out since mid-November and might have been cleared today, but the doctor was sick. - TSN

Forward Steve Sullivan (back surgery) took part in his first full practice in almost two years Tuesday. There is still no timetable for his return, or a guarantee he will make it all the way back. - Tennessean

Mike Comrie (hip) and Kyle Okposo (wrist) skated Tuesday and might be ready to play Friday. Mike Sillinger missed his second straight game with a groin pull. - Newsday

The Sens held a team meeting after Tuesday's loss to Atlanta. Daniel Alfredsson, Chris Neil and Jesse Winchester did not skate this morning. - TSN

Defenceman Randy Jones has been sent to the AHL on a conditioning assignment. Daniel Briere has been placed on the long-term injury list. - Philadelphia Inquirer

Forwards Max Talbot (foot) and Mike Zigomanis (shoulder) did not practice Tuesday. Forward Ruslan Fedotenko also missed practice due to illness. - Post Gazette

Defenceman Eric Brewer didn't play on Tuesday because of an upper-body injury. The Blues are optimistic Brewer could play Thursday in Washington or Saturday against Minnesota. St. Louis puts Cam Paddock on waivers. - St. Louis Post Dispatch, TSN

Coach Rick Tocchet is trying five forwards on the first powerplay unit: Mark Recchi and Marty St. Louis on point, with Vincent Lecavalier, Vinny Prospal and Ryan Malone up front. The Bolts have failed to score in 26 straight PP situations. - St. Petersburg Times

Curtis Sanford will get the start in goal this evening vs. the Oilers. Sami Salo's status (groin) is a game-time decision but appears probable. If he plays, he would be the only lineup change for the Canucks. -

[lvsprt]

It took Columbus to beat San Jose. In overtime, but I'll take any loss for San Jose that I can get.

[Duckbill]

The OT goal that won the game for Calgary was a beauty by BErtuzzi, but I highly recommend that everyone reading this check out the highlights for that goal. Langkow made an absolutely incredible play to pass the puck and get the pass to Bertuzzi.

Bertuzzi also did something i'd like to see more from Perry and Kunitz, LIFT THE PUCK OFF THE ICE!!!!!!

[DropThePuck]

5 - Zajac, T. (01:36 in 1st), Parise, Z. (PPG, 11:44 in 1st), Salvador, B. (10:52 in 2nd), Clarkson, D. (06:04 in 3rd), Rolston, B. (09:31 in 3rd)
3 - Stafford, D. (06:58 in 1st), Kaleta, P. (11:10 in 2nd), Gaustad, P. (09:43 in 3rd)


Buffalo Sabres' Paul Gaustad (28) deflects a shot by Sabres' Derek Roy (9) on New Jersey Devils goalie Scott Clemmensen during the third period of the NHL hockey game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008.
(AP Photo)


Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller stops a shot by New Jersey Devils' Bobby Holik (16) of Czech Republic during the second period of the NHL hockey game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008.
(AP Photo)


Buffalo Sabres' Clarke MacArthur (41) checks New Jersey Devils' Bryce Salvador (24) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008.
(AP Photo)


Buffalo Sabres' Jochen Hecht (55) of Germany battles for the puck with New Jersey Devils' Colin White (5) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008.
(AP Photo)

[DropThePuck]

1 - Setoguchi, D. (03:41 in 3rd)
2 - Peca, M. (12:32 in 3rd), Umberger, R. (02:55 in OT)


Columbus Blue Jackets' Jason Chimera, left, and San Jose Sharks' Jamie McGinn chase a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio.
(AP)


San Jose Sharks' Tomas Plihal, right, of the Czech Republic, controls the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets' Derick Brassard defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio.
(AP)


Columbus Blue Jackets' Rick Nash, left, and San Jose Sharks' Marc-Edouard Vlasic battle for a loose puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio.
(AP)


Columbus Blue Jackets' Jan Hejda, left, of the Czech Republic, and San Jose Sharks' Devin Setoguchi battle for a loose puck along the boards during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio.
(AP)

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3 - Langkow, D. (12:57 in 2nd), Conroy, C. (16:25 in 2nd), Bertuzzi, T. (03:48 in OT)
2 - Brunette, A. (13:48 in 2nd), Gaborik, M. (15:17 in 3rd)


Minnesota Wild left wing Andrew Brunette (15) scores past Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, left, of Finland, as Wild center Mikko Koivu, center, of Finland, and Flames defenseman Robyn Regehr, right rear, vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008.
(AP)


Minnesota Wild defenseman Marek Zidlicky, right, of the Czech Republic, takes a hit from Calgary Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008.
(AP)


Minnesota Wild right wing Marian Gaborik (10), of Slovakia, pins Calgary Flames left wing Michael Cammalleri during the third period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008. The game was Gaborik's first after missing 27 games with a lower body injury.
(AP)


Calgary Flames right wing Todd Bertuzzi, right, celebrates after scoring in overtime against Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom, of Finland, as Wild defensemen Marek Zidlicky, left, of the Czech Republic, and Marc-Andre Bergeron, center, watch during an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008.
(AP)

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2 - Penner, D. (02:32 in 3rd), Gagner, S. (PPG, 18:31 in 3rd)
4 - Sedin, D. (PPG, 01:14 in 2nd), Kesler, R. (03:51 in 2nd), Sedin, D. (16:10 in 2nd), Hansen, J. (19:14 in 3rd)


Former Vancouver Canucks' captain Trevor Linden, left, waves as he's introduced with his wife Cristina for his jersey retirement ceremony prior to the team's NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008.
(AP)


Curtis Sanford #41 ® of the Vancouver Canucks keeps his eye on the puck in front of his net while Dustin Penner #27 of the Edmonton Oilers battles for it against Sami Salo #6 of the Vancouver Canucks during their game at General Motors Place December 17, 2008 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
(Photo by Nick Didlick/Getty Images)


Edmonton Oilers' Zack Stortini, right, checks Vancouver Canucks' Shane O'Brien during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008.
(AP)


Edmonton Oilers' Steve Staios, right, gets a glove to the race of Vancouver Canucks' Taylor Pyatt during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008.
(AP)

[DropThePuck]

3 - Drury, C. (19:16 in 1st), Rozsival, M. (PPG, 12:33 in 2nd), Rozsival, M. (03:41 in OT)
2 - O'Sullivan, P. (PPG, 14:24 in 1st), Brown, D. (02:27 in 3rd)


Los Angeles Kings defenseman Peter Harrold, middle, is sandwiched between New York Rangers center Blair Betts, left, and right wing Colton Orr as they go for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008.
(AP)


Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Greene, left, checks New York Rangers right wing Fredrik Sjostrom during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008.
(AP)


New York Rangers goalie Steve Valiquette blocks a shot by Los Angeles Kings center Patrick O'Sullivan during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008.
(AP)


New York Rangers defenseman Michal Rozsival, left, of the Czech Republic, scores on a penalty shot past Los Angeles Kings goalie Jason LaBarbera during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008.
(AP)