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

Ottawa at Buffalo
Atlanta at Florida
Carolina at Washington
Pittsburgh at NJ
NYI at Toronto
Nashville at Chicago
SJ at Colorado
Phoenix at Calgary

We need some magic from Chicago and St. Louis in the next two nights. Please please I want fourth place!

Go !!!

Yea it would be good if Nashville loses tonight so we can have a chance of moving into 4th!:)

I'll be wearing my Blackhawks t-shirt tonight! Go Chicago!

Good idea DK! My husband will be wearing his Blackhawk jersey--or at least I'll make a little suggestion to him that that might be a good idea

And go Los Tiburones!

Stay tuned for GS35's latest news later, but here are two items not to be missed:

... and ...

Here's the long-awaited Updates and Notes from TSN:


Late Breaking Updates and Notes for Wednesday, April 5

Forward Steve Sullivan (groin) and goaltender Tomas Vokoun (back) accompanied Nashville to Chicago, but they are unlikely to play tonight. They could return tomorrow in St. Louis. - Tennessean

Injured Avalanche forward Alex Tanguay skated before practice but probably won't play until next week at the earliest. Tanguay sustained a sprained right knee during a March 19 game against the Sharks, and the original prognosis was for him to miss two to four weeks. - Rocky Mountain News

Joe Sakic has recorded eight goals and 12 assists during a 10-game points streak. He needs one goal for 573 in his career to tie Mike Bossy for 17th place on the all-time list. - Rocky Mountain News

Luc Robitaille was a healthy scratch Tuesday night for the second consecutive game, and Kings coach John Torchetti gave no indication that, with five more games left in the season, Robitaille will return. - L.A. Daily News

Seven times in franchise before this season, the Kings had made a coaching change during the season, and only one interim coach finished with a winning record, Rogie Vachon at 3-2-2 in 1994-95. Before Torchetti, the seven interim coaches had a combined record of 85-158-40. - L.A. Daily News

Jaromir Jagr had 12 shots on goal to bring his season total to 345, breaking Phil Esposito's franchise record. His assist on Michael Nylander's first period goal gave him points in 12 straight games. - New York Daily News

Petr Nedved is undergoing "aggressive rehab" on his sore right groin in Philadelphia. "He's really day-to-day, and he's gone back for more aggressive rehab, but he's a potential player on the weekend," Hitchcock said. Nedved only played the first period against New Jersey on Saturday. He has been suffering from a recurring sore groin most of the season. - Philadelphia Daily News

Coyotes left wing Oleg Kvasha will miss the final seven games of the season because of a knee injury. Kvasha damaged a medial collateral ligament in the first period of Monday's 7-1 defeat to Edmonton. General Manager Mike Barnett said Kvasha will not need surgery, but that the rehabilitation time for such an injury is at least two weeks. - Arizona Republic

Let's go ! And of course, the usual no OT please!

Another TSN update:

David Aebischer will be in net when the Montreal Canadiens visit the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

1-0 Chicago taking out the Trash ... bubba

Trash tied on a SH breakaway, but Chicago retakes the lead on the Bubbas 2-1

Mr. Loyalty lost the puck and it's 3-1 CHITOWN!!!

Bubbas pull Mason for Rinne fresh from the AHL.

4-1 CHI now end of 1

Welcome to the NHL Rinne 4-1 Chicago!!!

4-2 CHI

12:32 2nd

Bubbas?!?


Too bad said Bubbas have gained on the 'Hawks: it's now 4-3 Chicago.

4-3 Chicago still... with 7 mins to go.

Avs and SJ tied at 1 after two.

Other scores:

Ottawa 4 Buffalo 5 F (OT)

Atlanta 5 Florida 2 F

Carolina 4 Washington 3 F (SO)

Pittsburgh 4 New Jersey 6 F

NY Islanders 2 Toronto 3 F

San Jose 1 Colorado 1 2nd

Phoenix 0 Calgary 1 1st

Bubbas get a PP with 2 mins or so to go. Come on Chicago hang in there ftw...

Bubbas get a penalty nullifying their PP. And now they get another penalty with 20 secs left.

CHICAGO WINS!!! With a win tomorrow Ducks could draw even in fourth place

Sharks take a 2-1 lead on Crapalanche

OMG! I can't believe Chicago actually hung in there this time!

'Hawks win!!!!

Time to take my 'Hawks t-shrt off and go back to what I had on before

Great news for Anaheim!!! But it seems since the Ducks are taking care of their business the rest of the stuff seems to be working out in favor of them. Go Ducks!!!

BLACKHAWKS

WOOO HOOO!!!!!

Now, GO SHARKS GO!!! NO OT!!

Sharks won!!!!

YESH!!!!!!!

Now if only the 'Yotes can win their game, although whether Calgary wins or loses doesn't really affect the Ducks.

It's 3-1 Flames over the Yotes in the 2nd.

Good job by the Hawks and the Sharks!!! Ducks will challenge for the 4th spot tomorrow night!!! Go Ducks!!!

Sean Donovan Scores for the Flames:

4-1 Flames

Ducks now alone in 5th, 2 from 4th Vancouver drops to 9th, SJ jumps to 8th.

How stupid would the Kings feel after having been in the playoffs for months on end if another Pacific Division team that has been a bottom-dweller for most of the season gets in?

Interesting how Edmonton, SJ and a long shot Kings are battling for the chance to get the Red Wings in the first round. Nashville is looking very human these days with 6 losses in 7 games and with the way we are playing they can't be looking forward to that matchup. Let's get the home ice guys, you can do it.

BTW how does the second round work out in terms of pairings. (I hope Jennifer doesn't read this, as its borderline tickling the karma police)

Just tell the karma officer that this is purely an educational exercise. You are furthering your knowledge of playoff history.


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Florida Panthers right wing Juraj Kolnik collides with Atlanta Thrashers goalie Kari Lehtonen during the first period of NHL hockey Wednesday, April 5, 2006, in Sunrise, Fla. Kolnik was charged with goaltender interference.
(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

New Jersey Devils' Richard Matvichuk checks Pittsburgh Penguins' Niklas Nordgren to the ice during first period NHL hockey Wednesday night, April 5, 2006 in East Rutherford, N.J.
(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Buffalo Sabres' Maxim Afinogenov celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators during the NHL hockey game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, April 5, 2006. The Sabres won 5-4.
(AP Photo/David Duprey)

Washington Capitals' Jeff Halpern tries to score against the Carolina Hurricanes' goalie Martin Gerber and defenseman, Mike Commodore in the third period of play, Wednesday April 5, 2006, in Washington. The Hurricanes won the game 4-3 after a shoot out.
(AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)

Im sure your just asking in a purely speculative manner and speaking about generic teams ...right

if so then im sure we here at the Karma Police headquarters will grant you a wave on that ticket ...this time any way

Chicago Blackhawks' Martin Lapointe and Jim Vandermeer knock Nashville Predators' Scott Walker off the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 5, 2006.
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Chicago Blackhawks' Martin Lapointe tries to score on Nashville Predators goalie Chris Mason during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 5, 2006. The Blackhawks won 4-3.
(AP Photo/Brian Kersey)

Phoenix Coyotes Oleg Saprykin high sticks Calgary Flames' Dion Phaneuf during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Wednesday, April 5, 2006.
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Phoenix Coyotes Philippe Sauve watches the puck sail past him during second period NHL hockey action against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Wednesday, April 5, 2006.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Jeff McIntosh)

Colorado Avalanche right winger Ian Laperriere moves the puck around the net as San Jose Sharks defenseman Josh Gorges, behind Laperriere, comes in to cover and goalie Vesa Toskala covers the crease during the third period of the Sharks' 2-1 victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Wednesday, April 5, 2006.
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Wade Belak collides with New York Islanders winger Jeff Tambellini during the first period of their NHL game in Toronto April 5, 2006.
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Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Aki Berg checks New York Islanders centre Wyatt Smith into the boards during the first period of their NHL game in Toronto, April 5, 2006.
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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Luke Richardson drives New York Islanders left winger Jason Blake into the boards during first period NHL action in Toronto on Wednesday April 5, 2006.
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Toronto Maple Leafs right winger Darcy Tucker leaps to screen New York Islanders goaltender Garth Snow during second period NHL action in Toronto on Wednesday April 5, 2006.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Frank Gunn)

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Darcy Tucker scores a game-tying goal against New York Islanders goaltender Garth Snow during the second period of their NHL game in Toronto April 5, 2006.
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Toronto Maple Leafs centre Kyle Wellwood celebrates Darcy Tucker's game-tying goal against the New York Islanders during the second period of their NHL game in Toronto, April 5, 2006.
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Toronto Maple Leafs center Alex Steen and New York Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek collide chasing the puck during second period NHL action in Toronto on Wednesday April 5, 2006.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Frank Gunn)


Toronto Maple Leafs winger Alexei Ponikarovsky celebrates his game-winning goal against the New York Islanders with teammates during the third period of their NHL game in Toronto April 5, 2006. The Leafs defeated the Islanders 3-2.
(REUTERS/J.P. Moczulski)

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Alexei Ponikarovsky celebrates his game-winning goal against the New York Islanders during the third period of their NHL game in Toronto April 5, 2006. The Leafs defeated the Islanders 3-2.
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Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Alexei Ponikarovsky raises his arms to celebrate his game winning goal over New York Islanders goaltender Garth Snow during third period NHL action in Toronto on Wednesday April 5, 2006.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Ryan Jackson)

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Alexei Ponikarovsky celebrates his game-winning goal against the New York Islanders with teammates during the third period of their NHL game in Toronto April 5, 2006. The Leafs defeated the Islanders 3-2.
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Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Alexei Ponikarovsky is mobbed by teammates after scoring the game winning goal during third period NHL action against the New York Islanders in Toronto on Wednesday April 5, 2006.
(AP PHOTO/CP, Frank Gunn)