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Friday, November 18, 2011

Eastern Conference Playoff Preview -- (2) Rangers - (7) Sabres

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 03:47 PM.

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New York Rangers - (45 - 24 - 13 --103 )

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Buffalo Sabres - (42 - 32 - 8 -- 92)

What you Need to Know
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(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 2.90 (#12)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.77 (#17)
Power Play % - 17.5% (#21)
Penalty Killing % - 81.9% (#13)

Home Record - (23 - 9 - 9)
Road Record - (22 - 15 - 4)

Leading Scorer - Marian Gaborik (35 goals / 48 assists - 83 pts)
Who's in Net? - Henrik Lundqvist (31 wins / Save % .912 / GAA - 2.53)

(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 2.85 (#15)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.61 (#6)
Power Play % - 20.3% (#10)
Penalty Killing % - 82.1% (#11)

Home Record - (19 - 18 - 4)
Road Record - (23 - 14 - 4)

Leading Scorer - Thomas Vanek (45 goals / 31 assists - 76 pts)
Who's in Net? - Ryan Miller (33 wins / Save % .923 / GAA - 2.20)

Analysis and Prediction
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How can anyone hate this goaltending matchup. Two stellar goaltenders going head to head, and it should be a good one. Something doesn't seem right about this one though. If you did a little deeper, you can see why. The Rangers have the least amount of regulation wins of any Eastern Conference playoff team, no shootouts here. Also, a down year for King Henrik, he is a big game goalie, so I'm sure he will answer the bell, but you know Ryan Miller will as well. On top of that, the Sabres are one of the best road teams in the NHL, all of a sudden the deck seems stacked against the two seed.
Prediction - Sabres in 6

Eastern Conference Playoff Preview -- (1) Capitals - (8) Islanders

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 03:27 PM.

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Washington Capitals - (51 - 21 - 10 -- 112)

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New York Islanders - (43 - 33 - 6 -- 92)

What you Need to Know
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(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 3.29 (#1)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.60 (#5)
Power Play % - 20.0% (#11)
Penalty Killing % - 83.5% (#3)

Home Record - (27 - 8 - 6)
Road Record - (24 - 13 - 4)

Leading Scorer - Alexander Ovechkin (61 goals / 41 assists - 102 pts)
Who's in Net? - Tomas Vokoun (38 wins / Save % .910 / GAA - 2.50)

(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 2.87 (#14)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.72 (#11)
Power Play % - 19.5% (#14)
Penalty Killing % - 78.5% (#28)

Home Record - (21 - 17 - 3)
Road Record - (22 - 16 - 3)

Leading Scorer - Michael Grabner (35 goals / 41 assists - 76 pts)
Who's in Net? - Evgeni Nabakov (31 wins / Save % .906 / GAA - 2.76)

Analysis and Prediction
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The Capitals vs the Islanders? Wait, the Islanders made the playoffs? I feel like Jim Mora all over again, playoffs!? But they did, and looking at the numbers it's hard to find out why. A big reason could be Rick DiPietro who, if he is adequately taped together could be the starter in this series, he posted better number then Nabakov, but again, health is an issue. The Caps are, and have been flying high all year long, Ovechkin paced them with 102 points, but Backstrom was close behind at 101, that's a lethal combo folks. I don't think it matters who it between the pipes in this one.
Prediction - Capitals in 4

Huge Injury Hits Hawks in Season Finale

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 01:32 PM.

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GM Stan Bowman confirmed the worst fears of Hawk fans and teammates alike in that Nick Leddy has suffered a broken collarbone, and is expected to miss three weeks. Hopefully Leddy improves quickly, and the moment the plan is to insert Sami Lepisto into Leddy's spot in the rotation, pairing up with Hjalmarsson but don't be surprised to see Steve Montador assume that role. Back with more before the puck drops for game 1.

NICK LEDDY

Games Played - 82
Goals - 4
Assists - 33
Points - 37
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The Playoffs Have Arrived

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 01:22 PM.

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Full series by series breakdowns coming up, then the puck drops today!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

5 Unanswered Goals For Devils in Rout

Posted on November 17, 2011 at 06:55 PM.

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Maybe a wake up call that was needed?

Chicago Blackhawks at New Jersey Devils
Mar 27, 2012 1 2 3 F
CHI (51-22-4) 1 2 0 3
NJD (28-40-9) 0 4 2 6
Three Stars
Ilya Kovalchuk, NJ
3 Goals
Zach Parise, NJ
1 Goal, 3 Assists
Travis Zajac, NJ
3 Assists
Team Stats Comparison
CHI NJD
Shots on Goal 25 32
Hits 12 7
Faceoffs Won-Lost 11-20 20-11
Penalty Minutes 0:00 2:00
Power Plays Converted 0 0
Power Play Opportunities 0 0
Time on Attack 5:28 6:25
Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
CHI Ben Smith (1), (Kruger, Sharp) - 16:29
SECOND PERIOD
CHI Patrick Sharp (16), (Bolland, Hjalmarsson) - 4:24
NJD J. Heerema (9), (Zajac, Greene) - 9:43
CHI Patrick Kane (28), (Toews) - 10:27
NJD Zach Parise (35), (Zubrus, Clarkson) - 15:00
NJD Ilya Kovalchuk (40), (Zajac, Parise) - 17:03
NJD Patrick Elias (17), (Clarkson, Zubrus) - 19:06
THIRD PERIOD
NJD Ilya Kovalchuk (41), (Parise, Zajac) - 3:31
NJD Ilya Kovalchuk (42), (Volchenkov, Parise) (EN) - 19:02
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA
Corey Crawford 31 26 84% 5.06
New Jersey Devils - Goalies
GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA
Martin Brodeur 25 22 88% 3.00

Pandemonium, The United Center Up For Grabs in Last Second Win

Posted on November 17, 2011 at 04:25 PM.

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The latest tweaks to my sliders really seem to be working. It's a challenge for me to win games now, if I don't bring it, then I'm going to get pounded. I was outplayed this whole game, but this team found a way.

Mar 24, 2012	1	2	3	F
NSH (25-38-13)	1	1	1	3
CHI (51-21-4)	2	0	2	4

Three Stars
	Milan Lucic, CHI 2 Goals
	Jonathan Toews, CHI 2 Assists
	Dan Carcillo, CHI 1 Goal

Team Stats Comparison
	NSH	CHI
Shots on Goal	33	23
Hits	7	9
Faceoffs Won-Lost	16-9	9-16
Penalty Minutes	2:00	6:00
Power Plays Converted	1	0
Power Play Opportunities	3	1
Time on Attack	4:53	4:11

Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
NSH	Mike Fisher (15), (Weber) (PP) - 7:47
CHI	Patrick Sharp (15), (Smith, Bolland) - 17:29
CHI	Milan Lucic (19), (Toews) - 18:13
SECOND PERIOD
NSH	Patriq Hornqvist (30), (unassisted) - 7:56
THIRD PERIOD
NSH	Zack Stortini (1), (O'Reilly, Halischuk) - 7:17
CHI	Dan Carcillo (8), (Montador, Stalberg) - 18:51
CHI	Milan Lucic (20), (Kane, Toews) - 19:54

Nashville Predators - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Andres Lindback	23	19	83%	4.02

Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Corey Crawford	33	30	91%	3.00

Hawks Get Win Number 50 Against Luongo, and Canucks

Posted on November 17, 2011 at 03:35 PM.

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Solid effort by the boys, rounding into playoff form.

Mar 21, 2012	1	2	3	F
VAN (27-35-11)	1	0	0	1
CHI (50-21-4)	1	1	1	3

Three Stars
	Corey Crawford, CHI 28 Saves
	Roberto Luongo, VAN 31 Saves
	Viktor Stalberg, CHI 1 Goal

Team Stats Comparison
	VAN	CHI
Shots on Goal	29	31
Hits	11	6
Faceoffs Won-Lost	12-9	9-12
Penalty Minutes	2:00	0:00
Power Plays Converted	0	0
Power Play Opportunities	0	1
Time on Attack	4:05	6:07

Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
CHI	Patrick Sharp (14), (unassisted) - 10:48
VAN	Daniel Sedin (40), (H. Sedin, Edler) - 19:58
SECOND PERIOD
CHI	Viktor Stalberg (18), (Montador, Hossa) - 13:22
THIRD PERIOD
CHI	Patrick Kane (27), (Leddy, Crawford) (EN) - 20:00

Vancouver Canucks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Roberto Luongo	31	29	94%	2.01

Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Corey Crawford	28	27	96%	1.00

Keith Ejected in Loss to Blue Jackets

Posted on November 17, 2011 at 02:36 PM.

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If there were Shanaban's in this I'm sure he would we get one. I spent almost the whole first period shorthanded. Hope this lost point doesn't come back to bite me.

On the other hand, a huge win for the Jackets as they push to get in the playoffs

Mar 20, 2012	1	2	3	OT	F
CHI (49-21-4)	0	1	1	0	2
CBJ (37-30-6)	1	0	1	1	3

Three Stars
	Kristian Huselius, CLB 2 Goals
	Steve Mason, CLB 35 Saves
	Derek Dorsett 1 Goal

Team Stats Comparison
	CHI	CBJ
Shots on Goal	35	36
Hits	9	10
Faceoffs Won-Lost	16-19	19-16
Penalty Minutes	26:00	11:00
Power Plays Converted	0	0
Power Play Opportunities	2	4
Time on Attack	5:19	5:10

Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
CBJ	Derek Dorsett (13), (Pahlsson, Methot) - 19:56
SECOND PERIOD
CHI	Viktor Stalberg (17), (Bolland) - 17:01
THIRD PERIOD
CBJ	Kristian Huselius (33), (Prospal) - 4:02
CHI	Milan Lucic - Penalty Shot Goal - 15:18
OVERTIME
CBJ	Kristian Huselius (34), (unassisted) - 3:21

Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Alexander Salak	36	33	92%	2.88

Columbus Blue Jackets - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Steve Mason	35	33	94%	1.89

Montador the OT Secret Weapon, Hawks Win With 2 Seconds Left

Posted on November 17, 2011 at 01:06 PM.

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Puck trickled over the line with 2 seconds left in OT, his second OT winner of the year.

Mar 18, 2012	1	2	3	OT	F
WAS (44-19-9)	1	0	1	0	2
CHI (49-21-3)	1	1	0	1	3

Three Stars
	Steve Montador, CHI 2 Goals
	Corey Crawford, CHI 36 Saves
	Viktor Stalberg, CHI 2 Assists

Team Stats Comparison
	WAS	CHI
Shots on Goal	36	37
Hits	11	14
Faceoffs Won-Lost	17-16	16-17
Penalty Minutes	2:00	2:00
Power Plays Converted	0	0
Power Play Opportunities	1	1
Time on Attack	4:30	6:37

Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
WAS	Alex Ovechkin (55), (Backstrom, Hamrlik) - 12:15
CHI	Steve Montador (3), (Stalberg, Carcillo) - 14:19
SECOND PERIOD
CHI	Brad Marchand (11), (Stalberg, Smith) - 13:59
THIRD PERIOD
WAS	Marcus Johansson (9), (Knuble, Wideman) - 7:43
OVERTIME
CHI	Steve Montador (4), (Sharp, Toews) - 4:58

Washington Capitals - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Thomas Vokoun	37	34	92%	2.78

Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Corey Crawford	36	24	67%	1.87

Western Conference Division Races

Posted on November 17, 2011 at 11:53 AM.

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10-12 Games Remaining

NHL Standings - Updated: Mar 16, 2012
CENTRAL	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA
Detroit Red Wings	49	17	5	103	226	149
Chicago Blackhawks	48	21	3	99	189	157
St. Louis Blues	37	27	8	82	193	201
Columbus Blue Jackets	36	28	6	78	213	219
Nashville Predators	23	35	12	58	168	203
NORTHWEST	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA
Edmonton Oilers	37	23	10	84	213	185
Colorado Avalanche	34	30	9	77	206	231
Calgary Flames	32	34	5	69	183	202
Minnesota Wild	29	32	9	67	184	204
Vancouver Canucks	26	33	11	63	185	196
PACIFIC	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA
Anaheim Ducks	43	23	5	91	233	202
Los Angeles Kings	43	24	3	89	222	170
San Jose Sharks	37	25	8	82	205	189
Dallas Stars	29	37	6	64	174	229
Phoenix Coyotes	25	35	12	62	176	244

Eastern Conference Division Races

Posted on November 17, 2011 at 11:37 AM.

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About 10-12 games left

NHL Standings - Updated: Mar 16, 2012
ATLANTIC	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA
New York Rangers	40	20	10	90	202	187
Pittsburgh Penguins	36	22	11	83	210	185
Philadelphia Flyers	39	26	5	83	197	201
New York Islanders	37	29	5	79	200	193
New Jersey Devils	24	38	9	57	171	236
NORTHEAST	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA
Montreal Canadiens	38	23	10	86	196	186
Toronto Maple Leafs	38	24	9	85	216	189
Buffalo Sabres	36	27	8	80	201	185
Ottawa Senators	35	29	7	77	169	195
Boston Bruins	29	31	10	68	176	206
SOUTHEAST	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA
Washington Capitals	43	19	8	94	229	182
Carolina Hurricanes	42	27	2	86	209	169
Florida Panthers	34	29	7	75	220	210
Winnipeg Jets	30	34	6	66	174	195
Tampa Bay Lightning	31	35	4	66	178	218

Hawks Offense Explodes, Blow Out Stars

Posted on November 17, 2011 at 12:48 AM.

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Images via AP/George Cotugno

Vernon Fiddler Makes it 1-0 Stars

Stalberg Ties it at 1 in the First

Toews With a Beauty, Hawks Lead 2-1 in the First

Kyle Beach Scores the Third Hawks Goal of the First

Benn Gets the Stars Closer, 3-2

Bolland Gets the Lead Back to Two

Keith Extends the Lead to 3, 5-2 Hawks

Dvorak Scores to Make it 5-3

Mar 16, 2012	1	2	3	F
CHI (48-21-3)	3	0	3	6
DAL (29-37-6)	1	1	1	3

Three Stars
	Vernon Fiddler, DAL 1 Goal; 2 Assists
	Jamie Benn, DAL 1 Goal; 1 Assist
	Patrick Kane, CHI 1 Goal; 1 Assist

Team Stats Comparison
	CHI	DAL
Shots on Goal	35	38
Hits	19	10
Faceoffs Won-Lost	20-13	13-20
Penalty Minutes	4:00	2:00
Power Plays Converted	0	1
Power Play Opportunities	1	2
Time on Attack	5:03	5:44

Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
DAL	Vernon Fiddler (17), (Morrow, Daley) - 3:56
CHI	Viktor Stalberg (16), (Hjalmarsson, Leddy) - 6:39
CHI	Jonathan Toews (20), (Lucic, O'Donnell) - 10:04
CHI	Kyle Beach (2), (Smith, Leddy) - 10:23
SECOND PERIOD
DAL	Jamie Benn (22), (Fiddler, Robidas) - 5:12
THIRD PERIOD
CHI	Dave Bolland (25), (Sharp) - 2:47
CHI	Duncan Keith (8), (Kane, Lucic) - 7:32
DAL	Radek Dvorak (7), (Benn, Fiddler) - 17:44
CHI	Patrick Kane (26), (Montador) (EN) - 19:47

Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Corey Crawford	38	35	92%	3.01

Dallas Stars - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
T. Beskorowany	34	28	82%	5.06

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Salak Shines in Shootout Victory

Posted on November 16, 2011 at 11:15 PM.

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Images via AP/George Cotugno

Brett Sterling Makes it 1-0

Toews Ties it at 1 in the Third

Toews Wins it in the Shootout

Mar 13, 2012	1	2	3	SO	F
STL (37-26-8)	0	1	0	0	1
CHI (47-21-3)	0	0	1	1	2

Three Stars
	Alexander Salak, CHI 36 Saves
	Jaroslav Halak, STL 33 Saves
	Jonathan Toews, CHI 1 Goal

Team Stats Comparison
	STL	CHI
Shots on Goal	36	33
Hits	17	11
Faceoffs Won-Lost	6-20	20-6
Penalty Minutes	2:00	8:00
Power Plays Converted	0	1
Power Play Opportunities	4	1
Time on Attack	5:27	5:30

Scoring Summary
SECOND PERIOD
STL	Brett Sterling (9), (Steen, Shattenkirk) - 15:14
THIRD PERIOD
CHI	Jonathan Toews (18), (Kane, Seabrook) (PP) - 9:07
SHOOTOUT
CHI	Jonathan Toews - GOAL

St. Louis Blues - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Jaroslav Halak	33	32	97%	0.93

Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Alexander Salak	36	35	97%	0.92

Crawford Red Hot, Shuts Out Kings

Posted on November 16, 2011 at 09:33 PM.

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Images via AP/George Cotugno (ME)

Hossa Just Misses Giving the Hawks the Lead

Kaner With a Snipe, 1-0 Hawks

Lucic Goes Off The Cross Bar and In to Extend the Lead

Crawford With an Amazing Save in the Third

Mar 11, 2012	1	2	3	F
LAK (43-23-3)	0	0	0	0
CHI (46-21-3)	0	1	1	2

Three Stars
	Corey Crawford, CHI 25 Saves; Shutout
	Jonathan Toews, CHI 2 Assists
	Patrick Kane, CHI 1 Goal

Team Stats Comparison
	LAK	CHI
Shots on Goal	25	31
Hits	14	12
Faceoffs Won-Lost	9-9	9-9
Penalty Minutes	4:00	0:00
Power Plays Converted	0	0
Power Play Opportunities	0	0
Time on Attack	4:00	6:17

Scoring Summary
SECOND PERIOD
CHI	Patrick Kane (25), (Toews) - 1:08
THIRD PERIOD
CHI	Milan Lucic (17), (Toews, Seabrook) - 1:19

Los Angeles Kings - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Jonathan Bernier	31	29	94%	2.02

Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Corey Crawford	25	25	100%	0.00

Dormant Offense Erupts, Hawks Bury Rangers

Posted on November 16, 2011 at 07:55 PM.

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Pictures via Associated Press/George Cotugno (ME)

Dubinsky Gives the Rangers a 1-0 Lead

King Henrik Was Just That Early

Beach Ties it With 5 Seconds Left in the 2nd Period; 1st NHL Goal

Hossa Gives the Hawks a 2-1 Lead Early in the Third

Marchand Extends the Lead a Minute Later

Mar 9, 2012	1	2	3	F
NYR (38-19-10)	1	0	0	1
CHI (45-21-3)	0	1	3	4

Three Stars
	Marian Hossa, CHI 2 Goals; 1 Assist
	Corey Crawford, CHI 26 Saves
	Viktor Stalberg, CHI 2 Assists

Team Stats Comparison
	NYR	CHI
Shots on Goal	26	30
Hits	16	9
Faceoffs Won-Lost	16-10	10-16
Penalty Minutes	15:00	7:00
Power Plays Converted	0	1
Power Play Opportunities	1	4
Time on Attack	4:44	8:15

Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
NYR	Brandon Dubinsky (24), (Stepan, Callahand) - 14:26
SECOND PERIOD
CHI	Kyle Beach (1), (O'Donnell, Hossa) - 19:55
THIRD PERIOD
CHI	Marian Hossa (14), (Stalberg) - 5:15
CHI	Brad Marchand (10), (Carcillo) - 6:28
CHI	Marian Hossa (15), (Bolland, Stalberg) (EN-PP) - 19:56