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| Modo Hockey is a professional level hockey club that plays in the Elitserien in Sweden. They were founded in 1921 |
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Hockey Logo of the Day: 1/31
Today in the NHL: 1/31
Tuesday January 31, 2012: 13 Games
Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins 7:00 pm
Quick Look: The Bruins have won the previous two matches as both teams get back to action after the All Star break.
My Pick: Bruins
New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils 7:00 pm
Quick Look: This is only the second meeting of six this year with the Rangers beating the Devils 4-1 last time.
My Pick: Devils
Winnipeg Jets at Philadelphia Flyers 7:00 pm
Quick Look: Both games between these two teams offered high scoring affairs as they have combined to score 27 goals between themselves in only two games.
My Pick: Flyers
Toronto Maple Leafs at Pittsburgh Penguins 7:00 pm
Quick Look: Phil Kessel scored two goals last time lifting the Maple Leafs to a 4-3 victory. Pittsburgh is currently on a 7 game winning streak even without Sidney Crosby.
My Pick: Maple Leafs
New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes 7:00 pm
Quick Look: Although both teams will have to fight hard to back into the playoffs, both teams look to start the second half strong. The Hurricanes have won the past two games.
My Pick: Islanders
Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens 7:30 pm
Quick Look: Buffalo looks to continue dominating the Canadiens as they have won the past four games in Montreal.
My Pick: Canadiens
Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning 7:30 pm on NBC Sports Network
Quick Look: This is the third of six meetings between the two southeast division rivals. The Capitals have won the past two. The Lightning have struggled this season and the Caps are without Alex Ovechkin to suspension, Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green to injuries.
My Pick: Lightning
Nashville Predators at Minnesota Wild 8:00 pm
Quick Look: Both teams hope to advance in the tough Western Conference as this season series is tied 1-1.
My Pick: Predators
Detroit Red Wings at Calgary Flames 9:00 pm
Quick Look: After getting boat raced before the All Star break, the Red Wings look to even the series at 2 games. This is the final meeting between the Western Conference teams.
My Pick: Flames
Anaheim Ducks at Phoenix Coyotes 9:00 pm
Quick Look: The Ducks were red hot before the All Star break as these two teams faceoff for the 5th time this season. The Ducks have won the past two games in Anaheim, but the Coyotes look to gain momentum against a division rival.
My Pick: Ducks
Colorado Avalanche at Edmonton Oilers 9:30 pm
Quick Look: Both teams have struggled in 2012. The Oilers are winning the season series 2-1 as these two Northwest Division rivals look to catch up in the standings.
My Pick: Oilers
Chicago Blackhawks at Vancouver Canucks 10:00 pm
Quick Look: These two fierce rivals will play their third match of the season with Chicago winning the previous one 5-1. Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp make their return after injuries.
My Pick: Blackhawks
Columbus Blue Jackets at San Jose Sharks 10:30 pm
Quick Look: San Jose has dominated the series winning the past two games both by a 2-1 margin. Columbus looks to break a four game losing streak.
My Pick: Sharks
Game of the Night: Blackhawks at Canucks
Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins 7:00 pm
Quick Look: The Bruins have won the previous two matches as both teams get back to action after the All Star break.
My Pick: Bruins
New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils 7:00 pm
Quick Look: This is only the second meeting of six this year with the Rangers beating the Devils 4-1 last time.
My Pick: Devils
Winnipeg Jets at Philadelphia Flyers 7:00 pm
Quick Look: Both games between these two teams offered high scoring affairs as they have combined to score 27 goals between themselves in only two games.
My Pick: Flyers
Toronto Maple Leafs at Pittsburgh Penguins 7:00 pm
Quick Look: Phil Kessel scored two goals last time lifting the Maple Leafs to a 4-3 victory. Pittsburgh is currently on a 7 game winning streak even without Sidney Crosby.
My Pick: Maple Leafs
New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes 7:00 pm
Quick Look: Although both teams will have to fight hard to back into the playoffs, both teams look to start the second half strong. The Hurricanes have won the past two games.
My Pick: Islanders
Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens 7:30 pm
Quick Look: Buffalo looks to continue dominating the Canadiens as they have won the past four games in Montreal.
My Pick: Canadiens
Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning 7:30 pm on NBC Sports Network
Quick Look: This is the third of six meetings between the two southeast division rivals. The Capitals have won the past two. The Lightning have struggled this season and the Caps are without Alex Ovechkin to suspension, Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green to injuries.
My Pick: Lightning
Nashville Predators at Minnesota Wild 8:00 pm
Quick Look: Both teams hope to advance in the tough Western Conference as this season series is tied 1-1.
My Pick: Predators
Detroit Red Wings at Calgary Flames 9:00 pm
Quick Look: After getting boat raced before the All Star break, the Red Wings look to even the series at 2 games. This is the final meeting between the Western Conference teams.
My Pick: Flames
Anaheim Ducks at Phoenix Coyotes 9:00 pm
Quick Look: The Ducks were red hot before the All Star break as these two teams faceoff for the 5th time this season. The Ducks have won the past two games in Anaheim, but the Coyotes look to gain momentum against a division rival.
My Pick: Ducks
Colorado Avalanche at Edmonton Oilers 9:30 pm
Quick Look: Both teams have struggled in 2012. The Oilers are winning the season series 2-1 as these two Northwest Division rivals look to catch up in the standings.
My Pick: Oilers
Chicago Blackhawks at Vancouver Canucks 10:00 pm
Quick Look: These two fierce rivals will play their third match of the season with Chicago winning the previous one 5-1. Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp make their return after injuries.
My Pick: Blackhawks
Columbus Blue Jackets at San Jose Sharks 10:30 pm
Quick Look: San Jose has dominated the series winning the past two games both by a 2-1 margin. Columbus looks to break a four game losing streak.
My Pick: Sharks
Game of the Night: Blackhawks at Canucks
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Hockey Logo of the Day 1/29
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| The Ottawa 67's play in the Ontario Hockey League and were formed in 1967. This logo is in honor of the NHL All-Star Game which took place in Ottawa this past weekend. |
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Today in the NHL: 1/24
Tuesday January 24, 2012: 13 Games
Buffalo Sabres (15th) at New Jersey Devils (7th) 7:00 pm
Last 10 Games: BUF: 2-7-1 NJD: 5-4-1
Quick Look: The Sabres are lookings to avoid a 13th loss on the road in a row as they have slipped to the Eastern Conference cellar. The Devils hope to gain ground after losing to quality opponents.
My Pick: Devils
Toronto Maple Leafs (9th) at New York Islanders (14th) 7:00 pm
Last 10 Games: TOR: 6-4-0 NYI: 5-5-0
Quick Look: In a matinee matchup, the teams travel to Long Island. The Islanders look to avenge their shutout loss in Toronto and finally beat the Maple Leafs this season.
My Pick: Islanders
Winnipeg Jets (10th) at New York Rangers (1st) 7:00 pm
Last 10 Games: WPG: 3-6-1 NYR: 7-3-0
Quick Look: The Rangers have dominated the season series so far and look to head into the All Star break atop the Eastern Conference with a win. The Jets lost last night in Carolina and look to have a quick turnaround in a tough matchup without stars Evander Kane and Dustin Byfuglien.
My Pick: Rangers
Boston Bruins (2nd) at Washington Capitals (8th) 7:00 pm
Last 10: BOS: 6-3-1 WSH: 5-4-1
Quick Look: The Capitals are without Alexander Ovechkin in this battle of the East as the teams meet for the first time this season.
My Pick: Bruins
Columbus Blue Jackets (15th) at Tampa Bay Lightning (13th) 7:30 pm
Last 10: CBJ: 3-6-1 TBL: 3-6-1
Quick Look: The Lightning won the last meeting on Dec. 17 as the Lightning look to take hold of a 5 game home stand and the Blue Jackets continue to hope for the first pick in the draft.
My Pick: Lightning
Philadelphia Flyers (4th) at Florida Panthers (3rd) 7:30 pm
Last 10: PHI: 6-3-1 FLA: 3-4-3
Quick Look: Both teams have been ravaged by injuries, but the Panthers look to beat the Flyers for the first time this season.
My Pick: Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins (6th) at St. Louis (4th) 8:00 pm
Last 10: PIT: 6-4-0 STL: 8-1-1
Quick Look: Both teams have been on fire (the Blues suffered their first regulation loss since New Year's and the Penguins have won six in a row). These teams will battle for the second time this season after Alex Pieterangelo scored the overtime winner on Nov. 23
My Pick: Blues
Nashville Predators (6th) at Chicago Blackhawks (5th) 8:30 pm
Last 10: NSH: 8-2-0 CHI: 5-3-2
Quick Look: The Blackhawks will be without Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane and will face a tough competition in the red hot Predators as they have won three in a row.
My Pick: Predators
Anaheim Ducks (13th) at Dallas Stars (11th) 8:30 pm
Last 10: ANA: 8-1-1 DAL: 3-6-1
Quick Look: The injury ridden Stars try to knock off a hot Ducks team that has won five in a row.
My Pick: Ducks
Minnesota Wild (9th) at Colorado Avalanche (8th) 9:00 pm on NBC Sports Network
Last 10: MIN: 3-6-1 COL: 5-4-1
Quick Look: This is the third time these teams will meet as both have won one each in the series. Both teams are battling for 8th place as the Wild hope to avoid a 12th straight road loss.
My Pick: Wild
San Jose Sharks (3rd) at Calgary Flames (10th) 9:00 pm
Last 10: SJS: 5-3-2 CGY: 5-4-1
Quick Look: The Flames look to take advantage of a Sharks team that lost a key cog in Brent Burns. It took a shootout last time to decide the game in the Sharks' favor.
My Pick: Flames
Ottawa Senators (5th) at Phoenix Coyotes (12th) 9:00 pm
Last 10: OTT: 6-3-1 PHX: 2-4-4
Quick Look: This is the first meeting in almost two years between the two teams as the Senators end their west coast road trip. Kyle Turris returns to his former team. The Senators have lost two in a row.
My Pick: Coyotes
Edmonton Oilers (14th) at Vancouver Canucks (2nd) 10:00 pm
Last 10: EDM: 2-7-1 VAN: 5-3-2
Quick Look: Vancouver is winning the season series 2-1, but the Oilers and a hot Devin Dubnyk look to build momentum off their win in San Jose last night.
My Pick: Canucks
Game of the Night: Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche
*Author's Note: There will be no recap of tonight's games or preview of the one game in the NHL tomorrow, Detroit at Montreal. I am taking a three day hiatus from the best blog in the world.
Buffalo Sabres (15th) at New Jersey Devils (7th) 7:00 pm
Last 10 Games: BUF: 2-7-1 NJD: 5-4-1
Quick Look: The Sabres are lookings to avoid a 13th loss on the road in a row as they have slipped to the Eastern Conference cellar. The Devils hope to gain ground after losing to quality opponents.
My Pick: Devils
Toronto Maple Leafs (9th) at New York Islanders (14th) 7:00 pm
Last 10 Games: TOR: 6-4-0 NYI: 5-5-0
Quick Look: In a matinee matchup, the teams travel to Long Island. The Islanders look to avenge their shutout loss in Toronto and finally beat the Maple Leafs this season.
My Pick: Islanders
Winnipeg Jets (10th) at New York Rangers (1st) 7:00 pm
Last 10 Games: WPG: 3-6-1 NYR: 7-3-0
Quick Look: The Rangers have dominated the season series so far and look to head into the All Star break atop the Eastern Conference with a win. The Jets lost last night in Carolina and look to have a quick turnaround in a tough matchup without stars Evander Kane and Dustin Byfuglien.
My Pick: Rangers
Boston Bruins (2nd) at Washington Capitals (8th) 7:00 pm
Last 10: BOS: 6-3-1 WSH: 5-4-1
Quick Look: The Capitals are without Alexander Ovechkin in this battle of the East as the teams meet for the first time this season.
My Pick: Bruins
Columbus Blue Jackets (15th) at Tampa Bay Lightning (13th) 7:30 pm
Last 10: CBJ: 3-6-1 TBL: 3-6-1
Quick Look: The Lightning won the last meeting on Dec. 17 as the Lightning look to take hold of a 5 game home stand and the Blue Jackets continue to hope for the first pick in the draft.
My Pick: Lightning
Philadelphia Flyers (4th) at Florida Panthers (3rd) 7:30 pm
Last 10: PHI: 6-3-1 FLA: 3-4-3
Quick Look: Both teams have been ravaged by injuries, but the Panthers look to beat the Flyers for the first time this season.
My Pick: Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins (6th) at St. Louis (4th) 8:00 pm
Last 10: PIT: 6-4-0 STL: 8-1-1
Quick Look: Both teams have been on fire (the Blues suffered their first regulation loss since New Year's and the Penguins have won six in a row). These teams will battle for the second time this season after Alex Pieterangelo scored the overtime winner on Nov. 23
My Pick: Blues
Nashville Predators (6th) at Chicago Blackhawks (5th) 8:30 pm
Last 10: NSH: 8-2-0 CHI: 5-3-2
Quick Look: The Blackhawks will be without Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane and will face a tough competition in the red hot Predators as they have won three in a row.
My Pick: Predators
Anaheim Ducks (13th) at Dallas Stars (11th) 8:30 pm
Last 10: ANA: 8-1-1 DAL: 3-6-1
Quick Look: The injury ridden Stars try to knock off a hot Ducks team that has won five in a row.
My Pick: Ducks
Minnesota Wild (9th) at Colorado Avalanche (8th) 9:00 pm on NBC Sports Network
Last 10: MIN: 3-6-1 COL: 5-4-1
Quick Look: This is the third time these teams will meet as both have won one each in the series. Both teams are battling for 8th place as the Wild hope to avoid a 12th straight road loss.
My Pick: Wild
San Jose Sharks (3rd) at Calgary Flames (10th) 9:00 pm
Last 10: SJS: 5-3-2 CGY: 5-4-1
Quick Look: The Flames look to take advantage of a Sharks team that lost a key cog in Brent Burns. It took a shootout last time to decide the game in the Sharks' favor.
My Pick: Flames
Ottawa Senators (5th) at Phoenix Coyotes (12th) 9:00 pm
Last 10: OTT: 6-3-1 PHX: 2-4-4
Quick Look: This is the first meeting in almost two years between the two teams as the Senators end their west coast road trip. Kyle Turris returns to his former team. The Senators have lost two in a row.
My Pick: Coyotes
Edmonton Oilers (14th) at Vancouver Canucks (2nd) 10:00 pm
Last 10: EDM: 2-7-1 VAN: 5-3-2
Quick Look: Vancouver is winning the season series 2-1, but the Oilers and a hot Devin Dubnyk look to build momentum off their win in San Jose last night.
My Pick: Canucks
Game of the Night: Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche
*Author's Note: There will be no recap of tonight's games or preview of the one game in the NHL tomorrow, Detroit at Montreal. I am taking a three day hiatus from the best blog in the world.
Hockey Logo of the Day: 1/24
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| The Saskatoon Blades play in the Western Hockey League and were founded in 1964. |
Daily Dosage: Game Recap 1/23
Monday January 23, 2012
New York Islanders 0
Toronto Maple Leafs 3
Goalies: NYI: Nabokov L TOR: Gustavsson W
Highlight: Matthew Lombardi had two goals and Jonas Gustavsson posted a 25 save shutout on home ice.
Winnipeg Jets 1
Carolina Hurricanes 2
Goalies: WPG: Mason L CAR: Ward W
Highlight: Despite outshooting the Hurricanes 30-16, the Jets couldn't solve Cam Ward and his 29 save effort.
St. Louis Blues 1
Detroit Red Wings 3
Goalies: STL: Halak L DET: Howard W
Highlight: Pavel Datsyuk and Nicklas Lidstrom both had two point nights helping the Red Wings get their 17th straight win at Joe Louis Arena.
Columbus Blue Jackets 1
Nashville Predators 4
Goalies: CBJ: Mason L NSH: Rinne W
Highlight: Mike Fisher scored two goals, one on the power play, and Pekka Rinne fought off 15 shots in the second period to help the Predators record their third victory in a row.
San Jose Sharks 1
Edmonton Oilers 2 SO
Goalies: SJS: Greiss L EDM: Dubnyk W
Highlight: Devin Dubnyk recorded 44 saves and Taylor Hall scored the shootout winner to help Edmonton get back on track.
Ottawa Senators 1
Los Angeles Kings 4
Goalies: OTT: Auld, Anderson L LAK: Quick W
Highlight: The Kings scored four goals in a row including Trevor Lewis' penalty shot in the second period to chase Craig Anderson and the Senators out of California.
Three Stars of the Night:
1. Mike Fisher: 2 Goals
2. Kyle Clifford: 1 Goal, 1 Assist
3. Devin Dubnyk: 44 saves
My Record: 4-2
New York Islanders 0
Toronto Maple Leafs 3
Goalies: NYI: Nabokov L TOR: Gustavsson W
Highlight: Matthew Lombardi had two goals and Jonas Gustavsson posted a 25 save shutout on home ice.
Winnipeg Jets 1
Carolina Hurricanes 2
Goalies: WPG: Mason L CAR: Ward W
Highlight: Despite outshooting the Hurricanes 30-16, the Jets couldn't solve Cam Ward and his 29 save effort.
St. Louis Blues 1
Detroit Red Wings 3
Goalies: STL: Halak L DET: Howard W
Highlight: Pavel Datsyuk and Nicklas Lidstrom both had two point nights helping the Red Wings get their 17th straight win at Joe Louis Arena.
Columbus Blue Jackets 1
Nashville Predators 4
Goalies: CBJ: Mason L NSH: Rinne W
Highlight: Mike Fisher scored two goals, one on the power play, and Pekka Rinne fought off 15 shots in the second period to help the Predators record their third victory in a row.
San Jose Sharks 1
Edmonton Oilers 2 SO
Goalies: SJS: Greiss L EDM: Dubnyk W
Highlight: Devin Dubnyk recorded 44 saves and Taylor Hall scored the shootout winner to help Edmonton get back on track.
Ottawa Senators 1
Los Angeles Kings 4
Goalies: OTT: Auld, Anderson L LAK: Quick W
Highlight: The Kings scored four goals in a row including Trevor Lewis' penalty shot in the second period to chase Craig Anderson and the Senators out of California.
Three Stars of the Night:
1. Mike Fisher: 2 Goals
2. Kyle Clifford: 1 Goal, 1 Assist
3. Devin Dubnyk: 44 saves
My Record: 4-2
Monday, January 23, 2012
Today in the NHL: 1/23
Monday January 23, 2012: 6 Games
New York Islanders (12th) at Toronto Maple Leafs (9th) 7:00pm
Last 10 Games: NYI: 6-4-0 TOR: 5-5-0
Quick Look: Toronto won the last game between these two as both teams look to rack up points in their search for a playoff berth.
My Pick: Maple Leafs
Winnipeg Jets (10th) at Carolina Hurricanes (15th) 7:00 pm
Last 10: WPG: 3-6-1 TOR: 4-3-3
Quick Look: Winnipeg has dominated the season series winning the three previous games all by a two goal margin as the Jets hope to gain ground on that eighth playoff spot before the All Star break.
My Pick: Jets
St. Louis Blues (4th) at Detroit Red Wings (1st) on NBC Sports Network 7:30 pm
Last 10: STL: 8-1-1 DET: 8-2-0
Quick Look: These two red hot teams battle for the fifth time this season with the series tied. The Red Wings are hoping to extend their home winning streak to 17 games while the Blues will try to keep their hot streak going as first place in the Western Conference is on the line.
My Pick: Red Wings
Columbus Blue Jackets (15th) at Nashville Predators (6th) 8:00 pm
Last 10: CBJ: 3-6-1 NSH: 8-2-0
Quick Look: These two Central Division rivals play their final meeting of the series as Nashville is riding a four game win streak at home and Columbus has lost five games in their last seven.
My Pick: Predators
San Jose Sharks (3rd) at Edmonton Oilers (14th) 9:30 pm
Last 10: SJS: 6-3-1 EDM: 2-7-1
Quick Look: Both teams look to reverse fortunes as the Sharks have lost two in a row and the Oilers have only five wins in their last 25 games.
My Pick: Sharks
Ottawa Senators (5th) at Los Angeles Kings (7th) 10:30 pm
Last 10: OTT: 7-2-1 LAK: 4-2-4
Quick Look: In this East vs West competition, the Senators hope to take a win into the All Star break as the Kings look to gain ground on their division rivals.
My Pick: Kings
Game of the Night: Blues at Red Wings
New York Islanders (12th) at Toronto Maple Leafs (9th) 7:00pm
Last 10 Games: NYI: 6-4-0 TOR: 5-5-0
Quick Look: Toronto won the last game between these two as both teams look to rack up points in their search for a playoff berth.
My Pick: Maple Leafs
Winnipeg Jets (10th) at Carolina Hurricanes (15th) 7:00 pm
Last 10: WPG: 3-6-1 TOR: 4-3-3
Quick Look: Winnipeg has dominated the season series winning the three previous games all by a two goal margin as the Jets hope to gain ground on that eighth playoff spot before the All Star break.
My Pick: Jets
St. Louis Blues (4th) at Detroit Red Wings (1st) on NBC Sports Network 7:30 pm
Last 10: STL: 8-1-1 DET: 8-2-0
Quick Look: These two red hot teams battle for the fifth time this season with the series tied. The Red Wings are hoping to extend their home winning streak to 17 games while the Blues will try to keep their hot streak going as first place in the Western Conference is on the line.
My Pick: Red Wings
Columbus Blue Jackets (15th) at Nashville Predators (6th) 8:00 pm
Last 10: CBJ: 3-6-1 NSH: 8-2-0
Quick Look: These two Central Division rivals play their final meeting of the series as Nashville is riding a four game win streak at home and Columbus has lost five games in their last seven.
My Pick: Predators
San Jose Sharks (3rd) at Edmonton Oilers (14th) 9:30 pm
Last 10: SJS: 6-3-1 EDM: 2-7-1
Quick Look: Both teams look to reverse fortunes as the Sharks have lost two in a row and the Oilers have only five wins in their last 25 games.
My Pick: Sharks
Ottawa Senators (5th) at Los Angeles Kings (7th) 10:30 pm
Last 10: OTT: 7-2-1 LAK: 4-2-4
Quick Look: In this East vs West competition, the Senators hope to take a win into the All Star break as the Kings look to gain ground on their division rivals.
My Pick: Kings
Game of the Night: Blues at Red Wings
Hockey Logo of the Day: 1/23
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| The Albany River Rats were the AHL affiliate for the Carolina Hurricanes that played from 1993-2010. |
Goal of the Night: 1/22
Evgeni Malkin puts on a show with dangles early on and stuffs the puck in from a severe angle. Kudos.
Daily Dosage: Game Recap 1/22
Sunday January 22, 2012
Washington Capitals 3
Pittsburgh Penguins 4 OT
Goalies: WSH: Neuvirth (L) PIT: Fleury (W)
Highlight: The Capitals rally from an early deficit to force overtime in Pittsburgh, but Evgeni Malkin would steal the show with the overtime winner and two assists.
Boston Bruins 6
Philadelphia Flyers 5 SO
Goalies: BOS: Thomas (W) PHI: Bryzgalov (L)
Highlight: In a game that featured three lead changes, Scott Hartnell was able to complete the natural Hat-Trick in the second period, but Tyler Seguin netted the shootout winner.
Colorado Avalanche 2
Anaheim Ducks 3
Goalies: COL: Giguere (L) ANA: Hiller (W)
Highlight: Bobby Ryan scores two goals, one on the power play and the other shorthanded, on two different breakaways to lift the Ducks over the Avalanche.
Game of the Night: Boston at Philadelphia
Three Stars of the Night:
1. Scott Hartnell: 3 Goals
2. Evgeni Malkin: 1 Goal, 2 Assists
3. Bobby Ryan: 2 Goals
My Record: 2-1
Washington Capitals 3
Pittsburgh Penguins 4 OT
Goalies: WSH: Neuvirth (L) PIT: Fleury (W)
Highlight: The Capitals rally from an early deficit to force overtime in Pittsburgh, but Evgeni Malkin would steal the show with the overtime winner and two assists.
Boston Bruins 6
Philadelphia Flyers 5 SO
Goalies: BOS: Thomas (W) PHI: Bryzgalov (L)
Highlight: In a game that featured three lead changes, Scott Hartnell was able to complete the natural Hat-Trick in the second period, but Tyler Seguin netted the shootout winner.
Colorado Avalanche 2
Anaheim Ducks 3
Goalies: COL: Giguere (L) ANA: Hiller (W)
Highlight: Bobby Ryan scores two goals, one on the power play and the other shorthanded, on two different breakaways to lift the Ducks over the Avalanche.
Game of the Night: Boston at Philadelphia
Three Stars of the Night:
1. Scott Hartnell: 3 Goals
2. Evgeni Malkin: 1 Goal, 2 Assists
3. Bobby Ryan: 2 Goals
My Record: 2-1
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Hockey Logo of the Day 1/22
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| Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers Nurnberg were founded in 1980 and play in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga in Germany. |
Game Preview 1/22
Sunday January 22, 2012: 3 Games
Washington Capitals (8th) at Pittsburgh Penguins (6th) on NBC Sports Network 12:30 pm
Last 10 Games: WSH: 6-4-0 PIT: 5-5-0
Quick Look: Last meeting between these two rivals has Washington winning the series 2-1. The Penguins are playing without Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal. Washington is playing without center Nicklas Backstrom. Malkin is still on fire with 9 points in his last 4 games.
My Pick: Penguins
Boston Bruins (2nd) at Philadelphia Flyers (4th) 3:00 pm
Last 10: BOS: 6-3-1 PHI: 6-4-0
Quick Look: Two Eastern Conference powerhouses look to renew hostilities in storied rivalry. The Flyers look to battle through many injuries to key players and break the Bruins streak in Philadelphia and avenge a 6-0 beating on Dec. 17th.
My Pick: Flyers
Colorado Avalanche (8th) at Anaheim Ducks (13th) on NHL Network 8:00 pm
Last 10: COL: 6-3-1 ANA: 7-2-1
Quick Look: Colorado won the previous game but Anaheim as won 15 of the last 18 meetings.
My Pick: Ducks
Game of the Night: Capitals at Penguins
Washington Capitals (8th) at Pittsburgh Penguins (6th) on NBC Sports Network 12:30 pm
Last 10 Games: WSH: 6-4-0 PIT: 5-5-0
Quick Look: Last meeting between these two rivals has Washington winning the series 2-1. The Penguins are playing without Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal. Washington is playing without center Nicklas Backstrom. Malkin is still on fire with 9 points in his last 4 games.
My Pick: Penguins
Boston Bruins (2nd) at Philadelphia Flyers (4th) 3:00 pm
Last 10: BOS: 6-3-1 PHI: 6-4-0
Quick Look: Two Eastern Conference powerhouses look to renew hostilities in storied rivalry. The Flyers look to battle through many injuries to key players and break the Bruins streak in Philadelphia and avenge a 6-0 beating on Dec. 17th.
My Pick: Flyers
Colorado Avalanche (8th) at Anaheim Ducks (13th) on NHL Network 8:00 pm
Last 10: COL: 6-3-1 ANA: 7-2-1
Quick Look: Colorado won the previous game but Anaheim as won 15 of the last 18 meetings.
My Pick: Ducks
Game of the Night: Capitals at Penguins
Game Recap 1/22
Saturday January 21, 2012
New York Rangers 3
Boston Bruins 2 OT
Goalies: NYR: Lundqvist (W) BOS: Rask (L)
Highlight: Marian Gaborik scores game winning goal in overtime.
Philadelphia Flyers 4
New Jersey Devils 1
Goalies: PHI: Bryzgalov (W) NJD: Brodeur (L)
Highlight: Scott Hartnell scores two goals. Alexei Ponikarovsky scores first goal as a Devil.
San Jose Sharks 3
Vancouver Canucks 4
Goalies: SJS: Niemi (L) VAN: Luongo (W)
Highlight: Logan Couture scores two goals and Cody Hodgson gets game winner.
Ottawa Senators 1
Anaheim Ducks 2
Goalies: OTT: Anderson (L) ANA: Hiller (W)
Highlight: Ducks end Senators' hot streak and re-win the 2007 Stanley Cup rematch.
Montreal Canadiens 3
Toronto Maple Leafs 1
Goalies: MTL: Price (W) TOR: Gustavsson (L)
Highlight: Carey Price had 32 saves and the Canadiens score twice in the third to overcome Leafs.
Carolina Hurricanes 1
New York Islanders 2 OT
Goalies: CAR: Ward (L) NYI: Nabokov (W)
Highlight: John Tavares scores two goals including the game winner in overtime for his 19th.
Columbus Blue Jackets 2
Detroit Red Wings 3 SO
Goalies: CBJ: Sanford (L) DET: Howard (W)
Highlight: Valtteri Filppula scores SO winner as Red Wings increase home winning streak to 16.
Florida Panthers 4
Winnipeg Jets 3 SO
Goalies: FLA: Clemmensen (W) WPG: Pavelec (L)
Highlight: Kris Versteeg and Nik Antropov both score two goals as Mikael Samuelsson scores SO winner.
Buffalo Sabres 2
St. Louis Blues: 4
Goalies: BUF: Miller (L) STL: Halak (W)
Highlight: David Backes scores two goals to increase Blues winning streak.
Chicago Blackhawks 2
Nashville Predators 5
Goalies: CHI: Emery, Crawford (L) NSH: Rinne (W)
Highlight: Five different Predators score in rare offensive outburst fighting of Marian Hossa's 2 goals.
Tampa Bay Lightning 4
Phoenix Coyotes 3
Goalies: TBL: Roloson (W) PHX: Smith (L)
Highlight: Roloson records 33 saves on 36 shots as four different Tampa Bay Lighting score.
Dallas Stars 2
Minnesota Wild 5
Goalies: DAL: Lehtonen (L), Bachman MIN: Harding (W)
Highlight: Chad Rau, who scored his first NHL goal, is among five different Wild to score.
Calgary Flames 6
Edmonton Oilers 2
Goalies: CGY: Kiprusoff (W) EDM: Khabibulin (L), Dubnyk
Highlight: Lee Stempniak records hat trick as the Flames continue to dominate the Battle of Alberta.
Colorado Avalanche 3
Los Angeles Kings 1
Goalies: COL: Giguere (W) LAK: Quick (L)
Highlight: Jean-Sebastien Giguere records 25 saves as Peter Mueller gets game winning goal.
My Record: 8-6
New York Rangers 3
Boston Bruins 2 OT
Goalies: NYR: Lundqvist (W) BOS: Rask (L)
Highlight: Marian Gaborik scores game winning goal in overtime.
Philadelphia Flyers 4
New Jersey Devils 1
Goalies: PHI: Bryzgalov (W) NJD: Brodeur (L)
Highlight: Scott Hartnell scores two goals. Alexei Ponikarovsky scores first goal as a Devil.
San Jose Sharks 3
Vancouver Canucks 4
Goalies: SJS: Niemi (L) VAN: Luongo (W)
Highlight: Logan Couture scores two goals and Cody Hodgson gets game winner.
Ottawa Senators 1
Anaheim Ducks 2
Goalies: OTT: Anderson (L) ANA: Hiller (W)
Highlight: Ducks end Senators' hot streak and re-win the 2007 Stanley Cup rematch.
Montreal Canadiens 3
Toronto Maple Leafs 1
Goalies: MTL: Price (W) TOR: Gustavsson (L)
Highlight: Carey Price had 32 saves and the Canadiens score twice in the third to overcome Leafs.
Carolina Hurricanes 1
New York Islanders 2 OT
Goalies: CAR: Ward (L) NYI: Nabokov (W)
Highlight: John Tavares scores two goals including the game winner in overtime for his 19th.
Columbus Blue Jackets 2
Detroit Red Wings 3 SO
Goalies: CBJ: Sanford (L) DET: Howard (W)
Highlight: Valtteri Filppula scores SO winner as Red Wings increase home winning streak to 16.
Florida Panthers 4
Winnipeg Jets 3 SO
Goalies: FLA: Clemmensen (W) WPG: Pavelec (L)
Highlight: Kris Versteeg and Nik Antropov both score two goals as Mikael Samuelsson scores SO winner.
Buffalo Sabres 2
St. Louis Blues: 4
Goalies: BUF: Miller (L) STL: Halak (W)
Highlight: David Backes scores two goals to increase Blues winning streak.
Chicago Blackhawks 2
Nashville Predators 5
Goalies: CHI: Emery, Crawford (L) NSH: Rinne (W)
Highlight: Five different Predators score in rare offensive outburst fighting of Marian Hossa's 2 goals.
Tampa Bay Lightning 4
Phoenix Coyotes 3
Goalies: TBL: Roloson (W) PHX: Smith (L)
Highlight: Roloson records 33 saves on 36 shots as four different Tampa Bay Lighting score.
Dallas Stars 2
Minnesota Wild 5
Goalies: DAL: Lehtonen (L), Bachman MIN: Harding (W)
Highlight: Chad Rau, who scored his first NHL goal, is among five different Wild to score.
Calgary Flames 6
Edmonton Oilers 2
Goalies: CGY: Kiprusoff (W) EDM: Khabibulin (L), Dubnyk
Highlight: Lee Stempniak records hat trick as the Flames continue to dominate the Battle of Alberta.
Colorado Avalanche 3
Los Angeles Kings 1
Goalies: COL: Giguere (W) LAK: Quick (L)
Highlight: Jean-Sebastien Giguere records 25 saves as Peter Mueller gets game winning goal.
My Record: 8-6
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Saturday's Games
Saturday January 21, 2012: 14 Games
New York Rangers (1st) at Boston Bruins (2nd) on NHL Network
Last 10 Games: NYR: 7-3-0, BOS: 6-4-0
Quick Look: First time these two Original Six teams meet this season.
My Pick: Bruins
Philadelphia Flyers (5th) at New Jersey Devils (7th)
Last 10: PHI: 6-4-0; NJD: 6-3-1
Quick Look: Series is split so far in the third meeting this season. Teams met in playoffs in 2010 with the Flyers eliminating the Devils in 5 games.
My Pick: Flyers
San Jose Sharks (3rd) at Vancouver Canucks (2nd) on NHL Network
Last 10: SJS: 7-2-1; VAN: 5-3-2
Quick Look: Fourth and final meeting between these two as the Canucks lead the series 2-1. Teams met last year's conference finals as the Canucks beat the Sharks in six.
My Pick: Sharks
Ottawa Senators (4th) at Anaheim Ducks (13th)
Last 10: OTT: 8-1-1; ANA: 6-3-1
Quick Look: Rematch of the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals sees both teams playing well. Anaheim has dominated meetings in past years winning three of four since cup final.
My Pick: Ducks
Montreal Canadiens (12th) at Toronto Maple Leafs (9th) on NHL Network
Last 10: MTL: 3-5-2; TOR: 5-4-1
Quick Look: Bitter Original Six rivals meet in their third meeting of six. Toronto has won two previous games.
My Pick: Maple Leafs
Carolina Hurricanes (15th) at New York Islanders (13th)
Last 10: CAR: 4-4-2; NYI: 6-4-0
Quick Look: Eastern Conference bottom dwellers meet for the second time this season with Islanders winning the first one 4-3.
My Pick: Hurricanes
Columbus Blue Jackets (15th) at Detroit Red Wings (4th)
Last 10: CBJ: 4-6-0; DET: 8-2-0
Quick Look: Central Division rivals meet in lopsided matchup. Series is split in the third meeting this season as the Red Wings go for a franchise record 16 win streak at home.
My Pick: Red Wings
Florida Panthers (8th) at Winnipeg Jets (10th)
Last 10: FLA: 3-4-3; WPG: 4-6-0
Quick Look: Southeast division rivals battle for a playoff spot and second place in division. Series is split going into third meeting of the season.
My Pick: Panthers
Buffalo Sabres (11th) at St. Louis Blues (5th)
Last 10: BUF: 2-6-2; STL: 7-1-2
Quick Look: Blues look to ride success on a three game win streak against a Sabres team that hasn't won in the last four games and seven of their last eight.
My Pick: Blues
Chicago Blackhawks (1st) at Nashville Predators (6th)
Last 10: CHI: 5-3-2; NSH: 8-2-0
Quick Look: Central division rivals meet for the second time this season. Chicago won first matchup 5-4 as the Predators look for revenge after 2009 playoff elimination.
My Pick: Predators
Tampa Bay Lightning (14th) at Phoenix Coyotes (12th)
Last 10: TBL: 3-6-1; PHX: 3-3-4
Quick Look: Coyotes haven't beaten the Lighting in three years as Mike Smith (PHX goaltender) plays his former team.
My Pick: Coyotes
Dallas Stars (10th) at Minnesota Wild (9th)
Last 10: DAL: 4-5-1; MIN: 2-6-2
Quick Look: First time matchup for two struggling, bubble teams as both teams have lost the past four games.
My Pick: Stars
Calgary Flames (11th) at Edmonton Oilers (14th)
Last 10: CGY: 4-4-2; EDM: 2-7-1
Quick Look: The Battle of Alberta sees Calgary dominating as they have won the past three in these teams' fourth meeting.
My Pick: Flames
Colorado Avalanche (8th) at Los Angeles Kings (7th)
Last 10: COL: 6-3-1; LAK: 5-1-4
Quick Look: Third of four meetings between two playoff teams as the Kings look for their first win against a young Avalanche team.
My Pick: Avalanche
Game of the Night: Rangers at Bruins
New York Rangers (1st) at Boston Bruins (2nd) on NHL Network
Last 10 Games: NYR: 7-3-0, BOS: 6-4-0
Quick Look: First time these two Original Six teams meet this season.
My Pick: Bruins
Philadelphia Flyers (5th) at New Jersey Devils (7th)
Last 10: PHI: 6-4-0; NJD: 6-3-1
Quick Look: Series is split so far in the third meeting this season. Teams met in playoffs in 2010 with the Flyers eliminating the Devils in 5 games.
My Pick: Flyers
San Jose Sharks (3rd) at Vancouver Canucks (2nd) on NHL Network
Last 10: SJS: 7-2-1; VAN: 5-3-2
Quick Look: Fourth and final meeting between these two as the Canucks lead the series 2-1. Teams met last year's conference finals as the Canucks beat the Sharks in six.
My Pick: Sharks
Ottawa Senators (4th) at Anaheim Ducks (13th)
Last 10: OTT: 8-1-1; ANA: 6-3-1
Quick Look: Rematch of the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals sees both teams playing well. Anaheim has dominated meetings in past years winning three of four since cup final.
My Pick: Ducks
Montreal Canadiens (12th) at Toronto Maple Leafs (9th) on NHL Network
Last 10: MTL: 3-5-2; TOR: 5-4-1
Quick Look: Bitter Original Six rivals meet in their third meeting of six. Toronto has won two previous games.
My Pick: Maple Leafs
Carolina Hurricanes (15th) at New York Islanders (13th)
Last 10: CAR: 4-4-2; NYI: 6-4-0
Quick Look: Eastern Conference bottom dwellers meet for the second time this season with Islanders winning the first one 4-3.
My Pick: Hurricanes
Columbus Blue Jackets (15th) at Detroit Red Wings (4th)
Last 10: CBJ: 4-6-0; DET: 8-2-0
Quick Look: Central Division rivals meet in lopsided matchup. Series is split in the third meeting this season as the Red Wings go for a franchise record 16 win streak at home.
My Pick: Red Wings
Florida Panthers (8th) at Winnipeg Jets (10th)
Last 10: FLA: 3-4-3; WPG: 4-6-0
Quick Look: Southeast division rivals battle for a playoff spot and second place in division. Series is split going into third meeting of the season.
My Pick: Panthers
Buffalo Sabres (11th) at St. Louis Blues (5th)
Last 10: BUF: 2-6-2; STL: 7-1-2
Quick Look: Blues look to ride success on a three game win streak against a Sabres team that hasn't won in the last four games and seven of their last eight.
My Pick: Blues
Chicago Blackhawks (1st) at Nashville Predators (6th)
Last 10: CHI: 5-3-2; NSH: 8-2-0
Quick Look: Central division rivals meet for the second time this season. Chicago won first matchup 5-4 as the Predators look for revenge after 2009 playoff elimination.
My Pick: Predators
Tampa Bay Lightning (14th) at Phoenix Coyotes (12th)
Last 10: TBL: 3-6-1; PHX: 3-3-4
Quick Look: Coyotes haven't beaten the Lighting in three years as Mike Smith (PHX goaltender) plays his former team.
My Pick: Coyotes
Dallas Stars (10th) at Minnesota Wild (9th)
Last 10: DAL: 4-5-1; MIN: 2-6-2
Quick Look: First time matchup for two struggling, bubble teams as both teams have lost the past four games.
My Pick: Stars
Calgary Flames (11th) at Edmonton Oilers (14th)
Last 10: CGY: 4-4-2; EDM: 2-7-1
Quick Look: The Battle of Alberta sees Calgary dominating as they have won the past three in these teams' fourth meeting.
My Pick: Flames
Colorado Avalanche (8th) at Los Angeles Kings (7th)
Last 10: COL: 6-3-1; LAK: 5-1-4
Quick Look: Third of four meetings between two playoff teams as the Kings look for their first win against a young Avalanche team.
My Pick: Avalanche
Game of the Night: Rangers at Bruins
Test Your Hockey Knowledge
Sporcle Quiz of the Day
NHL Teams
Let me know how you did in the comments. If you didn't get all 30 teams on the first try, keep reading this blog.
Here is a bit of trivia for you:
If Wayne Gretzky never scored a goal, he would still be the all time leader in points all time.
Trivia question of the day: Which NHL team served up the "Pizza Line" in 2005-2006?
A: The San Jose Sharks
B: The Ottawa Senators
C: The Philadelphia Flyers
D: The Colorado Avalanche
Write your answer in the comments section.
NHL Teams
Let me know how you did in the comments. If you didn't get all 30 teams on the first try, keep reading this blog.
Here is a bit of trivia for you:
If Wayne Gretzky never scored a goal, he would still be the all time leader in points all time.
Trivia question of the day: Which NHL team served up the "Pizza Line" in 2005-2006?
A: The San Jose Sharks
B: The Ottawa Senators
C: The Philadelphia Flyers
D: The Colorado Avalanche
Write your answer in the comments section.
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