Game recaps, updates on Andrei Markov and Anton Lander, plus the latest on the Canucks and Maple Leafs.
Game Recaps.
Jiri Hudler scores against the Predators.
CALGARY HERALD: Lance Bouma scored twice and Jiri Hudler collected three points as the Flames inched back into playoff position with a 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators.
WINNIPEG SUN: Patrick Sharp and Jonathan Toews scored the game-tying and winning goals respectively to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.
OTTAWA CITIZEN: Senators coach Dave Cameron shook up his roster but the end result was a 4-2 loss to the Florida Panthers. Jaromir Jagr scored twice for the Panthers.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Flames are now one point up on the LA Kings for third in the Pacific Division. The Jets are now only one point ahead of the Flames and two up on the Kings for the final wild-card berth in the Western Conference. The Boston Bruins now hold a three-point lead over the Senators while the Panthers are only one point back of the Sens in the race for the final wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference.
Notable Headlines.
MONTREAL GAZETTE: The Canadiens have made Andrei Markov their nominee for the Masterton Trophy.
THE VANCOUVER SUN: The Canucks begin a crucial road trip (facing St. Louis, Chicago, Nashville and Winnipeg) which could determine if they make or miss the playoffs.
TORONTO SUN: After a lengthy slump, the Maple Leafs top line of Phil Kessel, James van Riemsdyk and Tyler Bozak is finally showing signs of life.
EDMONTON SUN: Anton Lander continues to improve for the Oilers.
Loving the video highlight package…noticed it yesterday in the news section. Nice touch.
Thanks, another new feature here which I’m hoping everyone will enjoy.
Gotta say Cherry sounds more and more out of touch, after Coaches corner on Saturday and questioning of the reasons not to bring up a guy like Brown into this mess, instead of just riding it out with the guys from the NCAA and starting over again next year.
Keep the top line together see if they cant possibly increase their value a bit, keep plucking the college free agents up, going to need them next year for bodies, once the purge begins.
He is right about brown might as well see if he will be challenging for a roster spot with the big club next year! And the guys from the ncaa 3rd 4th liners
Sorry for being right sens fans just had a feeling after the loss to the Rangers that a few more were on there way! They were outplayed for the majority of the game yesterday against a team that is on there tails!! Let’s hope they can get it together the more Canadian teams the better!
yeah I am not sure what has caused the change. During the great streak they were forchecking and back checking hard. The last couple of games they are sitting back “trap like” and letting the teams come to them.
It coincided with injuries to Michalek, Peumple and yes Hammond. Would not of thought Peumple and Michalek would have an effect on the teams forcheck and ability to move their legs. but there it is.
I think it’s unreasonable for fan’s and otherwise to somehow expect this team to keep playing at the level they’ve been showing. They’ve put on a fantastic run but they’re a very young team so no reason them to apologize or have make excuses. In a league where seemingly most of the playoff seeds are determined by Christmas it’s been fun to watch.
Ranzeir….they can still make it they have the tougher schedule but you never know! I see MacArthur stepping up these last few games!!