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| Knuble scores for Flyers | Thursday 4/17, 11:27 PM CT |
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Mike Knuble scored his second goal of the series 6:40 into the second OT, giving the Philadelphia a dramatic 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night and a 3-1 series lead.
Our View: Knuble was a solid contributor during the regular season scoring 53 points, 28 on goals. |
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| Turco saves 28 in upset over Ducks | Thursday 4/17, 10:52 PM CT |
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Marty Turco came within 7.6 seconds of a shutout, sending the Dallas Stars past the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Thursday night. Turco made 28 saves in the win.
Our View: Shocking to say the least. The Stars win puts the reigning Stanley Cup champions on the brink of elimination. |
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| Stastny and Avs take 3-2 lead | Thursday 4/17, 10:47 PM CT |
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Paul Stastny scored in the third period to give Theodore and the Avs a 3-2 victory on Thursday night.
Our View: Colorado takes a 3-2 series lead, after weathering a relentless effort by the Wild. Theodore blocked 38 shots in the win. |
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| Theodore blocks 38 in win | Thursday 4/17, 10:42 PM CT |
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Jose Theodore made 38 saves as the Avalanche defeated the Wild, 3-2.
Our View: Theodore stopped 24 shots on Tuesday in Colorado's second series win. |
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| Thomas blocks 31 in win | Thursday 4/17, 9:10 PM CT |
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Tim Thomas stopped 31 shots for the Bruins picking up his second career postseason win.
Our View: Thomas' performance also prevented the Bruins from being eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Bruins trail Montreal 3-2 in the Eastern Conference quarterfinal. |
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| Metrolpolit help Bruins avoid exit | Thursday 4/17, 9:06 PM CT |
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Glen Metropolit scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Boston Bruins went on to beat the Canadiens 5-1 on Thursday night.
Our View: Metropolit was a consistent performer during the regular season, and his contribution on Thursday helped the Bruins avoid elimination in their first-round series |
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| Osgood to start in Game 5 | Thursday 4/17, 2:10 PM CT |
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Updating an earlier report, the Detroit Red Wings will in fact go with Chris Osgood in net in Game 5, this according to the AP. “Ozzie has an opportunity,” HC Mike Babcock said Thursday. “We’ll see what he does with it.”
Our View: Osgood played second fiddle to Dominik Hasek this year, but the truth is that it was Osgood, not Hasek, who led the NHL with a 2.09 GAA (Hasek was third at 2.14). The Wings need a spark and they will turn to Osgood to provide it. |
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| Johnson to have shoulder surgery | Thursday 4/17, 12:44 PM CT |
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Erik Johnson will have minor surgery on his shoulder on Thursday, this according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch. "You never know, though, when you go in there ... that's what we're hoping for," Blues GM John Davidson said. "If there's any damage, they may have to go in and fix it."
Our View: Johnson had a great first full season in St. Louis with 33 points and he also offered a fine physical presence from the blueline for the Blues. |
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| Osgood or Hasek in net? | Thursday 4/17, 12:40 PM CT |
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Though no official announcement has been made, the Detroit News is suggesting that the Wings stay with Chris Osgood in Game 5 of the Wings series with the Predators, this after he played well in relief of a suddenly struggling Dominik Hasek in Game 4.
Our View: Hasek admitted he was playing some of the worst hockey of his life, and after allowing just four goals in the first two games of the series he has allowed eight Nashville goals the last two times out, both game the Wings lost. |
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| Alfredsson played with torn MCL | Thursday 4/17, 12:36 PM CT |
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Daniel Alfredsson wasn't just playing on a sore knee in the playoffs, he was playing on a knee that had a torn MCL, this according to the Ottawa Sun. "We had such a difficult second half of the season. We thought if we got into the playoffs, we could get a fresh start and it just didn't happen."
Our View: Gotta give the guy credit for giving it a go, but the Senators were completely outclassed by a younger, faster and more talented Penguins squad in the sweep. |
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| Timonen to play with sore shoulder | Thursday 4/17, 12:33 PM CT |
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Kimmo Timonen will be available to play in Game 4 despite an injured shoulder, this according to the South Jersey Courier. "I'm ready to go," Timonen said.
Our View: Timonen has basically been shadowing Alexander Ovechkin wherever he goes on the ice, and in general, he has done a very good job of holding down the league's leading point producer. |
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| Forsberg handling the physicality | Thursday 4/17, 12:29 PM CT |
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Peter Forsberg has handled the pounding of the playoffs quite well, and thanks to the 5-1 victory of the Av's in Game 4, he was able to rest most of the third period, this according to the Denver Post.
Our View: Forsberg will continue to post points while skating on a line with Joe Sakic and Andrew Burnette, you can count on it. |
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| Zubov still not ready for return | Thursday 4/17, 12:24 PM CT |
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Sergei Zubov still has not put on pads to skate, and he continues to remain "not on the radar yet" according to HC Dave Tippett in a report in the Star-Telegram.
Our View: Zubov appears to be a long shot to return in the first round at this point, so the best case scenario would seem to be Zubov working himself back into shape the next week or so to ready himself if the Stars move on. |
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| Huet to start Game 4 | Thursday 4/17, 12:19 PM CT |
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Cristobal Huet will be in net for Game 4 for the Caps even after struggling the past two games, this according to the South Jersey Courier.
Our View: After his great run to get the team into the playoffs, it seems a bit odd that people are calling for a change now. Huet has been a step below average with a .884 SV% and 3.70 GAA, but we have to think that he gives the team a better chance to win than Olaf Kolzig. |
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| Parrish out for Game 5 | Thursday 4/17, 12:15 PM CT |
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Mark Parrish, who suffered a head injury in Game 1, did not skate on Wednesday and therefore will not suit up for Game 5, this according to the St. Paul Tribune.
Our View: Head injuries are of a personal nature and therefore its almost impossible to determine just when a player will be able to return from one. |
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| Gaborik needs to find scoring touch | Thursday 4/17, 12:10 PM CT |
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Marian Gaborik is one of the 10 most dynamic offensive weapons in the NHL, but so far in the playoffs he has been grounded without a point, this according to the Twin Cities. "That's playoffs. Just keep working hard, drive to the net. Eventually, it's got to go in," Gaborik said.
Our View: This has been a great series with the Avalanche, but the fact of the matter is that if Gaborik scores the Wild win. If he doesn't, they don't. Simple as that. |
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| Streit to miss Game 5 | Thursday 4/17, 12:06 PM CT |
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Mark Streit is being listed as day-to-day because of an injured hip suffered in Game 4, this according to TSN. It appears that he will miss Game 5 with the injury with either Patric Brisbois or Sergei Kostitsyn taking over point duties on the power-play.
Our View: The Canadiens power-play has been at the top of the league virtually all season, and though the loss of Streit is obviously a negative, they should be able to make do until he returns. |
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| Alfredsson was playing with torn MCL | Thursday 4/17, 10:58 AM CT |
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Daniel Alfredsson stated that he was playing with a torn MCL in the playoffs, according to the Ottawa Sun. His effort to play hurt didn't help however, as the Senators still got swept by the Penguins in the first round.
Our View: He scored 89 points over 70 games in the regular season, and hopefully he will come back strong next season. |
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| Kessel may return tonight | Thursday 4/17, 10:00 AM CT |
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Phil Kessel may return to action tonight, according to The Boston Globe. Kessel notably assisted on Boston's only goal in Game 1, but was a healthy scratch the last three games. He sat because the team wanted more grit to battle Montreal, but now they need to shake up the offense.
Our View: He scored 37 points in the regular season, with three game-winning goals to his credit. He should spark the offense if he ultimately returns tonight. |
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| Jagr adds another point on Wed. | Thursday 4/17, 8:00 AM CT |
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Jaromir Jagr registered an assist in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Devils, and he has now scored five points over the four games of the series so far.
Our View: Jagr scored 70 points in the regular season, and he should remain a solid source of production through the playoffs. |
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| Straka scores one goal, one assist | Thursday 4/17, 7:56 AM CT |
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Martin Straka recorded a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Devils. He has now scored two points in each of the last two games in the series.
Our View: Straka had a favorable season with 41 points over 64 games, and he is playing well right now. |
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| Drury chips in two points in win | Thursday 4/17, 7:52 AM CT |
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Chris Drury chipped in one goal and one assist in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Devils. Those were his first two points of the playoffs.
Our View: Drury is on track following last night's performance, and he should continue to play hard in the playoffs. |
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| Langenbrunner scores two assists | Thursday 4/17, 7:48 AM CT |
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Jamie Langenbrunner scored two assists in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers. He has collected three assists over his last two games in the series.
Our View: Langenbrunner is in a solid groove right now. |
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| Parise racks up two assists | Thursday 4/17, 7:44 AM CT |
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Zach Parise racked up two assists in a 5-3 loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. He has scored four points over the four games of the series so far.
Our View: Parise scored 65 points in the regular season, and should remain a solid contributor until the Devils play their final game. |
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| Weber generates two points in win | Thursday 4/17, 7:39 AM CT |
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Shea Weber generated a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Detroit. That was his first goal of the series, and his third assist.
Our View: He only scored 20 points over 54 games in the regular season, but has stepped up in the playoffs. |
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| Forsberg in good shape | Thursday 4/17, 7:35 AM CT |
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Peter Forsberg is reportedly in good shape following back-to-back games, according to the Denver Post. Forsberg commented, "Hopefully, a day of rest will be good for me and everybody else. We've had some tough games lately, so it's good to have a little more rest." Forsberg played on a line with Joe Sakic and Andrew Brunette, and will do the same tonight.
Our View: This is favorable news, as Colorado continues to battle with the Wild. |
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| Parrish remains doubtful | Thursday 4/17, 7:30 AM CT |
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Mark Parrish remains doubtful to play tonight, according to the Denver Post. He is still nursing his concussion.
Our View: He scored 29 points this season, with six power-play goals, and his services will be missed. |
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| Radivojevic remains doubtful | Thursday 4/17, 7:27 AM CT |
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Branko Radivojevic remains doubtful to play tonight due to his knee injury, according to the Denver Post.
Our View: He scored 17 points this season, with three game-winning goals, and he is needed back on the ice. |
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| Stastny yet to score in playoffs | Thursday 4/17, 7:24 AM CT |
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Paul Stastny led Colorado in the regular season with 69 points over 65 games, but he is yet to score in the first round of the playoffs, according to the Denver Post.
Our View: He almost scored on Tuesday, but his shot hit the post. He should come around soon. |
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| Erat contributes two assists | Thursday 4/17, 7:16 AM CT |
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Martin Erat contributed two assists in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Detroit. He has scored four points over the four games of the series so far.
Our View: Erat failed to score a point over the final four games of the regular season, but he is in a solid groove in the playoffs. |
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| Ellis earns Third Star honor | Thursday 4/17, 7:10 AM CT |
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Dan Ellis earned Third Star honors on Wednesday night as he made 39 saves in a 3-2 win over Detroit, according to NHL.com.
Our View: Ellis will continue to fight hard until Nashville plays its last game in the playoffs. |
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| Crosby named Second Star | Thursday 4/17, 7:07 AM CT |
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Sidney Crosby was named the Second Star of Wednesday night, as he chipped in one goal and an assist in a 3-1 win over Ottawa, according to NHL.com. The Penguins swept the Senators in the first round, and Crosby scored eight points in the series.
Our View: Crosby should remain a dominant force for Pittsburgh through the playoffs. |
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| Gomez named First Star | Thursday 4/17, 7:03 AM CT |
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Scott Gomez was named the First Star of Wednesday night, as he poured in two goals in a 5-3 win over the Devils in Game 4, according to NHL.com. The Rangers now hold a 3-1 lead in the series, and Gomez has contributed six points over the four games.
Our View: He scored 70 points in the regular season, and should remain a solid source of production through the playoffs for New York. |
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