Saturday Night Hockey: What Happened?

Well That Was A Hell Of A Night

Thursday night was...interesting.

Winnipeg and Philadelphia played without goalies. If you don't believe me, see what a good friend of mine captured:

Philly's empty net still has a better save percentage than Brzygalov.

Ok, in all seriousness it was a crazy game. Winnipeg blew a 6-2 lead, trailed 7-6, then came back and won it. Winnipeg also becomes the first Canadian team to shutout Jagr this season. If that was said 10 years ago, it would be a lot more impressive.

In not-as-crazy news, Montreal won 2-1 against Boston, and scored 3 goals in the process. Think that one of their goals got called back? Think again. Here is Boston's lone goal:

Three Things:

• BROKEN STICK, NO GOAL DAMMIT.
• That was the start of Plekanec's two goal night
• So, now do we demand Halak back?

Poorly played by Price, but he otherwise played a good game, and won. This won't be remembered for long.

Also, the Leafs won.

And the Oilers handed the Capitals there first regulation lost of the season.

(Is it just me, or did it seem like just last week Canadian teams couldn't by a win?)

Quick Word On The Habs

Perry Pearn was a scapegoat, no questions. The Habs needed something to spark the team and, unfortunately, Pearn was in the line of fire.

Milestones

Here are a few milestones (that mostly happened last week)

• Hal Gill's 1000th game
• Joe Thornton's 1000th game and 700th career assist
• Niclas Lidstrom's 1500th game
• Carey Price's 100th win
• Jonathan Quick's 100th win and 3 game shutout streak (ended Thursday against the Stars)

Other News

Congrats to Hungarian team Dunaujvarosi Acelbikak  and Latvian team Liepajas Metalurgs for advancing to the third round of the Continental Cup

Sad day for the University of Huntsville-Alabama. Their hockey team is leaving NCAA Division I hockey due the the shift in conferences. They're now operating as an in-house operation.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins stays with the Oilers. In other news, the sun came up today.

Lineup NOTables

Ottawa Senators vs. New York Rangers (Dammit, it's an early game)

Ottawa: Peter Regin (shoulder), Bobby Butler (groin), Matt Carkner (knee), and Alex Auld are out. Craig Anderson gets the start.
Avery-less: Marc Staal (concussion) and Mike Rupp (knee) are out. Henrik Lundqvist starts this afternoon.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

CROSBY'S STILL OUT! STOP ASKING!: Jordan Staal (lower body), Tyler Kennedy (concussion), Zbynek Michalek (finger), Brian Strait (elbow), and...well...you-know-who are out. Brent Johnson is in net tonight.
The Phil Kessel's: Colby Armstrong (ankle) and James Reimer (whiplash) are out. Jonas Gustavsson gets the start.

Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens

Boston: Marc Savard (Matt Cooke'd) and Benoit Pouliot (flu) is out. Tukka Rask is starting tonight.
Le Losér Winnér: Scott Gomez (upper body), Ryan White (hernia), Chirs Campoli (leg) and (as usual) Andrei "Right Knee" Markov are out. Carey "Finally Got  Win #100" Price is in nets.

Winnipeg Jets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Winnipeg: Eric Fehr (shoulder) and Ryan Hainsey (upper body) are out while Chris Mason (lower body) is questionable. Ondrej Pavelec will likely start.
Tampa Bay: Only Mattias Ohlund (knee) is out. Dwayne Roloson is expected to start.

Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks

Washington: Jay Beagle (Arron Asham'd), John Erskine (shoulder) and Tom Poti (groin) are out while Mike Green (ankle) and Michal Neuvirth (foot) are questionable. Toman Vokoun gets the start.
The Cory Schneider's: Mason Raymond (back), Bryon Bitz (groin), Steven Pinizzotto (shoulder), and Aaron Rome (hand) are out. Roberto Luongo starts.