Saturday, April 21, 2012

Saturday Night Hockey: Playoff Edition #2

Wait, it's Saturday? Seriously, I forgot it was Saturday, who has exams on a Saturday (this guy appearently). No actual post here, but I have a few reviews lined up for later, so stay tuned.

Lineup NOTables

Kind of cool that the first three games are tiebreakers and the last two games are potential series enders.

Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins

Washington: Tom Poti (groin) and Tomas Vokoun (groin) are out. Braden Holtby starts today.
Boston: Marc Savard (concussion), Nathan Horton (concussion), Adam McQuaid (eye), and Tuukka Rask (lower body) are out. Tim "Thank God I'm Out Of Washington" Thomas is in net.

New Jersey Devils vs. Florida Panthers

New Jersey: Jacob Josefsen (wrist) and Henrik Tallinder (leg) are out. Martin Brodeur will start.
Florida: Jack Skille (shoulder), Matt Bradley (upper body), and Keaton Ellerby (lower body) are out while Jason Garrison (lower body) is questionable (when asked, Mr. Hat declined to comment). Jose Theodore is expected to start.

Ottawa Senators vs. New York Rangers

Ottawa: Daniel Alfredsson (concussion), Peter Regin (shoulder) and Jesse Winchester (upper body) are out. Craig Anderson will be the starter tonight.
New York: Mats Aasen-Zuccerello (wrist), Steve Eminger (ankle) and Michael Sauer (concussion) are out. Carl Hagelin is suspended. Henrik Lundqvist will be in net.

San Jose Sharks vs. St. Louis Blues

San Jose: No injuries to report. Antti Niemi gets the start.
St. Louis: Jaroslav Halak (foot, also:NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!) is out. Brian Elliott will start.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Phoenix Coyotes

Chicago: Marian Hossa (Torres'd), Dan Carcillo (knee), and Steve Montador (concussion) are out. Andrew Shaw is suspended. Corey Crawford starts tonight.
Phoenix: Martin Hanzal and Lauri Korpikoski  Raffi Torres is suspended. Mike "Flopper" Smith is in net.

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