OOTS

[Per]

Two helpers from Karlsson in Ottawa's win against the Islanders last night. That's six multipoint games in his last seven, and in those seven games he has scored 17 points; six goals and eleven assists... He is now at 65 points, which also means he has set a new single season D-man points record for the franchise. Out of freaking nowhere.

Another three point night by Karlsson.
That's 15 points in six games, and he is now eighth in league scoring with 63 points, same as Daniel...

Has no one explained to him that he's on the defense?

Karlsson is a beast. Living in Europe, I've lost touch with some of these new young players <-- though I guess that's not an excuse, is it Per?

I haven't had the chance to watch him play but his numbers are astounding. I mean to be leading defensemen scoring by 20 points? That's unreal. Where did this guy come from? Good on the Sens for having a rebound year. I'm really hoping they can hang on to make the playoffs. They deserve to be there and that Anderson freak injury is really unlucky. Aside from the 7 game losing streak, they have played like they want to be there far more than the bottom feeders scrambling for the 8th spot.

They continue to win. Lehner did good. He's actually undefeated in the NHL this season... ( 2-0-0 )

As for Europe... I think hockey coverage may be slightly better in Sweden than in Portugal, but there's always the interwebs.

[rockalt]

As for Europe... I think hockey coverage may be slightly better in Sweden than in Portugal, but there's always the interwebs.

And NHL Centre Ice thank god! Although to my surprise they occasionally broadcast CBC Hockey Night in Canada on TV in Portugal! Then again my sister subscribes to a premium package so I guess you can get anything these days.

[ESQ]

A couple of monstrous hits on the "Big Bad Bruins" delivered by the Sens:

Our pal Johnny Boychuk is destroyed by Chris Neil in a clean open-ice, head-down hit.

Then, Kyle Turris of all people takes a 2 minute penalty for hitting Joe Corvo. The Boston announcers are absolutely hilarious on this one, they clearly don't see the hit when it happens but immediately start saying "Shanahan's going to be busy, Turris is sitting for a long while, totally blindsided" when its clear Turris got him from the front as Corvo turned, no suspension, and a 2 minute minor.

[Jovocop]

A couple of monstrous hits on the "Big Bad Bruins" delivered by the Sens:

Our pal Johnny Boychuk is destroyed by Chris Neil in a clean open-ice, head-down hit.

Then, Kyle Turris of all people takes a 2 minute penalty for hitting Joe Corvo. The Boston announcers are absolutely hilarious on this one, they clearly don't see the hit when it happens but immediately start saying "Shanahan's going to be busy, Turris is sitting for a long while, totally blindsided" when its clear Turris got him from the front as Corvo turned, no suspension, and a 2 minute minor.

All I can say is "what goes around, comes around" None better than the Big Bad Johnny Boychuk was destroyed.

[Arachnid]

A couple of monstrous hits on the "Big Bad Bruins" delivered by the Sens:

Our pal Johnny Boychuk is destroyed by Chris Neil in a clean open-ice, head-down hit.

Then, Kyle Turris of all people takes a 2 minute penalty for hitting Joe Corvo. The Boston announcers are absolutely hilarious on this one, they clearly don't see the hit when it happens but immediately start saying "Shanahan's going to be busy, Turris is sitting for a long while, totally blindsided" when its clear Turris got him from the front as Corvo turned, no suspension, and a 2 minute minor.

All I can say is "what goes around, comes around"

heh heh, live by it, die by it...man, do i ever want to meet them in the final again...

[Jovocop]

A couple of monstrous hits on the "Big Bad Bruins" delivered by the Sens:

Our pal Johnny Boychuk is destroyed by Chris Neil in a clean open-ice, head-down hit.

Then, Kyle Turris of all people takes a 2 minute penalty for hitting Joe Corvo. The Boston announcers are absolutely hilarious on this one, they clearly don't see the hit when it happens but immediately start saying "Shanahan's going to be busy, Turris is sitting for a long while, totally blindsided" when its clear Turris got him from the front as Corvo turned, no suspension, and a 2 minute minor.

All I can say is "what goes around, comes around"

Next on the list, Mr. Lucic and Mr. Chara. Neil is a real tough SOB. Too bad, he is too short to break Chara's nose...

heh heh, live by it, die by it...man, do i ever want to meet them in the final again...

[tantalum]

THe FLames have responded to Feaster's trust on deadline day by laying another home ice egg the first 30 minutes against the Blues tonight.

[wafflecombine]

Here is a question for the Canucks fans here: With the way our cap hits work, will Ballard be on LTIR for the rest of the season? According to capgeek we are actually over the limit (subject to whatever moves MG & AV have planned)

Also, I am 100% admitting this is pure speculation but with our new defense aquisition, is this the beginnings of an eventual move for Ballard. I personally like him but he hasn't lived up to the top 4 billing he was supposed to and is expensive as a 5-6 pairing, injury prone and unfortunately has had some special Ed moments. In theory, Tanev will be ready next year, Rome, Alberts, Ballard and Gragnani are all in that 5-8 slot. In my mind Gragnani (based on billing) seems to be a young/developing version of Ballard (without the cap hit).

All this said, Ballard has played pretty well the last month prior to getting injured...

[mathonwy]

B's get shut out by Robin Lehner (who?) and the Sens.

[Per]

B's get shut out by Robin Lehner (who?) and the Sens.

Guess who scored the only goal of the game...

Yup. Karlsson!

[tantalum]

Hawks losing 3-2 to the Leafs tonight after the first period. I call it the battle of shitty goaltending.

Dallas and Pitt tied at 1 after 1.

Hodgson makes his Sabres debut against the Ducks. I'm sick of the Ducks winning quite frankly.

Blues play the Oilers. Skate the hell out of the Oilers! An Oiler win would be good as well.

[Meds]

Leaf's have blown the lead to be down 4-3 in the 3rd.

[BladesofSteel]

Leaf's blow

Fixed it for you there Medic.

[Meds]

Leaf's blow

Fixed it for you there Medic.

Thanks BoS.

[BladesofSteel]

Duby yoinked already... didn't make it to the half-way point.

I wonder where the Oil would be today had Lowe chosen Cory instead of Dubnyk 14th overall.

Ooops.