Slapshot of the Day

Wayne Gretzky had a younger brother that played twelve games in the NHL. His career paled in comparison to his older brothers.

February 3, 2012

Last night four teams played, the Columbus Blue Jackets faced off against the Anaheim Ducks, the Chicago Blackhawks played the Calgary Flames, the LA Kings played the St. Louis Blues, the Winnipeg Jets played the Florida Panthers, and the NY Islanders played the Ottawa Senators. The Blue Jackets scored a total of three goals to top the Ducks two. The Flames scored three goals by Ollie Jokinen, Jay Bouwmeester, and Jarome Iginla. Brent Seabrook was the only one that scored for the Blackhawks. The final score was one, to three. St. Louis scored the lone goal in the Kings, Blues game. Jaroslav Halak got a shutout to win the game for the Blues. Florida topped Winnipeg in a two, one end score. Kris Versteeg and Sean Bergenheim scored for the Panthers. In overtime the Islanders got a goal from Mark Eaton to push New York past the Senators. 

Slapshot of the Day

The oldest rookie to play in the NHL was Commie Madigan. He played for the St. Louis Blues inn twenty games, he was thirty-eight. He later on was one of the main characters in the movie "Slap Shot".

February 2, 2012

Carolina-3, Cam Ward gets shutout
Bsoton-0

Montreal-3
New Jersey-5

Nashville-1
Philadelphia-4

Winnipeg-2, won in overtime
Tampa Bay-1

Minnesota-1, Niklas Backstrom gets shutout
Colorado-0

Chicago-4
Edmonton-8, Sam Gagner had an eight point night, four goals and four assists

Detroit-4, ended in shootout
Vancouver-3

Dallas-2
San Jose-5

Slapshot of the Day

In 1995 Jaromir Jager became the first European born player to lead NHL in points.

February 1, 2012

Last night the New York Rangers played the Buffalo Sabers, the Pittsburgh Penguins played the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Washington Capitals played the Florida Panthers, the Dallas Stars faced off with the Anaheim Ducks, and the Columbus Blue Jackets played the Los Angeles Kings. The Rangers, Sabers game went through sixty-five minutes stayed zero, zero and went into a shootout. During the shootout Marian Gaborik and Ryan Callahan scored for New York. Jason Pominville scored the lone goal for losing effort from the Sabers. The Pittsburgh, Toronto game was also decided by one goal. The maple Leafs scored in late in the third period with a goal from Clarke MacArthur. The game ended one, zero in favor of the Maple Leafs. Florida doubled Washington in a score of four, two. Dallas blew out Anaheim in a six, two victory with goals from Eric Nystrom, Vernon Fiddler, Jamie Benn, Stephane Robidas, Sheldon Souray, and Michael Ryder. Los Angeles squeaked out a win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Justin Williams, Dustin Penner, and Drew Doughty scored for the Kings. Derek Dorsett and Colton Gillies scored the two goals for the Blue Jackets. The second game back from the All-Star break helped some teams get out of the vacation funk. 

Slapshot of the Day

When Guy Lafleur was young he would sleep in his hockey gear so he was already set to go the next morning for his game.

January 31, 2012

Columbus-0
San Jose-6, Annti Niemi gets shutout

Chicago-2
Vancouver-3, won in overtime

Colorado-2
Edmonton-3

Anaheim-4
Phoenix-1

Detroit-3
Calgary-1

Nashville-5
Minnesota-4

Washington-3
Tampa Bay-4, finished in voertime

Buffalo-3
Montreal-1

NY Islanders-5
Carolina-2

Toronto-4
Pittsburgh-5, ended in shootout

Winnipeg-2, decided in shooutout
Philadelphia-1

NY Rangers-3
New Jersey-4, won in shooutout

Ottawa-3
Boston-4

Slapshot of the Day

In 1993 the Edmonton Oilers missed the playoffs for the first time in team history.

NHL Headlines

Sidney Crosby, while in California seeing a spine and nerve specialist, found out that he had a neck injury in addition to his concussion. Sidney's rep proceeded to add that the neck injury was fully healed. The Pittsburgh Penguins are taking this as good news, as I would too. This neck injury will explain some of the pains they had before contributed to his concussion. Crosby was out on the ice before his team practiced earlier today. The last time he participated in a full practice was December 7th.

The Carolina Hurricanes ended trade rumors about their Alternate Captain, Tim Gleason yesterday by signing him to a new four-year, 16 million dollar contract extension. The Canes now have three players that are in the trade conversation. Joni Pitkanen, now hurt, is a good solid defenseman that can play an average of twenty-three minutes in a game. Tuomo Ruutu is a good finishing; gritty center that also has a great personality in the locker room. Bryan Allen the Canes biggest defenseman is also in the trade conversation with his contract ending at the end of this season. With the trade deadline coming up at the end of February most teams should expect a change.

Video of the Week

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMSHf79zlUk

Slapshot of the Day

Every day before a home game Nicklas Lindstrom eats at the same restaurant, at the same table, an orders the same thing.