Ryan brings us his hard hitting wake up call every morning simulcast from the Red Light District.
The Morning After:
Last night’s scores:
Hurricanes 5, Wild 4 (SO)
Thrashers 3, Oilers 2
Blackhawks 4, Sharks 3 (OT)
Predictions record: 3-0
My 3 stars from last night:
1. Ray Whitney, CAR (1 Goal, 2 Assists)
The wily vet came up big to help the ‘Canes snap their everlasting losing streak.
2. Slava Kozlov, ATL (1 Goal, 1 Assist)
His first goal of the year wound up being the game-winner against the Oilers.
3. John Madden, CHI (1 Goal)
How about a little love for Madden!? Not only did he score a huge goal at the end of the 2nd, but he also won all 9 of his face-offs.
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Tonight’s Slate:
Devils @ Flyers, 7:00 ET
Islanders @ Bruins, 7:00
Oilers @ Blue Jackets, 7:00
Ducks @ Penguins, 7:30
Kings @ Panthers, 7:30
Lightning @ Coyotes, 9:00
Games of the Night:
New Jersey Devils @ Philadelphia Flyers
7:00 ET… TV: VERSUS, TSN2
Records:
Overall: Devils (14-4-0) … Flyers (10-5-1)
Last Ten: Devils (9-1-0) … Flyers (7-3-0)
Away/Home: Devils (9-0-0) … Flyers (7-3-1)
Season Series: 1-0 Flyers
Players to watch:
NJ- Zach Parise
Parise is leading arguably the top line in the league right now Zajac & Bergfors.
PHI- Mike Richards
Philly’s captain has just one point in the last four games.
Projected Goaltenders:
NJ- Martin Brodeur (09/10 stats: 12-4-0, 2.16 GAA)
PHI- Ray Emery (09/10 stats: 10-4-1, 2.24 GAA)
Injury Report:
NJ- Johnny Oduya (lower body, out), Paul Martin (arm, out), Rob Niedermayer (upper body, out), Jay Pandolfo (shoulder, out), Dean McAmmond (illness, out)
PHI- Simon Gagne (hernia, out), James van Riemsdyk (flu, questionable), O-K Tollefsen (concussion, out)
Game Thoughts:
Is this the night New Jersey wins their 10th straight road game to start the season, tying the NHL record?? The Flyers will make it tough on ‘em! John Stevens’ gang lost to Buffalo on Saturday, and will look to avoid a second straight loss at home. The Devils are the hottest team in the league, clicking on all cylinders. This game surely won’t disappoint, and I’m going with the Flyers…
Prediction: Flyers 3, Devils 2 (SO)
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Anaheim Ducks @ Pittsburgh Penguins
7:30 ET… TV: Local Networks
Records:
Overall: Ducks (6-9-3) … Penguins (13-7-0)
Last Ten: Ducks (3-5-2) … Penguins (4-6-0)
Away/Home: Ducks (2-3-3) … Penguins (6-4-0)
Season Series: 1-0 Penguins
Players to watch:
ANA- Corey Perry
He’s tied for 3rd in the league with 13 goals.
PIT- Jordan Staal
Staal has just one goal since October 12… that needs to change.
Projected Goaltenders:
ANA- J.S. Giguere (09/10 stats: 0-2-2, 3.23 GAA)
PIT- Marc-Andre Fleury (09/10 stats: 10-6-0, 2.52 GAA)
Injury Report:
ANA- Saku Koivu (groin, questionable), Ryan Carter (foot, questionable)
PIT- Sergei Gonchar (wrist, out), Kris Letang (shoulder, out), Chris Kunitz (lower body, out), Brooks Orpik (hip, out), Tyler Kennedy (groin, out), Max Talbot (shoulder, out)
Game Thoughts:
Pittsburgh’s offense was almost back to normal on Saturday as Malkin returned from injury. They snapped their winless streak, but it won’t get any easier tonight. Anaheim is desperate to get their first win on the current 0-2-1 road trip. The Pens should win, but my gut tells me the Ducks will get a little revenge for their close loss to these guys a couple weeks ago.
Prediction: Ducks 4, Penguins 3
The rest of tonight’s predictions:
Bruins over Islanders
Blue Jackets over Oilers
Kings over Panthers
Coyotes over Lightning
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