It’s true the Sharks are rather comfortable, and quite productive on the road, and a visit to renovated Madison Square Garden and the sputtering New York Rangers may keep it that way. Enjoying their longest road winning streak in two seasons, the Sharks try to complete an unbeaten six-game trip road trip when they face the [...]
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Prediction: Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks (10/29/11)
The Capitals finally lost their first game of the season due to lack of discipline, but they’re not having nearly as many struggles as their next opponent. The only team to post more points than Washington during 2010-11 was the Presidents’ Trophy winning Canucks, who went on to lose to Boston in the Stanley Cup finals. [...]
READ MORE »Prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators (10/27/11)
Mathieu Garon’s play in goal has helped the Tampa Bay Lightning get on track following a dreadful start to 2011-12. But has struggled in his career versus Nashville. Garon could be in net Thursday night, looking to lead the Lightning to a fourth straight win and end a personal eight-game losing streak to the Predators. [...]
READ MORE »Prediction: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres (10/27/11)
It wasn’t a complete coincidence the Blue Jackets lost the first 8 games of the season with out James Wisniewski. After serving his suspension, the Jackets finally won their first game of the season with Wisniewki in the lineup. The defenseman now looks to help Columbus notch its first road win in more than seven [...]
READ MORE »Prediction: Winnipeg Jets vs Philadelphia Flyers (10/27/11)
The Flyers first game without their captain Chris Pronger, did not go so well last night in Montreal. Losing 5-1, against a team who has struggled out the gate and have not won at home, until last night. Winnipeg (2-5-1) needs every advantage it can get. It has converted just 4 for 32 on the [...]
READ MORE »Prediction: Philadelphia Flyers vs Montreal Canadiens (10/26/11)
While the Montreal Canadiens try to end the frustration, their worst start in 70 years, the Flyers will try to overcome some adversity of their own. Injured captain Chris Pronger begins an extended absence as Philadelphia looks to keep reeling Montreal winless at home Wednesday night. But is this anything new to the Flyers, losing [...]
READ MORE »Will David Booth Help The Canucks?
It’s not every season you hear about a team trading away their center piece only 8 games into the young season. It’s also not everyday you read about David Booth in the October issue of USA Hockey. And how he was the center piece Florida was building around with all the new accusations from the [...]
READ MORE »Prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres (10/25/11)
The Tampa Bay Lightning took the first of three meeting this season against the Buffalo Sabres in a 3-0 shutout win. And now the Sabres won’t have to wait long to seek revenge. Playing at First Niagara Center for just the second time this season, Buffalo looks to continue its home domination of Tampa Bay [...]
READ MORE »Prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders (10/25/11)
This is the first of six meetings between the Atlantic Division rivals. Pittsburgh went 4-1-1 against the Isles last season. Seeking a fourth consecutive victory, the Penguins look to continue their domination of the Islanders when the teams begin a home-and-home set Tuesday night at Nassau Coliseum. But just when you thought things were bad [...]
READ MORE »Wax Statue of Alexander Ovechkin
Earlier today @washcaps tweeted a picture of Alex Ovechkin. Turns out its an Alexander Ovechkin wax statue at Madame Tussards. For all of you that don’t know what the Madame Tussards is. It’s a tourist attraction for celebrity wax figures. The only thing missing from this picture is the Stanley Cup. But like mentioned before [...]
READ MORE »Prediction: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Philadelphia Flyers (10/24/11)
Communication has been a problem lately, just ask the Philadelphia Flyers team who played Saturday night against the St. Louis Blues. But with all due respect with all the new faces on this Flyers team, there were bound to be communication problems somewhere along the line. Goalie Ilya Bryzgalov and defenseman Braydon Coburn blew a transfer behind [...]
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