Three assist the day before yesterday. And last night: Another three assist. The Swedish magician has clearly warmed up now. Since his comeback in February, he has got nine points in seven games. But no goals. Yet. As stated before, Peter Forsberg will be a major asset for the Avs in the playoffs.
Canucks lost a vital game last night, being blanked in the 4-0 demolishion away against the Wild. Sure, the Wild is one of the best teams in the league right now, but that was a sorry blow for the Canucks playoff chances. They're now outside the playoffs since Nashville won their match, beating the Blue Jackets 2-0. The Flyers lost an important match against the Devils after Shootout. So they got one point at least, and are now three points clear of the first team outside the playoffs (the Caps).
Besides that, there was nothing that really had an impact on the playoffs spots last night. The Blues beat the Red Wings away after OT, 4-3. Henrik Zetterberg had a decent night, getting three assists for the Wings.
The Sharks beat the Stanley Cup Champions, the Ducks, also away, 3-1.
And Carolina destroyed a sorry Atlanta team by beating them, 7-1. The Hurricanes are warming up to the playoffs and might be a contender.
This year, it is tougher than ever to predict anything, especially a Stanley Cup Champion. The team are so evenly matched and many teams made impressive aquisitions at the deadline magic. Amongst them were the Hurricanes, who got defender Joe Corvo (1+1 last night) from Ottawa.
It's almost time.......4 games left.
3/29/2008
3/28/2008
Rounding up the night
It was a very nice night, hockeywise.
Some interesting results during the night, regarding the playoffs. This was only in the East though. Because there was only two matches in the West and these were really not anywhere near the playoff fights. Well, the Kings beat the Coyotes 4-0. That should put an end to the playoff hunt for the Phoenix team for this season. The other game inolving teams from the West was the Stars vs. the Shars in San José. The Sharks won it 3-2 after OT. Joe Thornton lead the troops, with two goals.
Back to the East!
The Rangers beat the Devils in MSG, 3-2. That should mean that there will be a playoff spot for the Blueshirts. Nothing is clinched yet but it sure looks good. The Rangers went 1-0 up through a PP goal by Brendan Shanahan early in the second, then the Devils turned it around with goals from Patrik Elias and Zack Parise. In the third, new Swede on the block, Christian Backman scored with a nice wrist shot. That was really needed, since he was the one responsible for the Devils second goal with a major flaw in his passing game, giving Parise a breakaway. The goal by Dawes was pretty weird, it looked like a flying header or so. But it counts. 3-2 Rangers.
The Pens beat the Islanders, 4-1. A match that really doesn't change anything worth mentioning. The Pens has already clinched a playoff spot and the Islanders season will still be over in four matches.
The Caps beat the Bolts 4-3 after OT, putting some pressure on the Flyers. The Flyers has the last playoff spot, but they are only two points ahead of the Caps. Although, the Flyers has one game more left to play. The Caps got to be beating themselves. A game like this, against an opponent that has got nothing to play for should result in two points. Now there will be a tough one for them. They have the chance for a quick bounce-back tomorrow, when they play the Panthers away. The Flyers, however are playing the Devils (away) tonight, and the Islanders tomorrow.
I stand firm that the Caps will make this. They have a easier schedule. The Flyers will play the Pens twice, for example.
The last three matches to report, follows here:
The Bruins beat the Maple Leafs at home, 4-2, after a strong last period (3-1).
Buffalo Sabres beat the Ottawa Senators, 4-3 after penalties. Derek Roy scored the winning penalty.
And the Atlana Thrashers beat the Florida Panthers, 3-2, almost certainly putting an end to the chances of a playoff spot for the Panthers.
Some interesting results during the night, regarding the playoffs. This was only in the East though. Because there was only two matches in the West and these were really not anywhere near the playoff fights. Well, the Kings beat the Coyotes 4-0. That should put an end to the playoff hunt for the Phoenix team for this season. The other game inolving teams from the West was the Stars vs. the Shars in San José. The Sharks won it 3-2 after OT. Joe Thornton lead the troops, with two goals.
Back to the East!
The Rangers beat the Devils in MSG, 3-2. That should mean that there will be a playoff spot for the Blueshirts. Nothing is clinched yet but it sure looks good. The Rangers went 1-0 up through a PP goal by Brendan Shanahan early in the second, then the Devils turned it around with goals from Patrik Elias and Zack Parise. In the third, new Swede on the block, Christian Backman scored with a nice wrist shot. That was really needed, since he was the one responsible for the Devils second goal with a major flaw in his passing game, giving Parise a breakaway. The goal by Dawes was pretty weird, it looked like a flying header or so. But it counts. 3-2 Rangers.
The Pens beat the Islanders, 4-1. A match that really doesn't change anything worth mentioning. The Pens has already clinched a playoff spot and the Islanders season will still be over in four matches.
The Caps beat the Bolts 4-3 after OT, putting some pressure on the Flyers. The Flyers has the last playoff spot, but they are only two points ahead of the Caps. Although, the Flyers has one game more left to play. The Caps got to be beating themselves. A game like this, against an opponent that has got nothing to play for should result in two points. Now there will be a tough one for them. They have the chance for a quick bounce-back tomorrow, when they play the Panthers away. The Flyers, however are playing the Devils (away) tonight, and the Islanders tomorrow.
I stand firm that the Caps will make this. They have a easier schedule. The Flyers will play the Pens twice, for example.
The last three matches to report, follows here:
The Bruins beat the Maple Leafs at home, 4-2, after a strong last period (3-1).
Buffalo Sabres beat the Ottawa Senators, 4-3 after penalties. Derek Roy scored the winning penalty.
And the Atlana Thrashers beat the Florida Panthers, 3-2, almost certainly putting an end to the chances of a playoff spot for the Panthers.
3/27/2008
I'm back?
Hey!
It's been a while since my last post. Got a txt from a friend, asking me what the h*ll is going on here. Well, since I'm a student I have to study. And this last month has been hell. I'll try to keep you guys posted more regularly now.
The NHL is drawing closer to the Playoffs! In both conferences, there are fierce battles for the last desired spots.
In the West it looks like Colorado is drawing closer to the playoffs after a nice 6-3 win over the Canucks, who in their turn is more involved than ever in the battle, having the last playoff spot at the moment. But with the Predators and the Oilers just two and three points behind, it will be a photo-finish. Let's not forget that there are more teams chasing; We have the Coyotes and the Blackhawks within six points of the Canucks. The Stars, currently one point ahead of the Avalanche can feel quite secure. They will, unless there's a major flaw in their play, reach the playoffs. Once there, they will for sure be an outsider worth mentioning.
In the East, the hornets nest is shaping up quite nicely as well.
There we have seven teams within the span of nine points. The Rangers (76 matches, 89pts), the Flyers (77 matches, 88pts), the Bruins (76 matches, 86 pts) are right now in the playoffs but this might change. The hungry teams chasing them are: the Caps (77 matches, 84 pts), the Sabres (76 matches, 81 pts), the Panthers (77 matches, 81pts) and the Leafs (77 matches, 80 pts).
Since I'm here to predict, I will give you my two cents on the outcome in both Conferences.
Teams going to the playoffs in the West:
1. Red Wings
2. Sharks
3. Wild
4. Ducks
5. Flames
6. Stars
7. Avalanche
8. Predators
East:
1. Canadiens
2. Penguins
3. Hurricanes
4. Devils
5. Senators
6. Rangers
7. Capitals
8. Flyers
Worth mentioning from last nights matches is that Peter Forsberg had a decent night, ending up with three assists. Former Linkoping HC keeper Fredrik Norrena blanked the Blackhawks in the Blue Jackets 4-0 win, stopping 17 shots.
It's been a while since my last post. Got a txt from a friend, asking me what the h*ll is going on here. Well, since I'm a student I have to study. And this last month has been hell. I'll try to keep you guys posted more regularly now.
The NHL is drawing closer to the Playoffs! In both conferences, there are fierce battles for the last desired spots.
In the West it looks like Colorado is drawing closer to the playoffs after a nice 6-3 win over the Canucks, who in their turn is more involved than ever in the battle, having the last playoff spot at the moment. But with the Predators and the Oilers just two and three points behind, it will be a photo-finish. Let's not forget that there are more teams chasing; We have the Coyotes and the Blackhawks within six points of the Canucks. The Stars, currently one point ahead of the Avalanche can feel quite secure. They will, unless there's a major flaw in their play, reach the playoffs. Once there, they will for sure be an outsider worth mentioning.
In the East, the hornets nest is shaping up quite nicely as well.
There we have seven teams within the span of nine points. The Rangers (76 matches, 89pts), the Flyers (77 matches, 88pts), the Bruins (76 matches, 86 pts) are right now in the playoffs but this might change. The hungry teams chasing them are: the Caps (77 matches, 84 pts), the Sabres (76 matches, 81 pts), the Panthers (77 matches, 81pts) and the Leafs (77 matches, 80 pts).
Since I'm here to predict, I will give you my two cents on the outcome in both Conferences.
Teams going to the playoffs in the West:
1. Red Wings
2. Sharks
3. Wild
4. Ducks
5. Flames
6. Stars
7. Avalanche
8. Predators
East:
1. Canadiens
2. Penguins
3. Hurricanes
4. Devils
5. Senators
6. Rangers
7. Capitals
8. Flyers
Worth mentioning from last nights matches is that Peter Forsberg had a decent night, ending up with three assists. Former Linkoping HC keeper Fredrik Norrena blanked the Blackhawks in the Blue Jackets 4-0 win, stopping 17 shots.
3/04/2008
Slaughter....
10-2. 10-2. Once again: 10-2.
It was by those numbers the Washington Capitals slaughtered the Boston Bruins last night. And the inevitable happened: Alexander The Great scored his 50th goal of the season. And no. 51 and 52 as well. Add to that two assists and there you have a good day at the job for the amazing 22 year old from Russia. I see him play every now and again and I can't help but being amazed every time.
Rookie Swede Nicklas Backstrom is once again the best producing rookie, after having a comfortable night with four assists. He has now 56 points (10+46), while second best rookie, Patrick Kane, has 55pts (16+39).
No Rangers game tonight but there were two more, except the slaughter in Washington D.C.
The Sharks beat the Canadiens , 6-4, with Joe Thornton leading the way, scoring two and having two assists. And in the replay of last years Stanley Cup final, the Ducks beat the Sens 3-1.
It was by those numbers the Washington Capitals slaughtered the Boston Bruins last night. And the inevitable happened: Alexander The Great scored his 50th goal of the season. And no. 51 and 52 as well. Add to that two assists and there you have a good day at the job for the amazing 22 year old from Russia. I see him play every now and again and I can't help but being amazed every time.
Rookie Swede Nicklas Backstrom is once again the best producing rookie, after having a comfortable night with four assists. He has now 56 points (10+46), while second best rookie, Patrick Kane, has 55pts (16+39).
No Rangers game tonight but there were two more, except the slaughter in Washington D.C.
The Sharks beat the Canadiens , 6-4, with Joe Thornton leading the way, scoring two and having two assists. And in the replay of last years Stanley Cup final, the Ducks beat the Sens 3-1.
3/02/2008
Swedish Blueshirts!
Two minutes before the puck dropped in MSG today, I asked the question: "Is it time for the new Swedes Fredrik Sjostrom and Christian Backman to become an instant MSG heros? "
And so they did. They scored one goal each, in the 5-4 OT win against the Flyers (putting an end to the Flyers consecutive run of three wins, and at the same time giving the Rangers their fourth win straight). I reckon the two new Blueshirts will be a big asset for the Rangers in the upcoming playoffs. Yes, I belive they will make it. OK, sometimes they loose focus but now they're winning on a regular basis. Looking good. Every point counts. It ain't over until the fat lady sings.
Worth noticing: Marek Malik had two assist in the game. I wonder if the booes echoed in MSG..... Another thing worth paying some attention to, is the fact that both starting goalkeepers were substituted. Henrik Lundqvist substituted himself in the end of the first period. Antero Nittymaki had enough early in the second.
And so they did. They scored one goal each, in the 5-4 OT win against the Flyers (putting an end to the Flyers consecutive run of three wins, and at the same time giving the Rangers their fourth win straight). I reckon the two new Blueshirts will be a big asset for the Rangers in the upcoming playoffs. Yes, I belive they will make it. OK, sometimes they loose focus but now they're winning on a regular basis. Looking good. Every point counts. It ain't over until the fat lady sings.
Worth noticing: Marek Malik had two assist in the game. I wonder if the booes echoed in MSG..... Another thing worth paying some attention to, is the fact that both starting goalkeepers were substituted. Henrik Lundqvist substituted himself in the end of the first period. Antero Nittymaki had enough early in the second.
Hm
No internet connection to MSG. Got a link but I ended up with German ice hockey. Not the best of days. I'll keep on looking but there's a risk I won't find anything.
Flyers on the rise?
Three straight wins for Flyers now. Something is happening in Philly. I think it's fun. Personally, I don't have anything against them. But today they're playing the Rangers. I think the streak will end here. The Rangers are fighting for a playoff spot and they, too, have a run of three straight wins and five wins out of their last six matches. It will be a battle, for sure. But I reckon the Blueshirts will get the two points today. Is it time for the new Swedes Fredrik Sjostrom and Christian Backman to become an instant MSG heros?
Here we go!
Here we go!
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