Besides struggling to net a single goal, the Broad Street Bullies also tallied up a total of 40 penalty minutes. This is not to say that Montreal played as angels, they spent 31 minutes in the box. No, the biggest difference tonight was the ability to score goals. Montreal scored twice with the extra man. Things couldn't be hotter between these two teams, unless we went back in time to last year's playoffs. Expect this rivalry to continue to grow as Montreal (12-5-1) now move within one point of Philadelphia (12-5-2). Lots of hockey to play, but for now great game of domination for the Habs.
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Predators @ Maple Leafs
GAME OF THE NIGHT!!!
The Toronto Maple Leafs (6-8-3) have been riding a league-worst slump over the past ten games, and were looking to change that this night while hosting the Nashville Predators (7-6-3). Toronto found themselves down early, and were losing 4-1 at one point in this tilt before hero Kris Versteeg began making a statement. He scored back to back power play goals that brought the Leafs within one and plenty of time on the clock midway through the 2nd period. Grabovski scored the tying goal with over 5 minutes to go in the 2nd, and Kulimen scored the eventual game-winning goal on the power play helping push his team on for a miraculous 5-4 win over the Preds. Kulimen's was the 4th goal for Toronto on the man advantage on the night, and was scored after he gobbled up the loose puck at the top of the crease. Versteeg's work ethic was obviously contagious as was most evidenced by a hard fought penalty kill late in the 3rd that helped seal the victory. The win ended an 8-Game losing streak, and showed Toronto fans what their team is capable of game in and game out. The Predator's Shea Weber unloaded shot after shot from the point during this pivotal kill for the Leafs, most of which were blocked wide of the net. The Leafs were carried from behind on the backup goaltending of Jonas Gustavsson and Giguere's 28 stop night. Tremendous come from behind thriller in Toronto, and a great way to end the sour streak.
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Ducks @ Stars
Dallas (8-7-0) has a team worth watching in the West once again. And, the rival Ducks(10-7-2) are just what the doctor ordered for this late night in the NHL. After a solid half period of hockey Hiller allowed the first goal of the game on a powerplay shot fired off by Steve Ott. And, Kari Lehtonen made a pair of stellar saves late in the 1st to help carry Dallas into the lockers with a 1-0 lead. Corey Perry scored the tying goal on a powerplay assisted by Teemu Selanne midway through the 2nd period. The atmosphere, as was expected, began to heat up between the bitter rivals, and big man Parros recorded to fighting majors. With all the equipment collected and statements made, Dallas went back on the offensive in the final frame. Brad Richards scored his eighth goal of the season that was barely upheld after video review. His goal at even strength put the Stars ahead for good. A frustrated Selanne was sent to the "sin bin" twice in the 3rd period after being penalized only four times in the previous 19 games. His was an awfully painful final twenty minutes of hockey, as Dallas defensemen worked extra hard to keep Finn from scoring chances. He was checked hard with a little over five minutes remaining and was penalized for his boarding retaliation. All in all, Dallas played a hard fought game, and earned a quality win at home against a high caliber team. Good for the Stars who improved to 9-7-0 after tonights win.
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