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  • AHL Playoff Game Night: 4-27-13 Pirates at Crunch
    3 weeks 4 days ago

    Syracuse withstands Portland's best punch.

    POR-3
    SYR-4 (OT)

    Syracuse Leads the Best-of-Five Series 1-0

    Cedrick Desjardins allowed 3 goals on 31 shots for the victory. 2 of those goals were softies on wrap-arounds that Desjardins needs to wipe out of his game quickly moving forward in these playoffs. He scares me. Point blank, the guy scares me.

    First Period
    POR Dziurzynski, (1) (Werek), 10:53
    POR Rundblad, (1) (Gormley, Martinook), 17:16 (PP)

    Second Period
    SYR Johnson, (1) (Panik, Palat), 6:37 (PP)
    POR Brown, (1) (Lane, Miele), 8:23
    SYR Barberio, (1) (Palat, Johnson), 13:32 (PP)

    Third Period
    SYR Sexton, (1) (Sustr, Devos), 7:54

    Overtime
    SYR Panik, (1) (Palat, Johnson), 6:36 (PP)

    Richard Panik, Tyler Johnson, and Radko Gudas were the game's three stars. While not terribly visible at even strength, Panik showed great hands around the net on the PP setting up Johnson's goal and outwaiting Portland's netminder on the game winner. Panik attack, y'all.

    That, I suspect, was Portland's best chance to seize upset momentum in this series. They got a couple of softies out of Desjardins and had the 2 goal lead on the road with a chance to steal home ice in a short 5-game series. The Crunch kept chipping away at it though and eventually wore out the Pirates, who now may have to go without Boris Valabik for a few games after a vicious elbowing major that led to Panik's winner. Syracuse now just has to make sure Brett Connolly, the recipient of that elbow, is healthy along with Johnson and Mark Barberio, each of whom also got banged up during the game. All three returned to action, so hopefully everything is going to be fine.

    As quiet as a 3 assist night can be, I thought Ondrej Palat along with Johnson were Syracuse's best players tonight. Palat also drew three penalties out of Portland on top of his scoresheet production.

    Game Two is tomorrow night. We'll see what Portland has in the tank.

    Box score from TheAHL.com.

  • NHL Game Night: 4-27-13 Panthers at Lightning
    3 weeks 4 days ago

    Stop winnin' for MacKinnon.

    FLA-5
    TB-3

    Anders Lindback allowed 4 goals on 31 shots for the loss.

    First Period
    5:00 TB Carle (5), (St. Louis)
    13:14 TB Malone (6), (Lecavalier, Hedman)
    16:54 FLA Bjugstad (1), (Strachan, Brennan)

    Second Period
    00:54 FLA Fleischmann (11), (Huberdeau, Shore)
    05:47 TB St. Louis (17), (Purcell, Stamkos)

    Third Period
    05:30 FLA Upshall (4), (Selleck)
    13:53 FLA Fleischmann (12), (Huberdeau, Kuba)
    19:11 FLA Goc (9), (Huberdeau)

    Martin St. Louis was the game's first star.

    Man, was that Third Period ever a tank job General Patton would've been proud of? The team got Marty his multi-points to likely lock up the scoring race, and then strategery ensued. The Lightning locked up the third most ping pong balls and await the outcome of Colorado's game to see if they get more.

    Alex Killorn was -1 with 1 shot, 1 hit, and 1 blocked shot in 15:33. Killorn finishes just a scant few games shy of graduation from prospect status in the lockout shortened year.

    Mathieu Roy was -1 in 14:07, enjoying the NHL paycheck.

    Pierre-Cedric Labrie had 2 shots, 1 hit, and 1 blocked shot in 10:37.

    Box score and extended statistics from NHL.com.

  • ECHL Playoff Game Night: 4-26-13
    3 weeks 4 days ago

    (4)Florida Everblades 2 vs. (1)Reading Royals 3 (OT)
    Quarterfinals: The best-of-seven series is tied 2-2

    D Charles Landry, FLA: 0-0-0, -1, 0 SOG, 0 PIM
    Playoff totals: 10 GP, 0-1-1, -3, 9 PIM
    Season totals: 51 GP, 4-12-16, +7, 33 PIM

    Florida took an early lead but had to score late in regulation to push the game into overtime where Reading's T.J. Syner caught a pass that sprung him in alone on Everblades netminder Jesse Deckert, whom he beat for the game-winning goal just 4:46 in. Both clubs failed to connect on any of their five power play opportunities, although Reading's first strike was a short-handed tally. Deckert stopped 25 of 28 shots in the contest. Both clubs wage battle in Estero again Saturday night looking to push the other to the brink of elimination.

    Official Recap | Box Score

  • NA Juniors Playoff Game Night: 4-26-13
    3 weeks 5 days ago

    Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

    (3)Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 1 @ (2)Baie-Comeau Drakkar 2 (OT)
    Drakkar leads Best-of-7 Semifinals, 3-2

    C Cedric Paquette, BLB: 0-0-0, -1, 2 PIM, 5 SOG, 1 Hit
    Playoff totals: 14 GP, 7-5-12, +5, 31 PIM
    Season totals: 63 GP, 27-56-83, +29, 103 PIM

    The Drakkar scored a huge Game 5 win when Russian rookie Valentin Zykov scored on the first shot of overtime. Baie-Comeau can advance to the QMJHL Finals against Halifax with a win on Sunday against Cedric Paquette and the Armada. Paquette, who ignited an end-of-game brawl in Game 4 when he taunted the Drakkar, was fined $1,000 but not suspended for his actions. He was scoreless in Game 5 – his sixth straight game without a point. His longest scoreless streak in the regular season was two games.

    Ontario Hockey League

    (E2)Barrie Colts 1 @ (E1)Belleville Bulls 3
    Barrie leads Best-of-7 Eastern Conference Finals, 3-2

    D Jake Dotchin, BAR: 0-0-0, -1, 0 PIM
    Playoff totals: 13 GP, 1-4-5, +5, 21 PIM
    Season totals: 66 GP, 4-18-22, E, 81 PIM
    With Barrie: 28 GP, 2-6-8, -1, 42 PIM
    With Owen Sound: 38 GP, 2-12-14, +1, 39 PIM

    The Bulls were outshot, 42-40, but staved off elimination with a 3-1 win on Friday. Bruins pick Malcolm Subban stopped 41 shots for the win. The Colts will have another chance to advance to the finals against London on Saturday.

  • NA Juniors Playoff Game Night: 4-25-13
    3 weeks 5 days ago

    Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

    (1)Halifax Mooseheads 9 @ (8)Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 6
    Halifax wins Best-of-7 Semifinals, 4-0

    W Nikita Kucherov, R-N: 0-3-3, -1, 0 PIM, 5 SOG, 0 Hits
    Playoff totals: 14 GP, 9-15-24, +8, 10 PIM
    Season totals: 33 GP, 29-34-63, +17, 14 PIM
    With R-N: 27 GP, 26-27-53, +18, 12 PIM
    With Quebec: 6 GP, 3-7-10, -1, 2 PIM

    Nikita Kucherov’s junior career came to an end Thursday as the Huskies were downed 9-6 by the powerhouse Mooseheads. Kucherov, who was scoreless in his last two games, had three assists in his playoff finale. His linemate, Sven Andrighetto (2013), had four assists for first star honors. 2013 top first rounders Nathan MacKinnon (2-2-4) and Jonathan Drouin (2-1-3) also had big games. The Lightning could one of the two Mooseheads if they end up picking at No. 3 this summer. Andrighetto was passed over in two drafts, but could still be a late option for the Lightning who could step right in to Syracuse if desired. Andrighetto exits the playoffs as its leading scorer with 30 points in 14 games. Kucherov is tied for fourth with 24 points.

    Linday Kramer of the Syracuse Post-Standard reported early on Friday that Crunch GM Julien BriseBois said Kucherov will join Syracuse next week, but his role may be more developmental than being a part of the playoff effort. This will help Kucherov for next year if nothing else.

  • NHL Game Night: 4-25-13 Lightning at Bruins
    3 weeks 6 days ago

    Down to one more to go.

    TB-0
    BOS-2

    Anders Lindback allowed 2 goals on 24 shots for the loss.

    First Period
    NO SCORING

    Second Period
    04:22 BOS Seidenberg (3), (Marchand, Seguin)
    13:31 BOS Paille (10), (Campbell, Thornton)

    Third Period
    NO SCORING

    Again, I'm looking for effort and competitiveness in garbage time of the season. The Lightning outshot a very good Boston team 30-24 in the Bruins' barn. They knew they were in a game tonight, and the silver lining of the loss is the Lightning remain in 3rd most ping pong ball position.

    Alex Killorn] had 4 shots and 1 hit in 14:30.

    Richard Panik had 2 shots and 3 hits in 14:11.

    Radko Gudas had 2 shots, 2 hits, and 1 blocked shot in 18:40.

    Pierre-Cedric Labrie played 11:20.

    Box score and extended statistics from NHL.com.

  • ECHL Playoff Game Night: 4-24-13
    3 weeks 6 days ago

    (4)Florida Everblades 4 vs. (1)Reading Royals 1
    Quarterfinals: Florida leads the best-of-seven series 2-1

    D Charles Landry, FLA: 0-0-0, E, 0 SOG, 0 PIM
    Playoff totals: 9 GP, 0-1-1, -2, 9 PIM
    Season totals: 51 GP, 4-12-16, +7, 33 PIM

    Florida took an early lead that Reading negated in the opening minutes of the middle frame but the Everblades converted two power play opportunities in a ten minute stretch spanning the second and third periods to pull ahead for good on the scoreboard. Florida later added an empty-netter. Everblades netminder Jesse Deckert, who has delivered uneven results against stiff competition following his prolific stint to close out the regular season, turned in a rock-solid performance, stopping 28 of 29 shots against. Deckert was especially strong during the final period of play when Reading managed a 13-5 shot advantage. Florida will have a chance to push the Eastern Conference's best regular season club to the brink of elimination in the friendly confines of German Arena come Friday night in Estero.

    Official Recap | Box Score

  • NHL Game Night: 4-24-13 Maple Leafs at Lightning
    4 weeks 3 hours ago

    Louie Louie.

    TOR-2
    TB-5

    Ben Bishop allowed 2 goals on 28 shots for the victory.

    First Period
    17:03 TOR Kessel (17), (Bozak)

    Second Period
    05:54 TB Stamkos (29), (Thompson, Carle)
    15:48 TB St. Louis (14), (Thompson)
    19:36 TOR Lupul (11), (MacArthur, Franson)

    Third Period
    03:13 TB Gudas (2), (Purcell, Stamkos)
    13:08 TB St. Louis (15), (Aulie, Tyrell)
    17:11 TB St. Louis (16), (Lecavalier)(EN)

    Martin St. Louis, Steven Stamkos, and Nate Thompson were the game's three stars. What a treat for the Lightning fans who stuck it out and went to the game to get to witness one of the franchise's greats posting a hatter, and how appropriate he polishes it off from an assist from #4. Hold onto nights like these, Lightning fans.

    Luckily, the Lightning are still in third-most-ping-pong-balls position by 1 point, and you love to see W's. Strategically speaking, though, they'll be potentially shooting themselves in the foot if they win either of their last two games. Now, I'm not saying they should lay down, but I do think they need to consider giving a close-up inspection of the ice surface.

    Alex Killorn was -2 with 2 shots and 1 blocked shot in 16:33.

    Richard Panik was -2 with 1 shot and 1 blocked shot in 14:14. He will be on the way to Syracuse for the playoffs.

    Radko Gudas was +2 and blew smoke past Reimer on the slap shot for his goal. 1 shot, 4 hits, and 1 blocked shot in 15:35. He will be headed to Syracuse too.

    Pierre-Cedric Labrie was +1 with 2 shots and 3 hits in 13:01.

    Box score and extended statistics from NHL.com.

  • NA Juniors Playoff Game Night: 4-24-13
    4 weeks 4 hours ago

    Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

    (2)Baie-Comeau Drakkar 3 @ (3)Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 4
    Best-of-7 Semifinals tied, 2-2

    C Cedric Paquette, BLB: 0-0-0, E, 4 PIM, 4 SOG, 1 Hit
    Playoff totals: 13 GP, 7-5-12, +6, 29 PIM
    Season totals: 63 GP, 27-56-83, +29, 103 PIM

    The Armada tied their semifinal series with the Drakkar, scoring a 4-3 win on Wednesday night. Red Wings prospect Xavier Ouellet, a defenseman, had a hat trick for Blainville-Boisbriand. Cedric Paquette’s scoreless streak hit five games. He was 14 of 28 on faceoffs. Tuesday’s game was marred by a brawl after time expired. Both goalies were involved in the melee. Paquette received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and a game misconduct penalty after the game. Game 5 is Friday.

    Ontario Hockey League

    (E1)Belleville Bulls 3 @ (E2)Barrie Colts 4 (OT)
    Barrie leads Best-of-7 Eastern Conference Finals, 3-1

    D Jake Dotchin, BAR: 0-0-0, -1, 0 PIM
    Playoff totals: 12 GP, 1-4-5, +6, 21 PIM
    Season totals: 66 GP, 4-18-22, E, 81 PIM
    With Barrie: 28 GP, 2-6-8, -1, 42 PIM
    With Owen Sound: 38 GP, 2-12-14, +1, 39 PIM

    Barrie is one win away from reaching the OHL finals, thanks to an overtime goal by rookie Brendan Lemieux, his first of the playoffs. The Colts can close the series out on Friday in Belleville.

  • NA Juniors Playoff Game Night: 4-23-13
    4 weeks 19 hours ago

    Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

    (1)Halifax Mooseheads 3 @ (8)Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 2 (OT)
    Halifax leads Best-of-7 Semifinals, 3-0

    W Nikita Kucherov, R-N: 0-0-0, -1, 0 PIM, 1 SOG, 0 Hits
    Playoff totals: 13 GP, 9-11-20, +9, 10 PIM
    Season totals: 33 GP, 29-34-63, +17, 14 PIM
    With R-N: 27 GP, 26-27-53, +18, 12 PIM
    With Quebec: 6 GP, 3-7-10, -1, 2 PIM

    For the second straight game Halifax won in overtime and for the second straight game the Mooseheads kept Nikita Kucherov off the scoresheet. Both accomplishments resulted in a 3-2 win for Halifax and a commanding 3-0 series lead. Jonathan Druin scored the game-winner off a give-and-go down low with Nathan MacKinnon. Both players are expected to go top-3 in this summer's draft and as of this posting the Lightning have a legitimate shot at one of them. The Huskies were outshot 49-24 in the game, including 11-1 in overtime. Their task is now even more monumental, having to win four straight against arguably the best team in junior hockey. Game 4 is Thursday.

    (2)Baie-Comeau Drakkar 0 @ (3)Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 3
    Drakkar leads Best-of-7 semifinals, 2-1

    C Cedric Paquette, BLB: 0-0-0, E, 4 PIM, 2 SOG, 1 Hit
    Playoff totals: 12 GP, 7-5-12, +6, 25 PIM
    Season totals: 63 GP, 27-56-83, +29, 103 PIM

    The Armada got back in the series with the Drakkar, shutting out the visitors for a 3-0 win. Paquette was scoreless and 9 of 21 on faceoffs. After his torrid start to the playoffs, he has not registered a point in four games. The Armada limited the Drakkar to 17 shots on goal on Tuesday. Etienne Marcoux (undrafted) had the shutout.

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