Showdown in the Atlantic Division
Just two incredibly principled match happened last night in the Atlantic Division. “Montreal”, interrupted by a series of defeats, met with one of his main pursuers – “Florida”. More December 8, between the two groups was 11 points gap, “hubs” took first place, and “panther” – the fifth. It passed in December, and now the squad Jaromir Jagr climbed to the top of the division, beating “Canadiens” at one point. Do not forget that monrealtsy played more matches than their main competitors. On the ice, “Bi-Bi-and-T-center” again came Alexei Emelin, no harsh statements about his game at the club did not do, but two missed match talk about a certain discontent. In a match with “Florida” debuted goalkeeper Ben Scrivens, he traded them, “Edmonton.” Price is still injured, and Condon did not show the proper level. Skrivens also spent the first part of the season in the AHL. Debuted with a victory, he failed outcome of the match decided Jaromir Jagr and his unit. Czech marked himself of goals, and Alexander Barkov scored twice. “Panther” is very symbolic went around “hubs” in the standings. Let’s hope that the forthcoming Winter Classic will shake the squad Andrei Markov.
Boston met two other contender for the exit in the playoffs of the Atlantic Division. And in the 45th minute of the game nothing foretold the defeat of “Ottawa”. “Senators” throughout the meeting caught up “bears,” but in the end they did not have enough concentration and luck. Conductive decent season Craig Anderson missed 7 goals, in the last seconds of the game there was a mass brawl and “Boston” eventually pulled away from the competition and entered the zone playoffs. From the “Montreal” Claude Julien’s team is behind by one point, but have three games in hand. And if someone has a concern for the quality of hockey in the Winter Classic, they are vain, it will be a game of life and death. Tournament situation dictates the conditions, and we are all waiting for a real fight.
Solo Burmistrov and problems Howard
Goalkeeper “Detroit” Jimmy Howard lost his place at the heart of the “wings” More at the end of last season, when he fell out of the game at the time of injury. In his absence proved to be excellent Petr Mrazek and not released 31-year-old colleague because of his back. The match with the “Winnipeg” will not add the last of confidence, he was replaced in the course of the third period, when missed 4 goals after 14 shots the opponent. One of the offenders was Alexander Burmistrov Howard, scoring just gorgeous washer. He received a projectile in his area, flew through the half-court and threw it into the far top corner. Even barbell wrist shot by Pavel Datsyuk could not overshadow the masterpiece of Burma. “Detroit” is defeated and sags a bit in the standings. It seems that Jeff Blashilla only add a headache, and now more and goalkeeper line.
Tikhonov against “Chicago»
Sooner or later it had to happen. Viktor Tikhonov stepped on the ice against the team, which included a season begins, and which could not settle down. It would be great if the Russians managed to hit the gate at this meeting, and even more beautiful would be the winning goal Fuck it. But everything turned out far more mundane. “Hawks” have won the match, which happened just crazy the first and third periods. Mad abundance in terms of goals. This is surprising, since in the first 20 minutes for two teams completed the same number of shots as some Chicagoans – in the second period. But there is a lot of claims from the coaching staff, “Coyotes” is Anders Lindbeck. Chicagoans threw five times the target of its gates and went to the break with three of goals. Throughout the match, “Arizona” was in the role of catch-up, nearer to the opponent and let go again. As a result, the two rivals chop 12 goals and two Russians, still playing in “Chicago” – Artem Anisimov and Artemy Panarin – chalked up one by one. I remained a cause for joy and the hosts. Their captain Shane Doan scored a hat-trick.
«bluesmen” won the match 4 points
Vladimir Tarasenko not celebrated of goals over three games, but the team finds the inner reserves to score points. And it is now, oddly enough, the most important thing for the “Blues”. Not the best forgotten segment of the season, the team is gaining momentum, winning six wins in their last eight games. Victory over the “predators” was of fundamental importance also because, in the end of the season they will be stepping on the heels of the guys Hitchcock in the struggle for a direct hit in the playoffs. And this struggle will be just as hard as the fight that occurred the day before. The winner was identified only in overtime. The decisive shot was for Alexander Steen.
The winning goal Kulemina
Nikolai Kulemin scored a goal in the second match in a row. Particularly pleased that the puck into the goal by Jonathan Bernier was for “the islanders’ victory. In this episode, it should be noted action by Frans Nielsen, who forced the goalkeeper to make a mistake “Toronto” and defender Fanёfa, well, Nicholas calmly took the opportunity provided to him. Team Mike Babcock, who never tires of praising his players, produces a very mixed impression. The main characteristic of it may serve the term “unstable.” It is understandable, without the elite players can create a working team able to fight anyone, but to rely on long-term results, the strategy to build a tournament with this set of performers is not easy. This should please fans of the team play of James van Riemsdyk, who scored 10 points in the last 8 matches. But objectively speaking, from “Toronto” in the current season are not expected to hit in the playoffs, and the activity in the transfer market, sensational conversions.
Tortorella broke leader
after the defeat of “Florida”, “Tampa” and “Pittsburgh” John Tortorella was able to set up a team to battle with the leader of the championship yet. “Dallas” is the first line of the West and the entire league, but after the defeat of the “Columbus” this leadership will be nominal. “Washington,” which prevails in the east, behind the “stars” at 1 point with three games to spare. Looking at the way now play Ovechkin and his close-knit squad, I doubt that they will lead the race for the President’s Cup, is not necessary. “Blue uniforms” showed a meaningful, powerful hockey, ability to endure, and Curtis Makelinni – reliable game on the last turn. Sergei Bobrov Ice we will see until next year.
«Devils” stopped “Hurricane»
The “Carolina” continue to trust Bill Peters, despite the fact that the critics against him missing. And the December period of the championship has shown that the business team to improve. In the game against the “devil” happened yet another pleasant event – devyatimatchevuyu goalless series interrupted by Eric Staal, who celebrated double. Here are just a team that did not help gain even a point. Farnham, Palmieri and Shlemko not allowed to “Hurricane” closer to the “New Jersey” at a distance of victory. And this victory can not be overestimated, given that now the “devils” are lost on points on a par with the two clubs from Pennsylvania, that will add to the end of the championship.
«Kings’ victory marked the return of the king
Friendly the first match of the season in the “Kings” held Dwight King. This 26-year-old striker for a long time to recover from injury, and his debut came in the meeting with “Edmonton”. And the “oil industry” was not lucky, they ran into Dwight missed the game. His first goal in the season he sent to the gate Cam Talbot 25 minutes than the home so upset that they are less than 2 minutes conceded two more goals. After 10 minutes, assisted by King Lewis, the score was 4: 1, and a detachment of the guys from Alberta were not able to reduce.
The failure of “Calgary” and “cracker” Gibson
very strange happened in the match Calgary. Spectators watched as their pets, only 14 times troubled goalkeeper of “Anaheim” by John Gibson. The latter, incidentally, is making a heroic effort to extricating “ducks” at the bottom of the standings. Hit in the playoffs last year’s finalists for the conference is now threatened, and therefore understand their desire to win at any cost, even at the expense of entertainment. It is unclear why the “lights” that should be in the opponent’s tooth for a defeat in the playoffs, so looked vaguely. The outcome of the match decided the only accurate shot, which failed to Sean Horkoff.
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