David

I'll give that a try, thanks!

I can record, but I can't fast forward.

I take that more to mean "A lateral hit to an opponent where the head is targeted, etc. or a blind side hit to an opponent where the head is targeted, etc." Therefore, only on lateral or blind side hits is targeting the head or making the head principle point of contact illegal. Isn't that how English works?

Rick DiPietro, meanwhile, really doesn't want to play out a full season

Tell us how you really feel

That sucked. At least the NHL isn't the only league with rules that end the game on a horrible note

Potential deciding game on VS. Those aren't eastern time zone times, right?

It's pretty clear the play-by-play guy had no voice left. His "he scores!" call was the same as the one he always uses, except with more rasp to it.

Crosby hate is suffocating here. Sheesh. Guess what: He acts like a 22 year old put in a highly stressful situation. He's a human being who gets frustrated, angry, all sorts of bad emotions! And he's a pretty boring interview (like 99% of athletes). He's also a beast of a hockey player. He's gotten better every year. He also works his ass off to hold onto the puck, get in good positions, etc etc. He may not have the best attitude, but he clearly has a passion for hockey and he's beyond talented. Ignore the childish actions of someone who's barely an adult and just admire the way he plays. You'll get over it. If you've watched the Pitt-Ottawa series with your hate glasses off, you might have realized why he gets all the accolades he does. On-topic: If I got a free shot, it'd be at Pronger (extremely talented guy, but he's vicious). If my punchee was allowed to fight back, I wouldn't take a swing at anyone in the league

Alex Mogilny is SO HARD!!!

I figured Nashville would give Chicago a run for their money. Go Broncos!

I think he just needs a bit of experience in the playoff atmosphere to get back to his barely above 2 goals against average. Every goal against (except, arguably the one he punched out to Kronwall who lost it in his skates) hasn't had much to do with his abilities. A couple big rebounds here and there. Other than that, he's been fine.

My superstition is to not share my superstitions!

My cable has been frozen for the last 4 hours (thank you, Charter!). Hoping it comes back in time for the game. Go Wings!

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To me it seems the vast majority of the time this season, he can be counted on to let in 2 goals per game. He hasn't shown the type of goaltending to get shutouts on a frequent basis, but with a healthy lineup, 2 goals against should be overcome quite easily. He's the reason the team is in the position they're in right now. The playoffs will prove what kind of mental toughness he has.

Woops. Hah, Jim Playfair is

I'm surprised no one (particularly here) brings up the fact Myers plays in front of Ryan Miller.

I'm really surprised by how well the Fil-Z-Bert line has come together. Fil has done really well with the extra minutes and Bert looks kind of rejuvenated. I hope that line stays together, even though Fil is a center by nature; he's flourished as a winger.

There is indeed: http://deadspin.com/5474981/nbc-outrage-up...ne=true&s=i http://boards.nbc.com/nbc/index.php?showtopic=838304

Sloppy except for their EIGHT goals

Ah, ok. I'm certainly hoping Lilja can return soon and get back to doing what he loves. I'm just as happy that he's starting to live a normal life, though. Glad one bad decision/outcome in a hockey game seemingly won't negatively affect him for the rest of his life.

I haven't caught as many games as I used to, so this question is just out of curiosity: Why Ericsson over Kronwall (assuming Kronwall will be back before Lilja, anyway) on the 2nd PK D-pairing?

I was glad to see Pavel take some great shots tonight (not to mention pulling his routine against the Avs again. First time against Foote, this time against Hejduk, if I'm not mistaken). His goal was a perfect shot, and he nearly had another with a quick shot that caught the post. Hopefully he keeps it up and goes on a tear.