11/16/08 4-3 Win SCORING 1st 2nd 3rd OT SO Total ATL 0 1 2 - - 3 PHI 2 1 1 - - 4 _______________________________ SHOTS 1st 2nd 3rd OT SO Total ATL 4 7 21 - - 32 PHI 18 10 4 - - 32

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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Simon Gagne registered a goal and two assists as the Philadelphia Flyers ended Atlanta’s bid for a franchise record sixth straight win with a 4-3 victory at the Wachovia Center.

Gagne leads the team with 22 points and now has seven points in two games against the Thrashers this year while Antero Niittymaki continued his dominance over Atlanta, moving to 11-0-0 for his career against the club. Niittymaki also started the October 28 7-0 rout of Atlanta, earning his fourth career shutout in the process.

“It’s a remarkable run that he has. He really was strong tonight and we knew he would have to be,” Flyers head coach John Stevens said. “I thought he was terrific down the stretch to keep the streak alive.”

Mike Knuble notched a goal and assist for the Flyers, who have won 12 straight and 15 of the last 16 encounters between the two clubs. Philadelphia has won three of its last four and went 3-0-1 in those contests, all in the last six days. Joffrey Lupul came up with the game-winner in the third period.

Erik Christensen, Slava Kozlov and Bryan Little each notched a goal while Ilya Kovalchuk had two assists. Little extended his point-scoring streak to six straight games and has four goals and five assists during the run.

Johan Hedberg made 28 saves for the Thrashers, who also had a two-game winning streak as the visitor snapped. Atlanta is now 2-5-2 on the road this year.

The Thrashers, who have also dropped five straight and nine of 10 in Philadelphia, last beat the Flyers on November 18, 2005.

With just under eight minutes to go, Kozlov deflected a Ron Hainsey shot from the left point and got his own rebound in front to tie the game, 3-3.

However, just 1:40 later Lupul broke into the Thrashers’ zone and put the brakes on at the left circle, skated to his right, and fired a low shot past Hedberg to regain the lead, 4-3.

Atlanta pulled the goaltender with 1:19 remaining but Niittymaki made several stops over that stretch, adding to his 19 third-period saves to seal the win.

“They came out hard in the third period,” Niittymaki said. “They were down and got that goal (Little’s) and it gave them some momentum. We battled pretty hard.”

Things started poorly for Atlanta right out of the gate as Gagne picked up a loose puck in his own zone and broke in on Hedberg alone. Gagne waited until the last moment to drag the puck from forehand to back and flipped the puck past the sprawled netminder just 53 seconds in.

“I wasn’t upset that we were behind but how we got behind,” Atlanta head coach John Anderson said. “We gave them a breakaway in the first minute of the game and set the table.”

Then with 20.2 seconds remaining in the first, Gagne found Knuble on a rush in the high slot for a wrister that sailed clear of Hedberg for a 2-0 game after one period.

Atlanta cut the lead in half 5:45 into the second. Kovalchuk picked up a loose puck along the left boards and skated down low to the left of the net before dropping the disc back into the slot for Christensen, whose quick shot beat Niittymaki in close.

A power-play marker with 8:33 left in the period gave the Flyers a 3-1 lead. Kimmo Timonen collected a bouncing puck at the right point and skated to his left, setting up a screen in front, and ripped a slap shot that found the back of the net.

Little was credited with a goal to give the Thrashers a lift just 35 seconds into the third, making it a one-goal game. Niittymaki made the initial save but defenseman Luca Sbisa tried to push the puck back to the netminder for a stoppage. Little crashed the net and Jeff Carter’s clearing attempt deflected off the goaltender and into the net.

Game Notes

Philadelphia is now 3-4-1 at home this season…It was Gagne’s 11th goal of the season…Flyers captain Mike Richards had his eight-game point streak halted…Philadelphia converted 1-of-3 power play chances while Atlanta failed to convert on its two chances…The Thrashers’ 21 shots in the third was a season high.

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Scoring

Atlanta Thrashers:
3. E. Christensen (1) (I. Kovalchuk (9), G. Exelby (2)) 5:45 2nd Pd
5. B. Little (9) 0:35 3rd Pd
6. S. Kozlov (10) (R. Hainsey (9), I. Kovalchuk (10)) 12:03 3rd Pd

Philadelphia Flyers:
1. S. Gagne (11) 0:53 1st Pd
2. M. Knuble (7) (S. Gagne (10), B. Coburn (6)) 19:39 1st Pd
4. K. Timonen (2) (S. Gagne (11), M. Knuble (6)) 11:27 2nd Pd
7. J. Lupul (7) (G. Metropolit (6), A. Alberts (3)) 13:43 3rd Pd

Penalties

Atlanta Thrashers:
C. Armstrong (Cross-checking) 19:53 1st Pd
B. Valabik (Tripping) 9:59 2nd Pd
G. Exelby (Holding) 18:13 2nd Pd
J. Slater (Cross-checking) 10:00 3rd Pd

Philadelphia Flyers:
L. Kukkonen (Hooking) 13:15 2nd Pd
J. Carter (Hooking) 14:03 2nd Pd
L. Kukkonen (Roughing) 10:00 3rd Pd

11/15/08 2-1 Win SCORING 1st 2nd 3rd OT SO Total PHI 0 2 0 - - 2 MON 0 0 1 - - 1 _______________________________ SHOTS 1st 2nd 3rd OT SO Total PHI 9 18 4 - - 31 MON 10 7 8 - - 25

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Montreal, QC (Sports Network) - Martin Biron made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers snapped a seven-game losing streak against Montreal with a 2-1 win over the Canadiens at the Bell Centre.

Scottie Upshall and Jeff Carter each scored a goal for the Flyers, who last defeated Montreal in the regular season on November 25, 2006. Mike Richards and Simon Gagne had the primary assists for Philadelphia, which had dropped four of five coming into the game.

Alex Tanguay scored the lone goal while Jaroslav Halak made 29 saves in the loss for the Canadiens, who have dropped four of five.

The Flyers came out of the gates flying and put early pressure on Price, but the goaltender made the saves when he was called.

After a heavyweight fight between Josh Gratton and Georges Laraque, which Laraque clearly won, momentum switched to Montreal and the team had three power plays awarded over the next several minutes, but Biron made several nice stops to keep the scoreboard clean.

After 20 minutes of play, Biron had made 10 saves while Price finished with nine.

The Flyers made it a 1-0 game 5:30 into the second period. Richards had the puck along the left boards and threw a shot out front that Upshall was able to tip past Halak for his second goal of the season.

Philadelphia then made it a 2-0 game a bit over 10 minutes later. Braydon Coburn hit Gagne with a pass near the Montreal blueline and, from just inside the Montreal zone, Gagne sent a lead pass to Carter, who skated in alone and snapped a wrister into the right corner of the net

The Flyers almost had another goal at the end of the second period as the puck crossed the line, but it was just moments after the horn sounded and after initially being called a goal on the ice, the review showed that to not be true.

Montreal kept trying to get shots on net in the third period, but the Flyers did a good job of blocking shots in front of Biron.

The Habs appeared to get on the board halfway through the third as Tanguay knocked the puck out the air from a sharp angle, but the net was off its moorings and the goal was called off.

However, just moments later, Montreal did get on the board as a centering pass from Saku Koivu from behind the right side of the net was tapped in by Tanguay to make it a 2-1 game with 10:16 to play.

Carter was called for hooking with 3:11 to play to give the Habs a man advantage, but Philadelphia was able to kill it off.

Halak was pulled from the net with under a minute to play for the extra attacker, but Philadelphia was able to keep Montreal from any good scoring chances to hold on for the win.

Game Notes

Despite the losing streak, Philadelphia did defeat Montreal in the second round of the playoffs last season…Philly hosts Atlanta on Sunday…Montreal begins a three-game road trip in St. Louis on Sunday…Montreal has still won 11 of the last 14 overall against Philadelphia…Neither team scored on the power play as Philly had two chances and Montreal had four.

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Scoring

Philadelphia Flyers:
1. S. Upshall (2) (M. Richards (14), A. Alberts (2)) 5:30 2nd Pd
2. J. Carter (11) (S. Gagne (9), B. Coburn (5)) 15:36 2nd Pd

Montreal Canadiens:
3. A. Tanguay (8) (S. Koivu (9), F. Bouillon (1)) 9:44 3rd Pd

Penalties

Philadelphia Flyers:
J. Gratton (Fighting) 2:54 1st Pd
L. Sbisa (High-sticking) 5:02 1st Pd
S. Hartnell (Interference) 9:38 1st Pd
L. Kukkonen (Delay of Game) 11:44 1st Pd
J. Carter (Hooking) 16:49 3rd Pd

Montreal Canadiens:
G. Laraque (Fighting) 2:54 1st Pd
R. Lang (Tripping) 5:27 1st Pd
T. Plekanec (Boarding) 15:15 1st Pd

I wish the Flyers worked as hard as the Leafs, I can’t believe I just said that but it’s true.

I’ve decided I hate mike ribeiro more then any other NHL player. Did you notice I didn’t use capital letters in his name, that’s what he gets for being a punk.

RYANE CLOWE on the other hand I like, capital letters indeed.

Did Semin and Ovechkin switch jerseys, What the heck is going on.

Is there anymore of a boring team than the Panthers, does anybody even care?

First goalie to paint his mask? Doug Favell in the Flyers 1972 season, he painted it orange for Halloween.

Speaking of Halloween I just love those little Kit Kat and Coffee Crisp bars you can buy at this time of year to hand to the kids, I can’t decide which one I like better, I’m leaning towards the Coffee Crisp.

The Boston Celtics are getting way to cocky, I guess if you play in Boston you are allowed to be arrogant and cocky. I don’t like it.

Luongo gave up a goal this week, what a bum.

Dennis Savard played for three teams. The obvious two are the Habs and Hawks but what was the third?

Matt Stajan 16 points in 16 games. The Leafs have played 17 but he was a healthy scratch in one, how does that make sense?

Fantasy Corner

Sergei Zubov is back go get him if you still can

Milan Lucic is turning into Cam Neely, he might still be available in your league.

Marty Turco is having a bad start and might be available cheap.

Kyle Quincey of the Kings is under the radar but won’t be for long.

Keith Yandle is breaking out, he’s got 50 point potential.

Kipper has to turn it around, some poolie may be sick of him so get him now.

Antti Miettinen of the Wild has hit the wall and is screaming UNCLE.

Alexander Semin, honestly is the dude that good?

Derrick Brassard Columbus Blue Jackets can play, yes I just recommended a Blue Jacket.

Crazy call of the day, go get Jose Theodore.

Oh yeah the Dennis Savard third team question………………..believe it or not the Lightning.

Have a great weekend hooligans.

11/13/08 5-4 SO Loss SCORING 1st 2nd 3rd OT SO Total PHI 0 4 0 0 0 4 PIT 1 2 1 0 1 5 _______________________________ SHOTS 1st 2nd 3rd OT SO Total PHI 7 16 8 3 6 35 PIT 6 10 11 4 6 31

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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Rookie defenseman Alex Goligoski scored the lone shootout goal, as the Pittsburgh Penguins continued their home dominance over the Philadelphia Flyers with a 5-4 win.

After Dany Sabourin stoned Joffrey Lupul to end the fifth round, Goligoski faked the backhand before switching to the forehand and tucking the disc behind Martin Biron. Scott Hartnell looked to even the shootout, but lost the handle the game ended in Pittsburgh’s favor.

Sidney Crosby scored two goals, while Evgeni Malkin added a goal and an assist for the Penguins, who have won five games in a row.

Marc-Andre Fleury allowed four goals on 24 shots before he was replaced by Sabourin at the beginning of the third period. Sabourin stopped all 11 shots he faced.

Jeff Carter and Lupul both had a goal for Philadelphia, which has lost five straight and 10 of its last 11 trips Mellon Arena. Biron gave up four goals on 31 shots. Simon Gagne registered a pair of short-handed tallies.

Signed as a free agent over the summer, Matt Cooke notched his first goal as a Penguin and gave the home club a 1-0 lead 7:06 into the contest, firing a shot from the left circle over Biron’s shoulder.

Malkin took a drop pass from Ruslan Fedotenko in the slot and, with Flyers defenseman Matt Carle draped on him, used the backhand to flip the puck past the right arm of Biron, making it 2-0 at the 1:11 mark of the middle stanza.

Crosby added a power-play marker 2:40 later, but the Flyers exploded for four unanswered goals and carried a one-goal edge into the third period.

Carter put Philadelphia on the board, redirecting Hartnell’s bid from the right circle behind Fleury at 7:46.

Led by their tenacious penalty-killing unit, the Flyers evened the score. Gagne outraced a pair of Penguins for a loose puck in the neutral zone, skated in and beat Fleury on a forehand-to-backhand deke just 66 seconds after Carter had lit the lamp.

With rookie defenseman Luca Sbisa serving a hooking minor for Philadelphia, Andrew Alberts sent an outlet pass to Richards and he skated into the zone before sliding a cross-ice feed to Gagne, who pulled up in the right circle and ripped a slap shot over Fleury’s glove with 6:04 remaining.

Lupul’s power-play goal in the dying seconds capped the burst, but Crosby tied the game at 4-4 with 2:33 remaining in regulation, collecting a puck between the circles and letting loose a wrister that beat Biron on the stick side.
Game Notes

Malkin leads the NHL in assists (20) and is riding a career-high 12-game point streak (five goals, 18 assists)…Satan picked up his 700th career point with an assist on Crosby’s second-period goal…The Flyers have scored a league- high eight short-handed goals this season…Philadelphia center Danny Briere sat out with a groin strain.

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Scoring

Philadelphia Flyers:
4. J. Carter (10) (S. Hartnell (5), S. Upshall (4)) 7:46 2nd Pd
5. S. Gagne (9) 8:52 2nd Pd
6. S. Gagne (10) (M. Richards (13), A. Alberts (1)) 13:56 2nd Pd
7. J. Lupul (6) (K. Timonen (6), M. Carle (2)) 19:56 2nd Pd

Pittsburgh Penguins:
1. M. Cooke (1) (T. Kennedy (5), K. Letang (9)) 7:06 1st Pd
2. E. Malkin (6) (R. Fedotenko (3), P. Sykora (5)) 1:11 2nd Pd
3. S. Crosby (5) (P. Sykora (6), M. Satan (7)) 3:51 2nd Pd
8. S. Crosby (6) (M. Talbot (2), E. Malkin (20)) 17:27 3rd Pd

Shootout Detail
Round 1: Phi, S. Gagne (Missed); Pit, P. Sykora (Missed)
Round 2: Phi, M. Richards (Missed); Pit, K. Letang (Missed)
Round 3: Phi, J. Carter (Missed); Pit, S. Crosby (Missed)
Round 4: Phi, K. Timonen (Missed); Pit, E. Malkin (Missed)
Round 5: Phi, J. Lupul (Missed); Pit, M. Satan (Missed)
Round 6: Phi, S. Hartnell (Missed); Pit, A. Goligoski (Made)

Penalties

Philadelphia Flyers:
K. Timonen (Holding) 2:14 1st Pd
B. Coburn (Holding) 15:38 1st Pd
J. Carter (Hooking) 3:13 2nd Pd
B. Coburn (Hooking) 3:51 2nd Pd
S. Hartnell (Charging) 8:12 2nd Pd
L. Sbisa (Hooking) 12:31 2nd Pd
J. Lupul (High-sticking) 11:53 3rd Pd

Pittsburgh Penguins:
S. Crosby (Tripping) 1:16 1st Pd
B. Orpik (Hooking) 11:49 1st Pd
M. Talbot (Hooking) 10:19 2nd Pd
M. Eaton (Interference) 19:03 2nd Pd

11/11/08 3-1 Win SCORING 1st 2nd 3rd OT SO Total PHI 0 1 2 - - 3 NYI 0 0 1 - - 1 _______________________________ SHOTS 1st 2nd 3rd OT SO Total PHI 10 8 14 - - 32 NYI 15 13 8 - - 36

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Uniondale, NY (Sports Network) - Mike Richards’ tally just past the midway point of the third period was the game-winner as Philadelphia nipped the New York Islanders, 3-1, at Nassau Coliseum.

Danny Briere and Kimmo Timmonen also scored for the Flyers, who broke a three- game losing streak.

Martin Biron made 35 saves to improve his record to 4-5-1 on the season.

Trent Hunter provided the lone goal for the Islanders, who have dropped three in a row. Joey MacDonald fell to 4-6-2 despite stopping 29-of-31 shots.

The Flyers picked up some breathing room with 9:09 left in regulation on a short-handed goal. Simon Gagne and Richards broke in 2-on-1, and after McDonald got his pad on the initial shot, Richards slammed in the rebound from the edge of the left circle for a 2-0 lead.

New York finally responded when Hunter’s right-wing blast trickled through Biron with 3:40 left in regulation, but Timmonen iced the game with a backhander from his own blue line into the empty net inside the final five seconds.

The Islanders carried play for much of the first period, and outshot the Flyers 15-10 in a scoreless 20 minutes.

In the second period, Philly survived a two-man shorthanded situation for a full two minutes when Briere and Mike Knuble were sent off, then were rewarded when Briere launched a shot from the right circle past McDonald at 13:40.

Biron stopped all 13 shots he faced to preserve the one-goal lead.

Game Notes

As a salute to Veterans Day, former secretary of state and chairman of the joint chiefs of staff General Colin Powell ceremonially dropped the puck prior to the contest…Richards’ goal tied the Flyers with the Islanders for most team short-handed goals with six…Briere left the game in the third period with an undisclosed injury and did not return…The Flyers have won six in a row and nine of the last 10 meetings, including both this season…Philly continues its three-game road swing in Pittsburgh on Thursday, while the Isles head to Ottawa also Thursday.

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Scoring

Philadelphia Flyers:
1. D. Briere (5) (A. Nodl (2), L. Kukkonen (1)) 13:40 2nd Pd
2. M. Richards (5) (S. Gagne (8)) 10:51 3rd Pd
4. K. Timonen (1) 19:56 3rd Pd

New York Islanders:
3. T. Hunter (6) (B. Gervais (5)) 16:20 3rd Pd

Penalties

Philadelphia Flyers:
S. Gagne (Hooking) 7:05 1st Pd
M. Knuble (Hooking) 16:33 1st Pd
B. Coburn (Slashing) 17:50 1st Pd
J. Gratton (Boarding) 2:58 2nd Pd
M. Knuble (Roughing) 10:26 2nd Pd
D. Briere (Goaltender Interference) 10:26 2nd Pd
L. Sbisa (Holding) 14:14 2nd Pd
K. Timonen (Tripping) 10:21 3rd Pd

New York Islanders:
J. Bailey (Hooking) 9:01 1st Pd
T. Pock (Delay of Game) 14:50 1st Pd
D. Weight (Interference) 14:21 2nd Pd
J. Bailey (High-sticking) 17:20 3rd Pd

11/8/08 2-1 Loss SCORING 1st 2nd 3rd OT SO Total TBL 0 2 0 - - 2 PHI 1 0 0 - - 1 _______________________________ SHOTS 1st 2nd 3rd OT SO Total TBL 5 12 5 - - 22 PHI 18 5 13 - - 36

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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Vinny Prospal netted the game-winner in the second period and Mike Smith made 35 stops as Tampa Bay snuck by Philadelphia, 2-1, at the Wachovia Center.

Jussi Jokinen also lit the lamp for the Lightning, who stopped a two-game losing streak and have won four of six.

In his return after missing only six games from abdominal surgery, Daniel Briere scored the lone goal for the Flyers, who have dropped three in a row.

Martin Biron was the hard-luck loser after a 20-save performance.

With a one-goal edge, Smith and the Tampa Bay defense continued to frustrate the Flyers in the third period, keeping the home team away from the front of the net.

The Flyers also wasted a power-play chance with 7:31 left in regulation, then couldn’t muster a solid chance with Biron pulled in the final minute.

A tense first period did not lack for action. Two Flyers shots hit posts early on and midway through, Biron stoned Vincent Lecavalier on a clean breakaway, getting his left pad on the shot before it crossed the goal line.

Philly was awarded a lengthy 5-on-3 advantage after Lightning players Adam Hall and Marek Malik were sent off 24 seconds apart. Briere capitalized by stashing a rebound home at 17:20 for a two-man edge tally.

It was the only shot Smith let slip by during the Flyers’ 18-shot first-period barrage.

In the second period, Tampa tied the game on Jokinen’s wrister at 7:58, then went ahead when Prospal finished off a 3-on-1 break at 13:35.

Jeff Carter had barely missed a chance to put the Flyers ahead before the Lightning broke out the other way off the rebound. After Martin St. Louis led the rush up the right wing, Lecavalier got the puck in the slot and dished to the former Flyer who beat Biron on the short side.
Game Notes

Tampa has won 14 of the last 17 meetings…Prospal had two stints with Philadelphia (1996-98; 2008)…On Friday, the Flyers acquired defenseman Matt Carle from Tampa Bay in exchange for defenseman Steve Eminger and forward Steve Downie. Carle played almost 26 minutes and was a minus-one…The club also recalled Josh Gratton from the Phantoms…Briere now has 20 points (10G, 10A) in 26 career games against the Lightning.

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Scoring

Tampa Bay Lightning:
2. J. Jokinen (5) (M. Recchi (6)) 7:58 2nd Pd
3. V. Prospal (3) (M. St. Louis (7), V. Lecavalier (5)) 13:35 2nd Pd

Philadelphia Flyers:
1. D. Briere (4) (M. Richards (12), S. Gagne (7)) 17:20 1st Pd

Penalties

Tampa Bay Lightning:
R. Craig (Fighting) 15:47 1st Pd
A. Hall (Interference) 15:51 1st Pd
M. Malik (Cross-checking) 16:18 1st Pd
R. Craig (Fighting) 3:36 2nd Pd
S. Eminger (Interference) 3:47 3rd Pd
M. Lundin (High-sticking) 4:52 3rd Pd
A. Meszaros (Holding) 11:29 3rd Pd

Philadelphia Flyers:
A. Asham (Fighting) 15:47 1st Pd
J. Carter (Hooking) 0:37 2nd Pd
A. Asham (Fighting) 3:36 2nd Pd
S. Hartnell (Interference) 14:58 2nd Pd
J. Lupul (Hooking) 18:27 2nd Pd
S. Gagne (Interference) 5:11 3rd Pd
B. Coburn (Delay of Game) 7:26 3rd Pd
D. Briere (Slashing) 20:00 3rd Pd

Not sure how Homer does it but once again he steals a solid young D-man for spare parts. Welcome to Philly Matt Carle, you’ll be appreciated.

Happy Saturday Morning Hooligans.

Pimpin ain’t easy unless your George and Weasie. Who called the Brodeur injury? You got it.

Remember when I told you to trade for Getzlaf. Damn I hope you guys start listening.

What if Kevin Weekes plays stellar for 3 months and we find out it isn’t Brodeur it’s the system, ohhh scary.

Tim Connoly is hurt again, honestly what a softie.

Who’s a bigger fool Steve Ott or Sean Avery? I’d say Brett Hull is.

So Thursday night I get home and there is no food in the house but I find pizza from Sunday, you know I ate it. This make me?

a) Dumb as Stephan Marbury

b) Hungry, hungry, hungry like a Hippo

c) lazy as Pat Falloon

d) A guy.

Why the extra T is the name Paul Statsny, that bugs me.

Ryan Getzlaf is getting really bald and really good, actually he is better than good.

I hate the No Movement Clause. That needs to go. Why? The Flyers need a #1 goalie and the Hawks need a #1 center. The Bulin Wall for Briere makes a ton of sense but will never happen.

Somebody please tell me Mike Smith for the Bolts is nicknamed Bubbles, I’ve mentioned it before but it must be done.

Brady Quinn gets his 1st start Thursday after the Browns lose Sunday, this is crazy. I wrote this Thursday before the game and I won’t change this comment no matter the out come.

I wonder if Garth Snow still has that 2 x 4 he hid under his hockey sweaters.

From the Files of what the crap. Since January 1st 2008 the top 3 scorers in the NHL are Malkin 81 points, Oveckin 69 points and……………………………..what for it……………………..JP Dumont 60 points.

Fantasy Corner.

Did you grab Clowe last week like I told you? Hurry up before he’s gone.

I hear this Dumont kid is good? see above and go quickly.

I might be thinking of trading some Devils, regardless of what I said above Marty is that team.

If it’s not too late and I’m sure it is but Getzlaf and Perry are insane right now.

Ovechkin has 5 points right now. Maybe his owner is getting jumpy, you never know.

Ovechkins side kick Backstrom started slow again, you may be able to get him.

Fillpula is playing on a scoring line in Detroit now, he may even be on waivers.

Sergei Zubov is back Friday night, you might get him before he heats up.

Patrick Sharp is top 10 in scoring in the NHL.  SELL SELL SELL. he will get you some points but not near this pace.

Have a great weekend.

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Flyers acquired defenseman Matt Carle on Friday from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for defenseman Steve Eminger and forward Steve Downie.

The Flyers also acquired the San Jose Sharks’ third-round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, and sent Tampa Bay’s fourth-round pick in the 2009 draft back to the Lightning. Philadelphia had acquired Tampa Bay’s fourth-round pick in a June trade for the rights to Vaclav Prospal.

The 24-year-old Carle recorded a goal and an assist in 12 games for the Lightning this season. In 163 career NHL games over the last four seasons, Carle has registered 17 goals and 48 assists. Carle has also played for the Sharks throughout his time in the NHL.

Eminger, 25, has registered six goals and 39 assists in 224 regular season games with the Capitals and the Flyers.

In 38 regular season games with the Flyers, Downie has tallied six goals and six assists.