The Wild, winners of eight straight entering Monday evening, fell to the Winnipeg Jets, now winners of eight of their last nine home games. Elsewhere, the Red Wings beat the Penguins on the road and the Flyers crushed the Capitals.
Flyers Vs. Capitals: Second Period Proves Fatal For Caps In 5-1 Loss
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 13: Tomas Vokoun #29 of the Washington Capitals is knocked into the goal during the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Verizon Center on December 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) Getty ImagesThe Caps themselves have dug a hole in the standings and are out of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. If the Stanley Cup contenders actually want to make it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Caps need to play a full 60-minute game.
Read Article >Wild Vs. Jets: Winnipeg Defeats Minnesota, 2-1, Winning Eight Of Nine At Home
With the victory, Winnipeg has asserted that they could play strong hockey against any team at home, having beaten teams like Boston, Washington, Philadelphia and now Minnesota, the latter still leading the NHL in points with 43. The Jets have also outscored opponents at home, 32-19. Still most of those games come down to playing physically and demanding strong goaltending from each netminder.
Read Article >Red Wings Vs. Penguins: Cleary, Detroit Use Big Third To Defeat Penguins, 4-1
Malkin nearly added to the lead early in the second period, when his shot trickled through Howard and came to rest against the post. As Malkin dove and attempted to poke the puck into the open side of the net, Howard dove back and and made a stick save.
Pittsburgh almost took a lead early in the third period when Malkin beat Howard from the right circle, but his shot hit the far post and stayed out.
Read Article >NHL Scores And More: Banged-Up Bruins Win, Stars Find Unheralded Hero And More
Despite playing shorthanded, the Bruins managed to shutout the Kings. From Stanley Cup of Chowder:
Trailing 2-1 entering the third period, the Senators rallied to tie the game before winning in OT. Dave Young from Silver Seven breaks it down:
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