Henrik Zetterberg scored two goals as Detroit ended the Capitals nine-game win streak. Elsewhere, Ray Emery made his first start in over a year and the Canucks clinched a playoff spot.
Capitals Vs. Red Wings: Henrik Zetterberg Scores 2 Goals As Wings Bust Caps’ Win Streak
The streak is dead. Long live the streak.
With the win, Detroit gained a little breathing room over third place San Jose in the Western Conference. The loss doesn’t help the Caps in their quest to win the Eastern Conference, because while they still sit just one point back of first place Philadelphia, they’re giving up three games in hand to the Flyers.
Read Article >Avalanche Vs. Canucks: Vancouver Clinches Northwest Division With Win
Nah.
With the victory, the Canucks became the first team to clinch a playoff spot, and they became the 2010-11 Northwest Division champions. As if you didn’t know that was coming months ago. All that’s left now is a President’s Trophy... and maybe Canada’s first Cup since 1993?
Read Article >Blues Vs. Ducks: Ray Emery Stops 30 Shots, Wins First Start Of Year
About a year ago, Emery faced what was then thought to be a career-ending injury when he was diagnosed with avascular necrosis in his hip. The disease degrades the bone, which is obviously not good for anybody, let alone a hockey player who puts a lot of strain on that joint. His comeback, especially in such a relatively short period of time, is nothing short of amazing.
The win wasn’t just a big one for Emery, though. For the Ducks as a whole, the win boosted them over the big bold line in the middle of the Western Conference standings. Anaheim now sits tied in points with Calgary, but they hold the eighth spot thanks to holding two games in hand over the Flames.
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