Not only did Lars Eller have a four-point night, but one of those points came via a spin-o-rama penalty shot goal. He had a good night Wednesday. So did the Bruins, Canucks and Sharks, who all won.
Jets Vs. Canadiens: Eller’s Four Goals, Quick Strikes Blast Winnipeg, 7-3
Montreal still finds themselves in an uphill battle to get themselves in position to make the postseason, but tonight’s game will not be soon forgotten by the Habs’ faithful -- Eller’s four goals, and the team potting two goals in 43 seconds, and scoring another three in just another 50 ticks of the clock.
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Clarkson would have an almost identical opportunity to extend the lead a few minutes later, but this time Thomas was prepared, making a sharp glove save.
Fittingly, the cherry on top of the game would come in the final minutes of regulation when Shawn Thorton capped off the night for Boston by firing a long shot that Brodeur had a clean look at, but was unable to close off his five hole before the puck zipped through.
Read Article >Sharks Vs. Ducks: Anaheim Lets Another One Slip, Loses 3-1 To San Jose
With the win, San Jose again leaps ahead of the much-improved L.A. Kings in the Pacific Division for the lead and third place in the conference.
Read Article >Wild Vs. Canucks: Vancouver Aces Pre-Boston Test In 3-0 Win Over Minnesota
After his poor and porous performance against the Bruins last summer, Luongo is surely chomping at the bit to get a chance at some sort of redemption, but head coach Alain Vigneault said that he would not name the starter until at least Friday. Perhaps good things come to those who wait?
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