The Sabres remained winless with a 2-1 loss on Monday. Meanwhile the Red Wings and Capitals picked up victories.
Wild connect on 7 passes during end-to-end rush
Victor DecolongonIt was Pominville’s first game back in Buffalo since the team traded him to Minnesota at last year’s deadline, and that’s quite a way to make a return.
• Scott Hartnell, Vincent Lecavalier will miss a week
Read Article >Alex Ovechkin crushes Mike Brown
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsThe result was nearly a line brawl.
Ovechkin was given a two-minute minor for interference.
Read Article >Mike Green flips over the boards
Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY SportsWashington Capitals defenseman Mike Green tried to finish his check against Oilers forward Jesse Joensuu on Monday night, and well, it didn’t exactly go as planned.
Let’s just say that Detroit Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter probably knows how he feels.
Read Article >Datsyuk does it all
Gregory ShamusThat is everything Pavel Datsyuk has to offer in one play, and it was incredible.
• Scott Hartnell, Vincent Lecavalier will miss a week
Read Article >5 questions: Red Wings PP, Pominville returns
ElsaYakupov was a healthy scratch for the first time in his career on Saturday night. The second such instance might come sooner-than-later, as he could sit for a second consecutive game on Monday night. He was already unhappy about the first instance, will anything come the second?
The only team who has allowed more first period goals than Washington is Edmonton. The two clubs have combined for 17 goals against in 10 first periods, and have allowed a total of 45 goals against this season. Considering the fire-power on both sides, there could be a healthy dose of scoring in Washington on Monday night.
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