Frolik, Clemmensen propel Panthers over Devils; no record yet for Brodeur
by Donny Rivette on Dec 11, 2009 9:39 PM EST
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On a night tailor-made for a longstanding record to fall, the Florida Panthers slammed the door on any such thoughts for a home crowd thirsty to get the hype behind behind them.
Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur was denied his 104th shutout on defenseman Jordan Leopold's fourth of the year with a beautiful read, blasting the puck past an astonished New Jersey club at 3:53 of the first period. For all the times Florida keeps fans guessing, tonight was a happy exception.
Shots ended up 28 to 22 in the Devils' favor, but Michael Frolik's two goals - the second a spectacular one-on-none against Brodeur - proved to be the difference. The guy was determined and displaying the effort we've seen repeatedly but seldom witnessed a payoff. Frolik also led the Panthers with seven shots on goal.
Shawn Matthias scored his second of the season as Nathan Horton and Stephen Weiss climbed back on to the train with two assists each.
Dean McAmmond and Brian Rolston scored for New Jersey.
Scott Clemmensen was imperfect but more than solid in net for the Cats; it was quite obvious where his heart resided on this night, downing a club which many claimed slighted him late in 2009.
More to come tomorrow...and keep in mind the Cats are headlining in Pittsburgh Saturday against Craig Adams, Brent Johnson, and the rest of the Penguins. Open thread goes live at 6pm.
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Any idea what happened to Moore? Repik was called up and we were told its because Moore is hurt.
by keithwozniak on Dec 11, 2009 10:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
The team press release said ‘Lower body injury’. I haven’t heard anything since, but if I do i will post it here.
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"My parents would always say, `It doesn't matter if it`s a guy picking up the garbage or the President of the United States, treat everybody as you would want to be treated.'"- Dan Marino
by David Dwork on Dec 12, 2009 12:40 AM EST up reply actions
First AP photo caption sez ...
“Stephen Weiss of Germany”. Bwah? Toronto is in Germany? Does Canada know that?
the ‘g’ is silent, ermany is a small town in the middle of an Ontraio lake….
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by David Dwork on Dec 12, 2009 12:41 AM EST up reply actions
Cats are headlining in Pittsburgh Saturday against Craig Adams, Brent Johnson, and the rest of the Penguins.
Let me record this as the first time ever that Adams and Johnson have been the first, and not the last, players spotlighted in a Penguins preview.
Mark Eaton’s very disappointed, btw, this was his chance ;)
You come at the king, you best not miss.
They have one more game between them…
by Donny Rivette on Dec 13, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
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Florida
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Washington
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51 | 27 | 20 | 4 | 58 |
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Winnipeg
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Carolina
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New York Rangers
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Boston Bruins
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50 | 32-16-2 | 66 |
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Florida Panthers
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Philadelphia Flyers
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Pittsburgh Penguins
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52 | 30-18-4 | 64 |
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New Jersey Devils
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51 | 29-19-3 | 61 |
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Ottawa Senators
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55 | 27-21-7 | 61 |
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Toronto Maple Leafs
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Washington Capitals
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Winnipeg Jets
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53 | 24-23-6 | 54 |
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Buffalo Sabres
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Carolina Hurricanes
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