As a nation small-market fanbase holds its breath, Andy goes for three...

Rookie goaltending sensation Brian Elliott, above, has been all the rage in the capital city, picking up his first shutout Sunday at Tampa Bay.

 As far as "third jerseys" go?  Not a fan.

 Not much riding on this one other than the season. I'd like to take this opportunity to spit on acknowledge the New Jersey Devils for their disappearing act last night at home against the Rangers. Mighty fine time for a slump, chumps.

If not for tonight's game in Broward, all of our eyeballs would be focused on the metro-area of Montreal, where the up-and-down Habs host Chicago. Did I mention Craig Anderson used to play for the Blackhawks? Hmm? See where I'm going?

Me neither. Zeds is in, kids. Let's yuck it up heroically tonight. And don't forget to visit Peter and his cohorts over at Silver Seven. Tell 'em JM sent ya.

Go Cats.