Florida Panthers at Chicago Blackhawks - Game 46 Preview
by John Beatty on Jan 20, 2012 3:00 PM EST
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Florida: 21-14-10 (52PTS)
Chicago: 28-13-6 (62PTS)
Season Series: 0-0-1
Game Time: 9 PM EST
Television: Fox Sports Florida, Comcast Sports Net Chicago
Radio: 560 WQAM
NOTE: Start time has been changed to 9pm ET due to inclement weather; Game Thread goes live at 8:30.
It's a homecoming of sorts for many Cats tonight as the Panthers visit the United Center in Chicago. Several of the current Panthers won a Stanley Cup for the Blackhawks two seasons ago and some didn't make it to the next to see the Cup banner raised. But after looking to the rafters, it's all business as the Panthers need some points to get themselves separated from the teams in the middle of the Eastern Conference standings. The Washington Capitals have finally started winning games and have tied the Panthers for the Southeast Division lead. The Cats have a number of players returning from injury this week, so with some more disciplined play are in decent position to pick up points tonight and tomorrow night in Winnipeg.
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News and Notes
Last meeting
The Blackhawks beat the Panthers 4-3 in a shootout in Sunrise back in November. Patrick Kane had the shootout winner.
Last game
The Cats blew a two goal lead in the third period to the Avalanche on Wednesday, losing in the shootout 3-2.
Lineup
Michal Repik cleared waivers and was assigned to San Antonio today to make way for three forwards returning from injury. Some combination of Scottie Upshall, Jack Skille and Sean Bergenheim are expected to play tonight while Mike Santorelli will likely be sitting in the press box. Erik Gudbranson is sick and Mikael Samuelsson played defense in his place in practice. However, Gudbranson is expected to play, meaning that one of the returning forwards will also probably be scratched.
Injuries
- F Scottie Upshall (hip), 11/10, 6 to 8 weeks
- F Jack Skille (shoulder), 12/16, at least a week
- F Sean Bergenheim (groin), unknown
- F Marco Sturm (concussion), unknown
- G Jacob Markstrom (knee), 1/7, 4 to 6 weeks
- D Ed Jovanovski (hand), 1/16, week to week
Healthy Scratches
- F Mike Santorelli
- F Sean Bergenheim (possible)
Starting goaltenders:
Jose Theodore will probably start against Ray Emery.
Lines
Forwards
- Fleischmann-Weiss-Versteeg
- Samuelsson-Goc-Kopecky
- Upshall-Matthias-Skille
- Barch-Madden-Bradley
Defense
- Campbell-Garrison
- Kulikov-Ellerby
- Gudbranson-Weaver
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Han shoots first.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 20, 2012 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
I really wouldn’t mind seeing Barch scratched, Kopecky moved to 4th line, and Bergy flanking Goc with Samuelsson.
Chicago really doesn’t have any fighters aside from Carcillo, who’s done for the season. I’d rather have Barch scratched with Bergy in as well.
- Go Panthers -
by flpanther360 on Jan 20, 2012 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
Damned if u do..or don't
Barch has better legs right now. I’m not so against scratching him except for the fact that the returnees will be noticably winded. Got to get them in though as soon as possible.
CFS93
by chesterbardo on Jan 20, 2012 7:56 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Seems to be going around the Hawks community that if anyone boos campbell tonight they’re not going to have an easy time sitting tomorrow.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 5:21 PM EST reply actions
nobody should boo a guy who was nothing but a class act and helped us win a cup.
As for his contract. He can’t be blamed for being a second pairing defenseman on a team that has Seabrook and Keith.
Am I paranoid? I don't know. I went to a therapist once, but I left before he gave me the diagnosis, cause he had it out for me.
by Detroit Must Die on Jan 20, 2012 7:02 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
not watching tonight but...
Hope there is a turnaround in the will to win department tonight. No goal in the 1st 5 minutes, no let ups after scoring, and no laying a dukey on the ice in the final minutes. And god help this team if OT happens again.
Fish, Heatles, Cats, Fins, Noles
by National Mario on Jan 20, 2012 5:44 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
and that 1st 5 minute goal better be ours I mean
Fish, Heatles, Cats, Fins, Noles
by National Mario on Jan 20, 2012 5:45 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Now this looks like a solid NHL lineup! Give em hell boys!
A lil thunder and a lil lightning is what the Cats are going to bring this year.
by trinidaddy on Jan 20, 2012 6:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Any chance the Canes win tonight ?
"The Jaguars need Jacksonville, and Jacksonville needs the Jaguars"
-Shahid Khan
by tiquanunderwear on Jan 20, 2012 6:52 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Is off topic allowed?
Phins sign Philbin… If not allowed, just change fins for Cats and Philbin for Malkin…
Well done ;)
This would typically go in the Caterwaul, for future reference, where everything is on-topic.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 20, 2012 7:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Hearing the Panthers’ team bus hasn’t made it to the United Center yet for tonight’s game vs. #Blackhawks.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 7:02 PM EST reply actions
@ChrisKuc
Hockey writer for the Chicago Tribune.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
@ChrisKuc
#Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane just arrived at UC and appears most—if not all—teammates now here. Panthers’ team bus definitely not here yet.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
Only couple Panthers at UC for game vs. #Blackhawks, inc. Tomas Kopecky & Brian Campbell. Game still scheduled to start on time.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
Got about six Panthers from early bus at United Center for game vs. #Blackhawks. Brian Campbell said he’s ready to play goalie if needed.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Got a nice little system going through. We got about 6" where I am in Iowa. Can only imagine what’s waiting the team in Winnipeg tomorrow, lol.
Hearing a lot of people have flights canceled in Chicago area.. gotta wonder what time if ever the cats will be able to get out of there.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe they’ll play the Wolves…
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 20, 2012 7:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Game start time pushed back to 8PM CST
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 7:21 PM EST reply actions
Thanks Rob :)
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 20, 2012 7:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Frolik video...
…from after this morning’s skate
Litter Box Cats - Your tarp-free Florida Panthers Colossus
It sounds like his english has gotten worse :|
Must be that heavy Euro influence Chicago has that SoFla doesn’t
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
LBG Game Thread will go live at 8:30 due to push-back.
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Evening all..
with the delayed start I’ve now got even more time to kill.. so I thought I’d pop over from SCH to say “how do”
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
you too,
Mr. ‘Clearly Not Irish In The Slightest’ McMahon.. :p
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 20, 2012 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
hey, we never really got to see him
so nothing to apologise for.. I was one who thought he might be useful! Any of your folk figure out if we have some ’80s movie scenario where the Panthers are getting into all sorts of hilarious scrapes in Chicago having abandoned their snowbound bus for a desperate bid to make it to the UC?
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 20, 2012 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
People train don’t run to the UC…
Litter Box Cats - Your tarp-free Florida Panthers Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 20, 2012 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
I believe Hossa towed it there...
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 20, 2012 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
but thank goodness, too..
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 20, 2012 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
Game thread up in 30; meantime, check out Michigan and Notre Dame on NBC-SN (Zach Hyman (5th/’10) with the Wolverines!
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I hate the stinkin birdcages theyre required to wear.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
Numbers, my friend. Numbers.
Hyman is 11.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 20, 2012 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
Oh boy
The jovo inside the panthers for the 1000th time….
Here’s why #FlaPanthers #Blackhawks start time delayed until 9 Miami Time. How about a plow or two?
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 8:05 PM EST reply actions
That’s GR’s view btw. Links!
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 20, 2012 8:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
My computer spazzed on me D: stupid pic didnt even post correctly dengit
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
They were late because they stopped at McDonalds.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
@SARampage_Voice
Been informed Michal Repik has been delayed getting down from Chicago so he will not be in the line-up. Ondrej Roman will take his spot.
Other scratches for @sarampage: Vernace and Selleck. Matsumoto wears #10.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 8:12 PM EST reply actions
I like that you've been told of by the SCH mods already..
we may have to keep you!
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 20, 2012 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
I should add..
keep up the good work! Love our Mods as we do (glances over shoulder) annoying them is practically a drinking game on SCH
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 20, 2012 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
That’s the ultimate goal, of course ;)
Litter Box Cats - Your tarp-free Florida Panthers Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 20, 2012 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
What.. drinking? That isnt a goal it’s a given =P
What.. drinking? That isnt a goal it’s a given =PThat stain still on your ceiling?
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
Should we freak out about someone taking Booth’s number again? ;)
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 20, 2012 8:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Hence “again”
Litter Box Cats - Your tarp-free Florida Panthers Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 20, 2012 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
Hey look!
The UC is looking like it did prior to drafting Toews/Kane and signing Campbell/Hossa/etc..
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 8:20 PM EST reply actions
also known as
“A really busy night in Phoenix”
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
by mightymike D on Jan 20, 2012 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
Really hate doing this but LOL
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 20, 2012 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
BTW, Pepsi drew 13500 vs Florida. LAYME
I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 15G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
Find me on Twidduh And look at my Marmots
by Chris S Roberts on Jan 20, 2012 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
Double the usual numbers!
Hey hey our team draws a crowd!
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
Really hope there’s not some high school basketball game from Cocoa Beach that FS-FLA has to contractually switch to at 11…
Litter Box Cats - Your tarp-free Florida Panthers Colossus
I don’t think they would risk me writing them angry hate mail every day until the end of days.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 20, 2012 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
i suppose
I should look on this late start as character-building.. the Hawks are about to go on a month-long road trip that involves lots of fucking PDT games.. oh, the joys of 3.30am starts to games!
"Kevin, You can't play Doom Metal while wearing a scarf"
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