[M]ost in the building probably won’t be looking forward to seeing [Panthers winger Mikael] Samuelsson again. In the 2010 playoffs he scored seven goals against LA in their six-game series loss to Vancouver.
– MayorsManor.com, contemplating the psychological effect of Samuelsson’s possible return to Florida’s roster Thursday against the Kings. “Sammy” is 8-9-17 in 25 games lifetime vs. Los Angeles
The Eastern Front:
|
Rank |
Team |
GP |
W |
L |
OT |
PTS |
GF |
GA |
Home |
Away |
L/10 |
Streak |
|
1 |
Pittsburgh |
25 |
14 |
7 |
4 |
32 |
80 |
63 |
8-1-2 |
6-6-2 |
5-4-1 |
Lost 1 |
|
2 |
Boston |
23 |
15 |
7 |
1 |
31 |
81 |
50 |
9-5-1 |
6-2-0 |
9-0-1 |
Won 2 |
|
3 |
Florida |
24 |
13 |
7 |
4 |
30 |
67 |
60 |
5-2-4 |
8-5-0 |
6-3-1 |
Won 1 |
|
4 |
Toronto |
25 |
14 |
9 |
2 |
30 |
82 |
81 |
6-4-2 |
8-5-0 |
5-4-1 |
Lost 1 |
|
5 |
NY Rangers |
21 |
13 |
5 |
3 |
29 |
60 |
46 |
7-1-1 |
6-4-2 |
8-2-0 |
Won 3 |
|
6 |
Philadelphia |
23 |
13 |
7 |
3 |
29 |
80 |
68 |
6-4-2 |
7-3-1 |
6-3-1 |
Lost 1 |
|
7 |
Buffalo |
24 |
13 |
10 |
1 |
27 |
68 |
63 |
6-7-1 |
7-3-0 |
4-5-1 |
Lost 1 |
|
8 |
Ottawa |
24 |
12 |
10 |
2 |
26 |
75 |
83 |
6-4-1 |
6-6-1 |
5-3-2 |
Won 2 |
|
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|
9 |
Washington |
23 |
12 |
10 |
1 |
25 |
71 |
75 |
8-3-1 |
4-7-0 |
3-6-1 |
Lost 3 |
|
10 |
New Jersey |
23 |
12 |
10 |
1 |
25 |
58 |
64 |
5-4-1 |
7-6-0 |
5-5-0 |
Lost 2 |
|
11 |
Tampa Bay |
24 |
11 |
11 |
2 |
24 |
65 |
76 |
7-3-0 |
4-8-2 |
4-6-0 |
Lost 2 |
|
12 |
Montreal |
25 |
10 |
11 |
4 |
24 |
62 |
64 |
4-5-4 |
6-6-0 |
4-4-2 |
Lost 1 |
|
13 |
Winnipeg |
24 |
9 |
11 |
4 |
22 |
70 |
80 |
5-4-0 |
4-7-4 |
4-4-2 |
Lost 2 |
|
14 |
Carolina |
26 |
8 |
14 |
4 |
20 |
61 |
86 |
5-7-2 |
3-7-2 |
3-6-1 |
Lost 3 |
|
15 |
NY Islanders |
22 |
7 |
11 |
4 |
18 |
43 |
69 |
5-6-2 |
2-5-2 |
3-5-2 |
Won 2 |
Why last night rocked (and man…did it rock):
- Detroit over Tampa Bay, 4-2
- Colorado over New Jersey, 6-1
- Anaheim over Montreal, 4-1
Why last night jonesed:
- Not technically a jones, but no clear winner for FLA in the standings as Boston doubled up Toronto 6-3. Then again, what do we care if the Northeast contenders continue beating the tar out of each other?
Why tonight is a Big Deal:
- Pittsburgh at Washington, 7 p.m.
- Rags at Carolina, 7
- Phoenix at Winnipeg, 8:30
- Ottawa at Dallas, 8:30
- Montreal at San Jose, 10:30
Next up for the Cats:
Tonight at Los Angeles (WQAM, FS-FLA); Game Thread opens 10(!) p.m.