The officials have totally lost control of this game and made some weak calls. Just as in the NFL, I can only pray for the day when the NHL has professional officials. I guess that it will happen about as soon as Formula 1 stewards don't play politics.

Bruins just clinched the Eastern Division. Great job with a 1 - 0 win against the Rangers.:-)

I can't stomach it when I hear anybody try to defend that guy (i.e., "He's a great agitator", etc), Paul. If I was in the league I would knock his block off.

Avery is a black-eye for hockey. His play is not simply "aggressive" or "hustle." IMHO he is a goon and a weasel and an embarrasment for the sport.

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A little love for my Hurricanes...

1) They beat Sid the Kid in overtime.
2) They are in the playoffs with this win - no matter what.
3) They are on a franchise-record winning streak!

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Agreed...."Goons" per se don't bother me (though it is impossible for an old school goon to make the NHL anymore, they have to have skills in this day and age), but his bush-league BS is just a mockery of the sport.

Welcome to the greatest postseason in sports, 'canes! Congrats! :-)

Good point... and I don't have a problem with a team having a few big uglies who can get down, if necessary. That is certainly not Avery's role. Agitator? Please! What he does is disrespectful of the game in my eyes. :-)

I am excited! Already had the playoff tickets paid for... and we are peaking right now. The addition of Eric Cole has been seamless and the 'Canes are playing with a lot of energy. The game tonight was incredible!

Gotta give it up for the Pittsburgh fans, tonight. They showed up in force (probably 25 % of the crowd) and cheered passionately. Enjoyed having them. Now Buffalo fans... that's a different story. :-)

I never really was a fan of Avery until he joined the Rangers. His antics get out of hand often times, but I feel as if the Otts, Ruutus and Tootoos are worse. Sean does stupid stuff to irritate, but I don't think I've seen him go headhunting and attempt to put someone out of the game like I've seen Ruutu & Ott do on multiple occaisions.

pretty impressive that it took an entire team to beat one man............

your user text says it all

Simmer down now. :-)

Missed the sharks/ducks game, but heard it was domination, any of you guys see it? Hopefully they can put up a fight tomorrow night, as I'm sure the game will get a lot more intense. Back to back games against the same team, and the same division, should be good.

Unbelievable goaltending by Steve Mason and Nic Khabibulin in today's Jackets/Hawks game....too many highlight saves to fit on one reel!

Rookie of the Year candidate Kris Versteeg beats Rookie of the Year candidate Mason with the game's only goal at 3:10 of Overtime. Hawks now have 3 more points than Vancouver and Calgary with 3 games to play....home ice for round 1 is looking good.

Rangers and Panthers are tied for the 8th spot with 89 points with 3 games to play. Rangers have the tie-breaker with 1 more win. Should be an awesome week of hockey.....Go Panthers!! (One of there goalies is a friend of mine).

Home Ice is ours:-)

I heard Brian Campbell used to be able to hit. :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Gvfr9GUC0&NR=1

I just have to say go Red Wings!! Just hope they can solve their goalie troubles as of late they havent been doing to good

Wings are my second favorite team, but I just don't see them coming out of the West this year.

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How cool is that! Can't wait for the playoffs... :-)