Last night the LA Kings ended the Pittsburgh Penguins 7 game winning streak away from the Mellon Center leaving only the New Jersey Devils who do not have a loss on the road this season. The Devils currently riding a 7-0 record on the road will try to extend that streak Saturday night at Ottawa, riding a 3 game winning streak the Devils will host the New York Islanders tonight and long awaited Patrik Elias will make his 2009-10 debut tonight for the Devils. Elias, the all time points leader for New Jersey hasn’t played a game in almost a year after having surgery on hip and groin.
San Jose had their 6 game winning streak come to an end in the motor city against the Red Wings which extended the Wings winning streak to 3 games. Chris Osgood who’s name was being tossed around just last week in trade rumors made 33 saves against the Sharks. Osgood in the last 3 games had given up just 2 goals with a shut out against the Bruins, he is now 6-2-2 this season.
The Florida Panthers have climbed out of the cellar and are riding a 3 game win streak. They host the Washington Capitals with out superstar Alex Ovechkin for the weekend with a left shoulder injury.
Down in Carolina, we have a battle of the cellar dwellers. The Hurricanes out to a horrendous start at 2-9-3 have been mentioned numerous times on the internet about players on the trading block, most mentioned is Ray Whitney but again these are rumors.The Canes on a 4 game skid need a confidence builder, tonight would be the night when the Maple Leafs come to town. Toronto riding yet another losing streak currently at 4 got back their superstar Phil Kessel the other night but still lost to Tampa Bay. One has to think why did Kessel want to leave Boston?
