Sunday October 29

Kraken hit a wall after scoring games first two goals

(2) Kraken vs Bruins(5)

Just thirteen minutes in, and the Kraken paved the way for a solid start posting two big goals. The Bruins knew they had to step up their game before it got out of hand. Only a minute had gone by before M.Mosca delivered to cut the lead in half. For a good stretch, both sides kept testing the waters wanting to avoid any crucial mistakes. Eventually, somebody was going to get on board, and that moment occurred when Z.StMartin struck to even the score for the Bruins. The Bruins, riding high on their new found momentum, took control of the game when E.Grabrielli put them in front for the first time as of the 39 minute mark. Despite it being a one goal game, the Bruins took nothing for granted by adding two more insurance markers to cap off the night. All five goals came-from different players which only suggested a committed team effort along with solid goaltending presence by A.Benedetto.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Andy Benedetto of the Bruins.  His ability to keep the Kraken at bay for a very long period of time showcased his importance as a key factor why the Bruins defeated the Kraken on Sunday night.

F.Vigliotti stingy in net for the Panthers

( 8 )Panthers vs Wild(3)

The Panthers stormed onto the court with a fierce offensive onslaught. In the first portion of the game, they had scored five unanswered goals coming-from different players. Trailing that much without any scoring success, the Wild felt discouraged about their chances. In these types of cases, you keep it simple by searching for one goal. That moment finally occurred when M.Zuccaro beat F.Vigliotti for a rare moment. Yes, the deficit was still high, but at least it was a step in the right direction for the Wild. Unfortunately, they couldn’t really gain any traction as the game remained steady with neither side pushing the pace. The Panthers didn’t mind it all since they were the ones in command. Both teams went on to trade two goals each which didn’t change much in the end. The Panthers massive lead and ability to maintain control of the game ultimately led them to triumph over the Wild. 

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Freddy Vigliotti of the Panthers. F.Vigliotti displayed remarkable skills and composure, making a series of crucial saves to prevent the Wild-from mounting any sort of comeback. Allowing only three goals in a game with such offensive fire power on display was an impressive feat.

M.Paciencia rescues Canadiens from-relentless Predators

(5)Canadiens vs Predators(4)

In a thrilling and back and forth matchup, the Predators managed to tie the game twice after being down by two goals, only to ultimately fall to the Canadiens by a final score of 5-4. The Canadiens were quick to take a 2-0 lead on goals by G.DeStefano and M.Danesi. Knowing the importance of that next tally, the Predators made sure to get their first. Not only did they respond, but tallied twice in just over a minute to level. Sometimes you hope for a momentum killer when giving up a pair of tallies. In the case for the Canadiens, G.DeStefano was there again to put one behind A.Zardarian, and put his side playing in front once more. For nearly fifteen minutes, this contest saw the offense run dry-from the two sides. Finally, M.Paciencia entertained the crowd by providing the Canadiens another two goal advantage. Its safe to assume that the Canadiens learned-from their earlier mistakes to not repeat the same let down. That being said, history repeated itself once more with the Predators rising-from the dead. D.Melo and M.Porato each scored only two minutes apart. Since this game was a roller coaster of excitement with lots of unpredictable behaviour, it was anyone’s guess who would strike next. Luckily for the Canadiens, M.Paciencia was definitely feeling it as the sniper struck once more to give his side the lead for good. The Predators showed plenty of resiliency in their comeback back attempts, but it was the Canadiens that made that one extra play in order to secure the win.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Michel Paciencia of the Canadiens. Timing is everything sometimes. In this particular case, M.Paciencia scored two goals at curial points during the match to help provide a thrilling 5-4 victory for the Canadiens.

Kings kept it close for a while, but couldn’t keep up with the Blackhawks

(7)Blackhawks vs Kings(3)

The game began with both teams showing their determination to win. The Kings struck first early on with J.Bergola giving his team the quick lead. However, the Blackhawks responded swiftly with a flurry of goals. Three different players took turns finding the back of the net. The Kings appeared to be in a whole world of trouble until they caught a break when a penalty enabled T.Settino to narrow the gap by one. Still, the task became a challenging one for the Kings as they kept falling behind the eight ball giving up the games next three tallies. Again, different players lit the lamp for the Blackhawks, and the Kings couldn’t regroup and defend properly in order to keep the game close. By then, the Blackhawks had caused more than enough damage to protect their comfortable margin. Even though T.Settino buried his second, the Kings had already fell off a cliff and were in no position to overcome a team that didn’t give much. M.Mascitto made all the key necessary saves in order for his side to play in front. The net minder was stellar facing about 30 shuts to earn the win.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to M.Mascitto of the Blackhawks. The goaltender demonstrated incredible reflexes, excellent positioning and a calm demeanour in the face of the Kings offensive pushes.

J.Testa spoils T.Sauk shutout, Islanders overwhelm Sabres

(12)Islanders vs Sabres(1)

In a lopsided matchup between the Islanders and the Sabres, the Islanders dominated the game, routing the Sabres with a convincing 12-1 victory. The only bright moment for the Sabres was when J.Testa beat T.Sauk on a penalty shot. Apart-from that, the Islanders owned every aspect of the game-from their offensive prowess to their quick recovery without the ball. At no point did they ever let up with so many players taking turns scoring. F.Bchara led the charge in that department riffling three for the hat trick. Next in line saw M.Kardum and F.Vitoratos cash in twice while many others chipped in as well. While the score may show a discouraging result for one team, and a promising result for the other, this game wont mean much in the grand scheme of things. The Islanders took this one handily in a large part due to their significant spares. Sometimes, the right available players at a random time will tilt the scales of a hockey game. The Sabres will need to simply put this one behind them and focus more on what’s ahead.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Fadl Bchara. Out of his clubs twelve goals, F.Bchara had a productive outing collecting seven points that included a hat trick.

Red Wings unable to recover after slow start with the Flyers

(7)Flyers vs Red Wings(4)

The Flyers came out swinging, putting the Red Wings on their heels right-from the start. In the first 17 minutes, the Flyers had tallied four times leaving the Red Wings in shambles unable to keep up. A.Farina did respond to narrow the gap by two, but that would be as close as it got for the Red Wings.  Even though the will and sprit to battle was there for the Red Wings, they couldn’t compete well enough against a side that had the extra gear. The Flyers saw their goals concentrated on three players doing most of the damage. M.Destounis ,C.Roberts and S.Kalaydjian all had two goals while M.Estrela and P.Santullo took care of setting up plays by collecting three helpers each. After facing 26 shots, M.Freda held his ground to earn a well deserved win between the pipes.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Martino Freda of the Flyers. The net minder was ready-from the beginning when the Red Wings tried to stage a comeback. By remaining sharp and focused early on, the Flyers were able to build a cushion and never look back en route to securing a nice end to the regular season.

As the Sunday division regular season draft league came to an end, the anticipation for the playoffs began to build among the players. The matchups for the upcoming playoff season were eagerly awaited as the teams will be primed and anxious to kick off a more thrilling ride.   The top four seeds will get an automatic pass to the quarter final round. The match ups for round 1 are as follows:

(1)Bruins        first round bye

(2)Canadiens first round bye

(3)Red Wings first round bye

(4)Blackhawks first round bye

(5)Flyers vs Wild(12) Despite what the standings look like, both teams resemble each other statistically in the goals for and against department. The Flyers may have the tools up front to cause havoc, but the Wild have the defence to shut anybody down. As it often applies in important games, goaltending will likely determine the outcome. M.Rodriguez of the Wild will square off against M.Freda as the two goaltenders will be expected to put forth their best efforts so far this season.

(6)Islanders vs Sabres(11) The Islanders know what they are getting-from their young stellar net minder in T.Sauk. That being said, if R.Testa plays up to his capabilities, this series could be decided very late with no clear cut winner.

(7)Predators vs Kraken(10) The Kraken have the pedigree of knowing how to play in the big games. Since their offense wont be an issue, its how they commit to playing without the ball that will likely make the difference. Of coarse P.Kassaris has to be dialled in as the goaltender will also play a significant role for the Kraken. The Predators on the other hand, have plenty of skilled and experienced players that know how to manage a game. This series will likely be decided on the little details.

(8)Panthers vs Kings(9) The Panthers are way to familiar with the Kings strength. If the captain of the Panthers plays his cards right, then expect them to pass. While the focus will be on how to shut down the divisions top scorer in T.Settino, that theory would need to be put into practice which isn’t easy to do when a player has the ability to create chances for himself and others.