Wednesday February 21

Blues hang on to beat Oilers in nail biter

(3)Oilers vs Blues(4)

It was a game that neither team was willing to give an inch. The few goals scored was met with a swift  response-from the opposing side. At one point, the Blues did grab that edge when C.Arnoldo posted his second. With the next tally being extremely crucial since it was low scoring tilt, the Blues got their first , this time G.Pace also netting his second for a 4-2 lead. The Oilers had no choice but to eventually pull themselves within one. Surely they got their thanks to M.Paciencia narrowing the gap. The game still had eight minutes of unpredictable action forcing one team to defend harder while the other searched desperately for the equaliser. After some decent attempts in order to try and level, the Blues were able to preserve their slight lead. There was no question that S.Sauk played a pivotal role as the net minder never flinched en route to a hard fought win.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Scott Sauk of the Blues. His stellar play between the pipes kept the Oilers potent offense at bay, frustrating their attempts to find the back of the net and preserving the Blues slim lead.

Golden Knights shock Hurricanes in crazy late comeback

( 8 )Hurricanes vs Golden Knights(9)

From-the outset, both teams took charge making plenty happen up front which suggested a very long night for the two goaltenders. The Hurricanes looked to be in fine shape after building what appeared to be a safe 8-4 lead with just over ten minutes remaining. D.Lipinski, B.Monette and E.Figaro had all scored twice, and the Hurricanes felt confident about their chances. But in a stunning turn of events, the Golden Knights unleashed a furious offensive onslaught, scoring goal after goal with precision and determination. The comeback seemed to be improbable, but the Golden Knights showcased their never say die attitude and ability to overcome insurmountable odds. While the entire team needs to play a collective role, the Golden Knights were glad to see M.DiLena and M.Ciminelli step it up at a time of need as both players each scored twice in the latter stages of the game.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Marco DiLena of the Golden Knights. His hat trick coupled with his ability to set up plays served as the catalyst for the Golden Knights dramatic late game surge.

Senators roll past Senators after tight start

(1)Oilers vs Senators(7)

In a game that began with tight competition, the Senators eventually found their rhythm, and surged to a commanding 7-1 lead. The Oilers had just played an hour earlier which may explain why they couldn’t keep up long enough against a well rested Senators team. D.Melo provided their lone goal that only came as of the 33 minute mark. Even though it was only one tally, the Oilers trailed 2-1 by that point keeping the game within reach. However, things eventually took a massive turn as the Senators started to impose their will and pace by winning the loose ball battles. With their extra ball possession, good scoring chances occurred, and that’s when the offense took over on a barrage of goals. S.Mascitto  took the bull by the horn rattling off three tallies during that final stretch. Giving up only one goal in this type of division is quite a feat. M.Mascitto was remarkable playing a close to perfect game which inspired confidence throughout his entire bench.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Maxime Paquette of the Senators. By often finding himself at the right spot, M.Paquette scored the games first goal to help set the tone while adding a pair of assists to further bolster his teams lead.

Late drama unfolds, Stars shine bright with last minute victory

(6)Rangers vs Stars(7)

Despite a valiant effort by the Rangers to tie the game 6-6, it was the Stars who ultimately emerged victorious with a late tally by A.Maraj. The game started with both teams exchanging scoring opportunities, showcasing their offensive fire power early. The momentum swung toward the Stars as they built themselves a 6-3 lead with the help of A.Mason’s two goals. The hope of turning the tides appeared dash for the Rangers as they had nothing going for them up front. Then, two quick release’s by C.Pizzuto in the span of only 30 seconds suddenly put the Rangers back in contention for a serious comeback. The good news was that there was still nine minutes to go for a potential equaliser. As the clock started to click away however, the Rangers were desperate for something to give.  Luckily enough, they caught a break when A.Vennucci tapped in a loose ball right in front of the Stars goaltender. All of a sudden, this game had the making of an overtime period ahead. Rather than reaching the sudden death frame however, the Stars somehow pulled ahead thanks to a long hard shot by A.Maraj. This time, the lead stuck for good giving the Stars the slight edge.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Andrew Maraj of the Stars. With the score tied and tension mounting A.Maraj rose to the occasion, seizing the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the game.