NHL Notes

He stretch drive continues so here's what's happening around the league:

Boston Beatdown: The Leafs were again humiliated by their division rival Bruins last night and were 0-6 against them this year. The Bruins beat the Leafs on the ice, literally, with several scraps going their way as well. Just goes to show how far the Leafs are from being contenders.

Broadway Show: The Rangers and Devils renewed acquaintances at MSG last night and like their last game there were three fights off the opening draw. John Tortorella was lived that Peter Deboer started his scrappers, even though he did the same thing the last time they played. When asked to comment Tort's was his usual self saying he hates it when people try and coach his team, specifically media, so he wasn't about to do it to Deboer. On a personal note I had no problem with this as these are teams who generally dislike each other and while somewhat fabricated the rivalry is real and this is all part of it.

Sinking Sharks: The San Jose Sharks have too much talent not to make the playoffs. Their struggles continued last night as they lost to another under performing team, the Anaheim Ducks. The Sharks have been inconsistent the last while and their playoff lives are now in jeopardy because of it.

Capital Gains: The Washington Capitals, lead by their captain Alexander Ovechkin, have been much better of late and are clinging to the final spot in the east, a few points ahead of the surging Buffalo Sabers. It will be an interesting race to the finish for both these teams.

Wild West: Talk about parody, the western conference is as close as it gets at the bottom as five teams are fighting for two spots separated by only a few points. Who's in and who's out may come down to experience but more likely goaltending as much does this time of year.