Plekanec's SHG Propels Canadiens Over Leafs: Tomas Plekanec roused the Bell Centre crowd Saturday with a shorthanded goal in the first frame of Montreal's season-ending 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs. (Updated 04/07/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Even more impressive, the marker came while Toronto was on a 5-on-3 power play. We hope your league counts shorties as a separate scoring category. (Updated 04/07/2012).
04/10/2012 11:49 A look at the top prospects before Tuesday's NHL Entry Draft lottery
The draft order will be set after Tuesday's NHL Entry Draft lottery, but who should fans hope their team picks? David Burstyn of McKeen's Hockey helps identify the best prospects and their strengths, weaknesses and concerns.
03/31/2012 22:08 Caps move into eighth spot with win
The Washington Capitals welcomed back Nicklas Backstrom and took a big step toward the playoffs Saturday night, blowing a two-goal lead for the second game in a row before taking the shootout for a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Plekanec led the Canadiens in scoring for the second straight season and was Montreals most consistent forward from October to April. If the Habs can get rebound performances from some of their top-six guys, Plekanec should do better than his 57 points in 2010-11. Hell open the season centering a line with Erik Cole and Michael Cammalleri. (Updated 10/4/11)
