FIRST : SAM YOU ARE ON FIRE
TX FOR ANOTHER GREAT NIGHT.(i just hate saying that to a guy)
From here and there.
carolina
Barrasso, last week's NHL player of the week
Barrasso has started seven of the past eight games for the Canes.
On the season, he is 9-9-3 with a 2.34 goals-against average.
Four of those losses have been in overtime.
If O'Neill's sore back can withstand two days of practice, he'll be in the line up tonight in Edmonton when the Canes play the Oilers.
"He looked pretty good as practice wore on," Carolina coach Paul Maurice said. "The big key for him is how he wakes up."
The Canes have lost three straight, and they looked sloppy in the two previous games without O'Neill, who had 18 goals through 42 games and scored 41 last season.
Since O'Neill's back spasms flared up during the first period of a 5-5 tie with the Washington Capitals on Dec. 30, the No. 1 power-play unit has struggled. The Canes are 6-for-27 on the power play since O'Neill was hurt.
They have a tremendous power play," New Jersey coach Larry Robinson said. "I really think they miss O'Neill out there."
With the win, the Canes moved to .500 on the road at 9-6-3-3
8-3-1-3 in December.
For the 14th time this season, the Carolina Hurricanes worked into overtime.
The past five days served as a sort of litmus test for the Canes. They played three of the biggest, most physical, most talented teams in the Eastern Conference -- Boston, New Jersey and Philadelphia -- and lost all three games, at home, but only by a combined 12-9.
The Carolina power play was weakened in all three losses by the absence of Jeff O'Neill ?
The Canes' top line of Ron Francis, Sami Kapanen and Bates Battaglia had four goals and six assists in the three games
The second line of Rod Brind'Amour, Martin Gelinas and Erik Cole had two goals and seven assists
I think we played better in these three games than we did in the three games prior, and we took five out of six points from those," Maurice said. "If you're going to be struggling to put wins up, you at least want to do it with some semblance of grit." That, the Canes had this week. What they didn't have were wins
The Canes gave up a total of nine goals Sunday and Monday and have given up four or more goals in five of their past seven games and 11 of their past 19. "That's not our game,"
The difference is that the Canes have found a way to win despite that, which may be a bigger accomplishment than fixing the problem in the first place.
Though Hill has contributed offensively and given the Canes a sixth solid defenseman
"We've had a good run and gotten a lot of points," Rutherford said. "At the same time, we're still giving up a lot of goals. As a six-man unit on the ice, we have to be a lot more focused on giving up fewer scoring opportunities."
That lack of defense hasn't been the problem it should be because the Canes' offense has been nearly unstoppable.
Before O?neil was hurt:
The power play has come around from its early-season struggles, which crippled the Canes in October and November.
The Canes have at least one power-play goal in six of the past eight games and have converted at a 24.1 percent clip since Nov. 27, as good as any team in the NHL.
"We've got to get better defensively," Maurice said. "There's no question about that."
It's a surprising statement to hear from a coach whose team has more wins than any team in its conference, but it's as much a statement of possibility as a reprimand.
It's a surprising statement to hear from a coach whose team has more wins than any team in its conference, but it's as much a statement of possibility as a reprimand.
If the Canes can solve their defensive problems, they're capable of making 2002 a very good year indeed.
Too often, though, they've followed up memorable performances with those that are all too forgettable. That's one reason why general manager Jim Rutherford issued his play-better-or-else ultimatum a week ago after the Canes won just twice in 12 games. Since then, the Canes are 2-0 with road wins over the Panthers on Saturday and the Rangers on Monday.
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Caroline road: 3.19 3.09
Edmonton Home: 3.18 2.40
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Carolina as a road dog: 3.29 3.35
Edmonton as a home fav 3.26 2.52
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ATS RECORD WHEN:
Carolina when scoring 2 goals or less 2-11
Carolina when scoring 3 goals 8-6
Carolina when scoring 4 goals or more 9-1
The Canes are 6-for-27 on the power play since O'Neill was hurt, scoring (3-1-3) in last 3 games.
Edmonton when scoring 1 goals or less 1-7
Edmonton when scoring 2 goals 4-2
Edmonton when scoring more than 2 goals 18-3
ATS RECORD WHEN:
Carolina is allowing 2 goals or less 12-3
Carolina is allowing 3 goals 3-3
Carolina is allowing 4 goals or more 1-16
In its last 10 games Carolina allowed 3 goals or more in 8 of last 10.
In its last 19 games they gave up 4 or more goals on 11 occasions
Edmonton is allowing 3 goals or less 16-6
Edmonton is allowing 4 goals or more 2-10
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The over is 13-4 in CAR road games.
CAR is 0-3 ATS in their last three games.
The over is 4-1 in CAR's last five overall.
EDM is 4-2 ATS in their last six home games.
Oilers are 3-1 ATS on three days rest and are 2.00 gf and 1.25 ga
LAST 5 GAMES
Carolina GF 3.4 GA 4.20
Edmonton GF 3.4 GA 3.00
EARLY LEANS IS TOWARDS THE OVER.
Not done on the side.
I've started working on this one last night, not done yet but thats what i have for now.
Have to look at goaly confirmation, O?neil status and Edmonton press release and numbers, will be back at later today whit this info and more, but i'll take a the help i can get
TX FOR ANOTHER GREAT NIGHT.(i just hate saying that to a guy)
From here and there.
carolina
Barrasso, last week's NHL player of the week
Barrasso has started seven of the past eight games for the Canes.
On the season, he is 9-9-3 with a 2.34 goals-against average.
Four of those losses have been in overtime.
If O'Neill's sore back can withstand two days of practice, he'll be in the line up tonight in Edmonton when the Canes play the Oilers.
"He looked pretty good as practice wore on," Carolina coach Paul Maurice said. "The big key for him is how he wakes up."
The Canes have lost three straight, and they looked sloppy in the two previous games without O'Neill, who had 18 goals through 42 games and scored 41 last season.
Since O'Neill's back spasms flared up during the first period of a 5-5 tie with the Washington Capitals on Dec. 30, the No. 1 power-play unit has struggled. The Canes are 6-for-27 on the power play since O'Neill was hurt.
They have a tremendous power play," New Jersey coach Larry Robinson said. "I really think they miss O'Neill out there."
With the win, the Canes moved to .500 on the road at 9-6-3-3
8-3-1-3 in December.
For the 14th time this season, the Carolina Hurricanes worked into overtime.
The past five days served as a sort of litmus test for the Canes. They played three of the biggest, most physical, most talented teams in the Eastern Conference -- Boston, New Jersey and Philadelphia -- and lost all three games, at home, but only by a combined 12-9.
The Carolina power play was weakened in all three losses by the absence of Jeff O'Neill ?
The Canes' top line of Ron Francis, Sami Kapanen and Bates Battaglia had four goals and six assists in the three games
The second line of Rod Brind'Amour, Martin Gelinas and Erik Cole had two goals and seven assists
I think we played better in these three games than we did in the three games prior, and we took five out of six points from those," Maurice said. "If you're going to be struggling to put wins up, you at least want to do it with some semblance of grit." That, the Canes had this week. What they didn't have were wins
The Canes gave up a total of nine goals Sunday and Monday and have given up four or more goals in five of their past seven games and 11 of their past 19. "That's not our game,"
The difference is that the Canes have found a way to win despite that, which may be a bigger accomplishment than fixing the problem in the first place.
Though Hill has contributed offensively and given the Canes a sixth solid defenseman
"We've had a good run and gotten a lot of points," Rutherford said. "At the same time, we're still giving up a lot of goals. As a six-man unit on the ice, we have to be a lot more focused on giving up fewer scoring opportunities."
That lack of defense hasn't been the problem it should be because the Canes' offense has been nearly unstoppable.
Before O?neil was hurt:
The power play has come around from its early-season struggles, which crippled the Canes in October and November.
The Canes have at least one power-play goal in six of the past eight games and have converted at a 24.1 percent clip since Nov. 27, as good as any team in the NHL.
"We've got to get better defensively," Maurice said. "There's no question about that."
It's a surprising statement to hear from a coach whose team has more wins than any team in its conference, but it's as much a statement of possibility as a reprimand.
It's a surprising statement to hear from a coach whose team has more wins than any team in its conference, but it's as much a statement of possibility as a reprimand.
If the Canes can solve their defensive problems, they're capable of making 2002 a very good year indeed.
Too often, though, they've followed up memorable performances with those that are all too forgettable. That's one reason why general manager Jim Rutherford issued his play-better-or-else ultimatum a week ago after the Canes won just twice in 12 games. Since then, the Canes are 2-0 with road wins over the Panthers on Saturday and the Rangers on Monday.
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Caroline road: 3.19 3.09
Edmonton Home: 3.18 2.40
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Carolina as a road dog: 3.29 3.35
Edmonton as a home fav 3.26 2.52
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ATS RECORD WHEN:
Carolina when scoring 2 goals or less 2-11
Carolina when scoring 3 goals 8-6
Carolina when scoring 4 goals or more 9-1
The Canes are 6-for-27 on the power play since O'Neill was hurt, scoring (3-1-3) in last 3 games.
Edmonton when scoring 1 goals or less 1-7
Edmonton when scoring 2 goals 4-2
Edmonton when scoring more than 2 goals 18-3
ATS RECORD WHEN:
Carolina is allowing 2 goals or less 12-3
Carolina is allowing 3 goals 3-3
Carolina is allowing 4 goals or more 1-16
In its last 10 games Carolina allowed 3 goals or more in 8 of last 10.
In its last 19 games they gave up 4 or more goals on 11 occasions
Edmonton is allowing 3 goals or less 16-6
Edmonton is allowing 4 goals or more 2-10
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The over is 13-4 in CAR road games.
CAR is 0-3 ATS in their last three games.
The over is 4-1 in CAR's last five overall.
EDM is 4-2 ATS in their last six home games.
Oilers are 3-1 ATS on three days rest and are 2.00 gf and 1.25 ga
LAST 5 GAMES
Carolina GF 3.4 GA 4.20
Edmonton GF 3.4 GA 3.00
EARLY LEANS IS TOWARDS THE OVER.
Not done on the side.
I've started working on this one last night, not done yet but thats what i have for now.
Have to look at goaly confirmation, O?neil status and Edmonton press release and numbers, will be back at later today whit this info and more, but i'll take a the help i can get
