The NHL Lockout Pre-Season kicked off tonight with twelve games. All teams will be playing their divisional rivals twice during the pre-season for a total of eight games. You can find all stats and scores at http://uhs.hockeysim.ca/Leagues/lockout/
The Lockout Pre-Season is scheduled to run from September 22 to October 10. Games are played on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We will be posting game results here so you can follow along with the action. You can support this NHL Lockout League by “Liking” our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hockeysim
Anaheim Ducks 3 vs. San Jose Sharks 2 (OT)
The Ducks took a 2-1 lead on two PP goals from Smith-Pelly but the Sharks tied it late in the 2nd from Galiardi. Selanne scored the short-handed OT winner at 1:19, assisted by Hiller.
Toronto Maple leafs 1 vs. Ottawa Senators 2 (Shoot-out)
Karlsson and van Reimsdyk (PP) scored the only goals for their clubs. Phaneuf scored the only Toronto SO goal. Alfredsson and Phillips scored Ottawa’s SO goals.
Florida Panthers 2 vs. Washington Capitals 4
The Capitals dominated play in Florida, out-shooting the Panthers 33 – 20. Newly acquired Mike Ribeiro had a goal (PP) and two assists.
Nashville Predators 5 vs. Detroit Red Wings 3
While the Red Wings out-shot the Predators, a strong 1st period gave them the lead. The Preds scored 3 goals on 7 shots in the 1st while Rinne only gave up 1 goal on 15 shots by the Wings.
Columbus Blue Jackets 6 vs. Chicago Blackhawks 3
Going into the third period, the Jackets had a 3-0 lead. The ‘Hawks began to claw back with goals from Patrick Sharp and Johnny Oduya. Columbus would answer those with goals from Wisniewski and Anisimov. A late goal by Erixon sealed the deal.
Dallas Stars 3 vs. Los Angeles Kings 5
The defending Stanley Cup Champions certainly had their hands full. After a tied first period, goals from Williams and Richards in the second gave the Kings a 4-2 lead. Smith scored on the PP in the third to make it close but Carter potted an EN goal to secure the win.
Minnesota Wild 1 vs. Colorado Avalanche 5
The Wild had trouble finding their step tonight. The Avalanche nearly double the Wild’s shot total (43 – 24). A four-goal first period by the Avs took the crowd out of this one early.
Calgary Flames 2 vs. Vancouver Canucks 4
This was a tight game. The Flames ended the second period with a 2-1 lead. The Canucks scored twice half-way through the third from Ballard (SH) and Higgins. Bieksa notched an empty-netter to get the win. Luongo stopped 26 of 28 shots.
New York Islanders 3 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 1
Despite dominating the first period in shots, the game remained scoreless. Bailey and Nielsen scored for New York and Martin scored for Pittsburgh in the second period. The Islanders turned the jets on in the third but Fleury kept the Pens in the game. Carkner scored the empty-net goal to give the Islanders the win.
Buffalo Sabres 7 vs. Boston Bruins 4
No one was expecting this kind of offense from the Sabres. Goals from Leopold (PP), Vanek, Leino and Myers pretty much wrapped this game up for the Sabres. To Boston’s credit they continued push back with goals from Kelly (2), Paille and Boychuk (PP) but the damage was already done.
Carolina Hurricanes 5 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 3
This was a close one to watch. The ‘Canes had a 3-1 lead after the first on goals from Semin, McBain (PP) and Jordan Staal (PP). Tampa tied it with goals in the second from Salo (PP) and Stamkos. Jordan Stall notched his second of the night early in the third and also potted the empty netter to clinch the game. Jordan Stall had 3 goals on the night. Alex Semin had a 4-point night with 1 goal and 3 assists.
New York Rangers 5 vs. New Jersey Devils 2
After a strong 1st period by the Devils with goals from Clarkson and Henrique, the Rangers fought back. Goals from Hagelin (2), Gaborik (2) and Stepan (PP) saw the Rangers score four times in the closing period.