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    Wednesday’s Three Stars: Michalek, Marchand drop deuces; Quick, Vokoun pulled

    By Greg Wyshynski | Puck Daddy – Thu, Feb 23, 2012 12:47 AM EST

    NBC

    No. 1 Star: Milan Michalek, Ottawa Senators

    The Senators forward scored two goals and assisted on Erik Karlsson's first-period tally, leading Ottawa to a 5-2 rout of the Washington Capitals. He also abused Dennis Wideman before engaging in a quirky goal celebration on the suggestion of his Czech friend.

    No. 2 Star: Brad Marchand, Boston Bruins

    Marchand scored twice in the Bruins' 4-2 win at the St. Louis Blues, and both goals naturally had some agitation at their core. His first tally was unassisted at 2:29 of the first period, after forcing a Kevin Shattenkirk turnover; his second was off another Blues turnover, as Tyler Seguin found Marchand open for a breakaway.

    No. 3 Star: Paul Stastny, Colorado Avalanche

    Stastny scored two goals, including a confidence sapping unassisted score off a Kyle Clifford turnover in the first period, to help the Avs to a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Stastny closed out the Colorado scoring in the second period on a scramble in front, leading to the awkward Hockey Hug you see above. He was also 9-2 in the faceoff circle.

    Honorable mention: Semyon Varlamov had plenty of offensive support in the first period, but also had a fine 32-save night to continue his dominance of the Kings. … Mark Olver and Jay McClement had the other Avs goals. … Karlsson had a goal and two assists for Ottawa, while Nick Foligno had a goal and an assist. Craig Anderson made 33 saves. … Milan Lucic scored a goal and added an assist on Chris Kelly's eventual game-winner. ... Chris Stewart and Ryan Reaves scored for the Blues. … Tim Thomas made 30 saves. … Finally, Mathieu Perreault scored a goal for the Capitals with his tongue.

    Did you know? In St. Louis, referee Ian Walsh left the game early in the second period after suffering a cut that required medical attention. He returned 5:13 later. … (AP)

    Dishonorable mention: Tomas Vokoun was pulled again, this time after four goals on 11 shots in 32:08. … Brooks Laich was a minus-3. … Jonathan Quick's GAA continues to rise, as he was pulled after giving up three goals on 11 shots in the first period. … Brad Richardson and Trevor Lewis were both minus-3.

     

    8 comments

    • gog
      gog  •  3 months ago
      So, Karlsson now has 60 points, 20 more than the closest scoring defenceman (Campbell), he's in the top 10 in scoring overall and tied for 2nd overall in assists. When is he gonna get some real love from the media? The man is a beast right now.
      • Mr Shakey
        Mr Shakey 3 months ago
        if he does it in consecutive years maybe. this is a contract year for the kid, and we all seem to forget that he was a minus 30 or so last year. still, a very impressive season indeed.
      • James F
        James F 3 months ago
        I gotta say that from what I've seen (which isn't much) he's impressive. He still has a few flaws due to youth/inexperience, but he could easily become one of the league's best all-around d-men in the near future. He's definitely the best offensive d-man right now.
    • James F
      James F  •  3 months ago
      I didn't realize that creating turnovers now counts as agitation. I guess when you're Brad Marchand, just existing is considered agitating.
    • Cmoney
      Cmoney  •  3 months ago
      and in a basement somewhere in vancouver a canucks fan is trying to figure out how to spin a comment on how marchand is only dirty and doesnt have any offensive talent and just because hes tied for the bruins team lead in goals doesnt mean anything
      • Swift's Toole Box
        Swift's Toole Box 3 months ago
        They would just say it with no regard for how insane it makes them appear.
      • Dan
        Dan 3 months ago
        I'll admit....he can score and he's dirty....a lethal combo!!
      • BC Caps
        BC Caps 2 months ago
        He'd get more respect if he wasn't such a douchey weasel.
    • Yao Ming
      Yao Ming  •  Norwalk, Connecticut  •  3 months ago
      So the LA fans only come out to troll about how Quick is better than Lundquist on actual Vezina/Hart discussion articles? Come on, I want to see you people who haven't shut up for 3 weeks post another comment about how Jonathon Quick is the most dominant goalie in the league.
    • Steven W
      Steven W  •  Piscataway, New Jersey  •  3 months ago
      refs in hockey are tougher than any football, rugby, lacrosse, etc player out there!
    • Johnny_Spectacular
      Johnny_Spectacular  •  Ottawa, Canada  •  3 months ago
      It has been a strange, up and down, crazy year - but I haven't enjoyed watching the Sens this much since they went 16-2-0 to open the 07-08 season.
    • Joakim
      Joakim  •  Malmö, Sweden  •  3 months ago
      If Karlsson was Canadian, he would be one of the stars. HE BEAT a franchise record of defensemen assists, he also started by scoring the first goal and assist on the 2 and 3 goal. And the game was over for Washington and won by Ottawa....
    • Joakim
      Joakim  •  Malmö, Sweden  •  3 months ago
      If Karlsson was Canadian, he would be one of the stars. HE BEAT a franchise record of defensemen assists, he also started by scoring the first goal and assist on the 2 and 3 goal. And the game was over for Washington and won by Ottawa....
      • FavreRules
        FavreRules 3 months ago
        Never heard of another Swedish D-man who gets tons of praise? His name is Lidstrom...look him up.

        It takes more than one good year to earn praise in the NHL. Heck, Jonas Hoglund once scored over 30 goals...don't know who he is? Exactly!
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