It's that time of the year folks! Playoff Beard of the Month time!

So who is the first to land this coveted prize? Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin. His playoff beard while still in it's infancy, show's remarkable potential, and the recent facial hair accumulation has also been accompanied by some stellar play. Ovechkin in 11 games this season has collected 15 points (8 goals, 7 assists) and is a +3 rating. It has to be the beard. In any case, please join me in congratulating our Playoff Beard of the Month Winner for October, Alexander Ovechkin!


Quick Shave:
Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron will likely miss a month of action after sustaining a concussion from a hit Saturday afternoon. Bergeron went into the boards low, and was checked from behind by Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Randy Jones (who was subsequently suspended for 2 games, which I think was the right call by Campbell.... Jones was not trying to injure Bergeron, and is clearly not cut from the same cloth his teammates Downey and Boulerice are) and as a result bounced his face across the dasher, which knocked him unconcious. The Detroit Red Wings are an amazing club. I don't think they know how to lose. Can anyone remember a time when you could honestly say "The Red Wings Suck!" and actually mean it (without secretly pining away wishing your franchise shared a fraction of their success)? The Detroit Red Wings managed to steal a game late in the third (under 30 seconds left in the game late) from the Edmonton Oilers on a goal by Valtteri Flippula and take the 2-1 win. The Atlanta Thrashers have turned the corner since starting the season with 6th straight losses. SInce GM Don Waddell took over the bench duties after firing head coach Bob Hartley, the Thrashers have won 4 of their last 6 games. The Thrashers defeated the Montreal Canadiens last night 3-2 by way of shootout. Jarome Iginla owns the Nashville Predators.... OWNS OWNS. Actually no one may own the Predators after today ( deadlines are looming today regarding the sale of the club).... anyway, the Predators ran into a flaming brick wall in the form of Calgary Flames goalie Miika Kiprusoff who stopped 39 shots to give his team the 5-1 win. Jarome Iginla scored two during the win.

Game of the Night:
Columbus at Los Angeles 10:30 PM Preview

A couple of perrenial bottom feeders who are on the cusp of changing how most feel about their clubs go head to head tonight. Pascal Leclaire and Jason LaBarbera will try to outduel each other in net. Both teams boast some explosive young forwards as well. Enjoy the games!

Your friend on ice,
Captain Bosh