Smooth - 10-29-08

Check out the goal Lightningforward Vincent Lecavalier scored last night:(Please visit the site to view this media) Lecavalier had two goals thathelped Tampa Bayclaim its second win of the season, 3-2, at Toronto.Lightning forward StevenStamkos, the first overall pick in this year's draft, finally scored his firstpoint.EMPTY NETTER ASSISTSPenguins-Shelly Anderson' recap fromlast night.-The Penguins actually recorded the fewest shots ever by a opponent in the Shark's history. -Do the Penguins need tochange who they use on the shootout?-The Penguins are good atblocking shots.-In their last 85 minutes ofplay, the Penguins have managed only 17 shots.-If you missed it, here'sEric Godard getting beat up by Sharks forward Jody Shelley:(Please visit the site to view this media)-Former Penguins star JaromirJagr says Russian have more freedom than Americans.-The Wilkes-Barre/ScrantonPenguins are still trying to find their identity.-Financing for new practicefacility for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins was finalized.-The AHL Penguins demotedgoaltender David Brown to Wheelingof the ECHL.-Nailers forward Tommy Goebelwas named the ECHL player of the week.-Coyotes goaltender IlyaBryzgalov (right) is going to be tested when he faces the Penguins Thursday.Atlantic Division-Simon Gagne had two goalsand two assist for the Flyers who smashed the Thrashers, 7-0.Antero Niittymaki made 24 saves in the shutout.-The Devils recalled forwardNicklas Bergfors and Matt Halischuk from Lowellof the AHL.-New Jersey forward Pierre-LucLetourneau-Leblond has a cracked orbital bone.-The Islanders demoteddefenseman Jack Hillen to Bridgeportof the AHL.Northeast Division-Saku Koivu's shootout goalgave the Canadiens a 3-2 win against the Hurricanes.-Former Penguins goon GeorgesLaraque was a healthy scratch last night for Montreal.-Boston'sTim Thomas made 31 saves and recorded his second consecutive shutout, a 1-0 winat Vancouver.-Former Penguins forwardRobert Lang is working out so far in Montreal.Southeast Division-Shootout goals by AlexanderSemin (above) and Michael Nylandergave the Capitals a 4-3 win against the Predators.-The Panthers re-signed freeagent defenseman Jassen Cullimore.-Thrashers defenseman ZachBogosian is dealing with a leg injury.-Versus had an "exclusive"blackout for the Flyers-Thrashers game last night. Basically, Versus' game wasthe only one on in the United States during that time. That mean a prettygood game between the Capitals and Predators was not televised whatsoever.In Washington, Nashvilleor anywhere else. What a wonderful way to build up the sport at a regional level.-Hurricanes prospect TimConboy actually bit Flyers prospect Steve Downie in a fight during an AHL game.Central Division-The Blue Jackets demotedforward Nikita Filatov to Syracuseof the AHL.-If you want some informationon attending the Winter Classic, here you go.-Sports Illustratedposted a gallery of new goaltenders' masks. Check out the lid of Red Wingsgoaltender and former Penguin Ty Conklin.Northwest Division-Miikka Kiprusoff (above) made 22 saves for the Flames in a3-0 shutout of the Avalanche.-Kiprusoff recorded his 150thcareer win as a Flame.Pacific Division-The Coyotes claimeddefenseman Ken Klee off waivers from the Ducks.-Phoenix is giving goon Todd Fedoruk a try onthe first line.-Stars forward Joel Lundqvistis dealing with a shoulder injury.-The return of forward SteveOtt should give the Stars some energy.-Sharks forward Jamie McGinnmade his.nhl debut last night against the Penguins.(Photos: Bryzgalov-Ronald Martinez/Getty Images; Semin-Greg Fiume/Getty Images; Kiprusoff-Aaron J.Latham/Associated Press)Source