It’s Saturday night: Hockey Night in Canada! Well, it’s not really, but keep chatting here.

The Leafs are playing the Senators at the ACC. It’s the final game between these teams for the season. No, the Senators haven’t been mathematically eliminated yet, but, there is no way they are making up the 13 point deficit to make the playoffs.

It’s one of those games you know is going to be entertaining. It’s the battle of Ontario!

The game time is listed as 7:00PM. Expect puck drop to actually be about 7:20. We’ll have a preview of the game later this morning, in the meantime here’s news from around the world of hockey.

The Marlies played the baby Senators last night and won 7-4. Check out Soshnikov’s moves here.

Mason Marchment made a triumphant return with two goals. That’s seven total over 23 games this season.

The Marlies are playing at Ricoh Coliseum tonight and it’s Star Wars night!

ICYMI

Olympics: how to watch and who to watch in women’s hockey - nafio and Annie
Olympic hockey has begun.

Women’s hockey kicks off today. By the time you read this at least one game will have already finished.

“No one knows what goaltender interference is anymore”

Other news

Tell us how you really feel, Jacob Markstrom.

Here’s a crazy one: the Red Wings were up 3-1 at the end of the second period. They lost the game 7-6. Yes, that’s right. Eight goals were scored between them and the Islanders in the third period.

Frederik Andersen: The calm between the pipes - The Globe and Mail
“We're lucky to have him. He gives us a chance to win every night.”

Pierre Dorion Signs Three-Year Extension - Silver Seven
[Species: LOLSNES]

Rask has played himself into the Vezina conversation - Stanley Cup of Chowder
It would have seemed nuts to say that about Tuuka Rask back at the beginning of November.

Does Trading Chris Kreider, J.T. Miller, Or Kevin Hayes Make Sense? - Blueshirt Banter
The Rangers are selling, which we know for a fact now, but there’s a difference between selling and, SELLING!!!!

A (Fake) Message from Trevor Linden and Jim Benning - Nucks Misconduct
"As a member of the *insert cutesy fanbase descriptor here*, we consider you a part of the Vancouver Canucks family. Not the Aquilini family mind you though, because they’re MEGA rich and tend not to fraternize with the fans"

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