Possible fights 2/5/13

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New York Rangers (8) at New Jersey Devils (5) 7:00 PM ET - Preview
NYR: Arron Asham (2), Stu Bickel (2), Michael Rupp (2)(traded), Brian Boyle (1), Kris Newbury (1), Taylor Pyatt, Brandon Mashinter
NJD: Krys Barch (3), Steve Bernier (1), David Clarkson (1), Ryan Carter, Bryce Salvador



Pittsburgh Penguins (2) at New York Islanders (5) 7:00 PM ET - Preview
PIT: Deryk Engelland (1), Tanner Glass (1), Robert Bortuzzo, Craig Adams, Tyler Kennedy, Eric Tangradi
NYI: Matt Carkner (2), Eric Boulton (1), Joe Finley (1), Matt Martin (1)



Toronto Maple Leafs (10) at Washington Capitals (4) 7:00 PM ET - Preview
TOR: Mike Brown (3)(IR), Mark Fraser (3), Colton Orr (3), Frazer McLaren (1), Mike Komisarek, Dion Phaneuf
WAS: Matt Hendricks (4), Troy Brouwer



Los Angeles Kings (4) at Columbus Blue Jackets (12) 7:00 PM ET - Preview
LOS: Jordan Nolan (2), Kyle Clifford (1), Mike Richards (1), Colin Fraser, Dwight King
CBJ: Jared Boll (6), Derek Dorsett (2), Brandon Dubinsky (1), Nick Foligno (1), Colton Gillies (1), Derek MacKenzie (1), James Wisniewski



Buffalo Sabres (9) at Ottawa Senators (4) 7:30 PM ET - Preview
BUF: John Scott (3), Steve Ott (2), Marcus Foligno (1), Cody McCormick (1), Drew Stafford (1), Mike Weber (1)
OTT: Chris Neil (2), Zack Smith (2), Mark Borowiecki, Colin Greening



Tampa Bay Lightning (5) at Philadelphia Flyers (8) 7:30 PM ET - Preview
TAM: B.J. Crombeen (3), Pierre-Cedric Labrie (1), Vincent Lecavalier (1), Keith Aulie, Ryan Malone, Nate Thompson
PHI: Tom Sestito (2), Scott Hartnell (1)(injured), Tye McGinn (1), Zac Rinaldo (1), Brayden Schenn (1), Luke Schenn (1), Wayne Simmonds (1)(concussion), Jody Shelley, Maxime Talbot



Calgary Flames (1) at Detroit Red Wings (4) 7:30 PM ET - Preview
CAL: Tim Jackman (1), Jarome Iginla, Cory Sarich, Steve Begin
DET: Jordin Tootoo (3), Justin Abdelkader (1)



Florida Panthers (5) at Winnipeg Jets (4) 8:00 PM ET - Preview
FLA: Keaton Ellerby (2), George Parros (1), Tyson Strachan (1), Scottie Upshall (1)(injured)
WIN: Chris Thorburn (2), Jim Slater (1), James Wright (1), Anthony Peluso, Mark Stuart



Nashville Predators (5) at St. Louis Blues (6) 8:00 PM ET - Preview
NAS: Richard Clune (3), Scott Hannan (1), Shea Weber (1), Paul Gaustad, Hal Gill, Brian McGrattan
STL: Ryan Reaves (2), Chris Stewart (2), Barret Jackman (1), Scott Nichol (1)



Chicago Blackhawks (4) at San Jose Sharks (5) 10:30 PM ET - Preview
CHI: Brandon Bollig (3), Jamal Mayers (1), Sheldon Brookbank, Andrew Shaw
SAN: Ryane Clowe (2), Andrew Desjardins (1), Douglas Murray (1), Brad Stuart (1), Adam Burish

[brymaster1]

I'd love to see Nolan vs Boll. Don't see it happening though.

[NameyMD]

Tonight's looking rather fruitful.. à la

Asham - Barch
Bickel - Clarkson

Martin - Engelland

Originally Posted by brymaster1

I'd love to see Nolan vs Boll. Don't see it happening though.

Nolan - Dorsett is more likely
maybe Clifford - Boll (I doubt it tho)

Neil - McCormick
Borowiecki - Ott

Crombeen - Rinaldo
Labrie - Sestito

McGrattan - Reaves

[bustoff]

Hopefully Reaves and McGrattan will throw down tonight. I don't think they even got close to each other the last time they met.

[Nyr0301]

Mashinter and asham will go tonite for sure !!hopefully asham goes with clarkson and mashinter takes on barch.

[Flyers2001]

Since Crombeen ducked Simmonds last week, he'll probably go with Rinaldo.

What's the chances of LabriE playing?

[MattBurger]

Another potentially good night.

Brandon Mashinter vs Krys Barch
Deryk Engelland vs Matt Carkner
Mark Fraser vs Matt Hendricks
Derek Dorsett vs Kyle Clifford
Chris Neil vs Cody McCormick
Zack Smith vs Steve Ott
B.J. Crombeen vs Tom Sestito
Tim Jackman vs Jordin Tootoo
Richard Clune vs Ryan Reaves

[Jack Schitt]

Mashinter vs Barch

Lock it up

[Humpzilla]

Originally Posted by Flyers2001

Since Crombeen ducked Simmonds last week, he'll probably go with Rinaldo.

What's the chances of LabriE playing?

From today's paper

PHILADELPHIA — When the Lightning opened its road schedule Jan. 21 against the Islanders, it was with a right cross and an uppercut as wings B.J. Crombeen and Pierre-Cedric Labrie fought at the opening faceoff with Matt Martin and Joe Finley, respectively.

Tampa Bay lost the game, but coach Guy Boucher said a message was sent by a team that last season was second-worst in the league away from home.

"It wasn't something I had planned,'' Boucher said Monday about the fracas. "I just felt it was right to put our bigger guys out there to set a tone for the season since we weren't tough enough on the road last year. The message was sent and it's the right message: we're a much tougher team and better equipped to challenge other teams."

This better be the case tonight, as I would expect BJ Crombeen to have to face the music. Especially in Philly..

I doubt PC Labrie will play, but considering the previous game, I would say his chances are the best they'll be for a while.

[Uncle Argyle]

Originally Posted by Jack Schitt

Mashinter vs Barch

Lock it up

Yes I agree, most likely on the opening faceoff.

[Flyers2001]

Originally Posted by Humpzilla

From today's paper



This better be the case tonight, as I would expect BJ Crombeen to have to face the music. Especially in Philly..

I doubt PC Labrie will play, but considering the previous game, I would say his chances are the best they'll be for a while.

If Crombeen is challenged by either Sestito, Rinaldo, or L Schenn I would expect him to go early in this game.

My dark horse is Malone vs. L. Schenn

[Philly Fan 27]

someone is gonna wanna get at luke schenn for betting up vinny last week

[pesadillamal]

Mashinter - Barch should be a lock. My scouting report says that the veteran Barch will take the fight by ducking some wild rights and landing a solid left.

Carter and Clarkson are tough to call a fight for. Their interest differs night to night. I am not even sure whether Bickel is playing but it would be nice to see Carter and him in another bloody war.

Torts - DeBoer. Win DeBoer despite the many bite marks he has.

Would have been a good game for Bam Bam to be in.

[pesadillamal]

Originally Posted by Uncle Argyle

Yes I agree, most likely on the opening faceoff.

After Torts cried about the Devils starting their goons at the Garden last year I doubt he turns around and starts the muscle, even though he did it first last year.

[ValJamesRules]

Mashinter-Barch is the lock
Bickel-Clarkson
Glass-Martin
Boll-Clifford
McCormick-Neil
Clune-Stewart