How did I not see this Canadiens/Sharks game last week? There are two impressive goals at the very beginning of the video I've included - the second one happens around 42 seconds in and it's truly amazing. I can't believe some of the moves these guys make - one of the things I love the most about hockey is that it's the perfect blend of finesse and grit. Of course we all like to see an a** whooping or a brutal check as often as we can, but a beautiful goal or save occasionally is a what really makes this sport what it is. Enjoy the video.



^{Video courtesy of NHL.com's NHL.tv.}

Jess's Picks:
Flyers @ Bruins: I don't even want to pretend to know - I'll take the Flyers on a simple hunch.
Predators @ Red Wings: is there really a question here?
Devils @ Avalanche: I'm going to go with the bold pick here; Avalanche - but I think the Devils will fight them up to the end, so probably in overtime or the shoot out.
Canucks @ Stars: Everybody, say it with me....GO CANUCKS!!!
Sabres @ Maple Leafs: This game is probably going to be one of the most interesting of the night, and as such, I have a hard time making a pick. I'll go with the Sabres.
Islanders @ Canadiens: Really?
Rangers @ Lightning: I'll take the usual, Doris. Rangers.
Kings @ Wild: This one has me baffled - every time I think I have the Wild figured out, they mess with my head. I'll give them the win here for the simple fact that they're at home, and they have more to fight for than the Kings at this point.
Oilers @ Coyotes: The other night, the Coyotes beat the Canucks (who sit above them in the standings right now). It would stand to reason, with the Coyotes anyway, that because the Oilers are below them that the Oilers would win this game. I think that once again the Coyotes surprise me and win this one. Make sense?
Blues @ Ducks: I can only hope that the Ducks will gain two more points tonight. We need 'em.

Great slate of games tonight, folks! If you can't watch, listen to your team's broadcast on NHL Radio and join the discussion here!