Super Sunday notes: Ain't No Party Like A Pekka Party

by Dirk Hoag on Feb 5, 2012 11:04 AM EST in Nashville Predators News

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3 months ago: NASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 04: Goalie Pekka Rinne #35 of the Nashville Predators makes a save on Jamie Langenbrunner #15 of the St Louis Blues at the Bridgestone Arena on February 4, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

The Nashville Predators have earned themselves a day of rest after last night's 3-1 victory over St. Louis, so make sure to kick back yourself and enjoy it, too. NBC Sports will have Washington and Boston facing off at 11:30 a.m. Central, so you've got something entertaining to watch before the Super Bowl later on...

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While reading this morning, we have a ton of audio for you:

Predators Blues highlights 2012-02-04 (mp3)

Pekka Rinne on 1025 2012-02-04 (mp3)

Brian McGrattan on 1025 2012-02-04 (mp3)

Post-game audio is also available from Barry Trotz, Martin Erat, and Pekka Rinne (Part 1 & Part 2). Click each link for the mp3.

Smashville 24/7: Preds 3, Blues 1: Decibel levels chart
How loud did it get last night at Bridgestone? Ryan has the answer.

Smashville 24/7: Around the Room: Super Bowl predictions
Kevin Klein sees Gisele Bündchen as the key to today's game.

Visiting Fans In Cowboy Hats - Tumblr
Zack shares pictures of hockey fans who go "cowboy" upon hitting Nashville.

Trotz and Hitchcock win press conferences in very different manners - Nashville Predators Examiner
Jim shares the highlights from the post-game presser, which include some quips from Ken Hitchcock and Barry Trotz bringing along a special guest.

Pekka Rinne calls 43 shots 'a party' at the net - The Tennessean
He was certainly kept busy entertaining guests...

And in case you missed it last night, here's that Dierks Bentley/Shea Weber video...

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

CHL-NHL Agreement on the Table? - Hockey Prospectus
To me, one of the strangest things about hockey is how secretive the NHL & CHL are about their agreement. You can't find the document anywhere online (unlike the CBA between the NHL and NHLPA).

Europe trip to open NHL season in jeopardy because of CBA uncertainty - NYPOST.com
Larry Brooks pumps the Rangers' Dan Girardi for the Norris Trophy. Because, you know, those guys who play in New York don't ever get any media attention.

Ice Chips - Tippett talks about 'never-ending battle' for a coach
Life ain't easy for a head coach.

Is Bruce Boudreau a Jack Adams candidate? - Backhand Shelf
I'm telling you, Washington has overreacted to that 2010 playoff loss to Montreal. They've pretty much scrapped what they had going, and it could take a long time before they find a new identity.

Olli Jokinen’s slump-buster is a Big Mac meal from McDonalds (Video) | Puck Daddy
If this were really true, I wouldn't be stuck as a scrub in the C-leagues.

Down Goes Brown: Beyond the clock: Other ways NHL teams get an unfair home ice advantage
Just in case you thought a wonky clock in L.A. was the only bit of nefarious business.

Brenden Morrow still dealing with pain in neck, back and shoulder, as well as trade talk - The Dallas Morning News
Cue all the "pain in the neck" jokes for the Dallas Stars captain.

Dexshow's Over: Dekanich To Have Ankle Surgery - The Cannon
Former Predator Mark Dekanich has had a cursed season in Columbus, and now it ends prematurely.

Sunday morning rumors | My NHL Trade Rumors.com
Not quite rumors, this is a roundup of trade talk from established media members like Darren Dreger of TSN, and the Hockey Night In Canada Hotstove.

That's one big Pekka. Blues lose to Nashville. - St. Louis Game Time
They're getting frustrated in St. Louis over what Pekka Rinne continues to do vs. the Blues.

The Door is Ajar, Mr Conklin: Oilers 5 - Red Wings 4 - Winging It In Motown
In Jimmy Howard's absence, the Red Wings coughed up a 5-spot.

Skinner With The Winner, Hurricanes 2, Kings 1 - Canes Country
Skinner winner, chicken dinner?

Panthers gassed early, smoked by Lightning 6-3 - Litter Box Cats
The Florida Panthers have Washington right on their heels for the Southeast Division lead, after dropping a decision to Tampa Bay.

Habs Can Kiss Playoffs Goodbye, Following Loss to Caps - Habs Eyes On The Prize
Is it time to put the Habs up on blocks with the "For Sale" sign on them?

And lastly... is this the Hit of the Season right here?

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Comments

Skinner winner, chicken dinner?

Nice.

cisar - February 5, 2012 reply

How loud was it?

110db Martin Erat 1st period goal

Was that A-weighted?

cisar - February 5, 2012 reply

I cannot believe this...

but if the Caps win today they go from 9th to 3rd place in the East. Meanwhile, we can win 5 straight and can’t move outside the 4-6th seed range. SMH!

JBoogie22 - February 5, 2012 reply

and by 5 straight i meant the streak we just had, not talking about if we had one brewing.

JBoogie22 - February 5, 2012 reply

Well, the Caps went from 3rd to 9th with one loss earlier this week. Guaranteed seeding for divisional winners. Meanwhile the Preds would be 3rd in the West and the Sharks 7th without it. FWIW, the Caps or Panthers could win 5 straight and it wouldn’t change their seeding.

CAustin - February 5, 2012 reply

or tampa bay could just go on a tear and win the division ;)

JBoogie22 - February 5, 2012 reply

In order for TB to win the division

they would have to play all of the rest of their games:
—at home
—on Saturday night
—in their 3rd jerseys
—against a team playing the 2nd night of a back-to-back
—after a major injury to a star player or big controversy
—while marking an incredible career milestone for one or more players, AND
—without taking any power plays.

Those seem to be the only ways the team is able to play Lightning hockey.

CAustin - February 5, 2012 reply

So you’re saying it’s possible…

OddManRush - February 5, 2012 reply

Because a few people asked last night

Here are the rules governing a goal scored but not seen by on-ice officials:

78.6 Video Review – Any potential goal requiring video review must be reviewed prior to or during the next stoppage of play. No goal may be awarded (or disallowed) as a result of video review once the puck has been dropped and play has resumed. See Rule 38.

When a team scores an apparent goal that is not seen by the on-ice officials and play continues, the play shall be reviewed by the Video Goal Judge at the next stoppage of play. If the goal is confirmed by video review, the clock (including penalty time clocks, if applicable) is re-set to the time the goal was scored. If the goal is not confirmed by video review, no adjustment is required to the clock time.

Only one goal can be awarded at any stoppage of play. If the apparent goal was scored by Team A, and is subsequently confirmed as a goal by the Video Goal Judge, any goal scored by Team B during the period of time between the apparent goal By Team A and the stoppage of play (Team B’s goal), the Team B goal would not be awarded. However, if the apparent goal by Team A is deemed to have entered the goal, albeit illegally (i.e. distinct kicking motion), the goal shall be disallowed by the Video Goal Judge and since the play should have stopped for this disallowed goal, no goal can be awarded to Team B on the same play. The clock (including penalty time clocks, if applicable) must be re-set to the time of the disallowed Team A goal and play resumed.

Any penalties signaled during the period of time between the apparent goal and the next stoppage of play shall be assessed in the normal manner, except when a minor penalty is to be assessed to the team scored upon, and is therefore nullified by the scoring of the goal. Refer to Rules 16.2 and 18.2. If an infraction happens after the first stoppage of play following an apparent goal (infraction after the whistle) by either team, it is assessed and served in the normal manner regardless as to the decision rendered by the Video Goal Judge.

cisar - February 5, 2012 reply

So, to make sure I’m reading this right: Any penalties assessed after a missed goal are still assessed.

I’ve actually been wondering about that for about a week now. I imagine the penalties would then be listed as having happened at the same time of the missed goal.

MaASPredFan - February 5, 2012 reply

In the words of Ken Hitchcock...

"You are not going to beat Nashville in Nashville on a Saturday night," he said. "This is like the Colosseum in Rome coming into this place on a Saturday night."

^^ This!

NashCub - February 5, 2012 reply

joel ward

the player i miss the most from the offseason purge, but he hasn’t reached double digits in either goals or assists yet…i hope they make the playoffs so we can see the Joel Ward “Playoff Beast-mode”

JBoogie22 - February 5, 2012 reply

They’re losing patience with him. He got off to a good start, like the team did, but his minutes have really gone down under Hunter. He’s 4th line and PK, maybe 7-8 mins a game. … I miss him, too. Hope he sorts things out over there.

el pucko - February 5, 2012 via Android app reply

I feel like maybe they were expecting a little too much out of him for the regular season.

emzee - February 5, 2012 reply

every time I've looked at the event summary of a Caps game

Wardo didn’t get any PK time. they aren’t using his talents very effectively. That and despite his strengths, Ward is a pretty slow skater. His skill set worked under Bruce Bordeau (sp?), but Hunter seems to have directed the Caps back to a style of game where speed is the number 1 priority. Ward doesn’t fit in that role. I hope he finds a niche to fit in.

Only Fan In J.C. ? - February 6, 2012 reply

Anybody watching the Flyers and Rangers game? Man, Big Ern and Tootie look like choir boys upside them. One Ranger already has three fights already! 2-1 Rangers in the third.

amyinsparta - February 5, 2012 reply

That game is totally why we have McGrattan. I wonder what it is going to take for Zac Rinaldo to finally get suspended. He is like the new Matt Cooke.

Predmonton - February 5, 2012 reply