Newsmakers in the NHL: During the regular season it's our weekday look at the previous night's action and some of the story lines taking place around the league. Have a tip or something you want linked? Send it in to nhlfanhouse@gmail.com.Bruins 3, Predators 2: Entering play on Wednesday, the Nashville Predators, as a team, had scored as many goals (nine) as the league's leading goal-scorer (Alex Ovechkin). They have yet to score more than three goals in a game this season, and haven't scored more than two since October 8. That streak continued on Wednesday thanks to their 3-2 loss in Boston.
Through its first eight games, Nashville has scored just 11 goals, and because of their 0-for-3 showing on the power play, the Predators are now just 1-for-27 with the man-advantage.
Ouch.
Also: Scott Clemmensen's short night, Video of the day, and more
The Bruins, meanwhile, playing without the services of Marc Savard and Milan Lucic, pulled out the win thanks to goals from Michael Ryder, Patrice Bergeron and Steve Begin. Predators forward Colin Wilson, a 2008 first-round pick (No. 7 overall), scored his first career goal in the loss.
Sabres 5, Predators 2: Short night for Panthers goaltender Scott Clemmensen as he was pulled just two minutes into the first period after giving up two goals on three shots. Buffalo scored five goals in the first period on its way to a 5-2 win.
Clemmensen was making his second consecutive start after picking up the win against Philadelphia earlier this week, stopping 25 shots in a 4-2 win. Tomas Vokoun, who has struggled mightily so far this season, came on in relief and stopped 30 shots.
Ryan Miller picked up the win for the Sabres with 41 stops.
Wednesday's Other Games
The Islanders are on the board! [Box Score, Botta's Recap]
Minnesota knocks off Colorado in a shootout. [Box Score, Recap]
Dallas Beats Anaheim [Box Score, Recap]
Samuelsson's winner leads Canucks [Box Score, Recap]
Loose Pucks
-- Is there an upside to Sergei Gonchar's injury if you're a Penguins fan? [Pens Universe]
-- Cap relief for the Caps as Michael Nylander agrees to a conditioning assignment with the Grand Rapids Griffins. [Grand Rapids Griffins]
Video Of The Day
The Islanders get their first win, so let's give the video of the day to Frans Nielsen for his nifty shootout goal.
Thursday's Key Games
Capitals vs. Thrashers: Fantastic Southeast Division matchup as Atlanta hosts Washington. The Thrashers are off to a strong start, and they'll look to keep it going as two of the top goal-scorers in the league (Alex Ovechkin and Ilya Kovalchuk) square off.
Devils vs. Rangers: The Rangers had their seven-game winning streak snapped on Monday in a blowout loss to the Sharks. They'll look to get rolling again when they host their long-time rivals from New Jersey. It's also Sean Avery vs. Martin Brodeur, which should be fun.
Islanders vs. Canadiens: Can the Islanders start their first winning streak of the season? They have a shot in Montreal!
