dlbalr Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 The Bulldogs get another body back tonight as Olivier Fortier returns to the lineup after missing the last 19 games with a lower body injury. Unfortunately he won't take the place of Robert Mayer who is likely to start again. Hamilton is currently 7 points out of a playoff spot. This is the first meeting between the teams after the hard fought, devastating Game 7 loss in last year's conference finals where there were multiple controversies in the final two minutes, both going against Hamilton. Active scoring leaders: Goals: Andreas Engqvist (19) Assists: Brian Willsie (24) Points: Engqvist/Willsie (38) +/-: Jesse Todd (+3) PIMS: Zack FitzGerald (235) Active scoring leaders: Goals: Jon DeSalvatore (26) Assists: Justin Fontaine (35) Points:Jon DeSalvatore (57) +/-: Chad Rau (+5) PIMS: Drew Bagnall (93) Puck drop is at 8:30 PM EST and can be listened to by clicking this link: http://cham.player.amri.ca/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Oh great, there's a problem with the ice which could delay/postpone the game. Just when I thought the trip already had everything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Warmups have started albeit 30 minutes after scheduled puck drop. Looks like they might get this in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 1-1 midway through the 1st. Lefebvre got the equalizer after Mayer let one in on the second shift of the game. Henry got an assist on the goal snapping an 18 game pointless streak while the goal was Lefebvre's first tally in 22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Dogs win in OT 3-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Willsie had the tying goal in the 3rd and the OT winner. Schultz was also back for this one, nice to see them starting to get a little healthier. Hamilton is now only 5 points out but that's to 8th place, no longer is there a 4-way tie 6th through 9th. I'd have to think to have any sort of shot, they're going to have to win out although they'll have some key head to head matchups (1 against 8th place Rochester and 2 against Grand Rapids, a team just a single point up on them in the standings). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Would be nice for them to add Palushaj, Leblanc, Geoffrion, St.Denis if the Habs can get healthy, and Gallagher if the Giants are knocked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 As weird and backwards as it is for a rebuilding team, I'm hoping Kaberle, Moen, and Darche (plus White with the flu) are all ready to come back for the next game to allow them to send St-Denis (non-emerg. recall) and probably Geoffrion down. That would give them another bit of a boost with the others following after the Toronto game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbp Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 As weird and backwards as it is for a rebuilding team, I'm hoping Kaberle, Moen, and Darche (plus White with the flu) are all ready to come back for the next game to allow them to send St-Denis (non-emerg. recall) and probably Geoffrion down. That would give them another bit of a boost with the others following after the Toronto game. What record would they need to make the playoffs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 What record would they need to make the playoffs? They are pretty much gonna need to get at minimum 10/12 remaining points and hope for some help. 12/12 might be required. Its a longshot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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