Blown Chance Nasville,Ten – The St. Louis Blues missed a chance to get out of the Western Conference cellar for the first time in nearly two months. Given the Blues recent history in Nashville, that move might have to wait again.
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Help Wanted Tampa Bay,Fla – The Tampa Bay Lightning are in desperate need of a scoring boost from Vincent Lecavalier. Matchups with the Toronto Maple Leafs usually spark the star center.
Road Block Charlotte,N.C. – A successful western road trip has helped the Carolina Hurricanes keep pace in the playoff race. They’ll take on one of the teams standing in the way of a postseason berth in their return home.
Just What’s Needed Milwaukee,Wi – The Houston Rockets have struggled defensively over the last three weeks. They’ve had little trouble in that area, however, when they’ve faced the Milwaukee Bucks lately.
On A Roll Charlotte,N.C. – For the moment, the Los Angeles Clippers have put their losing ways behind them. The same can’t be said for the Charlotte Bobcats.
Big 12 Rivals Columbia,Mo – Kansas never needs motivation when it faces archrival Missouri, but the Jayhawks should have some added incentive Monday.
Inside Force Pittsburgh,Pa – After another overpowering performance from its star center, it appears Pittsburgh will go as far as DeJuan Blair can carry the team.
Going Backwards Calgary,Alb – The Calgary Flames established themselves as a title contender with their play in January, but this month has been another story.
NFC Gets Even Honolulu,Hi – Larry Fitzgerald played as if the Super Bowl never ended.
A New Low East Rutherford,N.J. – The New York Rangers struggles reached a new low with their worst defensive performance in nearly 16 years. Their defense didn’t fare much better in its last trip to New Jersey.