Red Wings recall Darren McCarty from Grand Rapids
March 8, 2008
DETROIT (AP) -The Detroit Red Wings recalled Darren McCarty from the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins.
The 35-year-old McCarty helped the Red Wings win Stanley Cups in 1997, 1998 and 2002.
The Wings said Friday on their Web site that the hard-nosed fan favorite is day-to-day with a minor rib injury.
The right wing was assigned to Grand Rapids on a conditioning loan after he signed a one-year contract last month.
NHL
Sunday, March 9th
Nashville at Detroit, 3:05 ET
Nashville: 5-21 SU at Detroit
Detroit: 17-3 SU revenging loss of 2+ goals
Edmonton at Chicago, 3:05 ET
Edmonton: 0-8 SU off a game where 3 or less goals were scored
Chicago: 12-6 SU at home playing with revenge
Boston at NY Rangers, 3:05 ET
Boston: 3-8 SU vs. Rangers
NY Rangers: 9-1 SU revenging home loss
(TC) Pittsburgh at Washington, 12:35 ET NBC
Pittsburgh: 9-2 SU vs. Washington
Washington: 21-29 SU as favorite
Tampa Bay at Columbus, 3:05 ET
Tampa Bay: 0-6 SU off BB one goal losses
Columbus: 8-2 SU after scoring 1 goal or less BB games
San Jose at Minnesota, 4:05 ET
San Jose: 7-0 SU off a one goal road win
Minnesota: 17-5 SU off BB road games
Montreal at Anaheim, 8:05 ET
Montreal: 21-14 SU in road games
Anaheim: 6-12 SU off road loss
Colorado at Dallas, 8:05 ET
Colorado: 15-3 SU in March L2 seasons
Dallas: n/a
** (TC) Denotes Time Change
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals
- The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Verizon Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Penguins were defeated 5-2 by the Panthers last time out, as -125 favorites on the road. The seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).
Ryan Malone and Kris Letang replied for the Penguins.
The Capitals gave up two third period goals, and fell 2-1 to the Bruins last time out. The Capitals were +105 road underdogs in the contest, while the three goals were UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Brooks Laich potted the only goal in the loss.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 38-24-7
Washington: 32-29-8
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Ottawa are 3-7
After playing Florida are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
Washington most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Calgary are 5-5
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 13 games when playing Pittsburgh
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Buffalo, Wednesday, March 12
Washington home to Calgary, Wednesday, March 12
Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks
- The fans at United Center will be treated to a game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Chicago Blackhawks when they take their seats on Sunday.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Andrew Cogliano had the overtime winner on Friday night as the Oilers topped the Columbus Blue Jackets by a final score of 2-1.
The Oilers were winners as +125 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (5).
Brent Seabrook and Jonathan Toews scored in Chicago's 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Friday night.
The Sharks were winners as -135 road favorites in that contest, while the combined score was a PUSH against the game's posted total (5).
Team records:
Edmonton: 32-31-5
Chicago: 33-29-6
Edmonton most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-5-1
Before playing Detroit are 8-2
After playing Columbus are 4-6
After a win are 5-5
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Edmonton are 6-4
After playing San Jose are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Edmonton is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Edmonton's last 12 games on the road
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Edmonton
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games at home
Next up:
Edmonton home to St. Louis, Tuesday, March 11
Chicago at Detroit, Tuesday, March 11
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Columbus Blue Jackets will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Nationwide Arena.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Karri Ramo stopped 31 of 33 shots in Tampa Bay's 2-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Friday night.
The Devils pulled out the win as -230 home favorites in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (5).
Dan Fritsche potted the lone Blue Jackets goal in their 2-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night.
The Oilers were winners as +125 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (5).
Current streak:
Tampa Bay has lost 4 straight games.
Columbus has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 26-34-8
Columbus: 30-28-11
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing New Jersey are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
Columbus most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Chicago are 3-7
After playing Edmonton are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Columbus
Tampa Bay is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Columbus's last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Columbus is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Columbus is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Columbus is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to NY Islanders, Tuesday, March 11
Columbus home to Chicago, Friday, March 14
Boston Bruins vs. New York Rangers
- The Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Bruins scored two power play goals in the third period on Saturday, as they got past the Capitals 2-1. The Bruins won the game as -125 favorites, while the three goals were UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Zdeno Chara and Marco Sturm potted the Bruins goals. David Krejci and Marc Savard pocketed assists on both markers.
Henrik Lundqvist made 26 saves and Sean Avery potted two goals in the Rangers 4-1 win over the Islanders on Thursday, as -145 favorites. The Rangers won the game as -145 favorites, while the five goals were UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Brendan Shanahan and Scott Gomez scored the other goals for the Rangers, and Nigel Dawes pocketed two assists in the win.
Team records:
Boston: 36-25-7
New York: 35-24-9
Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Ottawa are 6-4
After playing Washington are 3-7
After a win are 6-4
New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 7-3
After playing NY Islanders are 7-3
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Boston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Boston is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing NY Rangers
NY Rangers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
NY Rangers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Boston
Next up:
Boston at Ottawa, Tuesday, March 11
NY Rangers at Buffalo, Monday, March 10
Nashville Predators vs. Detroit Red Wings
- Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings meet at Joe Louis Arena.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
J.P. Dumont scored in overtime on Friday night to give the Predators a 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames.
The Preds were winners as +150 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (5).
Pavel Datsyuk scored two goals as the Red Wings defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Detroit cashed as -230 home favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total posted by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Detroit has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Nashville: 35-26-8
Detroit: 44-18-6
Nashville most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-5-1
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Calgary are 6-4
After a win are 4-6
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 9-1
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing St. Louis are 8-2
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nashville's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Nashville's last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Nashville's last 13 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Nashville
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games
Next up:
Nashville home to San Jose, Tuesday, March 11
Detroit home to Chicago, Tuesday, March 11
San Jose Sharks vs. Minnesota Wild
- The fans at Xcel Energy Center will be treated to a game between the San Jose Sharks and the Minnesota Wild when they take their seats on Sunday.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Patrick Marleau scored the game winner on Friday night as the Sharks topped the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
The Sharks were winners as -135 road favorites in that contest, while the combined score was a PUSH against the game's posted total (5).
Niklas Backstrom made 24 saves in Minnesota's 3-2 shootout loss to the Atlanta Thrashers on Friday night.
The Thrashers got the win as +125 home underdogs on that night, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total (5.5).
Current streak:
San Jose has won 8 straight games.
Minnesota has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
San Jose: 39-21-8
Minnesota: 37-26-6
San Jose most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Toronto are 3-3-2
After playing Chicago are 4-6
After a win are 8-2
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 3-3-2
After playing Atlanta are 3-3
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
San Jose is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing San Jose
Minnesota is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Jose
Next up:
San Jose at Nashville, Tuesday, March 11
Minnesota home to New Jersey, Thursday, March 13
Montreal Canadiens vs. Anaheim Ducks
- The Montreal Canadiens and the Anaheim Ducks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Honda Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Guillaume Latendresse scored a goal and added an assist as the Canadiens defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 on Saturday.
Montreal cashed as -145 road favorites as the teams played over the 6.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
The Ducks were shut out 1-0 by the Avalanche last time out, as +100 underdogs. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (5).
Jonas Hiller stopped 29-of-30 shots in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Montreal has won 2 straight games.
Anaheim has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Montreal: 38-22-9
Anaheim: 38-25-7
Montreal most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing New Jersey are 8-2
After playing Los Angeles are 4-4-1
After a win are 6-4
Anaheim most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Phoenix are 5-5
After playing Colorado are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montreal's last 5 games on the road
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games
Anaheim is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games
Anaheim is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Anaheim's last 8 games when playing at home against Montreal
Next up:
Montreal home to New Jersey, Tuesday, March 11
Anaheim at Phoenix, Tuesday, March 11
Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars
- The Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at American Airlines Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Avalanche scored all their goals in the third period, as they buried the Stars 3-1 last time out. The Avalanche won the game as -130 favorites, while the four goals were UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Scott Hannan, Andrew Brunette and Paul Stastny scored for the Avalanche. Jose Theodore stopped 25 shots in the win.
The Stars lost 3-1 to the Avalanche last time out, as +110 road underdogs. The four goals were UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Antti Miettinen scored the lone Dallas goal on the power play, while Marty Turco made 25 saves in the loss.
Current streak:
Colorado has won 6 straight games.
Dallas has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 37-26-6
Dallas: 41-25-5
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Buffalo are 8-8-1
After playing Dallas are 4-6
After a win are 6-4
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Los Angeles are 5-5
After playing Colorado are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
Next up:
Colorado at Atlanta, Tuesday, March 11
Dallas at Detroit, Thursday, March 13