New Jersey backup goaltender Kevin Weekes played the final 20 minutes of ice time as the Devils were blanked by the visiting Atlanta Thrashers 4-0. Weekes faced only 5 shots stopping 4 of them en route to a no decision appearance. He remains 2-4-0 on the season but his save percentage dropped to .897 while his goals against averaged shaved a point or two to 3.06. The appearance was Weekes' first since December 13 when he started what turned out to be a 4-2 loss against the visiting Buffalo Sabres. 
Montreal defenseman Roman Hamrlik received the primary assist on the Canadiens' 2nd goal only 4:59 in to play as the Habs thumped the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2. Hamrlik now has 4 assists over the last 2 games and has 2 goals and 13 assists for 15 points on 39 games. The last time Hamrlik had 4 points over 2 games was March 12-14, 2007 while still a member of the Calgary Flames. During that pair of games Hamrlik also recorded 4 helpers.
Detroit goalie Chris Osgood had one of his bet starts of the season stopping 22 of 23 shots faced as the Red Wings pounced all over the Dallas Stars for a 6-1 home win. Two starts in to 2009 and Ozzie has already nailed down to victories. With the win he improved to 14-2-4 on the season and is steadily improved his numbers. Ozzie's save percentage is no .883 while his goals against average is at 3.02. Osgood has won 5 of his last 6 starts but he has lumbered along. This game was only his 3rd start this season in which he has surrendered less than 2 goals.
Florida winger Richard Zednik provided the primary assist on the opening goal as the Panthers doubled up on the visiting Carolina Hurricanes for a 4-2 win. Zed is by no means a prolific scorer but he does find ways to help. He currently has 5 goals and 7 assists for 12 points on 30 games. Zednik has notched 1 goal and a helper over the last 4 contests. 
Colorado winger Ryan Smyth was the third star of the game for his effort as he netted a goal and added a powerplay assist on the game winner as the Avalanche edged the visiting Colorado Avalanche 2-1. Smyth opening the scoring only 5:10 in to play and then received the secondary helper on the winning tally with just under 7 minutes remaining in play to help lead the Avs' charge. Smyth now has 13 goals and 16 assists for 29 points on 41 games. A dozen of his season's points (6 goals, 6 assists) have come with the man advantage. Smyth now has 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists) over the last 2 games and 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists) in the last 8 overall.
Calgary d-man and FI Adrian Aucoin helped the Flames' bat around his old team as they downed the visiting Islanders 5-2. Aucoin had a pair of assists including one on the opening powerplay goal. Aucoin now has 6 goals and 10 goals for 16 points on 41 games. With the helpers Aucoin snapped a 3 game point-less streak. Since the lockout Aucoin has had 3 assists in the only 2 games he has played against his former team. For the 3rd straight season and 12th time on his career Aucoin has reached the 10+ assist mark. 
Phoenix center Olli Jokinen opening his team's scoring as the Coyotes eked by the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning for a 3-2 win. O-Jok now has 14 goals and 15 assists for 29 points on 36 games. Jokinen has notched 3 goals in the last 5 games. He is currently 2nd on the team in goals and points behind winger and captain Shane Doan who has 40 points (18 goals, 22 assists).Check back soon for more updates and recaps at FIW.
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