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LAS VEGAS -- These are ESPN Chalks weekly NFL betting recaps for every Week 13 game -- with an emphasis on the word betting. Zach Collins Jersey .Sometimes its clear from the opening kickoff that a team is going to win and/or cover the spread. Other times it looks as if one team is going to coast to victory, but the other rallies, causing bettors to wonder how they could have possibly lost and leading to them cry Bad beat! Of course, there are also the back-and-forth, 50-50 games that are virtual coin flips.This new column, which will also include my takeaways from each game, will separate the different kinds of point-spread results from each week and is intended to be a quick overview for those who have to work on NFL Sundays or otherwise arent able to watch all the games.So lets run down Sundays Week 13 action (plus Thursdays game). Well also incorporate Rufus Peabodys numbers to give an analytical look at which teams should have covered.Note: Well point out crazy over/under results, but this is primarily a recap of the against-the-spread results.Bad beats (clearly wrong sides)Washington (+2.5) in 31-23 loss at ArizonaThis could very well go in the 50-50 category. To some degree I could argue that the Cardinals looked like the right side at several points of the game, as they were leading by more than the spread at 7-0, 10-6 at halftime, 17-13 and 24-20. However, the Redskins got back inside the number at 24-23 on Dustin Hopkins 53-yard field goal with 6:01 to play. Washington looked like it might get the ball back -- not once, but twice -- on Arizonas next drive but the Cardinals converted a fourth-and-1 from their own 34-yard line and then had the drive extended on a defensive holding penalty against Josh Norman after not converting on third-and-5. Zach Collins Womens Jersey . -- Stanford squashed Oregons national championship hopes again, schooling the Ducks in power football. Zach Collins Red Jersey . Mickelson barely made the cut but had the best round of the day with nine birdies and an eagle coupled with two bogeys to sit two shots behind leader Craig Lee of Scotland. Lee shot a 69 for a 12-under 204 total. "I just love the fact I am in contention and have an opportunity in my first tournament of the year here in Abu Dhabi," Mickelson said.http://www.blazersteamofficial.com/Zach-Collins-Blazers-Jersey/ . Nathan MacKinnon, Jamie McGinn and Jan Hejda also scored for the Avalanche, who won despite being outshot 38-23. MacKinnons goal, also on the power play, came with just over a minute remaining. The kickoff for Saturdays game between Texas State and New Mexico State has been delayed because of a bus crash involving the Texas State team.Six people -- all Texas State support staff or boosters -- were taken to a hospital in El Paso, Texas, for precautionary reasons after a bus was involved in a multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near the Texas-New Mexico border. Zach Collins Youth Jersey. The team reboarded the bus and resumed its trip to Las Cruces, New Mexico.The games start time has been moved back to 5:15 p.m. ET. Kickoff was originally scheduled for 4 p.m. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '
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You can see every GP2 race live on Sky Sports F1 throughout the 2016 season.Dont miss the F1 Report: Spanish GP on Wednesday night at 8.30pm when Sir Patrick Head and Marc Priestley will join Natalie Pinkham to review events in Barcelona Also See: WATCH: GP2 season preview F1s young drivers George Gervin Spurs Jersey . Mitch Holmberg added a goal and three assists. Connor Chartier also scored for the Chiefs (3-0-0). Luke Harrison spoiled Garrett Hughsons shutout bid with a power-play goal at 13:17 of the third period. The Spokane goaltender finished with 28 saves, including a Brandon Fushimi penalty shot in the second period that would have tied the game 1-1. David Robinson Spurs Jersey . Fellow centre Pavel Datsyuk remains out because of a concussion. Zetterberg has 11 goals and 19 assists for a team-high 30 points, and Datsyuk has a team-high 12 goals and 11 assists. http://www.authenticspursauthority.com/sean-elliott-spurs-jersey-c-15/ . Tuesdays surgery at Atlantas Piedmont Hospital was performed by Dr. Xavier Duralde and Hawks team physician Dr. Michael Bernot. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The last time No. 15 Purdue and Norfolk State were playing in the same college basketball venue, the Boilermakers defeated St. Marys (Calif.) before losing to Kansas in 2012 NCAA tournament action in Omaha while the Spartans stunned No. 2 seed Missouri and then lost to Florida.Purdue (10-2) and Norfolk State (3-9) will have a bit of a reunion Wednesday night in Mackey Arena, where they actually will play each other for the first time.The Spartans, who are led by guard Jonathan Wade (20 points a game), are coming off Monday nights 87-80 overtime victory against Eastern Kentucky, getting 25 from Wade in snapping an eight-game losing streak while beating a Division I opponent for the first time this season.I feel like that was huge for us, just getting that first DI win, Norfolk State fourth-year coach Robert Jones said. It brings our spirits up. I know were just still 3-9, but its a step forward in the right direction and it feels good.Purdue will be Norfolk States eighth Big Ten opponent all-time, including two losses each to Maryland and Rutgers. In all, the Spartans, who average 67 points and allow 73.2, are 0-9 against Big Ten opponents.The Boilermakers are coming off their fifth consecutive victory, an 82-50 drubbing of Western Illinois on Monday night, a game in which power forward Caleb Swanigan, 7-foot-2 center Isaac Haas and 6-8 small forward Vince Edwards combined for 55 points, 33 rebounds and eight assists, making 17 of 32 field goal attempts and 18 of 20 free throws.Swanigan produced his ninth double-double -- 21 points and 21 rebounds -- in 12 games, Haas had 18 points and six rebounds and Edwards amassed 16 points, six rebounds and six assists.In Saturdays Crossroads Classic victory against No. 25 Notre Dame, Swanigan had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and Edwards added 20 points and 10 rebouunds. Patty Mills Jersey. hroughout parts of November and December, Swanigan struggled with turnovers, Haas battled problems at the free throw line and Edwards endured a six-game stretch from Nov. 18 through Dec. 3 during which he averaged only 8.7 points, making only 18 of 47 field goal attempts (38.3 percent). Those declining numbers cost Edwards his starting spot.But in his four most recent games, Edwards is averaging 15.8 points, making 23 of 37 field goal attempts (62.2 percent).Those are encouraging signs as Purdue will open Big Ten Conference play on Dec. 28 against Iowa in Mackey Arena.When you have guys like Vince that can go inside and outside, and theyre hitting shots from the outside and grabbing rebounds, opponents dont know who to guard, Haas said. You have me and (Swanigan) on the inside working in tandem on the high-lows, and the other guy is getting the rebounds.You have Vince getting the long rebounds and hitting the outside shots. Its demoralizing to the other team. I had been in a little bit of a funk, which was frustrating, but I am getting it back like I always do.Purdue coach Matt Painter likes the way his front line is playing, led by leading scorer and rebounder Swanigan, who on Monday was selected Big Ten Player of the Week.He has a knack for getting the basketball, and when you combine that with big-time effort, its often going to be your night, Painter said. All three of those guys were really good Monday night. Vince is really making good decisions right now, and Isaac is making his free throws.Entering the Norfolk State game, Swanigan is averaging 17.2 points and 11.9 rebounds, Haas is averaging 14.3 points and 5.1 rebounds and Edwards is averaging 12 points and 5.3 rebounds. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '
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Will Power won three of them, the last being 500 miles at Pocono on Monday after a one-day rain delay.Since the Texas race was red-flagged on June 12 -- and technically still is -- the NHLs Pittsburgh Penguins won their fourth Stanley Cup, and LeBron James led the Cavaliers to an NBA title that ended Clevelands 52-year major title drought.Among other sports headlines in that span, Andy Murray and Serena Williams added Grand Slam titles by winning at Wimbledon, three major champions were crowned in golf, and Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Michael Phelps won more gold medals at the Olympics in Rio this month.Its unique in that James Hinchcliffe has been leading for 2 1/2 months, and surely hes got to go to the bathroom before we get started here, speedway President Eddie Gossage said with a smile.Its been fun. Theres been a lot of interesting chatter on Twitter, and certainly Eddie reminding people every other day that Im still leading, Hinchliffe said. Hopefully, he can be telling people every other day that we won the race.Hinchcliffe, the Indianapolis 500 polesitter who led 27 laps before finishing seventh there in May, hasnt led another lap since leaving Texas.The last time an IndyCar race started and resumed another day was at Brazil in 2011, but that was only 24 hours. After the first 14 laps and a 2 1/2-hour rain delay there, the final 41 laps were completed the nexxt day with polesitter Power winning. Terry Mills Jersey. .Its unlike anything weve done before as far as rainouts go, Power said about going back to Texas, where he will resume running fourth.Unlike the quick resumption in Brazil five years ago, IndyCar drivers are returning to Texas 11 weeks later and will have only a 10-minute practice session before starting to race again.Only 71 of the scheduled 248 laps were completed in June , when the Firestone 600 was initially postponed from Saturday night without the cars ever making it to the starting grid. After the race started 40 minutes late Sunday and then the rain returned, the decision for an unprecedented months-long delay was made since there was more wet weather in the immediate forecast.Heavy rain fell for several hours after the cars came off the track 54 laps shy of what was needed to make it an official race. There were indeed more downpours the following day.Since IndyCar rules dont allow for starting over a race that has already taken the green flag, the only choice was to resume the race from where it was stopped.Hinchcliffe took the lead for the first time on lap 41, the last green-flag lap counted before a hard crash involving Josef Newgarden and Conor Daly, who wont be allowed to resume this weekend. Newgarden sustained a broken collarbone and small fracture in his hand, but won a month later at Iowa.There were 30 laps run under caution while track officials worked to repair the damaged safety barrier, and that work was still being done along the frontstretch when the rain started falling again.Ill be perfect honestly, I tried to convince IndyCar to restart the race, as did several drivers, but their rulebook says what it says and I cant fault them for that, Gossage said. 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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Anthony Bennett Jersey . --?Tennessee?offensive tackle Chance Hall has had arthroscopic knee surgery and is expected to miss four to six weeks.Volunteers coach Butch Jones announced Halls injury and gave the potential timetable for his return Thursday.Hall started Tennessees final five games at right tackle last season and had been competing for a starting role at that spot again this season. Hall, Brett Kendrick and Drew Richmond were shaping up as the three main contenders for the two starting tackle slots.Jones added that suspended defensive tackle Alexis Johnson participated in conditioning with the team during Thursdays practice. Jones said Johnson will continue to have to work his way back onto our football program and on our team.Johnson, who signed with Tennessee in December, has been suspended from the team since his February arrest on charges of false imprisonment and aggravated assault. 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COLUMBIA, S.C. - Kentucky trailed 23-16 late in the third set and was facing a deficit in the match for the first time in nearly a month. However, the Wildcats would go on an 8-1 run to tie the score at 24 apiece and eventually go on to win the set 32-30 in an epic battle. The momentum-swing was all the UK volleyball team would need to roll to a 3-1 (25-22, 17-25, 32-30, 25-19) win for its eighth-consecutive overall victory.The win also marked the eighth-straight win over South Carolina in the series as Kentucky improved to 11-4 overall on the season and 4-0 in Southeastern Conference action. South Carolina fell to 13-2 overall and 1-2 in league play. Im very proud of our upperclassmans toughness and resilience when we needed them. The upperclassman that ability and theyve been in those situations before.Kentucky had a slew of outstanding performances in the victory. Setter Olivia Dailey directed the most balanced offensive attack of the season with four Wildcats reaching double-digit kill totals. Dailey dished out 53 assists and added six digs.Reaching double-figures in kills was Leah Edmond (13), Kaz Brown (11), Emily Franklin (10) and Brooke Morgan (10). Franklin paced the attack with a .600 percentage, while Morgan topped double-digits for the second time this season. Edmond recorded her fourth career double-double as she also added 11 digs.Senior Anni Thomasson had one of the most complete matches of the season for Kentucky. She logged nine kills and 11 digs. Junior Darian Mack started the match hot early and ended with eight kills and three digs.Junior libero Ashley Dusek led the floor defense with 15 digs, while Franklin paced the net effort with five blocks. Sophomore McKenzie Watson contributed six digs in the winning effort.The Wildcats will remain on the road for a rematch with Mississippi State on Friday. UK and the Bulldogs will face off at 8 p.m. ET in Starkville, Miss.Set RecapsSet One: The teams opened to a back-and-forth battle to begin the first frame until consecutive kills from Franklin and Mack gave UK a two-point edge at 6-4. It sparked a 5-0 run for the Cats to take a 9-4 advantage. Mack was UKs spark in the early going with four kills and a block as UK went ahead by a seven-point margin at 15-8. Kentucky maintained the lead for the remainder of the frame until the Gamecocks were able to pull to within three at 23-20, forcing UK into a timeout. Out of the break, USC earned another block to pull to within two, but UKs defense forced an errant attack to give the visitors set point. Franklin converted a quick-set for the winning point and a 25-22 win for the Cats. Mack had six kills to pace the attack as UK logged 13 kills on .100 hitting. South Caarolina managed nine kills on a . Jason Thompson Raptors Jersey. .029 percentage, but remained in the game with seven blocks in the stanza.Set Two: South Carolina scored the second sets first two points and the home team maintained a two-point edge until Dailey found Morgan for a pair of kills to tie things at six apiece. A back-and-forth battle ensued until the Gamecocks shook loose for two-straight for a 15-13 lead at the media timeout. Following the break, the home team scored two more to stretch its lead to four. It was all the more room the Gamecocks would need as the home team knotted the score at 1-1 apiece in the match with a 25-17 second set win. The Gamecocks had 16 kills on a .538 hitting clip in the set victory.Set Three: The Wildcats raced out to a 5-1 lead to begin the third set, but the Gamecocks would not go away, however, as the home team eventually fought back to knot the score at seven apiece. The Gamecocks continued to come on strong and eventually took a 9-7 advantage. 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It was all the more breathing room the Wildcats would need as the visitors closed out the match with a 25-19 final set victory. Kentuckys defense was in top form in the final set, holding the Gamecocks to a -.061 clip and just eight total kills. UK, conversely, totaled 13 on a .171 percentage.By the Numbers10 - Ten kills from Brooke Morgan, matching a season high. 8 - Eight-consecutive victories for the Cats on the year, and eight straight in the series vs. South Carolina. 4 - Four players topped double figures in the kills column. 4 - Fourth career double-double for Leah Edmond and the first in SEC play. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '
CLEVELAND -- The Latest on the World Series (all times local):8:30 p. Dwight Howard Teal Jersey .m.Once again, Indians manager Terry Francona is torn on what to do in left field.The good thing is that Carlos Santana isnt an option.Francona was forced to start Santana, his regular designated hitter, twice in left at Wrigley Field, where Cleveland had to play under National League rules. Santana more than held his own in Games 3 and 5.I was really proud of him, Francona said of Santana, who had only played four innings in left in his career before Game 5. Hes come a long way. Took a lot of work in that four- or five-day span for him to be out there, and I thought it was pretty cool. Ill be glad that we can DH somebody though.Francona is now trying to decide whether to play Coco Crisp or Rajai Davis in left for Game 6 against Chicago right-hander Jake Arrieta. Davis had two hits and stole three bases in Game 5.Francona said hes leaning toward Crisp but wants to discuss it first with bench coach Brad Mills.---8:15 p.m.Cubs manager Joe Maddon anticipates closer Aroldis Chapman will be available for another long outing in Game 6.Chapman threw 42 pitches in Game 5, getting the first eight-out save of his major league career.I dont know that we could do what we did yesterday, necessarily. But Ill talk to him tomorrow, Maddon said Monday. Hes a pretty strong guy. Beyond that I dont think weve overused him to this point. Im just talking about the latter part of the season as well as the playoffs, hes been in pretty much a little dabs, not the lengthy moment like you saw yesterday. Ill check with him tomorrow. Ill definitely listen to what he has to say. Im betting that he would probably think that he would be good for two innings, I would imagine tomorrow.---8:15 p.m.Rookie catcher Willson Contreras is set to start in Game 6, with Jake Arrieta on the mound for the Chicago Cubs.David Ross, a 39-year-old in his final big league season, started Games 1 and 5 along with pitcher Jon Lester. Contreras started Games 2, 3 and 4.Willsons done a great job. He caught Jake well in Cleveland a couple days ago, Cubs manager Joe Maddon said.Contreras is hitting .071 (1 for 14) in the Series, and Ross is 1 for 4. Lester could enter a Game 7 in relief.Youd have to make a decision how you want to utilize that if you actually put Jonny in the game, who you want catching Jon in that moment, Maddon said. So theres a lot of little subplots going on.---6:55 p.m.With the Chicago Cubs successfully fighting off elimination by Cleveland, World Series Game 5 attracted its most television viewers in nearly two decades.Chicagos 3-2 win Sunday was watched by 23.6 million on Fox, the network said Monday, attracting a 13.1 rating and 21 share.Kansas Citys Series-clinching, 12-inning victory over the New York Mets in Game 5 last year received a 10.0/17 and 17.2 million viewers. This years Game 5 rating was the highest since Floridas 6-4 win over the New York Yankees in 2003 received a 13.2/21, and the viewership was the most since 24.2 million tuned in for Floridas 8-7 victory over the Indians in 1997.Spanish-language coverage of Game 5 on Fox Deportes drew 342,000 viewers and the digital telecast on Fox Sports Go 136,000, raising the total to 24.1 million.The first five games have averaged an 11.0/19 and 19.3 million viewers, up from an 8.7/16 and 14.7 million last year.---6:40 p.m.The Indians will have a personal piece of their past at Game 6.Eddie Robinson, the last living member from Clevelands 1948 World Series title team, will be at Progressive Field on Tuesday night as the Indians try to win their first championship in 68 years.The 95-year-old Robinson was the starting first baseman on the 48 team, which featured Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller, Larry Doby, who broke the AL color barrier, shortstop/manager Lou Boudreau and pitcher Bob Lemon.Robinson is making the trip from Fort Worth, Texas, to see the Indians try to close out the Chicago Cubs. He batted .300 with six hits in the 48 Series and drove in Clevelands fourth run in Game 6 when the Indians beat the Boston Braves to win the championship.---5:30 p.m.Cleveland Indians right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall should be available for Game 6 after being stricken with a stomach bug on Sunday.Chisenhall was sent back to the team hotel before Game 5 at Wrigley Field on Sunday after complaining about not feeling well. Cleveland manager Terry Francona said Monday that Chisenhall was able to make it back to the stadium before the first pitch and could have entered as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning of Sunday nights 3-2 loss if the pitchers spot had come up.Chisenhall is just 1 for 13 in the Series.---2:30 p.m.Chicago Cubs fans hopes that the team can still win it all are still very much alive.Many are planning trips to Cleveland for Game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday after the Cubs survived elimination Sunday night against the Indians.A StubHub spokesman said Monday that about 27 percent of the tickets being sold on the site for Tuesday went to credit cards associated with Illinois Zip codes.Barry Rosenthal was at Sunday nights 3-2 win over Cleveland. He says hes going Tuesday and was always confident the Cubs would win in seven games.Longtime Cubs fan Ed Koenig says he cant go. 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Really the only substitute and the only antidote is winning football games.Cousins won nine games in 2015 and led Washington to the playoffs in his first full season as an NFL starter. After throwing three interceptions in the Redskins two losses to open this season, Cousins has eight touchdowns to just three picks over the past four weeks.As much as Cousins acts like he doesnt hear anything from the outside, even wide receiver DeSean Jackson was critical of his quarterback last week. Jackson said he needed an assist from Cousins to do well and hoped that assist was coming sooner or later in the form of the ball being thrown his way more.Cousins followed the game plan of throwing to Jackson more as part of his two-touchdown, 263-yard performance in a 27-20 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.Youre going to have mistakes, Jackson said Wednesday. Youre going to have things that go wrong. But it really just (matters) how you respond to that. And I think hes doing a good job of responding to what people said about him or `He wasnt playing good or whatever. Hes bounced back.Cousins has completed 65 percent of passes and put up a QB rating of 97.0 during this four-game streak. With the help of a strong running game, Washingtons offense has been balanced enough to give Cousins time to breathe and consider his many options through the air.On and off the field, teammates say Cousins handles big situations and navigates the team through them. To the 28-year-old Michigan State product, its just part of the job.I dont walk into the huddle and say: `OK, guys, were going to stay poised. Nobody panic. We just go about our business, Cousins said. I havent been around this league forever, but in five years Ive learned that things can change pretty quickly. You never try to get too high or too low and just dont ride the roller coaster and be mature about it.Cousins maturity helped him outlast being Robert Griffin IIIs backup and got him through previous years controversies. Now he goes into his first real hometown game at the Detroit Lions riding high because of the teams success and his own play.I just think he needs to continue to go out and prove it to himself and everybody, and hes doing that, Gruden said. At the quarterback position, I dont think you can ever lack confidence. He has got to be confident in himself and the players around him. Hes just gaining momentum as the season goes on.It would be easy to let outside criticism -- like Stephen A. Smith calling the Redskins losers on ESPNs First Take -- infiltrate the Redskins locker room, and some players fired back on Twitter about the derisive remark. 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He struck out five and walked none.We knew it was going to be a challenge, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said, and he was on top of his game.Walked said he felt the pain in the foot from the opening pitch but sometimes you have to pitch through it. ... I hope it goes away but for now Ill just do my routine in between starts and stay off of it as much as I can.Its a great team win, something we needed.Kims home run allowed the Orioles to set the major league record for most home runs in June with 56. The 1996 Oakland As had the previous record of 55.Chris Tillman (10-2) took the loss, ending his nine-game win streak. He lasted just 4 2/3 innings, his second-shortest outing in 17 starts this season. He gave up four runs and six hits, walking three and striking out three.I never felt like I didnt have it, Tillman said. I mean it was there, it was close. 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Craig Anderson stopped all three Carolina shooters, including Elias Lindholm with the final shot to earn the victory. Mika Zibanejad scored in regulation for the Senators (32-29-14) while Anderson made 30 saves. Jeff Skinner had the Carolina goal while Ward backstopped the Hurricanes (32-32-11) through regulation with 28 saves. Coincidental minor penalties in overtime meant the teams played two minutes of three-on-three hockey. Kyle Turris had the best opportunity for the Senators during that span but his shot went over the net. Alex Semin had Anderson beat on a two-on-one but his backhand went wide. "Structure wise we werent really sure what to do, but you need guys that are creative and are able to beat guys one-on-one because thats what it comes down to," Senators defenceman Marc Methot said of the rare three-on-three. "The guys handled it well." There was very little in the way of scoring opportunities through most of the third period. That changed in the final few minutes as both teams started to apply pressure as neither wanted the other to claim a bonus point in the tight playoff race. "There were definitely opportunities and a little spark at the end. The fans started getting into it knowing the pressure of the last five minutes and that any mistake could be in the back of the net," said Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal. "It raised the intensity of the game for sure.&" The way the first period started it seemed as though the goaltenders were going to have nightmares even before they went to bed. ArDarius Stewart Jets Jersey. The score was tied 1-1 before the five-minute mark and the non-defensive style was allowing for several opportunities on both sides. Zibanejad opened the scoring at 1:41 of the first period when he deflected a Patrick Wiercioch point shot past Ward. The play was reviewed but quickly announced that the call on the ice stood and it was in fact a goal. "Youve got to look at it as a lucky break on their side, and just get ready for the next shot," Ward said of the goal. "The puck was bouncing a little more than I would have liked, but other than that we gave our team a chance to win. Unfortunately, it doesnt feel good to lose in a shootout." Zibanejad continues to improve on his career-high numbers as he now has 14 goals and 29 points in 64 games. "Lately weve been taking it one game at a time. Its cliche but we are. And were doing whatever we can to make sure we get the points," said Zibanejad. "The pressure is not on us, the pressure is on the teams above us and by winning were putting more pressure on them." It wasnt all good news for the Senators though as Erik Karlsson gave the puck away behind his own goal and then was the last player to touch it before it went into the back of the Ottawa goal behind Anderson. Karlsson tried to sweep the puck around the boards behind the net but fanned on his attempt, giving skinner possession of the puck behind the goal. He danced from side-to-side before banking the puck off Karlsson and in to tie the game at the 4:03 mark. Notes- Jason Spezza, Bobby Ryan, Jared Cowen and Colin Greening were scratches for the Senators. Mike Komisarek, Radek Dvorak and Justin Peters were scratches for the HurricanesaThe Senators recalled Jean-Gabriel Pageau from Binghamton on MondayaSenators forward Kyle Turris was named the NHLs First Star of the Week Monday after collecting four goals and three assists in four gamesaJeff Skinner now has points in five straight games and recorded his 30th goal of the season MondayaThe Carolina Hurricanes are scheduled to play back-to-back games 20 times this season, second only to the Cheap NFL JerseysCheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '