Final - OT
Panthers play first game since Zednik injury
Feb 13, 2008 - 11:30 AM Montreal (29-19-9) at Florida (26-27-5) 7:30 pm ESTSUNRISE, Florida (Ticker) - The Florida Panthers face the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday in the first game since losing left wing Richard Zednik to a neck injury.
The 32-year-old Zednik underwent emergency surgery at Buffalo General Hospital after getting his carotid artery nearly severed by the skate blade of teammate Olli Jokinen during Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Doctors are optimistic that Zednik will make a full recovery and possibly resume his career as early as next season.
As for this season, Florida has dropped two of three contests following a three-game winning streak.
The Canadiens have dropped three straight, including a 3-2 decision at Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Christopher Higgins scored 50 seconds into the contest and Tomas Plekanec gave Montreal a 2-1 lead nearly nine minutes later.
The Panthers have won two of three games against the Canadiens this season.
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FINAL IN OT 1ST 2ND 3RD OT TOTAL
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MONTREAL 0 0 1 1 2
FLORIDA 1 0 0 0 1 FINAL IN OT
GOAL SCORING:
1ST PRD: FLA - (PP) STEVE MONTADOR 5 (KAMIL KREPS, RUSLAN SALEI)
12:04
2ND PRD: NONE
3RD PRD: MON - CHRIS HIGGINS 18 (SAKU KOIVU) 12:34
OT: MON - (PP) ALEXEI KOVALEV 26 (SAKU KOIVU,
Feb 13 10:00 PM - NHL
MONTREAL 2
FLORIDA 1
OT: MON - (PP) ALEXEI KOVALEV 26 (SAKU KOIVU, BRYAN SMOLINSKI)
1:43
Feb 13 9:58 PM - NHL
MONTREAL 2
FLORIDA 1
OT: MON - (PP) ALEXEI KOVALEV 26 (SAKU KOIVU, BRYAN SMOLINSKI)
1:43
Canadiens vs. PanthersFeb 13 9:58 PM - NHL
END OF THE 3RD GOING INTO OT
1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
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MONTREAL 0 0 1 1
FLORIDA 1 0 0 1 GOING INTO OT
GOAL SCORING:
1ST PRD: FLA - (PP) STEVE MONTADOR 5 (KAMIL KREPS, RUSLAN SALEI)
12:04
2ND PRD: NONE
3RD PRD: MON - CHRIS HIGGINS 18 (SAKU KOIVU) 12:34
SHOTS ON GOAL: 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
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MON 10
Feb 13 9:53 PM - NHL
MONTREAL 1
FLORIDA 1
3RD PRD: MON - CHRIS HIGGINS 18 (SAKU KOIVU) 12:34
Canadiens vs. PanthersFeb 13 9:42 PM - NHL
END OF THE 2ND 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
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MONTREAL 0 0 0
FLORIDA 1 0 1 END OF THE 2ND
GOAL SCORING:
1ST PRD: FLA - (PP) STEVE MONTADOR 5 (KAMIL KREPS, RUSLAN SALEI)
12:04
2ND PRD: NONE
SHOTS ON GOAL: 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
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MON 10 11 21
FLA 10 12 22
GOALIES: MO
Feb 13 9:00 PM - NHL
END OF THE 1ST 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
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MONTREAL 0 0
FLORIDA 1 1 END OF THE 1ST
GOAL SCORING:
1ST PRD: FLA - (PP) STEVE MONTADOR 5 (KAMIL KREPS, RUSLAN SALEI)
12:04
SHOTS ON GOAL: 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
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MON 10 10
FLA 10 10
GOALIES: MON - CAREY PRIC
Feb 13 8:10 PM - NHL
MONTREAL 0
FLORIDA 1
1ST PRD: FLA - (PP) STEVE MONTADOR 5 (KAMIL KREPS, RUSLAN SALEI) 12:04
Canadiens vs. PanthersFeb 13 8:01 PM
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