The NFHL Game of the Night

I think it is safe to say that the giant has awoken.  The Colorado Rockies seemed to have sort of sleep walked through the first half of the season.  For Colorado standards, I mean.  They weren't in first, but still playing above .700 hockey.  That is a slump for them.  But now, they have won 8 straight games, they are back within a single point of the conference lead and 2 points of the league lead.  And their record setting offense is being outshone by their defense.  Tonight, they recorded their second straight shut out, downing the Florida Panthers 3-0. Brett Hull scored his league-leading 40th goal of the season, while Steve Yzerman scored his 25th and 26th to lead the offense.  Kelly Hrudey made 30 saves for the shut out, his 4th shut out of the season and extends his shut out streak to 125 minutes and 28 seconds.  The Detroit Red Wings are next on their list and we'll see how far the Rockies can carry this streak.  The loss by the Panthers means they stay grouped with Toronto, Pittsburgh and the New York Rangers fighting for the 5th through 8th seeds, all separated by just 2 points.

Three Stars of the Night

	Igor Ulanov (DET) - 3 Goals (8), +3, 5 Shots, 1 Hit
	Gerard Gallant (WIN) - 2 Goals (18), 2 Assists, +2, 4 Shots, 4 Hits
	Mario Lemieux (HAR) - 2 Goals (18), 2 Assists, +2, 5 Shots, 1 Hit