Hocky Talk

Nick Russ here for a NHL update. Today is super Saturday meaning every NHL team is playing today.  One such game is the battle for Ontario between Ottawa and Toronto. The Leafs and Senators are both near the bottom of the North East division but it is still early in this season. The Maple Leafs are trying to get a winning streak going to help them become in reach of Buffalo and Montreal. Another rivalry being played today is between two of the Original Six. The Redwings and Blackhawks will meet for the 701st time in their history. Tonight they will also reveal their jerseys for the winter classic. The popular event will have its second game ever on New Years day at Wrigley Field. The Redwings sit a top the Central division with a 5-1 record with one overtime and are off to a great start, returning most of their Stanley cup team. The Blackhawks have yet to lose a game at the United Center and are tied with the Blues for Second. A surprise so far is the undefeated Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres score on average three goals a game and allow about 2 and have a 93% penalty kill rate. Add that they have League scoring leader Thomas Vanek and the Sabres are a pretty potent team so far. However it is still a bit early.