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BOISE, Idaho -- With his fifth-ranked team trailing by two points in the final seconds, San Diego State coach Steve Fisher was all but certain senior point guard Xavier Thames was going to take the final shot for the Aztecs on Wednesday night. Jerseys From China . But Thames surprised his coach -- and most of the 9,602 in attendance -- when he whipped a pass to Dwayne Polee II, who drained a three-pointer with four seconds left to give the Aztecs an improbable come-from-behind 67-65 victory that extended their winning streak to 19 games. "It was like the Red Sea parted," Polee said. "I wasnt surprised. X is a real unselfish player, and if there was one person open, he was going to find them." Thames finished with 23 points for San Diego State (20-1, 9-0 Mountain West), but it was his steal at midcourt in the final minute and his second assist of the game that saved the Aztecs, who trailed by 14 points in the second half. "What can you say about Xavier Thames?" Fisher asked. "You cant tell me that hes not playing as well as anyone in America right now." Thames said he was very close to taking a shot that would have tied the score. But at the very last second, he changed his mind. "I had a pretty decent look, but I saw DP out of the corner of my eye," Thames said. "I was going to shoot a floater but (Ryan) Watkins was going to contest it. Then I saw (Anthony) Drmic sink down. It was on the tip of my fingers (to shoot). It was pretty close." Close is the typical result when the Aztecs and Broncos (15-8, 5-5) play. The past six meetings between the schools have been decided by six or fewer points. San Diego State eliminated Boise State from the past two conference tournaments and won 69-66 last month in San Diego. "Theyre a good matchup for us, and were a good matchup for them," Thames said. "We know were always going to get a great game for them." Mikey Thompson led the Broncos with 16 points and Thomas Bropleh and Derrick Marks both added 15. "I just feel awful for these guys right now," Boise State coach Leon Rice said. "They are giving everything they have. We just havent finished." Boise State led the final 18 minutes of the first half and the first 15 of the second before a scoring drought allowed the Aztecs to rally. After Bropleh banked in a three-pointer to give the Broncos a 57-43 lead with 13:37 to play, Boise State only made one field goal in the next 11 minutes and the lead disappeared when Thames scored his seventh consecutive point to give his team a 61-59 lead with four minutes to play. Boise State finally got on track, getting two free throws and a layup from Thompson and a basket from Marks to retake the lead at 65-62. Thames made a steal in the final minute and hit two free throws after being fouled, and after Marks missed a jumper, the Aztecs were in position for the biggest play of the game. "That was a tough, gutty character-type game for us," Fisher said. "We stayed with it and found a way to win." Thames said there was some motivation to keep the winning streak going. With its meteoric rise to No. 5 in the poll, the Aztecs expect to get every teams best shot the rest of the way. "We talked at halftime about that," he said. "We said, You know they are going to rush the court if they win. We didnt want that to happen." Josh Davis had 10 points for San Diego State, which won despite turning the ball over 15 times and allowing Boise State to shoot 51 per cent from the field and make eight three-pointers. "They just kept hitting shot after shot," said Polee, who finished with nine points and was 1 for 1 on three-point attempts. "Everything they threw up was going in. We just had to buckle up." The win was the 10th straight win away from home for San Diego State and its ninth Cheap NBA Jerseys . -- The tight games and nastiness between old rivals Montreal and Boston is coming to a Game 7 climax. Cheap Soccer Jerseys . Boston is making its first appearance in the ALCS since 2008. 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But Im glad to be part of this night, and glad we got her (Mrs. Beliveau) a victory, said Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty, who had an empty-net goal along with an assist. Everyone had some extra energy. We worked hard, and would have liked to have had a couple more goals, but were getting chances. Price should start again tonight and is 3-1-0 in his career versus the Kings with a 2.64 goals against average and .910 save percentage in four meetings. Los Angeles plays the third of a five-game road trip and snapped a two-gaame slide with a 5-3 win over Ottawa on Thursday. Cheap Jerseys From China. It was a welcomed offensive showing after the Kings managed only eight goals total over their previous five games. The Senators Mark Stone scored a game-tying short-handed goal just 1:44 into the third period, but Anze Kopitar and Trevor Lewis countered with goals for the Kings less than two minutes apart not long after. Defenseman Jake Muzzin assisted on both tallies as part of his career-high three-assist night and he has picked up a goal and 13 helpers over his past 16 games. Kopitar, meanwhile, picked up his first goal since Nov. 15, snapping a 10-game drought without one. There were two or three times in the game where we had good responses, Kings head coach Darryl Sutter said. Its not easy sailing. Matt Greene, Justin Williams and Tanner Pearson also tallied, while Jonathan Quick came up with 32 saves for Los Angeles. Quick is 1-2-0 with a 2.68 GAA and .882 save percentage in three career meetings with the Habs, while backup Martin Jones has faced them only once before. That came on Dec. 10 of last year and he picked up a 31-save shutout. The Kings had lost seven straight to the Canadiens before winning both meetings last season. 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"You dont feel like youre going down a bowling alley as much," Brandt Snedeker said, his hair wet from wearing a visor in the rain. The club lost thousands of limbs that were damaged from the ice storm, so many that Jimmy Walker said he saw workers up in the trees with chain saws when he came to Augusta a few weeks ago for a practice round. "I havent played here a ton, so I kind of got the feeling you could see down through the golf course a little bit better than you used to be able," Walker said. "I dont know if thats a good thing or a bad thing." Some things never change. The course was starting to burst with colour. The greens already had a tinge of yellow to them. And there was a buzz about the Masters, even without Tiger Woods around for the first time in 20 years because of recent back surgery. Still, nothing stood out quite like the 17th hole. Masters champion Adam Scott always assumed the 440-yard par 4 was a dogleg left because of the 65-foot high loblolly pine that jutted out from the left side about 220 yards from the tee, forcing shots to the right except for the big hitters who could take it over the tree. Mike Weir is not one of the big hitters, so when asked how he found the 17th hole on Monday, the Canadian smiled. "Much friendlier," he said. "I was playing with Jason Day. For him, it doesnt matter. He hits it high and long enough. For me, I had to hit around it. It was probably the toughest drive on the course. Now, its much easier." It was amazing to him to walk up the fairway and see a patch of pine straw where the tree once stood so proud and tall. Weir and several other players assumed that Augusta National would have another pine placed their before the Masters.http://www.officialcanuckshockeyshop.com/Markus-Naslund-Jersey/. Maybe next year. But not this week. The tree was such a treasure -- named after former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a club member who hit into the tree far too often -- that it was taken off site for storage. The club will determine later what do with the trunk and what limbs remain. But what a difference it has made already. "If the tree was there, I would have hit it yesterday," said Patrick Reed, who arrived on the weekend and already got in two practice rounds. "It was cold. It was a little into the wind and I hit it down the left side. I knew exactly where the tree was, and I probably would have caught the top half of that tree and would have been underneath it." "First three times I played this course it was there, and it made that hole really hard." Snedeker played on Sunday with Masters rookie Harris English and said he pulled his tee shot on the 17th. Any other year, he would have hit the tree. "It was perfect," he said. "Its still not an easy tee shot. But its not as hard as it used to be." The rest of the course should be the same as usual. The Masters can set up the course any way it likes -- difficult for scoring, or birdies that make cheers reverberate. It has trended toward excitement over the last several years, such as when Charl Schwartzel won with four straight birdies at the end, or even last year when Scott and Angel Cabrera in the last two groups each made birdie on the 18th to force a playoff. The biggest change is likely to be the guy in a red shirt. Woods won his fourth green jacket in 2005, though he usually kept it interesting, and always kept fans guessing. His back surgery last week means the worlds No. 1 player will be out of golf until the summer, and out of the Masters for the first time in his career. "Without Tiger here, its a different feel," Snedeker said. "Its a different event. He does a great job of bringing energy and bringing fans out that we dont usually get." Those fans had to leave early on Monday. 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In Game 3, Staal hit Crosby with a viscous crosscheck to the back of the head. I was shocked that a penalty wasnt even called on the ice! The league then came out the following day and said that no punishment would be handed down for the hit. The following night, in Game 4, Staal again went after Crosbys head. This time it was a blatant elbow. Again, it was from behind, to the back of the head, nearly knocking the helmet off Crosbys head. Again, there was no call on the ice, and no action taken by the league. Can you explain to me how the league and officials, in this era of "no tolerance" for hits to the head, can allow this kind of thing to go on? How can there be no call on the ice? Obviously, since there was no action for the league, or penalty called, in Game 3, Staal figured he was cleared to do it again in Game 4. I mean, if the NHL doesnt care about the well-being of its marquee players, why should Staal? Thanks for listening. Any light you can shed on this subject would be great! John Waclo John: The cross-check that Marc Staal delivered on Sidney Crosby was well beyond just a minor infraction (Video link) and worthy of at least a five-minute major and game misconduct. This aggressive cross-check delivered to the head area could not be considered an effort by a defensive player to contain, engage in a battle in battle or to clear an opponent from the front of the net. The blow did not start at the name plate on the back of the jersey and thhen rode up to the neck and back of the helmet. Ray Allen Bucks Jersey. This forceful, full-arm extension cross-check went directly to the back of the neck/head of Crosby and should be considered an attempt to injure and worthy of a match penalty under rule 59.4. For the sake of argument lets reverse the body position of Crosby where he and Staal are face-to-face. 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Hatcher was suspended for seven games (including the Stars first five playoff games) by Colin Campbell for the illegal hit. See it here. John, you ask how these types of plays can be missed. The answer is there are too many "puck watchers" wearing stripes in these playoffs. Player safety is placed in jeopardy when these aggressive fouls are allowed to go un-penalized. This isnt "old school" officiating; just a lack of awareness. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale JerseysWholesale Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys ' ' '

The sold out ticket announcement for Sundays match between Rugby Canada and the New Zealand Maori All Blacks at BMO Field means it will be the largest crowd in modern Canadian rugby history. Evan Longoria Jersey . Billboards around Toronto and popup ads on the internet are heavy with the games tagline of Face the Haka, but past the attendance numbers and one of the worlds most famous pre-game rituals, a lot of uncertainty surrounds the match itself. The haka fully deserves the amount of clever marketing attention its receiving but to only look forward to a ceremony and not the subsequent 80-minute match is the sporting equivalent of a bride caring too much about her wedding and forgetting about the marriage itself (insert stat about current divorce rate...). Sunday is a loaded match, as its only the fifth time in history Canada has faced the haka/played the Maori, and a heavy personnel change for both sides since their last meeting in November 2012 makes the exact game difficult to predict. The Maori All Blacks have named arguably their strongest side, signaling clear intentions and demonstrating how the program is being used in a high performance direction alongside the All Blacks. The Maori, working closely with the national team selectors, have named a clear seasoned leader in each position to help develop the younger players surely destined for the full All Blacks jersey. Canadians will recognize a few Maori players named in the starting 23 from the All Blacks at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and will especially remember the name Zac Guildford as he dotted down four times against the Canucks in their pool match in Wellington. This tour serves as a great opportunity and redemption for gifted Guildford after a spate of alcohol-related incidents saw his contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union almost terminated. Because the game on Sunday falls outside the IRBs November international window, Canada has exercised their right to hold off on naming a lineup until the morning of the game. Gripping their cards so close to their chest makes the game very hard to preview from a media standpoint, but it also signals how seriously they are taking this match - even though its not a full international test.  Canada lost all four of their matches to the Maori since 2003 but have narrowed the differential every time and the game at Oxford last year was the closest yet. In front of packed grounds at Iffley Road, home of Oxford University, the normally convincing Maori werent for the full 80, racking up too many penalties but still earning a 32-19 victory. A very late try out wide to the Maori in that game meant the eventual score line did not reflect the Canadians efforts, who were still within a converted try of a scalp with eight minutes remaining. Had the Canadians been slightly better with ball in hand and ball retention, the game could have been even closer. But two very different sides will line up on Sunday compared to a year ago. The kickers who combined for 32 points in that match are gone, the Maori have a new coach, a new captain and only one returner in the front row in their 23 and Canada are missing eight of their top players because of professional commitments. 14 of the 30 players who started for Canada or the Maori last year are completely gone from their 26-man rosters due to non-selection, injuries or not being released by professional clubs. With so many question marks in terms of specifics, one has to step back and compare the front of the jerseys as opposed to whos wearing the numbers on the back. The culture and history of the NZ Maori runs deeper than the traceable bloodlines of each player on their team, and much deeper than what any outsider could comprehend. This is partially why the haka stirs so much intrigue; it gives everyone else a taste of the fierce pride of the Maori culture that is normally subliminal behind their laid back and friendly demeanor.   At a press conference on Wednesday, the word culture passed the lips of Maori captain Tim Bateman and new Maori coach Colin Cooper countless times. A former Maori player, coach Cooper spoke of his teams mana, a Maori word meaning honour, and how it would help bring his team together. "The challenge is coming here on a short turnaround to take on Canada in their backyard. What will help us probably is that were Maori and (that) will galvanize us - team unity will be brought together by our culture." This culture and mana means it usually doesnt matter which 23 players fill the Black jerseys, an expectation is there. Canadas coach Kieran Crowley, who played and coached with Cooper at Taranaki in New Zealand, hopes establishing a clear pathway to the Canadian national team will help develop a strong team culture. "When I first began (coaching Canada), I couldnt see a clear path. Weve worked hard to do that and now I can. This will help create team culture and most importantly, consistency." Crowley said consistency remains Canadas focus and will be how he will measure his teams long-term success. Hopefully, this Canada/USA New Zealand Maori Tour will become an annual fixture on the rugby calendar as it is sponsored by AIG, who are looking to grow the sport into a lucrative North American frontier. If so, it would provide an ideal medium for both programs to develop exactly what the two coaches identified - culture and consistency. Canada would have a perfect benchmark to measure itself as a program too, and New Zealand is given an opportunity to grow the All Blacks brand globally while still protecting and sharing the Maori culture on its terms. The tour also presents an opportunity to strengthen the culture within the Maori squad - everyone knows the value of a good road trip. Corey Dickerson Rays Jersey .com) - Henrik Zetterberg picked up his first hat trick in almost two years as the Detroit Red Wings erased an early 3-0 deficit and topped the luckless Buffalo Sabres, 6-4, at Joe Louis Arena. Brad Boxberger Jersey . Kansas centre Joel Embiid worked out Wednesday for the Cavs, who are trying to decide what to do with the No.First things first, congratulations to the Canadian athletes who did our country proud at the Olympics in Sochi. It wasnt just the medal count that was impressive, but the manner in which our Canadian men and women carried themselves on the World stage. Canadians proved once again that when they have the support they need, they can compete with any country in the world. And a very special thanks to our mens and womens hockey teams. They are the two teams that every four years seem to have more pressure on them to perform than any team in the history of sport. One observation before we get to football. Im not a hockey analyst, but Im a hockey fan, and fan of watching excellence, and it is very impressive to watch head coach Mike Babcock in action. Two things stood out while watching Babcock bring a group of superstars together. First, at about the midway point of the tourney, Babcock was asked why Sidney Crosby wasnt scoring. His reply: "everyone evaluates Sid on scoring, and I evaluate Sid on winning." He went on to suggest that Canadas lack of scoring shouldnt be judged as a poor offensive effort. "Dont get confused, we outchanced these teams big-time; we didnt score. We were a great offensive team. Thats how we coached." Babcock had asked this group of talented players to check their egos at the door and play a well rounded team game, and they complied. Proof of that was after the Gold Medal game, when Jonathan Toews was asked about the teams low offensive output in the tourney, and Toews answer suggested that at any time anyone on the Team Canada roster could have become more creative offensively and tried to put up big points, but that wasnt the plan and this team was going to stick to the plan. Yes, there were some close games including the 1-0 win against the Americans, but in the end Babcocks plan was bang on, and clearly not one player on Canadas roster was confused. Great stuff! Now to football, where one story has been in the shadows while we watched the Olympics. It involves the leagues newest team, the Ottawa Redblacks, and their quarterback situation. Lets hit the refresh button on the computer for a second. Just prior to the start of the Olympics, the Redblacks signed Henry Burris, and named him the starter at the press conference. This occurred not long after the expansion draft where Ottawa GM Marcel Desjardins chose Kevin Glenn from the Calgary Stampeders. In a conference call after the draft Glenn talked about how excited he was to have his own team to lead in the 2014 season. Then after the Burris announcement, Glenn had a bit of a Twitter issue where it looked like he was trying to direct message a couple of other players and accidentally sent a comment to the masses that wasnt exactly a ringing endorsement for the organization. Now Glenn claimed he was hacked, and maybe he was, but it doesnt change the fact that there could be a quarterback controversy brewing in the Nations Capital before they even take their first offensive snap. In a brief chat with Desjardins at the CFL Congress, the Ottawa GM indicated that he would listen to all trade offers of course, but would like to go to camp with all the QBs he currently has on his roster. However, will that be easier said than done? Glenn turned down my request to an interview for this story, as I tried to gauge where he is at mentally with regards to all that has developed in Ottawa. Now I respect Glenns choice to avoid hhaving to comment on the situation, but it does force us to speculate. Evan Longoria Red Jersey. Does Glenn not want to talk publicly right now because he has nothing positive or constructive to say about the situation? Or is he declining interviews because he doesnt think there is anything to this story and that he is perfectly comfortable going to camp as the back-up to Burris? I know where my vote would go, but again it is only speculation. There are a few teams that could benefit from the addition of Kevin Glenn, and at the top of that list is the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Bombers have been searching for stability at QB for years now, and if they could somehow swing a trade with Ottawa, they would finally have it. In fact with Drew Willy getting his shot for the Bombers this year, acquiring Glenn would create a situation similar to what we have watched in Calgary the last couple of years. The Stamps have felt the future is Drew Tate (and now possibly Bo Levi Mitchell) and over the last two years had Glenn as the best insurance policy in the game. Willy with the veteran Glenn behind him is the same scenario and all of a sudden would give the Bombers a real chance to turn things around. Then again, how will Glenn feel about backing up Willy? Glenns situation is another example of the cliché that you hear from general managers all the time. "It is a great game but a terrible business." You cant fault Desjardins and head coach Rick Campbell for trying to acquire the best talent possible and create competition in camp. On the other hand, it is impossible to not feel for Kevin Glenn who just doesnt ever seem to be able to shake that back-up label, despite leading the Stamps to a West Final and a Grey Cup over the last two seasons. Also it is not that much of a stretch to suggest that the team that is able to acquire Glenn will become the best team in the league at the most important position on the field. Pick a team: BC, Travis Lulay and Kevin Glenn, not bad especially since Lulay is coming off another shoulder injury. Edmonton, Mike Rielly, Glenn and Matt Nichols. Reilly was very good last year and will be better, Nichols is working his way back from injury, Glenn gives them stability. Saskatchewan, Darian Durant and Glenn, tough to beat that experience. Toronto, Ricky Ray and Glenn, working in Scott Milanovichs offensive system, yikes! Montreal, the young Troy Smith learning from the veteran Glenn in meetings and on the practice field. I have left out Calgary and Hamilton because Glenn returning to either of those teams seems like a longer shot, however its not out of the realm of possibility, and both those teams would improve their chances of winning by adding Glenn. Which camp Kevin Glenn attends is a question that may not be answered for a while as teams sort through their rosters. However, it is a story I wanted to wedge in between the Olympics and the NHL trade deadline and one to watch as the off-season continues. In the meantime we can continue to speculate as to whether or not Glenn is angry with Ottawa and wants out, or is content to be the back-up to Burris and just doesnt want to talk about it. If the situation becomes confusing for Glenn or the brass in Ottawa they can refer back to Team Canadas Babcock and what he was able to do with that group of superstar hockey players. 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The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed goaltender Curtis McElhinney to a one-year contract extension, the team announced Monday.http://www.voetbalshirtbelgie.be/jordan-lukaku-belgie-voetbalshirt.html . The 31-year-old posted a 10-11-1 record with a 2.78 goals against average and a .909 save percentage, while appearing in 28 games. In 97 career games with the Flames, Ducks, Senators, Coyotes and Blue Jackets, McElhinney has a 29-37-9 record with a 2.97 GAA and .902 save percentage. http://www.voetbalshirtbelgie.be/nicolas-lombaerts-belgie-voetbalshirt.html . Terry Hawthorne and a stingy defence made sure the Illini didnt have to wait an entire off-season as well. http://www.voetbalshirtbelgie.be/jean-francois-gillet-belgie-voetbalshirt.html . On July 27 cyclings best-known race will host "La Course by Le Tour de France" -- a one-day womens competition staged hours before Tour riders race on the same circuit to finish the three-week event on Paris Champs-Elysees.GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke left his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday after throwing just four pitches because of a mild right calf strain. "I think its minor, but well see," Greinke said. "I dont know exactly what it was, but it felt kind of like a cramp." Grienke was making his first spring start after saying he had "zero interest" making the trip for the Dodgers two regular-season games in Sydney, Australia, March 22-23 against Arizona. But now Geinke says hed like to start a game Sydney Cricket Ground. "If were going to be there, which obviously we are, then, yes, Id like to pitch over there," he said. "Im looking forward to flying over there. "No one wants me to say it this way, but in my vote, if we could go over there, my vote was not to," he said. "But more people wanted to go than not. So, now that we are going, I want to be there. I dont want to not go and have the rest of the team go and have to play and me sit here watching. I also dont want to go over there and watch. I want to go over there and play, since thats what weree doing.http://www.voetbalshirtbelgie.be/romelu-lukaku-belgie-voetbalshirt.html. " His initial comments, he said, were based on concerns that the trip would alter his spring training. "Its just the routine thing," he said. "I want to pitch good. I want to win games. When youre forced to do something youre not used to doing, its harder to be able to do it at the best of your abilities. Its still possible, but it makes it harder. "Ive never been real big on what peoples perceptions are of me," Grienke added. "The only goal is to try to win as many games as possible." Greinke left the mound after throwing two pitches to the Diamondbacks second hitter, Cliff Pennington. He retired Tony Campana on two pitches. Following the second pitch to Pennington, Dodgers manager Don Mattingly and Stan Conte, chief of the clubs medical staff, rushed to the mound. Greinke threw a couple of warmup pitches and then headed for the clubhouse. "I just was walking around the mound a little bit," Greinke said. "I didnt think I was going to need to come out this time, but after talking to them, thats what they decided. Id like to see how it feels later." Cheap Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys ' ' '

With just two games left, the Edmonton Oilers can probably already consider this homestand a success. Adam Jones Red Jersey . The Oilers try to extend their four-game winning streak on Wednesday night as they play host to the Nashville Predators. Edmonton suffered a 2-0 loss to Vancouver on Oct. 17 to begin this seven-game homestand, with the setback to the Canucks dropping the Oilers to 0-4-1 on the season. They havent lost since, picking up home wins over Tampa Bay, Washington, Carolina and Montreal to record their longest winning streak since claiming five straight from March 26-April 3, 2012. The common theme for the Oilers has been wins over the Eastern Conference as their season-opening five-game skid came against meetings with clubs in the West. Edmonton made it 4-for-4 against the East with Mondays 3-0 triumph over the Canadiens. Ben Scrivens made 29 saves for his first shutout of the season, and he has been in net for each game during this win streak. I thought the guys in front of me did a great job, said Scrivens, who have seven career shutouts. Lot of big blocks for us. I thought they did really well clearing pucks. Scrivens effort came on the same day he was named the NHLs Second Star for the week after going 3-0-0 with a 2.33 goals against average and .920 save percentage the previous week. Benoit Pouliot scored his first goal as an Oiler and assisted on Nail Yakupovs tally, while Taylor Hall added a empty-netter late in regulation to down the Habs. Edmontons sixth game of its residency will be a special one for rookie Leon Draisaitl. The third overall pick of the most recent draft is slated to play in his 10th game of the campaign, which would activate the first season of his entry-level deal and mean he will likely stick with the Oilers for the rest of the campaign. Draisaitl has a goal and two assists in nine games. Scrivens should get the start in net tonight and is 1-2-0 with a 2.37 GAA and .920 save percentage in three lifetime meetings with the Predators. Nashville begins a six-game road trip tonight coming off its first regulation loss of the season. The Preds opened up 5-0-2, but were blanked by the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on Saturday. Pekka Rinne allowed all three goals on 26 shots for Nashville, which had won two straight, netting six non-shootout goals over that span. The Predators, though, had just 12 shots through two periods on Saturday. Their backs were tight and their back checks were good, Nashville head coach Peter Laviolette said of Pittsburgh. James Neal had two shots on net against his former club. Nashville got Neal in a trade with Pittsburgh during the offseason for forwards Patric Hornqvist and Nick Spaling. The Predators will have forward Matt Cullen available tonight as he practiced on Monday. He has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on Sept. 24 during the preseason. The Preds have lost three straight and nine of their last 13 versus the Oilers, who have claimed three in a row and five of the last six meetings in Edmonton. Rinne is 9-6-1 with a 3.00 GAA and .889 save percentage in 19 games (18 starts) versus the Oilers. Projected Oilers Lines Hall - Nugent-Hopkins - Eberle Perron - Draisaitl - Purcell Pouliot - Arcobello - Yakupov Hendricks - Gordon - Joensuu Marincin - Fayne Ference - Petry Hunt - Schultz Scrivens Nikitin out with bad back Projected Predators Lines Forsberg - Ribiero - Neal Cullen - Roy - Smith Wilson - Jokinen - Beck Bourque - Gaustad - Nystrom Josi - Weber Volchenkov - jones Ekholm - Ellis Rinne J.J. Hardy Black Jersey . 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Miller previously guided the team from 2008-10, taking Saskatchewan to the Grey Cup in each of the last two years. "I think its the real deal," said Miller. "I think it would have been easy for adversity to strike and maybe for us to go the other way, but I think this is something that is consistent with the character of the men that we have in that locker room. "We do have a lot of work to do but we made a big step today." The Riders (2-7) remain in the West Division basement but all the talk about turning things around seems, at least for the moment, like it might actually be possible. "The thing I tried to do was ... just have players be accountable, have them play with confidence, have them play with energy, and then simply put -- to improve our execution," added Miller. "And thats what we did." Winnipeg (7-2) came in with plenty of swagger -- winners of five straight and unbeaten on the road -- but it quickly turned to despair as the Saskatchewan defence came out swinging before a sell-out crowd of 30,048 at Mosaic Stadium. The Bombers didnt get on the scoreboard until midway through the second quarter, on a punt single from Justin Palardy, and ended the game without a touchdown. Their first four possessions were marked by three two-and-outs and a missed 37-yard field goal by Palardy, who finished 2-for-3 kicking on successful tries of 22 and 39 yards. "Before the game I asked them to play for themselves, play for their families, and play for each other," Miller said of his defence. "And I think thats what you saw today." Getzlafs 38-yard TD reception in the first quarter gave Saskatchewan its first lead since the third quarter of a July 30 loss to Calgary, and he capped off the scoring with a 13-yard touchdown catch in the fourth. Chris Tillman Jersey. Dressler had the Riders other major, a diving one-handed grab from 21 yards out on Saskatchewans first possession of the third quarter. Any thoughts of a late Winnipeg comeback were dashed in the fourth as the Bombers turned the ball over on all four possessions. Jerrell Freeman sacked quarterback Buck Pierce to force a fumble on Winnipegs opening drive, and the Bombers proceeded to twice turn the ball over on downs after that. A last ditch effort came up flat when Freeman intercepted backup Alex Brink in the final minute of play. Saskatchewan kicker Chris Milo recovered from a 1-for-3 performance in his last game against Toronto, making both attempts Sunday from 12 and 27 yards. "It kind of got us rolling a bit," Getzlaf said of the games opening score. "It was a great play call and (Durant) threw me a very good ball. When we get the crowd into it like that its going to be trouble for the other team." Durant finished 13-of-21 passing for 232 yards with no interceptions, while running back Wes Cates, who missed four games with injury, ran 18 times for 45 yards. "I felt pretty good actually," said Durant. "I got into the rhythm and the flow of the game and that made it a little easier. Having Wes back too helped us out a lot getting those tough yards." Pierce went 20-for-28 for 209 yards before giving way to Brink, who finished 3-of-7 for 25 yards and one interception. Winnipegs Kito Poblah, also returning from injury, led all receivers with nine catches for 89 yards. A trio of fourth-quarter scuffles saw the teams ultimately combine for 251 yards in penalties, including the fourth quarter ejections of Winnipeg defensive back Brandon Stewart and slotback Cory Watson. The next game for both teams is a rematch next Sunday in Winnipeg. "Our record is 2-7 but that doesnt mean we have to end up with two wins," said Miller. 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