Friday's NHL Spreadsheet

The day after Day 1, and my eyes are beat. But what do I do when I get up in the morning? I go to my iPhone and fire up the NHL's Game Center app, which gives me the scores, news, stats and detailed recaps of every game.

I didn't have to wait until I got into the office to read the stories behind the game. No, I only had to get my phone out and read on the train ride in to work. Watched some game videos, too.

No, I don't wait for some newspaper to either ignore my sport or give me a sentence on each game because there needs to be more space for golf advances, profiles on the potential for leadership change at the international equestrian federation.

Don't waste my time. But for those who do cover hockey, you will get some change from my pocket, you know, for the effort. The New York Post: nice preview section on Tuesday. I may not agree with a third of what is written on the sports pages, but I know their guys are going into the corners every night.

Last night, the Avalanche came out with a youthful enthusiasm that makes you want to be a fan. They emptied the tank, which was pretty much their M.O. last season until they seemed to run out of gas late in the season. Still, Paul Stastny and Matt Duchene put on a show. Ditto Jordan Eberle, whose goal closes out the commentary portion of this spreadsheet and carries you onto the scores and Coach's Corner.



NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Thursday
Carolina 4, Minnesota 3 at Helsinki
At Toronto 3, Montreal 2
Philadelphia 3, at Pittsburgh 2
At Colorado 4, Chicago 3 OT
At Edmonton 4, Calgary 0
Roundup is here.
Summaries are here.
Standings are here.
Three stars by Puck Daddy.
Stats recap by Sportsnet.ca.

Friday
Minnesota vs. Carolina at Helsinki
San Jose vs. Columbus at Stockholm
Dallas at New Jersey
Anaheim at Detroit
Buffalo at Ottawa
Washington at Atlanta