CFHL Week 20

Only one more week in the regular season to go and here come the Checkers who now sit in the 4th playoff spot. 

Goon Crew vs. Who Gives a Puck 2-2-2
The defending champs will not be able to defend their title as the season comes to a close.  The Goon Crew have been average at best as the playoffs near, but still remain in 1st number one seed.  Not to mention they lost their best player for the season in Tyler Seguin who cut his Achilles tendon.  And now Crawford, their best goalie is out.  Despite all that they managed to at least tie the Puck.  Giordano had a great game scoring 3 goals, 2 assists and a +3 rating for a defenseman. If the playoffs started today, the Crew would take on the Checkers in yet another chapter to the Brother Rivalry.  In fact they play this week, and could play 2 weeks in a row.  The Crew hope not...

One of 3 Giordano goals for the Crew

USSR vs. Mayhem on Ice 3-3
Mayhem still remain in the playoffs and should be locked in.  They split the week with the Soviets who will be glad the season will come to an end.  The Mayhem beat them up with 32 PIM to their 10.  Dion Phaneuf lead all players with 8 PIM.  Connor McDavid continues to have an outstanding rookie season tallying 5 assists for the Mayhem despite losing the assists to the USSR.  The Mayhem goalies were struggling not getting a single win between Lundqvist and Mrazek, while the USSR ended up with 3 wins between their net minders Anderson and Talbot. 

I wouldn't stare too long at Dion's wife Elisha Cuthbert.  He might knock you out

Oh lighten up Dion...

Checkers vs. Assassins 5-1
This was basically a playoff game for both teams.  Big winner would be in good shape to make the playoffs and the loser most likely out.  The Checkers stepped up.  The Assassins did not show up.  The Checkers won all but one category.  Kopitar, the Zombie had 3 goals, 3 assists and a +5 rating.  James Neal added 4 more goals.  Lucic, Doughty and Muzzin, Carter, and Kopitar, all Kings, combined for a +24! Impressive.  Oh and Kings/Checkers goalie Quick had 3 wins and a .953 SV%.  This is a team ready to make another run to the Cherry Cup.


I think all these guys are Checkers

Krampus Carols vs. AshBusters 4-2
After the Checkers big 5-1 win, the AshBusters only 2 win performance has put them on the outside looking in.  By one point.  So it will come down to the last week to see if they can get back into the playoffs.  Krampus remain first in their division and are only 1 point behind the Crew for the top spot in the playoffs.  However they might not want that a spot if the Checkers are the 4 seed.  Sid "The Kid" Crosby had great week scoring twice, tallying 5 assists and a +5 rating.  AshBusters have some injury issues with 3 guys hurt and/or out (Vlasic, Subban, and Ekman-Larsson).

Crosby is fired up for the playoffs

So as we enter the final week its down to AshBusters and Checkers for last spot.  Checkers lead them by one point and will be playing the Goon Crew this week.  The AshBusters are taking on the Mayhem which is not easy feat.  With the Crew struggling as of late I think the advantage is with the red hot Checkers.  God help us all if they make the playoffs.