PHT’s Morning Skate takes a look around the world of hockey to see what’s happening and what we’ll be talking about around the NHL world and beyond.
A pair of red balloons invaded the Caps 4-3 win over Phoenix. If you think this went unnoticed by Caps faithful, you don’t know them very well do you? (Hockey News, Japers Rink, Washington Times)
Just because it was a red balloon taking the focus off the Caps, here’s a clip from skit comedy show Mr. Show to celebrate the red balloon. This might not be safe for work, be warned. (YouTube)
The Islanders’ loss to Pittsburgh sent their all-time record to .500 and that’s perfectly average. (NYI Skinny)
Patrice Bergeron can relate to Sidney Crosby pretty well when it comes to coming back from concussions. (Globe & Mail)
Chris Pronger is feeling ill while Braydon Coburn has a kidney bruise. Um, ouch. (CSNPhilly.com)
Leafs forward Matt Lombardi has a dislocated shoulder. As a shoulder injury sympathizer, let me say, “Ouch, babe.” (TSN)
Curious why Bruce Boudreau benched Alex Semin? Check out his thoughts here. (CSNWashington.com)
Anton Volchenkov suffered a pretty serious cut against Florida. (Fire & Ice)
T.J. Oshie might be back tonight for St. Louis. (Post-Dispatch)
Finally, if you haven’t seen the hypnotic magic of the red balloon that hypnotized fans durin the Caps-Coyotes game, you can enjoy it now. (NHL)