Empty Netter Assists - Western Conference - 2-26-09

Central Division

-Two superpowers collided last night as Henrik Zetterberg scored two goals and led Detroit to a 4-1 defeat of the Sharks. Teammate Kris Draper added two assists while former Penguins goaltender Ty Conklin made 34 saves in the win. Fire Ray Shero.

-Check out one of Zetterberg's goals:

-Check out this even better goal by Detroit forward Ville Leino:

-Detroit forward and former Penguin Marian Hossa left last night's game in the second period after taking a hit to the head from Sharks defenseman Doug Murray.

-Conklin is a pretty popular guy in Detroit. Fire Ray Shero.

-The Red Wings rose to a big challenge last night.

-The NHL fined Blues forward Cam Janssen for a hit against Phoenix defenseman Zbynek Michalek Tuesday night.

-Janssen's hit:

-How is there not a suspension for that?

-St. Louis assigned forward Yan Stastny to Peoria of the AHL.

-Blue Jackets forward Jason Chimera is dealing with a groin injury.

Northwest Division

-The Flames demoted forward Kyle Greentree to Quad City of the AHL.

-Defenseman Adam Foote isn't used to the Avalanche being sellers this time of year.

Pacific Division

-The Stars recalled forward Chris Connor from Peoria of the AHL and demoted goaltender Brent Krahn to Chicago of the AHL.

-Ducks forward Ryan Getzlaf is dealing with a broken nose.