Empty Netter Assists - Western Conference - 1-2-09
Central Division
-With three shutouts in a row, Blue Jackets goaltender Steve Mason is chasing some NHL history.
-It didn't take long for Predators forward Jordin Tootoo to mix things up with Vancouver last night.
-Injuries to defensemen Jay McKee and Eric Brewer have forced the Blues to use Roman Polak more.
Northwest Division
-Jason LaBarbera made 31 saves in his first game with Vancouver and defeated the Predators, 2-1.
-Wild forward Marian Gaborik (right) might be done for the season (and with Minnesota) due to a groin injury.
Pacific Division
-With defenseman Kent Huskins dealing with a broken foot, the Ducks recalled defenseman Brendan Mikkelson from Iowa of the AHL.
-December was a good month for the Stars.
-Dallas recalled forward Chris Connor from Peoria of the AHL.
-The Coyotes demoted foward Daniel Winnick and goaltender Josh Tordjman to San Antonio of the AHL.
-Ducks forward Bobby Ryan is eager to play his hometown team, the Flyers, today.
Norris Division
-Is "Slap Shot" the best hockey movie of all time?
-TSN allowed the Barenaked Ladies to ruin the "Hockey Night in Canada" theme.
(Photo: Tom Olmschied/Associated Press)