Here are the Atlantic Division morning papers:
Here are the Southeast Division morning papers:
**There were no Thrashers articles this morning**
Here are the Northeast Division morning papers:
- The Bruins were disappointed they didn’t win the shootout last night in Montreal, but at least they earned one point, writes Fluto Shinwaza. In positive news, Patrice Bergeron foresees a return to the line up, whether it be this season or next. P.J. Axelsson proved a lot to his teammates last night, writes Steve Conroy.
- Here are some details behind the Sabres and Rochester Americans relationship. The Sabres’ power play has been awful lately, writes John Vogl.
- With last night’s 3-2 shootout victory, the Habs went a shocking 8-0 versus the Bruins this season.
- The Senators blew a two-goal lead at home and lost to the rival Maple Leafs 5-4. After last night’s loss, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun suggests Ray Emery is a candidate to start the Senators’ next game.
- With last night’s impressive comeback victory, and Boston’s shootout loss to the Habs, the Leafs are only four points back of the playoffs right now. Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun says the odds were against the Leafs last night, but they still overcame them to come out on top.
The Western Conference morning papers will be posted soon…
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