A travel day for the World Series means the NHL takes centre stage tonight. Natural disasters collide in Colorado, while the suddenly slumping Ducks try to slay some Senators.
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MLB: Cards tie up Series
Michael Wacha surrendered a two-run home run to David Ortiz, but answered back with a three-run 7th inning as the Cardinals won 4-2. The World Series is tied at 1-1 as it heads to St. Louis.
NFL: Panthers pound punchless Bucs
Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers won their third game in a row as they defeated the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-13.
NFL: Favre not interested in return
Despite reported interest by the St. Louis Rams, 44-year old Brett Favre has no intentions of returning to the NFL.
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Colorado Avalanche (9:05 PM ET)
Colorado under Patrick Roy has risen to the best record in the young NHL season. The Avs are 8-1 in their last 9 overall. Their goaltending continues to be excellent with a league-low 12 goals conceded.
Their next assignment will be the Hurricanes, who will be without goalie Cam Ward for up to three weeks. Justin Peters gave up two goals in relief of Ward. The under is 7-3 in Canes’ last 10 games.
Anaheim Ducks vs Ottawa Senators (7:35 PM ET)
After shooting off 7 wins in a row in the first 8 games, the Anaheim Ducks are now in the midst of their first losing streak of the season. They have a great opportunity to return to winning ways when they face the Senators, whom they’ve owned in the recent past. Anaheim is 10-1-1 in the last 12 meetings vs Ottawa.
The Sens are coming off their most impressive victory of the season, as they whallopped former captain Daniel Alfredsson and the Detroit Red Wings. Former Duck Bobby Ryan is second on the Sens with 6 goals so far this season. The under is 6-3-1 in Ottawa’s last 10 games.
