Keith Aucoin - Washington's 'Little' Spark Plug

Check out my latest post over at The Hockey Writers where I look at the path that Keith Aucoin took to the Caps. Also, be sure to check in tomorrow for for some pre-game. Cheers.

Hershey Beats Philadelphia on a Buzzer Beater

The Bears were down 3-1 and again 4-2, but came back and Aucoin scored as time expired in the overtime period. Philly iced the puck and the Bears touched it with less than five seconds left forcing an offensive zone draw. Aucoin wins that and the puck lands on his stick after Giroux's shot is blocked.




Here are some pictures from the game:



Finally, Jay Beagle scores to tie the game up with under seven minutes left:

Aucoin Recalled, Mink Sent Down

Keith Aucoin, the AHL's leading scorer, has been recalled, while Graham Mink has been sent down to Hershey...again.

Aucoin has 36 points (9-27-36) in 24 games for the Bears, who have won 9 in-a-row, with their last loss coming on November 9th.

Mink has 4 shots on goal in his two games played for the Capitals this season. Washington is 1-1 in games that Mink plays.