The underdogs struggled in week 11, with each contest going to the standings leader. In Watertown, the Islanders were able to gain space at 2nd place with a victory of the short-handed Bruins, while on Thursday the Rangers broke a standings tie by wining another high-scoring affair with the Penguins.

Chelmsford saw Detroit eek out a win over Vancouver, 4-2, while St. Louis fell to Nashville in a football game – 14-7.

We are now at the mid-point of the season. Teams are finding themselves and final roster spots are being set (no new players will be added or moved after 1/16). Good luck to everyone in the second half!

This week we have another first-timers as Player of the Week: