Day 34: SPE@ROV review

The Rovers returned home from Indy with a short time to prepare for their game the next night against the Guelph. They obviously used their time efficiently. The Rovers ran their winning streak to five games and their unbeaten streak to 14 with a convincing 5-0 shutout of the Spectres. After watching the third line get all the press over the past week, the top line broke out of its funk with Glen Murray notching a natural hat-trick with a short-handed, even strength, and power-play goal. Pavol Demitra registered three assists while Chris Pronger and Nils Ekman also tallied in the win. The Rovers outshot the Spectres 44-13, with Chris Mason stopping all 13 for his first RHL shutout. Rookie John-Michael Liles made his RHL debut, filling in for Eric Brewer, whose knee was still too sore to go.

The Rovers now have two days off before heading to Chicago to tangle with the Capones.

Notes: - Nathan Horton took the pre-game skate but opted not to try his shoulder. The coaching staff is confident that he will be ready for Chicago. Brewer, too, feels that he'll make the trip and play against the Capones.