> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # From the Branches: Four shutouts and a funeral - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-four-shutouts-and-a-funeral/ - Published: 2015-12-18T13:37:45.000Z - Updated: 2015-12-18T13:37:45.000Z - Description: Sparks left last night's game with what is being called a 'long-term injury'. - Author: Species - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50 The Empire lost in OT to the Rebellion last night when a wookiee scored the game winning goal. The big news is that [Garret Sparks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/132408/garret-sparks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) was injured. How it happened is still unclear, but he left the game and is now reported to be out 'long term'. [About Those Two-Goal Leads... - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/sharks-5-leafs-4-ot-about-those-two-goal-leads/) The [Sharks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/san-jose-sharks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and Leafs traded blown two-goal leads, but the Leafs did it in a more timely fashion, so Sharks win this one. [Sharks top Leafs in OT - Fear The Fin](http://www.fearthefin.com/2015/12/17/10473348/quick-bite-san-jose-sharks-top-leafs-in-ot?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Brent Burns](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54707/brent-burns?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) scored the overtime winner against the [Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) in a tight game in Toronto. [The Flames might be looking at Jonathan Bernier. Do they make a move? - Matchsticks and Gasoline](http://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/2015/12/17/10447184/the-flames-might-be-looking-at-jonathan-bernier-do-they-make-a-move?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Well this for sure isn't happening now. If you would like to drive yourself crazy you can go to The Star and read an absolutely bizarre recap of last night's game by Rosie Dimanno which includes lines like "If he could have swallowed the puck, he doubtless would have." [World Juniors should offer tantalizing glimpse of Leafs’ future - TSN](http://www.tsn.ca/world-juniors-should-offer-tantalizing-glimpse-of-leafs-future-1.410877?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Leafs could have as many as five prospects in the tournament: Marner and [Travis Dermott](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/257871/travis-dermott?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) for the Canadians; [Kasperi Kapanen](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/246176/kasperi-kapanen?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) will represent Finland; Timashov and Nylander will don yellow and blue for Team Sweden. [Game Summary Hurricanes vs Blades - SportsNorth](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2015/12/17/10452984/andrew-nieslen-game-summary-hurricanes-vs-blades) Nielsen impresses in Hurricane victory ### Last Night's Other Games So much for the NHL's scoring problem. 7 teams playing last night scored 4 or more goals, despite there being shutouts in 4 of the 11 games! Then there was the ridiculous Jackets-[Coyotes](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/arizona-coyotes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) game. It was so crazy even [David Clarkson](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54972/david-clarkson?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) scored a goal. **[We are having a GIF party to celebrate!](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/gif-party-david-clarkson-scored-a-goal/)** [Max Domi](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/199033/max-domi?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) pulled a Lucic on the Columbus goalie. > another look [pic.twitter.com/oVlr8mXaDk](https://t.co/oVlr8mXaDk?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie (@myregularface) [December 18, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/677708868164698112?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) But he's a nice guy so he went and got his helmet back for him. > nice kid Max Domi [pic.twitter.com/POMWSw3X6F](https://t.co/POMWSw3X6F?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie (@myregularface) [December 18, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/677709284944269313?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Dawwwwww > Tarasenko and Reaves are best friends forever right [pic.twitter.com/vpnpxhBcLU](https://t.co/vpnpxhBcLU?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie (@myregularface) [December 18, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/677691787213975552?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) AHHHHHHHHHHH! > i spy a dancing buffaslug [pic.twitter.com/b7jC6QSN5h](https://t.co/b7jC6QSN5h?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie (@myregularface) [December 18, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/677677337450778624?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) OOPS! > Clutterbuck goes to deliver a hit and it doesn't go so well [@lancesalyers](https://twitter.com/lancesalyers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/L0WEkSNGqh](https://t.co/L0WEkSNGqh?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie (@myregularface) [December 18, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/677689638891487233?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### SB Nation's Game Recaps [Johnson gets first shutout of the season in 3-0 win - Die By The Blade](http://www.diebytheblade.com/2015/12/17/10481210/sabres-vs-ducks-recap-johnson-gets-first-shutout-of-the-season-in-3-0?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Johnson made 44 saves in his fourth career shutout and first as a Sabre. [The Force was with Steve - Broad Street Hockey](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2015/12/17/10457202/flyers-vs-canucks-recap-the-force-was-with-steve?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Flyers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/philadelphia-flyers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) goaltender [Steve Mason](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54909/steve-mason?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) was the hero, shutting out the [Vancouver Canucks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/vancouver-canucks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) to lead Philadelphia to a 2-0 victory. [Wild Offense Rolls in rout of Rangers - Hockey Wilderness](http://www.hockeywilderness.com/2015/12/17/10471364/wild-offense-rolls-in-rout-of-rangers-NHL-Minnesota-New-York?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The power play went 2-for-3 as both units scored, and the [Wild](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/minnesota-wild?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) added 3 more 5v5 goals against a stingy [Rangers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-york-rangers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) team. [Vladdy Don't Care 'Bout No Return. - St. Louis Game Time](http://www.stlouisgametime.com/2015/12/18/10492096/predators-vs-blues-recap-vladdy-dont-care-bout-no-return?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Smells like bacon in here. [The Home Game Awakens - Mile High Hockey](http://www.milehighhockey.com/2015/12/17/10481530/the-home-game-awakens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Force is Strong with the Avs. [Way she goes - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2015/12/17/10457652/los-angeles-kings-vs-montreal-canadiens-result-highlights-recap-top-six-minutes-habs-lose-again?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Sometimes she goes, sometimes she doesn't. Lately, she's not going at all. ### Alex Burrows Here is your big and unsurprising controversy of the day: Burrows is an ass. [Burrows broke NHL’s trash talking ‘code' - TSN](http://www.tsn.ca/burrows-broke-nhl-s-trash-talking-code-1.411062?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Patrick O’Sullivan alleged on Twitter that Burrows taunted him for the well-documented physical and emotional abuse O’Sullivan was subjected to as a child from his father. "He said he wanted to hurt me like my father did." [Burrows' Image Takes Bigger Big Hit After O'Sullivan Comments - Nucks Misconduct](http://www.nucksmisconduct.com/2015/12/17/10496608/burrows-image-bigger-big-hit-after-osullivan-comments?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Well geez, another player comes out of the woodwork and claims Canucks' agitator [Alexandre Burrows](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54464/alex-burrows?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) made hurtful remarks about him. The newest story is disturbing, to be honest. ### Other News [Brampton Thunder split weekend series with Les Canadiennes - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/brampton-thunder-split-weekend-series-with-les-canadiennes-de-montreal-cwhl/) Howe stole the show this weekend for Brampton. [Pride Tape Launched At The University of Alberta - The Copper & Blue](http://www.coppernblue.com/2015/12/17/10444364/pride-tape-launched-at-the-university-of-alberta?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Profits from the sale of Pride Tape will be split between the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services and the You Can Play Project, a group whose goal is to insure the safety and inclusion of all in sports - including LGBTQ athletes, coaches and fans. [WATCH: Wild Star Wars intro for the Rangers game. - Hockey Wilderness](http://www.hockeywilderness.com/highlights/2015/12/17/10477264/watch-the-minnesota-wild-star-wars-intro-for-the-rangers-game?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Star Wars hockey fans, get ready to change your shorts.