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Another game another OT loss for the Wild. Picking up the standings point is nice, getting up to 89 ties them with the Blues and gives them a seven-point lead over the chasing Calgary Flames. Ovechkin scores again, the only goal for the Capitals in a 5-1 loss in Carolina. As well as the Capitals have played this year, and as well as Logan Thompson has played this season, they have struggled with giving up goals in recent games. A slumping goaltender and defense are not a great sign going into the playoffs. Could be a concern. The win clinches a spot for the Hurricanes. Maples Leafs have also locked up a playoff berth. Six teams now officially in the playoffs, three in each conference. Two more games tonight, Canuks vs Kraken and Blackhawks vs Avalanche.

Don Henley - Boys of Summer

I am seeing more of those old school arcade games being sold to people. You can buy the full arcade version and put it in your home. It would be cool to do if I had the space and extra cash for it.

I liked Sub Zero also, but my favorite was always Scorpion. I don't know if the two are connected, but a famous boxer once said, "Flow like a butterfly sting like a scorpion." To be honest, I kind of remember being frustrated at the popularity of MK because I loved Street Fighter so much and was a bigger fan of that, but when MK came out all my friends made the switch to MK. I still love Street Fighter 2. Oss!

Thanks. I actually had a blood test done about six weeks ago and everything was normal.

Well @aurik your team stays hot, and the Blues have won 10 in a row, moving them past the Wild into the top wild card spot. If the playoffs started today, they would face Vegas, who had a winning streak of their own ended on Tuesday at six, falling 3-2 to the Oilers. But don't worry @sensei8 the Golden Knights clinched despite the result and will return the playoffs. This is the seventh time in the eight-year history of the Vegas franchise that they have made the playoffs. You two might have some trash talking in a few weeks if those teams face each other in the opening round. With how well the Blues have played they could pull an upset. Six years ago, the Blues were a last place team in January, when on a crazy run late in the season and it took them all the way to Stanley Cup Champions in 2019. On the other side of things, the Boston Bruins are stinking up the joint and have lost six in a row, dropping them to last overall in the east. The Capitals got the better of them Tuesday night and Ovi had another goal, now at 891. He can tie Gretsky's record on Wednesday against Carolina if he puts in a hat trick. Things are heating up on the ice!

While nothing is decided yet, the Steelers look to be close to coming to an agreement with Aaron Rodgers.

It was a good one. It made me laugh but it also made me think. If I haven't said it before, I do appreciate how respectful members on this forum are. It is a needed improvement from so many of the other forums and social media outlets that are full of people who are hateful to each other.

Billy Joel - You May Be Right Oss!

Oss is certainly my preference. Maybe I will but this on my emails, or when I sign checks out at restaurants. Just make sure the o does not look like an a. That would change everything! Oss!

That's good. I was about to recommend you go to the doctor! I always keep some Pepto in the house, and when I travel. I had bad stomach problems once at a hotel in Dallas that kept me up half the night. I've carried it with me when I travel ever since! Plus it was Dec 31, so not a great way to start the new year!

I am new to this term. As many say, "you never stop learning." Edit: Awwwww I just looked at the date. Is this an April fools' prank?

Wild get one standings point in a 3-2 SO loss to the Devils. Wild are trying to hold of the Blues and hang on to the 7th playoff seed but with how STL has played recently Minnesota is in danger of dropping to the 8th spot and having to face their current biggest rival, Winnipeg, in the opening round. Both teams have not won a playoff series in a while so if the match up one of them will finally advance past the first round. Looks like another first round exit is looming for Minnesota, even if they stay at seven, they would have to face Vegas.

Consumption of energy drinks I think is the biggest reason I have caffeine intolerance. I am now going energy drink free.

It has come to my attention that I am becoming more sensitive to caffeine and am feeling it sick for a bit after I drink it. I mostly drink caffeine after lunch because I feel a drop in energy and usually start to feel sick about 30-60 minutes after I start the caffeine. So I am getting off the caffeine, but would be curious to know what you drink for a pick me up during the day if you are feeling sluggish that is not caffeinated? I have the same problem now with fried chicken, it makes me feel sick to my stomach. I did not have these problems a few years ago, just a sign of getting older I guess.

You are still having it after more than two weeks?

Seattle and Nashville now both eliminated. Everyone in the east is still mathematically alive but not realistically. It might be a fight to the end to see who gets the #1 overall seed. Right now Winnipeg is at 106 and Washington at 103 points. Eight games left for Winnipeg, nine of Washington. The Blues stay hot winning nine in a row and it looks like they are going to get in, now six points up on Vancouver for the final spot. The final spot in the east is a fight between the Canadians and Rangers, both 77 points, and Columbus is chasing at 75, so are Detroit and the NY Islanders at 74. McDavid is expected to be back before the regular season ends. He suffered an injury on March 20 and has not played since. Ovi has put in goal #890, now four behind tying Gretzky. five more needed to break it. He can add to his goal total on Tuesday when the Caps play Boston, or on Wednesday when they play against Carolina.

I am still on the PS4 also, but I have not played in a long time. I was using it daily during the pandemic lockdown but not much in the last couple of years.

Kind of crazy. As long as they still launch the home runs, I assume it will stay legal. That's where the money is.

Phil Collins - I Don't Care Anymore

Is there an update on this?

The more I think about season 6 the less impressed I am by it. Seasons 1-5 were awesome, six was eh. As much as I enjoyed the return of the Karate Kid/Cobra Kai world, I am fine with it being over.

Lots of sleep.

Way to go @crash

Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart