Nobody's perfect

Heading into Tuesday night, a pair of poolies had a chance to run the table in the first round. But neither Mark Brennae nor Brad Bouzane was able to go 8-for-8. The Sharks impressive second period did in Mr. Brennae, while Joffrey Lupul's overtime winner sunk Mr. Bouzane. After the dust settled we have a new leader on the team side as Sean Hutchinson picked up the maximum eight points Tuesday to pull ahead.

As you can all imagine, I'm disappointed with the result from the HP Pavilion. But a couple of soft goals (one by each Flames goaltender) and some costly penalties were too much to overcome against a talented Sharks team. It was frustrating to watch as the Flames began to unravel midway through the second period. The moment San Jose tied the game at two, I knew the Flames would be in tough. When Miikka Kiprusoff was pulled after the fourth goal, my heart sank. When Curtis Joseph let a goal in moments later, Calgary's fate was sealed.

In Washington, the Flyers managed to weather the storm in the third period and took advantage of a power play in overtime to end the Capitals Cinderella season.

Here are the team side standings (a player side update may follow in a couple hours):

1) Sean Hutchinson 24 Suddenly you're in the driver's seat
T2) Dale Oviatt 23 Flames lose, but you can celebrate your Sharks selection
T2) Mark Brennae 23 Your one mistake in the first round is your Stanley Cup pick
4) Mike James 22 At least one James brother is happy after Tuesday
5) Brad Bouzane 21 It's amazing you can go 7-for-8 and be in fifth spot
T6) Dave Washburn 20 If you'd gone with your heart you'd be first or second
T6) Debb Coghlin 20 Washington loss likely kills your chances
T6) Kim Landon 20 Also scored eight points Tuesday night. Congrats.
T6) Lloyd Mack 20 I'm sure the Eagle's Nest was rocking after that Flyers' win
T6) Mary James 20 Tell me more about this interview
T6) Ron State 20 Bonus point from the Sharks' win gets you into the top 10
T6) Terry James 20 I'm not nearly as happy as I was when I spoke with you three hours ago
T13) Don McGowan 19 All four of your final four teams still alive
T13) Barry Horeczy 19 You weren't the bad luck charm after all
T13) Jordan Stein 19 What do you think of the new 'Nucks hire?
T13) Liam Lynch 19 So who are you pulling for in the primary?
T17) David Forbes 18 I'd also be interested to hear if you have a favourite in the Democratic race
T17) Julianna Nowaczek 18 Your turn
T17) Ryan Plesko 18 I'm sure you Oiler fans are happy today
T17) James Peters 18 Canucks fans are probably smiling too
21) Jeff Sandelli 17 That wasn't much of a birthday present
T22) Jack James 16 Let the debate begin: How much is Langkow worth?
T22) Jason Anthony 16 Crosby and Co. are your key to move up
T22) Peter James 16 Well, that game wasn't very fun to watch
T22) Richard Warnica 16 Your fall in the standings was of Ottawa Senators proportions
T22) Scott McCleery 16 Among this group in 21st, you have the best chance to actually still win the pool
T27) Adam Fulton 15 Speaking of the Senators, how did that work out?
T27) Neil MacKinnon 15 I hope you get those riots you were looking for
20) Jennifer Hosfield 14 Oh-for-Tuesday cost you dearly
T30) Chris Chapman 13 It's a Chapman reunion. . .
T30) Janet Chapman 13 in a tie for 30th
T30) Cliff Hosfield 13 Actually it look's like 30th place is a great place. . .
T30) Mary Kay Hosfield 13 For married folk to hang out
T30) Rob Shaw 13 But if 30th spot is for married people what are you doing here?
T30) Steve McKinley 13 Is there something you haven't told us yet?
T36) Arthur Casement 12 I can sense your glee from here
T36) Justin Lee 12 If the combined pool still existed, you'd be an interesting case study
T36) Natalie James 12 Perhaps you'd do better in a rugby pool
T36) Stacey Tomlinson 12 All those upsets, they didn't pan out.
T40) Ali Hewitt 10 So if Vancouver folks really ever get winter, why do they complain about the weather so much?
T40) James Gordon 10 Nice post today
T42) Colleen Racine 9 Increased your score by 33 per cent on Tuesday
T42) Colleen Turnbull 9 When you guys are tied like this, it makes the Colleens comments easier