Crashing the Net: Get Carter

Crashing the Net: Early Season Standouts

There are injuries and demotions to discuss among the forward ranks. On defense there are a few skaters who are surging despite not being household names. In net, disappointment is the work of the day.

FORWARDS

Jeff Carter just keeps scoring goals. The NHL's Third Star of the Week has six goals in his last four games and his total of 17 markers has him tied for second in the league with James Neal behind Steve Stamkos (19). Amazingly, Carter has two assists, two, in 24 games.

Ryane Clowe is up to 22 games and still not a single goal, a rather amazing run of futility for the Sharks' winger.

Sidney Crosby leads the NHL with 45 points after posting five helpers in his last game. With 45 points in 26 games he's on a pace that would equal 142 points in an 82 game season. His career best mark is 120 points back in 2006.

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