Drafted late in the second round, the Bluliners Johnny Gaudreau has been far better than advertised. After scoring 61 points all of last year, the diminutive winger has netted 51 points in his first 43 games (14g, 37a) - potting another goal/assist on Thursday - his first place team increasing their overall lead to 63.5.Bluliners: 26.6
Polar Bears: 28.5The Bluliners were the best team on Thursday but they still can't get their arms around the Polar Bears, GM Elya's upset-minded Bears leading this non-divisional tryst by 1.9 points.
Note: the Polar Bears score includes a missed 1.0 point Mark Giordano assist from Tuesday.Badger Bob: 13.0
SC Cobras: 4.0Badger Bob didn't collect a point on a slow three-game Thursday but their opponent carded only 1.0, GM Chester's team now 9.0 points better than the SC Cobras.
Boulder Flyers: 23.2
Ice Cats: 25.8With one Filip Forsberg tied behind their back the Ice Cats continue to outpoint the Boulder Flyers, GM Cutshall's squad now leading this Probert division duel by 2.6 points.
Mooses: 18.1
Misconducts: 31.8
The Misconducts moved further ahead of their division rival on Thursday, GM Smalley's 8-6 squad now 13.7 points better than the 5-9 Mooses.
Ice Hogs: 21.5
Wild Ducks: 24.1
With a Penguin-heavy team the Wild Ducks are simply hoping to stay close until the weekend (when Pittsburgh plays their only two games of the week). With four days down the Ducks are doing better than staying close as they lead the Ice Hogs by 2.6.
Central Red Army: 12.7
Vegas Vipers: 9.0
The Vegas Vipers inched a bit closer on Thursday, a 3.0 point outing placing the win-needy squad 3.7 points behind the Central Red Army.
LINK: Standings