Roberto Luongo carried his Wild Ducks team into the money, the late 6th round draft pick posting a 28 save, 5.6 point shutout - his 3rd perfect game of the season - the Ducks now nestled in 3rd place overall, 6.2 points better than the 4th place Boulder Flyers.
The Bout for the MoneyThe Wild Ducks collected 8.6 points on Monday - which was 8.6 points more than the blind Flyers were able to find - GM Morgan's birds tumbling out of the green. The Central Red Army potted 5.4 points, a number that leaves GM Buker and his troops 18.4 steps from a money finish. The Ice Cats have entered the mix, a league-best 18.0 point Monday drawing GM Cutshall to within 47.4 points of 3rd place and a $175.00 payday.
The Battle for the FHL CupBadger Bob padded their lead on Monday, the team and their 8.0 point opener now 5.7 points better than the 2nd place Bluliners. The 8-time champion Wild Ducks are now appearing in GM Chester's rearview mirror, the well-stocked Ducks currently 47.7 points back.
(Note: Badger Bob's YTD point total include a missed Connor Hellebuyck win (2.8 points) from Sunday)The Scrap for the Laughing BagThe SC Cobras inched closer to the basement exit, a 5.0 point start placing GM Murphy's team 26.0 points in back of the 11th place Vegas Vipers.
Semifinals, PlayoffsPlayoffs are three weeks in length (Weeks 23-25). Prize money is awarded to three teams: the H2H champion ($100.00), runner-up ($70.00) and winner of the consolation match ($30.00).Wild Ducks: 8.6
Badger Bob: 8.0
Projected to be a heated affair, this semifinal match is already warm, the Wild Ducks currently nursing a 0.6 point lead.
Central Red Army: 5.4
Bluliners: 5.0
With the winner guaranteed at least a $70.00 paycheck, the piping-hot Central Red Army will carry a 0.4 point lead into Day 2 of this 7-Day semifinal battle.
LINK: Standings