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TORONTO - After Canadas mens soccer team overcame the scorching heat and spotty pitch to upset Cuba on foreign soil last Friday, coach Stephen Hart allowed his players a brief time to revel in the result. [url=http://www.nikenewenglandpatriotsjerseysonsale.com/rob-gronkowski-jerseys]Rob Gronkowski Womens Jersey[/url] . Then they promptly filed those feelings away. Canada hosts Honduras this evening in the second game of the third round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. Another victory would give Canada six points and some considerable breathing room heading into a two-month break. "(I told them) the usual stuff, enjoy the moment for a couple of hours and then understand that youve achieved nothing, weve achieved nothing," Hart said after practice Monday at BMO Field. The 77th-ranked Canadians defeated Cuba 1-0 on Friday, while No. 46 Panama defeated 55th-ranked Honduras 2-0 in the other game in the group. After Tuesdays matchup, the national side, gunning to make its first World Cup appearance since 1986, takes a break before picking up World Cup qualifying again in September. "Its going to be massive for us, we dont want to go into the next two months with any regrets of what could have been if wed won maximum points," said David Edgar, whose well-placed cross led to Olivier Occeans goal versus Cuba. The Canadians played through soaring heat on Friday that left Hart joking that he just hoped his players "didnt die." They also played a man short after keeper Lars Hirschfeld was shown a red card for handling the ball outside of the box. Milan Borjan played well as Hirschfelds replacement, immediately facing a dangerous free kick. "It was difficult because I didnt warm up or anything, it was a tough situation to come in on, winning 1-0, a free kick on the 18-yard-box. . .," Borjan said. "But the guys gave me the confidence, the coaches they gave me confidence, so it was good." **** be Canadas keeper against Honduras while Hirschfeld serves a one-game suspension. Hart said he has faith in whichever Canadian keeper he has in net, saying theres little difference between the two. "New goalkeeper, different name," Hart said. "Other than that, the players wouldnt be picked if I didnt think they could do the job." Borjan and his teammates made a plea to fans Monday that has become an all-too-familiar refrain — come out and cheer them on. International games in this multicultural city see crowds often lopsided in favour of visiting teams, and Borjan hopes to see a sea of red rather than the blue and white cheering on Los Catrachos. "Its very important, and its not just me, its the whole team," said Borjan, who made his Canadian team debut in February of last year. "We need all the supporters to come to the field, when people are cheering for you it gives you so much confidence, so I hope I see a full field Tuesday." Canada defeated Honduras 2-1 the last time the two teams met, in a friendly almost two years ago in Montreal — a victory that snapped a string of eight matches without a win. Honduras arrives in Toronto after a rare loss at home, but Hart doesnt believe the visitors will let any sense of desperation throw them off their game. "Theyre a wounded animal but its one game, theyve lost one game, OK, its a home game, but I think Honduras has too much experience to be desperate," Hart said. "Theyre
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Sports Network) - A pair of potential playoff teams from opposite conferences will meet tonight in Ottawa, as the Senators welcome the Chicago Blackhawks for a battle at Scotiabank Place. [url=http://www.nikenewenglandpatriotsjerseysonsale.com/rob-gronkowski-jerseys]Rob Gronkowski Womens Jersey[/url] . The game can be seen live on TSN and TSN Mobile TV, beginning at 7pm et/4pm pt. You can also join in on our live Game Night Blog on TSN.ca. The Senators are currently three points behind Boston for first place in the Northeast Division and are also seeded sixth in the Eastern Conference standings, one point behind Philadelphia and one in front of New Jersey. The Blackhawks are the sixth seed out West and are two points in front of San Jose. Ottawa has played the better hockey of the two teams lately, as the Sens closed February with a 7-1-1 mark. The Blackhawks, meanwhile, have won five of their last eight contests, but are also just 5-11-1 over their last 17 trips to the ice. The Senators have won two in a row and are coming off Tuesdays 1-0 win over the defending Stanley Cup champions. Robin Lehner made 32 saves for his first career shutout as Ottawa posted a 1-0 victory over the Bruins in Boston. The victory moved Ottawa within a point of Boston for first place in the Northeast Division, but the Bruins extended that lead with a win over New Jersey on Thursday. The 20-year-old Lehner made 17 saves in the third period to wrap up his first shutout in 11 NHL games. The youngster was called up after regular starter Craig Anderson lacerated the pinky finger on his right hand and Lehner figures to get a third straight start tonight. Anderson is still sidelined, leaving Ottawa with a goaltending tandem of Lehner and Ben Bishop. "I thought he played with composure," Senators coach Paul MacLean said of Lehner. "He gave us a lot of confidence from the way that he played." Erik Karlsson scored the games only goal on a slap shot in the first period. Jason Spezza assisted on the power-play goal to extend his point streak to 10 games. Spezza has posted eight goals and 13 helpers during the run and is tied with Carolinas Eric Staal for the longest current point streak in the NHL. The Blackhawks were able to end a three-game slide with Wednesdays home win over Toronto. However, Chicago will now head out for three games on the road, where the club is just 12-17-3 this season compared to an excellent 22-7-4 mark at home Marian Hossa scored twice to lead the Blackhawks to a 5-4 win over the Maple Leafs. Chicago trailed the contest by a 3-2 score after one period, but the Blackhawks scored three straight goals to take control of the game. Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist, while Andrew Shaw and Marcus Kruger each added a goal for the Blackhawks. "Weve had a pretty tough schedule the past several games here," said Kane. "But we got to get some wins and finish the season strong, the playoffs is the goal here." Corey Crawford started the game in net, but was pulled after the first period as he allowed three goals on 10 shots. Ray Emery finished the contest for Chicago and got the win, allowing just one goal on 23 shots. Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, who leads the team with 29 goals, will miss a sixth straight game tonight with an upper-body injury that is believed to be a concussion. Defenseman
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