Standard Spin: It's funny how a hockey pool headline distorts reality; our tag line for this story almost makes it sound like Malkin, Neal and Ovechkin are working together.  And that's the beauty of playing fantasy sports: assuredly, these three guys are on the same team for some poolies out there. 

Sunday each recorded 3 points.  Neal and Malkin both have their goal totals up to 26, while Ovechkin notched his 20th and is suddenly having a not-so-bad season.  (Still not Ovechkin-like, but things are going better than they were 2 months ago.)

Game notes: Semin had 1G, 1A in the loss, and Brooks Laich scored for the first time in 14 games. (Jan.22)