The Pick SPG game is back for the 2010-2011 NHL season. I updated the Sabres' schedule and roster on the site, so everything should be ready to go. For those unfamiliar with the game, you try to predict which player will get the first Shot, Penalty and Goal of each period, including overtime & the shootout for each game. Sign up & play for free.

The Pick SPG game returns for the 2010-2011 NHL season. I've added the Canes' schedule, and will update their roster shortly. For those of you unfamiliar with the game, you try to guess which player will have the first Shot, first Penalty and first Goal of each period, including overtime & the shootout. Sign up & play for free.

The Pick SPG game is coming back for the 2010-2011 season. I already have the schedule posted for the Blackhawks, and will work on getting the roster updated as soon as I can after final cuts are made. For those of you unfamiliar with the game, you pick who will take the first shot, take the first penalty, and score the first goal for each of their 82 games. More info is available on the site.

Pick SPG is back for the 2010-2011 NHL season. I have the schedules for the NHL teams tracked last season (WAS, TOR, CHI, BUF, CAR), and will finalize the team rosters as soon as I can. For those of you not familiar with the game, please check the (hideously formatted) FAQ page.

Ed Note: For you newbies, SPG is a season long game we play where before every game you pick the player you think will get the first shot, penalty, and goal for every period and overtime. It's good fun and everyone should join up.

Pick SPG is back for the 2010-2011 NHL season. I have the schedules for the NHL teams tracked last season (WAS, TOR, CHI, BUF, CAR), and will finalize the team rosters as soon as I can. For those of you not familiar with the game, please check the (hideously formatted) FAQ page.

I love figuring out new ways to represent data. I learned about sparklines from an Edward Tufte book a number of years ago, and was curious about how the Caps' collective performance would look when distilled down & represented in a simple manner. I hope you find the results interesting.

Predict who will take the first shot, get the first penalty, and score the first goal in each Capitals or Leafs game. Play Pick SPG for your chance to win absolutely nothing but bragging rights. If you played last season, you have to sign up anew.