Goalie Curtis Joseph has officially retired after a fruitful 19-year career in the NHL.  The 42-year-old net minder was no. 4 on the career victory list and leaves as the winningest goalie to never have won the Stanley Cup.

Joseph, known for his mask that featured a snarling dog inspired by Stephen King’s Cujo, entered the NHL in 1989 as a free agent signed by the St Louis Blues, though he gained recognition with the Edmonton Oilers, helping them to their first playoff win in years.  He also played for the Detroit Red Wings, Phoenix Coyotes, and Calgary Flames before finishing off with his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs.  He was also a member of the 2002 Canadian Winter Olympic team that took the gold medal.

Over his 19-year career, he was a three time NHL All Star, picked up the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, an Olympic gold medal, the Spengler Cup, and 454 victories.

In a new conference on Tuesday, Joseph said that he had a “great career” and he “didn’t leave anything on the table.”  So now, CuJo is onto to newer things and perhaps a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame.  But the game must go on.  Monday night will see another exciting lineup of teams battling it out for a spot in the postseason.  I’m particularly looking forward to the Buffalo/Phoenix game, as these are two teams that have been pretty impressive to say the least.  Plus, the Maple Leafs (CuJo’s final NHL team) will take to the ice against the Nashville Predators.  Don’t forget to check out all of the Monday night action at BetUS:

New Jersey Devils v New York Islanders
Puck Line
Devils: -1 ½ +220
Islanders: +1 ½ -260
Moneyline
Devils: -135
Islanders: +115

Buffalo Sabres v Phoenix Coyotes
Moneyline
Sabres: -110
Coyotes: -110

Tampa Bay Lightening v Carolina Hurricanes
Puck Line
Lightening: +1 ½ -260
Hurricanes: -1 ½ +220
Moneyline
Lightening: +120
Hurricanes: -140

St Louis Blues v Columbus Blue Jackets
Puck Line
Blues: +1 ½ -270
Blue Jackets: -1 ½ +230
Moneyline
Blues: +105
Blue Jackets: -125

Toronto Maple Leafs v Nashville Predators
Puck Line
Maple Leafs: +1 ½ -210
Predators: -1 ½ +170
Moneyline
Maple Leafs: +160
Predators: -190

Minnesota Wild v Dallas Stars
Puck Line
Wild: +1 ½ -250
Stars: -1 ½ +210
Moneyline
Wild: +120
Stars: -140

Edmonton Oilers v Colorado Avalanche
Puck Line
Oilers: +1 ½ -175
Avalanche: -1 ½ +155
Moneyline
Oilers: +165
Avalanche: -200

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