Say what you will, but don’t say that this game isn’t one of the biggest of the year for the Boston Bruins.
For one, the Bruins are currently holding on to the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with the New York Rangers only three points behind. Boston is coming off a seven-game road trip where the team went 3-3-1, keeping the status quo that has been present all season long. But it’s hard for one to forget the real reason why this game is receiving playoff-type hype and national attention. Think of it as a rematch of sorts.
With last night’s blowout loss to the Ovechkin-less Washington Capitals, it’s safe to say the Panthers will not be participating in this season’s playoffs. The Cats dropped to 13th in the east, 8 points behind 8th seed Boston with just 14 games remaining. This will be the 9th straight season that there is no postseason [...]
“I think everyone’s known since the first time he came into this league that he plays a reckless style game.”
– Montreal defenseman Josh Gorges
“He needs a wake-up call in the form of a substantial suspension.”
– George Csolak, St. Louis Globe-Democrat
“Ovechkin [is] a brilliant but reckless player.”
– Garey Ris, The Wall Street Journal
“You would like to [...]
Several days ago, I wrote that the Thrashers were bound to make the playoffs, because of so many factors on their side, including the way the team was playing offensively, and the luxury of having a weaker schedule than most of the other clubs that Atlanta is battling with for a playoff spot.
Well, six games [...]
The road woes continued for the Ottawa Senators on their recent swing through Western Canada; picking up a 4-1 victory in Edmonton before dropping the next two in Calgary (2-0) and Vancouver (5-1). With a quick stop at home for a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight, Ottawa hits the road again with stops [...]
On national television on NBC, the Washington Capitals defeated the Chicago Blackhawks on the road 4-3 in an OT thriller after coming back from a 3-0 deficit entering the third period.
The Caps did not get off to a great start. Just as they were getting into Chicago’s zone, Alex Semin commits a hooking penalty. As [...]
By Dan Canavan
Coming back from the Olympic hiatus, General Manager Jim Rutherford made a number of moves at the trade deadline that have been analyzed fully elsewhere. Here is our look at the ‘Canes goalie situation after the trade deadline.
Cam Ward – The undisputed leader of the team between the pipes continues to struggle through [...]
Who should the Islanders look to select at this summer’s upcoming draft?
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Edmonton Oilers last night at the Bell Centre by a score of 5-4 after a shootout.
This morning there are moans and groans around the city that “it should have been easier because the Oilers are the worst team in the NHL.”
Blah, blah, blah.
The Canadiens are on a four-game winning streak, [...]
By Jon Gabrielle, NY Rangers correspondent.
As the expression goes, “it could be getting late, early!”
With the Ranger’s 6-3 loss to the Devils last night at the Prudential Center in Newark, the Blueshirts find themselves fading rapidly and for more than one reason.
And although 9th place in the conference standings doesn’t appear that far of a [...]
