Earlier this month, THW's Mike Coll…
Pittsburgh PenguinsAfter releasing the list of finalists for this year’s Hart Trophy honors, hockey fans must be wondering who will win this year’s award. While Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, and John Tavares were all named as finalists for the Hart Trophy, only one of the aforementioned players will walk away as the individual considered to be ...
As the Canucks and Sharks series unfolded and devolved in front of a national audience, another series from recent memory came to mind. Last season’s Pittsburgh/Philadelphia series seemed eerily similar to the sweep that took many by surprise. Most hockey analysts called the Canucks deeper and more talented than the San Jose Sharks. But the ...
Sharks fans, take a deep breath. It is going to be okay. The San Jose Sharks may not have won home-ice and arguably ended any chance they had of having it at any point during the playoffs this year, but it does not spell their end. Shaking Off Playoffs’ Demons There is no denying the ...
The Ottawa Senators got their preferred playoff match-up as they will face the struggling Montréal Canadiens in the first round. It is the first ever series between the two rivals and will no doubt be one for the ages. The Montréal Canadiens have been one of the most surprising teams this season and have shown ...
Montreal Canadiens (2) vs. Ottawa Senators (7) Some hockey fans in Canada will certainly be disappointed that the Montreal Canadiens won’t meet the Toronto Maple Leaf in the first round of the playoffs, but that’s not going to happen, in the first round at least, as the Habs will face the Ottawa Senators. The close division rivals will face ...
There’s already quite a bit of chatter out there surrounding Boston Bruins playoff opponents. One consideration that should not be overlooked is Fenwick Close.
The San Jose Sharks suffered only their second loss at home in regulation this season on Sunday. The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Sharks 4-3 on a game winner by Ryan Johansen with only 1:37 remaining. However, the Sharks have only themselves to blame for the loss. Why? Turnovers a plenty. Turnovers Doom Sharks 17 ...
On Tuesday night, Antti Niemi stared down the black and silver jersey of Los Angeles Kings forward Dwight King. The fittingly named winger ripped a shot from the slot but was robbed with a quick flash of leather by the Sharks goaltender. Niemi’s save kept San Jose in the tied game and eventually allowed the ...
With only eight games left in the regular season, the Montreal Canadiens are back at the top of the Northeast Division following a convincing 5-1 win over the lowly Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. As it stands right now, the team sits in the second playoff position in the Eastern Conference and would face the surprising New York ...
With 10 games left in the regular season, the Ottawa Senators will be one of the most interesting storylines heading into the playoffs. As it stands right now, the team sits in the infamous 6th playoff position and would face the red hot Washington Capitals. The final stretch will be interesting for the suddenly ...
