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Why The Hawks Need To Win This Year

No matter how good guys like Kane, Toews and Keith are going to become over the life-long contracts with Chicago, this year may well be their best shot at winning it all for a very long time.

May 11 2010 | Posted in Central,Chicago Blackhawks | Read More »

Canucks vs. Blackhawks – Game 5 Recap

Obviously, the theme for the Western Conference Semifinal series between the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks is “Expect the Unexpected”.

May 11 2010 | Posted in Chicago Blackhawks,Vancouver Canucks,Western Conference | Read More »

Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Game 3 Recap

A series that started so well for the Vancouver Canucks appears to be slipping away from them.

May 6 2010 | Posted in Chicago Blackhawks,Vancouver Canucks,Western Conference | Read More »

Canucks vs. Blackhawks – Game 1 Recap

- G A M E 1 – Whatever anyone might have been expecting from Game 1 of the series between the Vancouver Canucks and the Chicago Blackhawks, it is unlikely anyone could have foreseen the kind of game that actually transpired. Based on the hype behind the perceived rivalry between the two teams, the offensive capabilities [...]

May 3 2010 | Posted in Chicago Blackhawks,Vancouver Canucks,Western Conference | Read More »

Hawks give it up, Canucks take the lead

If anyone is to thank for Vancouver’s opening second-round game success, it is undoubtedly Roberto Luongo. Game 1 arguably came down to goaltending, whereby Luongo stopped a total of 36 shots from the young Chicago Blackhawks to put Vancouver up 5-1. He’s Back Luongo made 17 saves in the first period, and only let in [...]

May 2 2010 | Posted in Chicago Blackhawks,Vancouver Canucks,Western Conference | Read More »

Playoff Preview: Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks

The Vancouver Canucks meet the Chicago Blackhawks in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs once again.

May 1 2010 | Posted in Chicago Blackhawks,Featured Articles,Vancouver Canucks,Western Conference | Read More »

With Kings checkmated, Canucks look ahead to Round 2 rematch

In the end, it may have been an edge in experience that allowed the Canucks to prevail Sunday night and win the series four games to two.

Apr 27 2010 | Posted in Los Angeles Kings,Vancouver Canucks,Western Conference | Read More »

Canucks vs. Kings – Game 3 Recap

A lethal Los Angeles Kings power play went 3-for-3 to defeat the Canucks 5-3 in the Kings’ first home playoff game since 2002, and take a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference Quarterfinals series.

Apr 20 2010 | Posted in Los Angeles Kings,Vancouver Canucks,Western Conference | Read More »

Like the Queen, Kings rule Canucks

Anze Kopitar puts the Kings up 1-1. Image Credit: flickr the intern

The Los Angeles Kings regained their ruling status with a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Kings battled back from an early 2-0 sweep and used Anze Kopitar’s power-play goal at 7:28 of overtime to equalize the series against the Canucks at 1-1. Kopitar won the [...]

Apr 18 2010 | Posted in Los Angeles Kings,Vancouver Canucks,Western Conference | Read More »

Why it did not matter what spot the Red Wings got

Two months ago the Red Wings playoff future was in doubt. Making the playoffs for a 19th straight season was in serious jeopardy. The goaltending situation was fixed by Jimmy Howard and players were getting healthy. But there was still the question of the weak and defense and the inconsistent play of the team as a [...]

Apr 11 2010 | Posted in Central,Detroit Red Wings,Western Conference | Read More »