Penguins-Flyers Preview: The Mental Matchup Mike Colligan | April 10, 2012 The challenge for Peter Laviolette and the Flyers will be prioritizing the Penguins’ threats. Pittsburgh’s trio at the center position of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Jordan Staal is something no team in the NHL can match head to head.
Five Keys to the Flyers Beating the Penguins Ryan OShaughnessy | April 10, 2012 It’s almost here. The most anticipated first round matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers will drop the puck on Wednesday night at 7:30. Hockey fans have been waiting…
What Red Wings Fans Should Know About The Nashville Predators Andrew Johnson | April 10, 2012 The NHL regular season has finally drawn to a close, and the Conference Quarterfinal matchups have been set. With round one of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs set to begin…
NHL Playoff Preview: St. Louis Blues vs San Jose Sharks Jeff Ponder | April 10, 2012 This series preview was published by THW St. Louis Blues correspondent Jeff Ponder and THW San Jose Sharks correspondent Walter McLaughlin. Regular Season Series Winner St. Louis Blues (4-0-0) Regular…
NHL Playoffs Predictions: Western Conference Edition James Neveau | April 10, 2012 Jim Neveau, Managing Editor Yesterday, I released my picks for the Eastern Conference first round. Just for the sake of brevity, I’ll skip the long and winding intro, give you…
Bruins vs. Capitals Series Preview, Part III: Goaltending and Special-Teams Bob Mand | April 10, 2012 The second-seed Boston Bruins will face off against the seventh-seed Washington Capitals on Thursday in TD Garden. There, the Bruins hope to start their title-defense with a bang and the…
Chicago Ends Season in Sixth, Better Than Fourth or Fifth Keith Hoehne | April 9, 2012 The regular season is over and it’s time for the Blackhawks’ quest to begin. Although a 6th seed is the lowest they could achieve since claiming a spot in the…
2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Round One Preview: New York Rangers VS Ottawa Senators Peter Harling | April 9, 2012 The First place New York Rangers will hold home ice advantage in a best of seven series against the eighth placed Ottawa Senators in round one of the 2012 Stanley…
NHL Playoffs Predictions: Who Will Prevail in the East’s First Round? James Neveau | April 9, 2012 There’s a certain Christmas tune that comes on the radio at just about every turn that describes the time of year that the NHL is embarking on: “It’s the most…
Predators Overhyped, “Underdog” Red Wings Will Take Series Andrew Johnson | April 9, 2012 If you’ve taken a look at who “experts” around the web predict to take the Western Conference’s 4-5 series, you’ve noticed a running theme; Nearly everyone has picked the Nashville…
2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff First Round Predictions Lukas Hardonk | April 9, 2012 The 2012 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs are finally upon us with action beginning this week. You know what that means: Time for the annual first round predictions to appear. Without further adieu, you are presented with first round predictions made by yours truly…
Bruins vs. Capitals Series Preview, Part II: Even-Strength Bob Mand | April 9, 2012 The Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals will meet Thursday in game one of their seven-game Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series. The Caps won three of four meetings between the clubs…
