Round 2 Predictions by the Numbers David Beaudoin | April 26, 2017 The first round of the NHL playoffs provided plenty of drama with a total of 18 of the 42 games going into overtime. In other words, 42.9% needed extra time. I…
Your Daily Sauce: Awkward Offseasons Peter Ferrell | April 26, 2017 The National Hockey League playoffs are a funny thing. Some applaud the maverick, “let them play” attitude of the referees, while others decry the fact you’re suddenly allowed to murder…
Clarke MacArthur’s Return an Inspiration for Senators Andrew DiRienzo | April 26, 2017 It was only 18 months ago that Clarke MacArthur’s career had seemingly met a certain end. With the prospects of him returning to hockey a longshot at best, the Ottawa…
A Rangers Fan Guide to the Ottawa Senators Jesse Zhang | April 26, 2017 The Ottawa Senators are just coming out of a very tight first-round series against the Boston Bruins. Plenty of emotion and players rebounding defined the Senators’ determination. Although their opponents…
Eastern Conference Semifinals Predictions Shayna Goldman | April 26, 2017 Here at The Hockey Writers, we compiled predictions from 25 of our writers for the 2017 Stanley Cup Quarterfinals. We predicted both the winning teams, plus the series length. Our…
Flames: Who Delivered and Who Disappointed? Ben Shelley | April 25, 2017 After a string of wins which left fans optimistic heading into the first round of the playoffs against Anaheim, the Calgary Flames were the first team to be eliminated from…
Pens vs Caps Preview, Prediction 2017 Mike Necciai | April 25, 2017 Familiar faces, indeed, as we prepare for Pens vs Caps yet again. The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face the Washington Capitals in the second round of the Stanley Cup…
Predictable End to the Sharks Season Zeke | April 25, 2017 The San Jose Sharks made the playoffs yet again. However, a year after making an improbable run to the Stanley Cup Final, they slipped out of the hunt for hockey’s…
Western Conference Semifinals Predictions Shayna Goldman | April 25, 2017 Here at The Hockey Writers, we complied predictions from 25 of our writers for the 2017 Stanley Cup Quarterfinals. We predicted both the winning teams, plus the series length. Our…
NHL Playoff Matchups: The Second Round Jim Parsons | April 25, 2017 The first round of the NHL playoffs is in the books. Some major upsets led the way in terms of storylines and some valiant efforts come in at a not…
Sharks Unable to Wreck the Rig, Fall to Oilers Andrew Bet | April 25, 2017 The Stanley Cup Playoffs ended abruptly for the San Jose Sharks. Champions of the Western Conference last season, the Edmonton Oilers ousted the defenders in six games. Inconsistency marred the…
A Senators Fan Guide to the New York Rangers Tom Dianora | April 25, 2017 The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is behind us. There were some surprises, such as the Nashville Predators sweeping the Chicago Blackhawks, the Minnesota Wild bowing out in five…
