Bobrovsky’s Struggles Ensure Early Playoff Exit Dan Dukart | April 21, 2017 That’s not a 4 to 1 series. That is what Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella told reporters after a disappointing loss ended his team’s season. Mike Sullivan, his…
Are You Feeling Nashty? Brian Anderson | April 21, 2017 During these playoffs, Rick Nash has taken his game to another level. Most people who follow this Rangers team have not seen this level of play from him since he…
Ducks Get Much Needed Break John Hoop | April 21, 2017 The Anaheim Ducks became the first team in the league to advance to the conference semi-finals with a four game sweep of the Calgary Flames. A sweep is always good…
Blues Defense Key to Beating Wild Dustin Nelson | April 21, 2017 Despite the absurd shot differentials in their opening-round series, the Blues’ defense has been the key to thwarting the Wild in three of the first four games. Most playoff previews…
Euphoria in Edmonton: One Win from Advancing Shane Sander | April 21, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers and their fan base are in a state of euphoria after a thrilling overtime win in Game 5 over the San Jose Sharks. Forget about the doubters.…
Predators Slay the Dragon Peter Ferrell | April 21, 2017 The Nashville Predators defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Thursday night, propelling them into the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Qualifying for the postseason with the fewest…
Discipline & Reigniting Offense Is How Oilers Beat Sharks Shane Sander | April 20, 2017 Discipline, discipline and more discipline. A lot is being made about the Edmonton Oilers‘ massive 7-0 blowout loss to the San Jose Sharks in Game 4, but this series is…
Young Leafs Learning Valuable Playoff Lessons Anthony Fusco | April 20, 2017 The 2017 NHL playoffs are full of surprise, intensity and amazing storylines. One team that encompasses all three of those narratives is the upstart Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs weren’t supposed…
The Sharks, James Bond and Three Sigma Zeke | April 20, 2017 The San Jose Sharks whomped the Edmonton Oilers in the fourth game of their playoff series by a 7-0 score. It wasn’t as close as the score suggests. Precious little about…
Trotz Is Using Ovechkin Perfectly Josh Boulton | April 20, 2017 Here we go again. It’s the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and Alexander Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals appear to be struggling. Having dominated the regular season yet…
JOFA Line Activating April Afterburners Peter Ferrell | April 20, 2017 Ahhh, JOFA. Sweden’s ever-lovable manufacturer of some of the National Hockey League’s most iconic, aesthetically pleasing and definitely safe protective equipment. Gretzky, Jagr, Kurri, Lemieux, Selanne… Truly, some of the…
Injuries Gave Penguins First-Round MVP Julia Stumbaugh | April 20, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins have had no shortage of injuries this season. For a good chunk of the spring, their defense was mostly composed of AHL players. In the last stretch of…