Penguins Should Treat Game 1 as a Loss Julia Stumbaugh | May 30, 2017 In the words of defenseman Justin Schultz, Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was “weird”. The Pittsburgh Penguins ended the game with abysmal statistics, including a barrel bottom-scraping 12…
You’re Wrong About Pekka Rinne’s Game 1 Tony Wolak | May 30, 2017 Following Game 1 of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final, Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne’s stat line—four goals against, .636 save percentage—did not look pretty. But if you add context to…
Will the Predators’ Fairy Tale End? David Beaudoin | May 29, 2017 This is why the NHL playoffs are fun: you never know what’s going to happen. Upsets are more frequent compared to other major sports like the NBA. We are now…
Not Your Typical Stanley Cup Final Primer Jeff Seide | May 29, 2017 The 2017 Stanley Cup Final stage has been set. The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to become the first team since the Detroit Red Wings in 1997-98 to win consecutive Stanley…
Stanley Cup Final Predictions Shayna Goldman | May 29, 2017 Here at The Hockey Writers, we compiled predictions from our writers for the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Twenty-five of our writers contributed their predictions on the Stanley Cup Quarterfinals (Eastern…
Why Did the Senators Have Empty Playoff Seats? The Hockey Writers | May 29, 2017 The Ottawa Senators were one game away from the Stanley Cup Finals, but a lot of talk surrounding the team was about the empty seats in Ottawa. Ticketmaster map for…
Can the Regular Season Predict the Playoffs? Zeke | May 28, 2017 Over the past few years, I’ve looked for clues in the NHL’s regular season that act a strong predictor for the postseason. For those involved in this quest, it’s mostly a…
Conor Sheary Redeems Himself Julia Stumbaugh | May 28, 2017 Conor Sheary has been part of two playoff runs for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Both runs have looked very similar for the team, each time seeing the Penguins make it all…
Predators Guide for the Non-Nashville Fan Peter Ferrell | May 27, 2017 With the Stanley Cup Final set to begin Monday evening, previews and predictions aplenty adorn the news sites and forums of the hockey world. Having been a contender for…
5 Highlights from Senators’ Magical Run Trevor Beggs | May 26, 2017 The Ottawa Senators were poised to make a memorable run to the Stanley Cup Final. With the best defenceman in the world on their side, a goalie playing out of…
Myth Behind the Prince of Wales Trophy Dave Holcomb | May 25, 2017 It’s hard to find a sport on earth with more superstitions and folklore than hockey. Everything from the stars of the game to beards in the playoffs, the NHL is full…
Penguins & Senators Series Is Familiar to Boston Fans Drew Johnson | May 25, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins have dominated the NHL in recent years. With their most modern Stanley Cup championships coming in 2009 and 2016, the Pens also represented the Eastern Conference in…