2019 NHL Playoffs Archives

Bruins Look to Close out Hurricanes in Game 4

The Canadian Press | May 15, 2019

Boston Bruins (49-24-9, second in the Atlantic Division during the regular season) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (46-29-7, fourth in the Metropolitan Division during the regular season)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT
EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS:…

NHL Players Forget Outside World When Playoff Begin

The Canadian Press | May 15, 2019

Two minutes after wrapping up a conversation with his wife, Lars Eller couldn’t remember anything.
“She would be, like a half-hour later, ‘Remember what we just talked about?'” Eller recalled. “I’m like: ‘No, I’m sorry. I completely forgot.'”
A lot of …

Bruins, Rask & Penalties Beat Hurricanes – Boston Takes 3-0 Series Lead

The Canadian Press | May 15, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Chris Wagner and Brad Marchand scored 5:07 apart in the second period, and the Boston Bruins beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 on Tuesday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference final.
Tuukka Rask stopped 35 shots for the Brui…

Blues Mid-Game Defensive Moves Help Even Series With Sharks

The Canadian Press | May 14, 2019

ST. LOUIS — With the game – and perhaps the season – in the balance, assistant coach Mike Van Ryn of the St. Louis made a decision.
With the Blues battling with the Sharks in San Jose in Game 2 on Monday night, Van Ryn decided to tweak his defensive pa…

Hurricanes’ Special-Teams Need to be More Special

The Canadian Press | May 14, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — It doesn’t matter which team goes on a power play. The Carolina Hurricanes rarely seem to wind up with the advantage.
Of all the teams that made it out of the first round of the playoffs, the Hurricanes have been the league’s worst —whe…

Bruins Should Expect a Hurricanes’ Surge

Drew Johnson | May 14, 2019

The Boston Bruins have accumulated five straight postseason wins, a streak that includes the first two games of their playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes. Dating back to Game 4…

Couture Again Steps up for Sharks in Postseason

The Canadian Press | May 13, 2019

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Logan Couture got San Jose started in the opener of the Western Conference final against St. Louis by finishing off a 2-on-1 rush. He sealed the win with an empty-net goal, and in between, he did everything else the Sharks needed on …

Bruins’ 2019 Trade Deadline Additions Proving to Be Worth the Risk

Brandon Share-Cohen | May 13, 2019

When the NHL Trade Deadline rolls around each year, the same questions consistently float around. Which teams are buyers? Who are the sellers? Which teams are in the hunt and…

Sharks Open Window of Opportunity Versus Blues

Zeke | May 13, 2019

The Stanley Cup playoff series between the San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues opened on Saturday night at the Shark Tank, with the home team posting a 6-3 win.…

New Playoff Contenders Means New Breakout Stars in NHL Playoffs

The Canadian Press | May 13, 2019

When Rod Brind’Amour watched pregame shows during the regular season, he didn’t think much thought was put into analyzing his Carolina Hurricanes.
“They’d look at the stat sheet and they’ll say: ‘Oh, Sebastian Aho is a good player. Watch for him,'” Bri…

Bruins Catch Hurricanes Defense Napping – Take 2-0 Lead Back to Raleigh

The Canadian Press | May 13, 2019

BOSTON — Matt Grzelcyk scored twice — his first career multigoal game — and Tuukka Rask made 21 saves Sunday to lead the Bruins to a 6-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes and a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Connor Clifton had his first …

A Team-Less Fan’s Guide to the Conference Finals

Dayton Reimer | May 12, 2019

Things have not gone your way this year. Whether it’s seeing your team flounder at the bottom of the standings only to have a lottery pick snatched away, or having…