2019 NHL Playoffs Archives

Sharks Beat Avalanche in Game 7 – Pavelski Leads the Way

The Canadian Press | May 9, 2019

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Captain Joe Pavelski made a triumphant return from a gruesome head injury by posting a goal and an assist in the first period that helped send the San Jose Sharks into the Western Conference final with a 3-2 victory over the Colorado…

Dallas Stars in Good Place Despite Finish

The Canadian Press | May 8, 2019

DALLAS — Goaltender Ben Bishop talked somberly about the end of the season. Defenceman John Klingberg described his emotions as pretty empty.
After a double-overtime loss in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals, it was hard for the Dallas Stars …

Futures Collide in Sharks-Avalanche Game 7

Zeke | May 8, 2019

With the San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche tied in the series, the teams head to San Jose for Wednesday’s Game 7 decider. Colorado has proven tough and effective against…

Avalanche Need Secondary Scoring for Success

Leo Bond | May 8, 2019

The Colorado Avalanche have enjoyed solid secondary scoring since late in the regular season. If their playoff run is to continue, more of the same is key.

Blues Down Stars in Game 7 on Maroon’s OT Goal

The Canadian Press | May 8, 2019

ST. LOUIS — Pat Maroon scored 5:50 into the second overtime, Jordan Binnington made 29 saves and the St. Louis Blues outlasted the Dallas Stars 2-1 in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal playoff series Tuesday night.
Maroon slammed the puck in…

Bruins Got the Goals & Goaltending They Needed to Advance

The Canadian Press | May 7, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Boston Bruins got some timely goals in their tight Eastern Conference semifinal series with Columbus, and when the goals weren’t coming, Tuukka Rask stood tall.
The Finn turned in his best playoff performance so far in the 3-0 win …

Avalanche Win in Overtime to Force Game 7 With Sharks

The Canadian Press | May 7, 2019

DENVER — Captain Gabriel Landeskog scored 2:32 into overtime after Colorado squandered a late lead in regulation and the Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Monday night to force a decisive Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal series.
Lan…

Bruins Finish off Blue Jackets – Face Hurricanes in Conference Final

The Canadian Press | May 7, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tuukka Rask made 39 saves and recorded his sixth career playoff shutout as the Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 Monday night to clinch their second-round series and advance to the Eastern Conference final.
Rask was supp…

Blues, Stars Meet Again in Game 7 for Spot in West Finals

The Canadian Press | May 6, 2019

The Blues and Stars are set for Game 7 in a second-round series again, three years after St. Louis dominated a winner-take-all matchup in Dallas for a spot in the Western Conference finals.
Deja vu or ancient history?
Maybe a little of both for Alex Pi…

Tortorella Promises Game 7 – Sharks Look to Close out Avs

The Canadian Press | May 6, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets are one loss away from being eliminated from the playoffs by the Boston Bruins.
But Columbus coach John Tortorella said it’s not going to occur on home ice in Game 6.
“Things happen for a reason, and I truly b…

Stars Bank On a Healthy Bishop for Game 7

Ryan Szporer | May 6, 2019

It isn’t the Game 6 outcome the Dallas Stars had in mind. Faced with the opportunity to move on to Round 3, the Stars are now instead facing a Game…

Blues Down Stars & Bishop to Force Game 7

The Canadian Press | May 6, 2019

DALLAS — Jaden Schwartz and Sammy Blais scored in a 33-second span of the third period for St. Louis that knocked Dallas goaltender Ben Bishop out of the game, and the Blues beat the Stars 4-1 on Sunday to force Game 7 in the second-round Western Confe…