5 Islanders to Watch in the First Round Jon Zella | April 10, 2019 The New York Islanders head into a match up with the Pittsburgh Penguins as a bit of an underdog despite their home-ice advantage. The team’s defense was the hallmark of…
Golden Knights vs Sharks: Key Players Jeff Paul | April 10, 2019 All of the remaining teams have a legitimate chance to win the Stanley Cup. Not a chance as in, “they made it, so they technically have a chance.” No, every…
Winnipeg Jets Need to Rebound After Rough Finish to Season The Canadian Press | April 10, 2019 WINNIPEG — Patrik Laine views the playoffs as a fresh start for himself. He’s not the only Jets player with that approach. Winnipeg isn’t exactly rolling as it heads into its first-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, going 4-5-1 in its fi…
How Do the Predators Stack up to the Stars? Kyle Gipe | April 10, 2019 Tonight the Nashville Predators take on the Dallas Stars in the first round of the 2019 Playoffs. As the winner of the Central Division, the Predators have home-ice advantage, while…
JT’s Homecoming to Home-Ice: Islanders’ Season in Review Ryan Kamber | April 10, 2019 July 1, 2018, a day that will live in infamy to New York Islanders fans. This date, of course, alludes to John Tavares, the former captain, and franchise cornerstone of…
‘A Clean Slate’ for Veteran James Neal as He Leads Flames Into Playoffs The Canadian Press | April 10, 2019 CALGARY — James Neal knows a thing or two about the NHL playoffs, which should come in handy for the Calgary Flames. Calgary will look to the winger for leadership when the Flames begin their first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche …
Sharks’ Checklist for Success Against Golden Knights Zeke | April 10, 2019 On Wednesday, the San Jose Sharks begin their quest for a Stanley Cup with an opening round series against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights are a formidable foe,…
3 Keys for Islanders in the 1st Round With Penguins Jon Zella | April 10, 2019 With brilliant performances between the pipes and behind the bench, the New York Islanders have had an amazing turnaround season that absolutely no one saw coming. Starting tonight, however, the…
A Jets Fan Guide to the Blues Stephen Ground | April 10, 2019 Hello, and welcome to all Winnipeg Jets fans. Greetings from sunny St. Louis, where the high today was a balmy 76 degrees. I sure hope the snow up there isn’t…
Islanders Ready to Rock Coliseum Bob Hoffman | April 10, 2019 Nassau Coliseum. The Coliseum. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, or as it is now called, NYCB Live. After losing to the Washington Capitals in 2015, the New York Islanders and their…
Penguins Enter the Postseason With Momentum Steve Rodenbaugh | April 10, 2019 After a tumultuous season, one in which the only thing consistent about them at times seemed to be their inconsistency, the Pittsburgh Penguins have advanced to the postseason for a…
Maple Leafs’ Playoffs: Gardiner’s Last Hurrah? The Old Prof | April 10, 2019 I’ve already gone on record as saying that I don’t believe Jake Gardiner will be back with the Toronto Maple Leafs next season. In fact, I have said that I…