2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs Archives

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…

Sharks Exploit Blues’ Defense for Game 1 Win

The Canadian Press | May 12, 2019

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Timo Meier scored twice and set up one of Logan Couture’s two goals with a hard hit, sending the San Jose Sharks to a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 of the Western Conference final Saturday night.
Meier’s hit on Alex …

Whalers Fans Still Supporting, 22 Years After the Move South

The Canadian Press | May 10, 2019

HARTFORD, Conn. — For Mark Anderson, the opening game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins was a trip down memory lane.
Anderson was watching Game 1 closely at a gathering in suburban Hartford Thursday night as the Bruins rallied to be…

Blues’ Rookie Thomas Playing Above His Age

The Canadian Press | May 10, 2019

ST. LOUIS — He is the youngest player on either roster in the Western Conference finals, but Blues rookie Robert Thomas is playing well beyond his age.
Thomas, who won’t turn 20 until July 2, showed off the offensive skill and speed against Dallas that…

Youngsters Making an Impact in the NHL Playoffs

Joseph Aleong | May 10, 2019

This season’s NHL Playoffs have been arguably the most unpredictable and exciting in a while, with an upset-filled first round that set the table for furious and hotly-contested final rounds.…

Bruins Punish Hurricanes for Penalties

Mark Shiver | May 10, 2019

The Boston Bruins took a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night, punishing the Hurricanes for taking penalty after penalty. Whether or not…

A Blues Fan Guide to the Sharks

Zeke | May 10, 2019

It wasn’t all that long ago when San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues met in the Western Conference Final. They’ll met again this season and it is a different…

Off the Crossbar: Cherry Secretly Working with Hurricanes Marketing

Jeff Seide | May 10, 2019

After an exhaustive and lengthy investigation, sources have confirmed that Don Cherry, co-host of the popular “Coach’s Corner” segment on Hockey Night in Canada, has been secretly working for the…

A San Jose Sharks’ Fan Guide to the St. Louis Blues

Stephen Ground | May 10, 2019

The St. Louis Blues have done the unthinkable, coming back from being one of the worst teams in the entire league, to pushing all the way into the Western Conference…

Bruins Take Game 1 at Home Against Hurricanes

The Canadian Press | May 10, 2019

BOSTON — Marcus Johansson and Patrice Bergeron scored power-play goals 28 seconds apart, and Boston scored four times in the third period to rally from a one-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the Eastern C…