Chicago Blackhawks Needed Veteran Keith to Be More Impactful Shaun Filippelli | August 20, 2020 The undisputed leader of the Chicago Blackhawks’ defensive core is Duncan Keith. At 37, he is also the oldest player on their current roster. That doesn’t grant him an excuse…
Hurricanes Only Have Themselves to Blame for Round 1 Loss to Bruins Matt Cosman | August 20, 2020 It may be a Round 1 exit, but it doesn’t really feel that way. The Carolina Hurricanes hoped for a longer run, but the Boston Bruins once again blew the…
Coyotes Demolished in Game 5, Exit Playoffs With a Whimper Louis Pannone | August 20, 2020 After they were embarrassed by a 7-1 score in Game 4 of their Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, all eyes were on the Arizona Coyotes on…
Islanders’ Power Play Hindering Playoff Dominance James Nichols | August 20, 2020 The New York Islanders fell to the Washington Capitals in Game 4 Tuesday night, failing to convert a series sweep. There were a number of reasons the Islanders lost, but…
Blue Jackets – Lightning Game 5 Notes: Columbus Playoff Bubble Bursts Pete Bauer | August 20, 2020 The Columbus Blue Jackets fell into an early 2-0 hole, climbed out for a two-goal lead, then blew that lead with 1:38 left in the game, and lost in overtime.…
Canucks Could Use These Former Teammates Right Now Matthew Zator | August 19, 2020 After squandering a 2-0 series lead, the Vancouver Canucks are now in tough against their Western Conference rival St. Louis Blues. Ever since Game 3, they have struggled with their…
Blackhawks News & Notes: Game 5, Kane, Dach & More Brooke LoFurno | August 19, 2020 On Aug. 18, Game 5 of Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Vegas Golden Knights went as most expected. The Blackhawks lost the…
Carter Hart Brilliant in Flyers’ Game 4 Shutout of Canadiens Johnny Berman | August 19, 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers entered Game 4 with a chance to take a 3-1 series lead and push the Montreal Canadiens to the brink of elimination. Thanks to goals from Michael…
Lightning Giving Blue Jackets Dose of Own Defensive Medicine Mark Scheig | August 19, 2020 The Tampa Bay Lightning have high-end offense. Everyone knows that. The Columbus Blue Jackets have a stout defense. Everyone knows that too. It’s the unstoppable force (Lightning offense) against the…
Flames Getting Big Contributions From Oilers’ Castoffs Colton Pankiw | August 18, 2020 Over the years, the current Calgary Flames core group has heard from fans and media alike about how they have struggled in the playoffs, failing to make much, if any,…
Kane Continues Climbing Blackhawks’ All-Time Playoffs Points List Shaun Filippelli | August 18, 2020 Patrick Kane has played his entire professional career with the Chicago Blackhawks. Selected first overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, he was a full-time member of the team by…
Calgary Flames News & Rumors: Czarnik, Talbot, Tkachuk & More The Old Prof | August 18, 2020 In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at what’s happening with the team as it heads into Game 5 against the Dallas Stars on…