3 Takeaways From Canadiens’ Game One Win Over Penguins Melissa Boyd | August 2, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens made sure their first playoff game in three years was a memorable one. A brilliant performance from Carey Price, two big goals from a pair of 20-year-olds…
Mature & Focused Ovechkin Sets Playoff Tone for Capitals Scott Lowe | August 2, 2020 Way back in April, about five weeks after the National Hockey League shut down because of the COVID-19 outbreak, Alex Ovechkin appeared on an episode of the NBC’s Hockey at…
3 Panthers’ Takeaways From Game 1 Loss to Islanders Scott Roche | August 2, 2020 Playing their first game that counted in nearly five months, the Florida Panthers did not begin their best-of-five Eastern Conference Qualifying Round series with the New York Islanders the way…
3 Takeaways From Jets’ Game 1 Stanley Cup Qualifier Loss to Flames Declan Schroeder | August 2, 2020 On March 11, in a pre-pandemic world that bears no resemblance to today’s, the Winnipeg Jets captured a 4-2 victory at Rogers Place over the Edmonton Oilers. 143 days later,…
3 Maple Leafs Flying Under the Radar in the Playoffs Peter Baracchini | August 2, 2020 It’s a well-known fact that the Toronto Maple Leafs boast one of the best offensive units in the NHL. All the focus seems to be on the team’s top offensive…
Islanders & Panthers Writers Predict Outcome of Play-in Series Matt Rothman | August 1, 2020 After over fourth months without hockey due the pandemic resulting from COVID-19, the New York Islanders and Florida Panthers are set to resume play with their best-of-five play-in series. It will…
St. Louis Blues’ Mailbag: O’Reilly, Steen, Playoff X-factor & More Ethan Carter | August 1, 2020 This will be the final St. Louis Blues mailbag before their return to play on Sunday, Aug. 2 against the Colorado Avalanche. There are plenty of questions and thoughts to…
Islanders’ Second Line Must Be Ready to Play John Fiorino | August 1, 2020 The New York Islanders are set to begin their play-in series against the Florida Panthers on Aug. 1 when the NHL returns. If the Islanders want to win this series,…
Bruins’ Qualifying Round Opponents: Tampa Bay Lightning Scott Roche | August 1, 2020 Over the past three seasons, the Atlantic Divison has come down to the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins. In 2018, the Lightning edged the Bruins by one point…
Maple Leafs Roster Depth Could Get Boost From Kerfoot Adam Reid | August 1, 2020 After the NHL’s long-awaited return, six teams were in action Tuesday to start the league’s mini preseason. With the Pittsburgh Penguins facing the Philadelphia Flyers, the Toronto Maple Leafs playing…
Blue Jackets Looking For Veteran Impact Cameron Thompson | July 31, 2020 With the exhibition games starting to wrap up, the NHL is now just days away from putting its 24-team playoff format into its next stage with the play-in qualifiers giving…
Flyers’ Youth Key to Playoff Hopes Josh Lewis | July 31, 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers are heading into the Stanley Cup Playoff tournament with a starting goalie who’s never appeared in a playoff game. Their scoring leader in 2019-20 and their top…
