Islanders Weekly: Team’s Identity is Wavering Jon Zella | February 21, 2022 Before the New York Islanders’ first western Canada swing, there was positive anticipation for the games. It was a time to prove they could turn things around against good competition…
Flyers: 3 Takeaways from Claude Giroux’s All-Star Weekend Bobby Bader | February 9, 2022 After a frustrating first half of the season, the Philadelphia Flyers had a reason to celebrate their captain, Claude Giroux, as he was named the captain of the Metropolitan Division…
NHL’s Return to Old Divisions Proves Metropolitan Is the Strongest Marko Zlomislic | January 12, 2022 A major storyline in last year’s COVID-shortened 2020-21 NHL season was the realignment that saw teams face only their divisional counterparts during the regular season. As a result, evaluating the…
Capitals’ Third-Period Collapses Leave Room for Improvement Ted Starkey | December 3, 2021 The Washington Capitals’ starts, all things considered, have been very good this season. However, the finishes have become a concern as of late. While the Capitals have a bit of…
Rangers Benefit From Extra Workload in the Metro The Hockey Writers | November 30, 2021 The Metropolitan Division of the NHL is again shaping out to be the hardest division this 2021-22 season. It is a tough call between the Metro and the Central, but…
Rangers Gameday Preview: New York Islanders – 11/24/21 Matt Grazel | November 24, 2021 The New York Rangers will face the New York Islanders for the first time this season tonight at the new home venue for the Islanders, UBS Arena. The Rangers are…
Islanders Takeaways From Back To Back Blowout Losses Mike Fink | November 17, 2021 The New York Islanders lost consecutive games on the Florida road trip with a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and a brutal 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers…
Devils Will Be Surprising Wild Card Contenders In Metropolitan Division Erica Rosenbaum | October 19, 2021 With the 2021-2022 NHL season underway, signings and off-season acquisitions are now sorted out, and teams have unveiled their starting rosters. NHL teams will sort out their opening night rosters…
5 Bold Rangers Predictions for 2021-22 Brendan Azoff | October 13, 2021 In the first NHL contest televised on TNT, the New York Rangers will open the 2021-22 season in Washington against the Capitals. With puck drop just hours away, the Rangers…
Devils Have a Tough Task with a Strong Metropolitan Division Vincent Velotta | October 13, 2021 In a season where the New Jersey Devils are expected to see marked improvement in their performance and win-loss record, they’ll return to a Metropolitan Division that’s stacked with top-end…
Capitals Have Tough Road Ahead in Metro Division Carl Knauf | October 12, 2021 The Washington Capitals had an okay preseason that created more questions than the ones that needed to be answered. The blue line will still be the iffy facet of their…
THW’s 2021-22 Predictions: Standings, Stanley Cup & NHL Awards Shaun Filippelli | October 12, 2021 Where can you find a talented team of sports enthusiasts, capable of setting any hometown bias aside for the sake of celebrating the NHL’s best? Right here, at The Hockey…