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Kraken Primed for Playoff Push in Second Half of 2022-23 Season

Brian Finlayson | January 23, 2023

We’ve now passed the NHL’s halfway mark, and for the Seattle Kraken, 36 games remain and could pave the way for what could be the franchise’s first playoff run. The…

Golden Knights’ Resilient Offense Earns Win Against Canucks

Eric Cruikshank | November 22, 2022

The Vegas Golden Knights picked up their 15th win of the season after beating the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 in what was a wild back-and-forth contest between two Pacific Division teams in…

Golden Knights’ Power Play Struggles Lead to Loss Against Sharks

Eric Cruikshank | November 16, 2022

The Vegas Golden Knights are now in the midst of their first losing streak of the 2022-23 NHL season after losing 5-2 to the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, bringing…

Kraken Taking Advantage of Underachieving Teams

Brian Finlayson | November 9, 2022

As their record continues to improve, the Seattle Kraken finally seem to be hitting their stride. Rattling off six wins in their past seven games, they’ve now climbed to second…

Flames Face Tall Order to Repeat as Division Champions

Rob Couch | November 4, 2022

The Calgary Flames haven’t gotten off to a great start in their new era and the other top teams in the division aren’t making it easy for them to repeat…

Anaheim Ducks Gameday: 11/1/22 @ San Jose Sharks

Charlie Hiller | November 1, 2022

After picking up their second win of the season on Sunday, the Anaheim Ducks (2-6-1) are back out on the road today to take on the San Jose Sharks (3-8).…

Oilers Have Stiff Competition Within Underrated Pacific Division

Rob Couch | October 19, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers aren’t off to an ideal start, but they will need to get on track soon if they want to compete in a very tough division (from “Another…

Anaheim Ducks Game Day: 10/12/22 vs Seattle Kraken

Charlie Hiller | October 12, 2022

The 2022-23 season is finally here. For the second straight campaign, the Anaheim Ducks open their season at home to take on the Seattle Kraken. Home openers have been rare…

3 Pacific Division Goalies Expected to be Traded This Season

Shane Seney | September 11, 2022

Welcome to a new series at The Hockey Writers, where we’ll be showcasing some trade candidates from around the league. We will cover each of the four divisions along with a breakdown…

Pacific Division Predictions for the 2022-23 Season

Colton Pankiw | August 16, 2022

For years now, one of the biggest things going for the NHL compared to other professional sports leagues is parity, as any given team can win on any given night.…

Oilers’ Top Competition for the Pacific Division Crown in 2022-23

Rob Couch | August 8, 2022

Entering the 2022-23 season, the Edmonton Oilers should be the early favourites to win the Pacific Division and go the furthest in the playoffs. But nothing is ever certain, especially…

Oilers Are Pacific Division Favourites with Rivals Losing Key Players

Rob Couch | July 21, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers had a very strong start to the 2021-22 season, fell off, and then dominated once head coach Jay Woodcroft took over from Dave Tippett. Next season shouldn’t…

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