The Stanley Cup chase continues for the San Jose Sharks, who face a one game deficit opposite the Edmonton Oilers. The Sharks are one of six teams who are behind in their respective series totals in the playoffs thus far. Series Scores#StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/9Ip3HR5Ao2 — NHL (@NHL) April 17, 2017 They’ll …
Read More »Canadiens Use Power Plays to Take Series Lead Over Rangers
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Rangers 3-1 in Game 3 Sunday behind executing on power plays and a dominating performance by goaltender Carey Price. With the win, Montreal takes a 2-1 series lead. Canadiens right winger Alexander Radulov has been the driving force for Montreal taking the lead …
Read More »Recap: Start of NHL Playoffs
Yesterday marked the first night of games in the first round of the 2017 NHL Playoffs. The New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues, and the San Jose Sharks have all started off with wins in their first games in round 1 of the playoffs. Yesterday’s Results …
Read More »Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round 1
The Stanley Cup Playoffs have arrived, and the first round of teams will take the rink tonight. Edmonton Oilers vs. San Jose Sharks This Pacific Division matchup is definitely one to watch. The Edmonton Oilers are back in the playoffs after a long 11-year drought. The San Jose Sharks were …
Read More »Round 1 Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally here and the first round of games begin tonight. New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens When it comes to facing each other in playoff games, these two teams are no strangers. This is the second time in three years that the Canadiens and the Rangers …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning Fall Short of Playoff Spot
The Tampa Bay Lightning came up short in making it to the Stanley Cup playoffs this season. The Lightning were battling it out with the New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs for one last playoff spot. Heading into the game on April 7, the Lightning knew they needed a win …
Read More »Florida Panthers’ Future Uncertain, But Full of Promise
A year after surprising the hockey world by making the playoffs, the Florida Panthers failed to meet those standards and find themselves out of the playoffs. Changes When Gerard Gallant became the head coach of the Panthers, he led them to 91 points in his first season. The season after …
Read More »NHL Playoffs Begin Wednesday; No Tampa Bay for First Time Since 2013
There may not have been much drama on the final day of the National Hockey League season, but there’s plenty to be excited for now that the playoffs are here. The first set of postseason games kick off Wednesday at 7 p.m. featuring the New York Rangers against the Montreal …
Read More »Lightning Hold Onto Playoff Spot
The Tampa Bay Lightning keep their NHL playoff hopes alive with a 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Thursday in Toronto. Slow Beginnings After Tuesday’s 4-0 loss to the Boston Bruins, the Lightning seemed all but ready to leave the 2017 post-season behind. A shaky season (40-30-10) combined with …
Read More »Lightning’s Longshot Playoff Hopes Take A Hit
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s hopes of making it to the playoffs are growing slimmer by the minute. After losing 4-0 to the Boston Bruins last night, Tampa Bay is all but officially eliminated from playoff contention. As if the loss wasn’t enough for the Lightning, rookie Jake Dotchin was speared between the legs …
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