The Tampa Bay Lightning took care of business on Tuesday night as they defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 at home. Dynamic Duo Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos played big roles in Tampa Bay’s victory, and they also played big roles in each others’ success. They were the two offensive stars …
Read More »New York Islanders Fire Head Coach Jack Capuano
On Tuesday, the New York Islanders fired seventh-year head coach Jack Capuano. Doug Weight is now the interim head coach, moving up from his previous position of assistant coach and assistant general manager. Grateful for his time with the New York Islanders, Capuano said, “it’s an honor to have served this …
Read More »Florida Panthers Eliminated From Stanley Cup Playoffs
After their most successful regular season in franchise history, the Florida Panthers’ season came to an end at the hands of the New York Islanders in six games. The Panthers, winners of the Atlantic Division, played a very intense and hard-fought series against the Islanders. Three games went to overtime …
Read More »NHL Playoff Roundup
Thursday night featured a nice slate of games as the Penguins dominated the Rangers, the Ducks took down the Predators, the Lightning escaped past the Red Wings and the Blackhawks pulled out a narrow OT win vs. the Blues. The Penguins took a 3-1 lead in their series against the …
Read More »Lightning Advance to Conference Semis After 1-0 Victory Over Detroit
A battle of the goalies came to an end when Alex Killorn scored the game-winning goal with just 1:43 left in regulation. That goal was the only goal scored in Game 5 and would be enough for the Lightning to take down the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 and advance to …
Read More »NHL Playoffs Continue
The Washington Capitals have a chance to sweep the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs tonight. The Capitals lead a series 3-0. The Capitals scored four in the third period to cruise to a 6-1 win in Game 3. The Flyers decide to change goalies …
Read More »Lightning Trounced by Islanders 5-2 in Important Conference Game
The Tampa Bay Lightning came into the Barclays Center looking for their 46th win of the season. A victory on the road against the New York Islanders would give them the third most wins in the Eastern Conference, leaving them feeling good entering a three-game road trip in the northeast …
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