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 »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 »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 …
Read More »The Mecca Of Basketball Chalks Up Another Memory
Chris Chiozza’s game-winning floater, capping off an all-time classic NCAA Tournament game, will be remembered by Florida Gator fans forever. For Madison Square Garden, it’s now one of many famous nights that make 4 Pennsylvania Plaza the Mecca of Basketball. MSG opened its doors as an all-around sports and entertainment …
Read More »Panther struggle to hold on in wild card race
Currently ranked sixth in the in the Eastern conference, the Panthers would need to win 10 of their remaining 11 games to be good enough for them to earn the final wild card spot. Sunday, they fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0. Florida seemed to have little energy left in their …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning Wins in OT
For the Tampa Bay Lightning their victory last night came down to one goal. Victor Hedman secured their 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators after scoring the game-winning shot in the final minute of the game. Tampa Bay Lightning are 4th in the Atlantic Division with a record of 34-26-9 …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning Stays Busy On and Off the Ice
The Tampa Bay Lightning were active in both the NHL trade deadline and on the ice last night. Lightning’s goaltender Ben Bishop was traded to the Los Angeles Kings for Erik Cernak and the team beat the Carolina Hurricanes in overtime, 4-3. The Trade Ben Bishop has been traded for Erik Cernak and will …
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