The Tampa Bay Lightning now sit at 32-16-2 on the season after suffering back-to-back losses. Monday, the Lightning travelled to play the Florida Panthers in a rivalry matchup. Tuesday, they returned home to face the struggling San Jose Sharks. Lightning vs. Panthers Tampa entered this matchup as winners of their …
Read More »Lightning Fall Below .500
The Tampa Bay Lightning (3-4) lost to the Los Angeles Kings (4-4) Tuesday night, 4-2. After beating the Florida Panthers on Friday and the New York Islanders on Saturday, the Lightning have lost their momentum. Its early season struggles continue, as this is Tampa’s fourth loss so far with two …
Read More »Sharks Patrick Marleau speaks about setting new NHL record
It was a record that seemed untouchable-Gordie Howe’s mark of most games played in NHL history. The famed hockey legend spent 32 seasons on the ice and held the record for most games played – 1,167. Due to the length of his career, it seemed inconceivable any would even graze …
Read More »First Round Not Going as Planned for Bolts and Pens
In the Western Conference, the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs has been a battle. In the East? Not so much. Every series in the West has seen every team win at least one game after three. Meanwhile, two series in the Eastern Conference could end in sweeps. Let’s …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning strikes first, but end up losing 4-2 to the Leafs
For the second time in their last three games, the first-place Tampa Bay Lightning left the ice with a loss. On Thursday, the Lightning (36-10-2) registered the first goal of their matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs and were solid as a team statistically. In the end, however, Tampa’s divisional …
Read More »Anaheim vs. San Jose NHL Game 3 Recap
The Anaheim Ducks came into Monday’s game three with the San Jose Sharks looking to turn the series around. It was not meant to be though, as the Ducks were buried beneath a scoring onslaught that threatens to turn game four of the Stanley Cup Playoffs into a formality. The …
Read More »Pivotal Game 3’s in NHL Monday Night
There are four Game 3’s in the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight. In the Eastern Conference, Atlantic Division rivals Toronto and Boston face off in Toronto at 7 p.m., while the Tampa Bay Lightning and New Jersey Devils face off in New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. The Bruins and Lightning lead …
Read More »Melrose Shares His Thoughts On Upcoming NHL Playoffs
With the NHL regular season winding down, NHL Analyst Barry Melrose joined Sportscene with Steve Russell to talk some hockey. Melrose’s discussion ranged from talking about the team he believes will make a surprise run at the Stanley Cup to the importance of a solid goalie in the postseason. Anything …
Read More »NHL Playoffs Continue
The first round of the NHL Playoffs continues tonight with each team on their quest for the Stanley Cup. The road has been a long and daunting one, but the process of elimination has begun. The Calgary Flames lost last night, making them the first team to be eliminated from …
Read More »Sharks Look to Even the Series Against Edmonton
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 …
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