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 »Melrose Talks NHL Trade Deadline and Lightning
Cool became the rule on the airwaves of WRUF. ESPN analyst Barry Melrose joined Sport Scene with Steve Russell to give his thoughts on the NHL just days before the trade deadline. Who’s the Best in the NHL? Melrose’s answer to this question was a simple one: the Tampa Bay …
Read More »NHL: Predators Were Too Much for Lightning in 3-2 Loss
For the second time this season, the Tampa Bay Lightning fall to the Nashville Predators 3-2 in their final game of their four-game road trip. The Lightning have had some issues recently with digging themselves a hole early in the game. The Lightning scored first, but then allowed three goals …
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 »RECAP: Florida Panthers Sweep Road Trip with 5 Wins
The Florida Panthers began their road trip on February 11th when they ventured into Nashville for a match against the Predators. Since then the Panthers haven’t looked back. For the next four games Florida has gone into enemy territory and dominated. Last night was no different as the team defeated …
Read More »Monday Night in the NHL
Monday night we saw a series end, and one continue with one final showdown. The Chicago Blackhawks were dethroned by the St. Louis Blues, and the Nashville Predators force a Game 7 against the Anaheim Ducks. The NHL Playoffs have been anything but easy this year. No team has forced a sweep in …
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 »Tuesday Night NHL Playoff Wrap-Up
The 2016 NHL playoffs are underway with Tuesday night filled with exciting match ups. Tampa Bay Leads Detroit 3-1 in the Series The Tampa Bay Lightning picked up a hard fought win against the Detroit Red Wings last night 3-2. Lightning right winger Nikita Kucherov scored twice in the victory, where all of …
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