The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins begin their playoff journey in hopes to capture their third straight title. Taking on in-state rival, the Philadelphia Flyers, the team that once upset them in the 2012 season. These two teams haven’t faced off in the playoffs in six years and …
Read More »Stanley Cup Finals: Nashville thumps Pittsburgh to Take Game 4 and Even Series
In front of raucous crowds at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, the Predators have been nearly unbeatable this postseason. That held true yet again Monday night. The Preds took down the Penguins 4-1 in Nashville to tie up the Stanley Cup Finals at 2-2. The win pushes Nashville to 9-1 this …
Read More »Who Will Advance To The Stanley Cup Final?
The Pittsburg Penguins are looking for their second consecutive chance at reaching the Stanley Cup finals but must beat the Ottawa Senators first. While the Senators are just one win away from reaching the cup final for the first time since 2007. Game 7 Expectations: This is the second year …
Read More »2017 NHL Playoffs Roundup
It was a four-game night of playoff hockey on Monday and the competition is looking fierce. All four matchups went into overtime for game 3 of the series. Maple Leafs Top Capitals The Toronto Maple Leafs have stunned hockey fans with an OT win again. They now lead their Eastern …
Read More »As Final Stretch of Season Approaches, NHL Playoff Picture Still Open
The NHL Playoff picture is still wide open for many teams heading into the final stretch of games this season. The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning are on the outside looking in right now. As it stands right now, the Panthers and the Lightning are 11th and 14th in the …
Read More »Do the Sharks Still Have Some Bite with the Series Moving to San Jose?
So far, the story for this San Jose-Pittsburgh NHL Stanley Cup Finals series has been San Jose rebounding from Pittsburgh’s early punches. However, the Penguins have finished each game with the final blow. Pittsburgh did its job defending their home ice, and now San Jose is on the ropes. This is the …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning’s Season Comes to an End
Despite the return of captain Steven Stamkos, the Tampa Bay Lightning could not get it done versus the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Bolts fell 2-1 to the Pens to end their season just shy of the Stanley Cup Final. Had the Lightning won, …
Read More »Lightning Head to Game 7 Of the Eastern Conference Finals After Game 6 Loss
The Tampa Bay Lightning were just one win away from heading to the Stanley Cup Finals, but fell short to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6. The Penguins extended the Eastern Conference final to Game 7 with a 5-2 win on Tuesday night. The Penguins goalie, Matt Murray, made 28 saves, 17 of …
Read More »Lightning One Step Away From Stanley Cup Finals
The Tampa Bay Lightning are one win away from advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals after their overtime win on Sunday. The Lightning now have a 3-2 lead against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Eastern Conference Finals. Jason Garrison shot the game-winning goal 53 seconds into overtime. Garrison shot the …
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 …
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