Carolina Evens Up The Series

Today the Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins squared off in Game 2 of their series. It actually started on time tonight, at 8p. Some news in-between games as Rod Brind'Amour made some comments against the referees and was sub-sequentially fined by the NHL. A quick recap of the first game, as the Bruins took Game … Continue reading Carolina Evens Up The Series

Smith Strike in OT to Give Vegas 2-0 Series Lead

Chicago looks to tie up the series at 1-1 after their 4-1 loss Tuesday night to the Vegas Golden Knights.   Vegas will be without the services of Max Pacioretty who is unfit to play.  Other line changes are as follows.   With Vegas missing F Max Pacioretty, there are a couple of changes made … Continue reading Smith Strike in OT to Give Vegas 2-0 Series Lead

Jackets Tie the Series in Bounce Back Effort

Columbus Blue Jackets v. Tampa Bay Lightning Game 2 – First Round   The two teams sported the following lineups: Tampa: Lines: https://twitter.com/CBJGameBot/status/1293907034367094789?s=20 Scratches: https://twitter.com/TBLightning/status/1293986089703702528?s=20   Columbus: Lines: https://twitter.com/BlueJacketsNHL/status/1293979822532841477?s=20 Scratches: https://twitter.com/BlueJacketsNHL/status/1293982496259018753?s=20   First Period: Tampa got the scoring started with a rather slick goal from Kucherov. https://twitter.com/TBLightning/status/1293992169682984960?s=20 The lead was short lived though as Ryan … Continue reading Jackets Tie the Series in Bounce Back Effort

Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders: Game 2 Preview

GAA / SV% Washington Capitals Braden Holtby 4.21 / .852 New York Islanders Semyon Varlamov 2.00 / .923 The Capitals are back in action for Game 2 in hopes of re-establishing themselves as a dominant force against former head coach Barry Trotz and his Isles. After losing Nicklas Backstrom after the first period, and allowing … Continue reading Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders: Game 2 Preview

The Stanley Cup Daily – Getting Back on Track

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, August 12th, 2020   News The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a shakeup to their coaching staff as they will not be renewing assistant coaches Sergei Gonchar, Jacques Martin, and Mark Recchi for the 2020-21 season. The search for new assistant coaches for head coach Mike Sullivan has begun immediately. https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1293557919364132874?s=20 … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Getting Back on Track

Canucks 3 Goal Third Topples Blues

Vancouver Canucks v. St. Louis Blues Game 1   Game Recap: The St. Louis Blues begin their official defense of the Stanley Cup as they face the Vancouver Canucks for Game 1 of their Western Conference First Round matchup. In the first period the Canucks would get an early powerplay against the Blues, and they … Continue reading Canucks 3 Goal Third Topples Blues

Flyers Hold Canadiens at Bay for Game 1 Victory

Montreal Canadiens v. Philadelphia Flyers Game 1 - First Round   Lineups: Montreal Canadiens: Tomas Tatar -- Nick Suzuki -- Brendan Gallagher Jonathan Drouin -- Jesperi Kotkaniemi -- Joel Armia Paul Byron -- Phillip Danault -- Artturi Lehkonen Alex Belzile -- Max Domi -- Dale Weise Ben Chiarot -- Shea Weber Brett Kulak -- Jeff … Continue reading Flyers Hold Canadiens at Bay for Game 1 Victory

Avalanche Bury Coyotes with Late Surge

The Arizona Coyotes and the Colorado Avalanche kicked off their postseason series up in the Edmonton bubble tonight. The Coyotes are a young team with some key vets that are looking to surprise the NHL and attempt to make a deep run in the playoffs for the first time since 2012 when they made the … Continue reading Avalanche Bury Coyotes with Late Surge

Capitals Drop Game 1, Allow Four Unanswered by the Isles

  GAA / SV% Washington Capitals Braden Holtby 4.21 / .852 New York Islanders Semyon Varlamov 2.00 / .923 TLDR: Capitals drop Game 1 in regulation, after allowing four consecutive Isles goals, including a SHG. Game 2 is scheduled for Friday at 8:00pm EST. After being delayed due to the rescheduled Carolina/Boston game, puck drop … Continue reading Capitals Drop Game 1, Allow Four Unanswered by the Isles

Bruins Take Game 1 In Double OT

The Bruins and the Hurricanes are no strangers to meeting each other in the playoffs. This year will mark the sixth time the two teams have met. Boston holds a 4-1 series edge over Carolina. Last year, when they squared off, it was in the Eastern Conference finals. Boston swept the series 4-0, en route … Continue reading Bruins Take Game 1 In Double OT