Palat Winner Ties Up Series

Game 2 of the series between the Boston Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning took place. A quick recap of how Game 1 went down: Game 1 - Bruins win 3-2 Here is how the 2 teams would line up: https://twitter.com/NHLBruins/status/1298394406014406662?s=20 https://twitter.com/TBLightning/status/1298395355445428224?s=20 In the first period, the Bruins jumped out to the early lead, setting … Continue reading Palat Winner Ties Up Series

The Stanley Cup Daily – A Rocky Start and a Blow Out

NHL News and Notes from Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 News The Washington Capitals have relieved head coach Todd Reirden of his duties. Capitals Press Release can be read here. TXHT's Reaction can be read here. Game Recaps Boston Bruins v. Tampa Bay Lightning - 8p EST Start Time In Toronto the Bruins and Lightning kick … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – A Rocky Start and a Blow Out

Bruins Hold Off Late Surge for Game 1 Win

The Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning played Game 1 of their second round series. These two teams are very familiar with each other. Here is the head to head numbers of both teams: https://twitter.com/TBLightning/status/1297647300915863552?s=20 Here is how the 2 teams would line up for Game 1: https://twitter.com/TBLightning/status/1297688335213830144?s=20 https://twitter.com/NHLBruins/status/1297687601512615937?s=20 In the first period, both teams … Continue reading Bruins Hold Off Late Surge for Game 1 Win

The Stanley Cup Daily – Second Round Preview Edition

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the Second Round of the 2020 NHL Stanley cup Playoffs, and here is your look at the schedule and Jersey Tracking for thenext round of Playoff action that begins tonight. Eastern Conference Aug. 24th 7p ET - Aug. 26th 3p ET - Aug. 27th 7p ET - … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Second Round Preview Edition

The Stanley Cup Daily – Inching Closer to Elimination

NHL News and Notes from Monday, August 17th, 2020   News The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forward Evgeni Malkin underwent successful elbow surgery on his left elbow. Malkin's recovery time is an estimated 3-4 weeks. https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1295374381720403978?s=20   The NHL has announced their weekly COVID-19 update. After completing it's third consecutive week of Phase 4 of … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Inching Closer to Elimination

Lightning Holds Off Jackets for 3-1 Lead

Tampa Bay Lightening v. Columbus Blue Jackets Game 4 – First Round   The two teams sported the following lineups: Tampa Bay: https://twitter.com/CcCMiddleton/status/1295430656340549632?s=20 Columbus: https://twitter.com/BlueJacketsNHL/status/1295428411326963718?s=20 First Period: Not much action in the first period with no team scoring. Columbus thought they had a goal after Oliver Bjorkstrand put one past Vasilevskiy, but Tampa successfully challenged. … Continue reading Lightning Holds Off Jackets for 3-1 Lead

The Stanley Cup Daily – A Day of Game Threes

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, August 15th, 2020   News Hours before Game 3, Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask opted out of the NHL's Return to Play.   https://twitter.com/NHLBruins/status/1294640030317780992?s=20 As noted by Chris Johnston of SportsNet, Rask's decision to leave is specific to the moment, and will not affect him come next season as … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – A Day of Game Threes

Tampa Holds Off Columbus for Game 3 Win

Tampa Bay Lightning v. Columbus Blue Jackets Game 3 - Series Tied 1-1   Game Recap: Coming into Game 3 both the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Columbus Blue Jackets look to take the 2-1 series lead, and in the first period the Lightning would give the Blue Jackets several opportunities to take the lead … Continue reading Tampa Holds Off Columbus for Game 3 Win

The Stanley Cup Daily – Game 2 Means Game 5 Guaranteed

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, August 13th, 2020   News Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien has been rushed to the hospital after suffering chest pains per General Manager Marc Bergevin. Also per Bergevin, Julien's health issue is not related to COVID-19 Kirk Muller will serve as interim head coach in Julien's absence. https://twitter.com/CanadiensMTL/status/1293971275434594304?s=20 … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Game 2 Means Game 5 Guaranteed

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