Category: Paul Stastny
Despite gallant efforts, Oilers continue to find ways to lose in playoffs
Leon DraisaitlIn the end, the Edmonton Oilers blinked first. A bad dump, an untimely change and a broken record for a team that was second in line every time a break or some good fortune was handed out in this playoff series.
Read more'We don't give up': Seemingly down and out, Jets stage miracle Game 3 comeback
Connor McDavidIt would have been easy for the Jets to say it simply wasn’t going to be their night, that McDavid and Draisaitl were due, and they would try again another day. But they didn't. And the comeback they pulled off instead won't soon be forgotten.
Read moreThe Edmonton Oilers Are Down 0-2 To The Winnipeg Jets
Paul Stastnyfrom Mark Spector of Sportsnet, It’s games like the one played on Friday night that define the term “playoff experience.” A crucial game for Edmonton that started out heavily in the Winnipeg Jets’ favour, then slowly shifted Edmonton’s way. By the third period, it was two teams slugging it out...
Read moreJets' outstanding defensive commitment paying off against Oilers
Andrew CoppConnor Hellebuyck has been excellent in the post-season, but it isn't a one-man show. It’s an outstanding defensive commitment by an entire team that has the Winnipeg Jets two wins away from advancing to the second round.
Read moreOilers still trying to find right balance vs. Jets after Game 2 loss
Ryan Nugent-HopkinsThe Edmonton Oilers, led by McDavid and Draisaitl, have shown they can defend now and can hang in a 1-1 or a 0-0 game far better than in recent seasons. They just have to find the balance between full-out defending and actually producing some offence.
Read moreRamblings: Kadri Suspended Eight Games; Stastny, Duchene OT Heroes; Tavares Out of Hospital (May 22)
Paul StastnyLate Friday, the NHL announced that Nazem Kadri had been suspended for eight games for his hit to the head of Justin Faulk. I don’t say this all the time about the Department of Player Safety, but the NHL made the right call given the severity of the hit and Kadri’s suspension history. Kadri has [.....
Read moreJets turn regular-season low point into renewed commitment vs. Oilers
Josh MorrisseyA lopsided 6-1 loss to the Oilers on April 26 may have been considered the season's low point, but for the Jets it was the beginning of an awakening that has led them to early playoff success.
Read moreNHL News and Injury Updates: Devils, Bruins, Panthers, Avs, Isles, Flyers, Pens, Leafs, Capitals, and Jets
New York IslandersBennett suspended for one game. Malkin a game-time decision. Bogosian loses no-contact jersey. Stastny practices, Dubois doesn't.
Read moreRecap: An Ode to 1000 Games
Edmonton OilersPhoto by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images Playing 1000 games in the NHL is a big deal. Paul Stastny achieved that milestone last night therefore this recap is dedicated to the insanity of reaching that milestone. Warning: math will be discussed. First of all, 1000 games i...
Read moreMeet the Pending UFA Nobody's Talking About
Los Angeles KingsSix-years into his pro career, Michael Bunting has had an awakening to become of Arizona's most important players. The rest of the league needs to take notice.
Read moreNHL Short Notes
Peter ForsbergTHREE HARD LAPS * The Panthers and Lightning both earned wins to clinch a berth in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, joining the Hurricanes – who clinched on Monday and moved into first place in the overall NHL standings with a win on Tuesday – to fill three of the four slots in the Discover Central...
Read moreThe Top 30 Unrestricted Free Agents of 2021
Mikael GranlundOne reason the UFA class of 2021 has so many big names? It makes more sense to re-sign players after the expansion draft.
Read morePaul Stastny cashes in on out of crease Jake Allen
Rogers MediaWatch as Winnipeg Jets forward Paul Stastny scores his 12th goal of the season, collecting a turnover and beating an out-of-position Jake Allen to open the scoring.
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