Category: West
Wild 6 (EN), Islanders 3: Out of bounces, out of gas
Scott PerunovichYeesh. | Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images A strong first half disappears in a hail of North Star-colored volleys. Finishing out a border-crossing back-to-back against two of the West’s best teams, the Islanders appeared to run out of gas as things bounced agains...
Read moreHow will the NHL's West be won? Projecting the matchups, tactics and X factors that will matter most
Dallas StarsGame 1 of the Western Conference finals is Thursday. Here are projections on the points of difference that will determine who wins.
Read moreHow will the NHL's West be won? Projecting the matchups, tactics and X factors that will matter most
Florida PanthersGame 1 of the Western Conference finals is Thursday. Here are projections on the points of difference that will determine who wins.
Read moreProjecting the X factors, tactics and key matchups that will swing Rangers-Panthers
ColoradoThe penultimate round of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs begins Wednesday. Here are projections on the points of difference that will determine who wins.
Read moreMiles Wood OT Hero for Avalanche in Game 1, Win 4-3 vs. Stars
DallasAfter both Eastern Conference Round 2 series got underway, it was the West’s turn to strut its stuff on Tuesday night when the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars got down…
Read more2023 NHL Playoffs Series Prediction: Kings vs Oilers
Edmonton OilersI’m going with the Edmonton Oilers to defeat the Los Angeles Kings in six games for my final first-round prediction. Los Angeles seems to be a strong contender for the championship. It’s terrible that they have to face the West’s top squad in the opening round. Man on a mission describes Connor McDa...
Read moreHow the Rangers, Bruins, other East powers took over the trade deadline
ChicagoThe Eastern Conference playoffs were already going to be intense -- with the top six teams in the league standings on that side. Here's how those clubs took major swings to get even better.
Read moreGDT: Winnipeg Jets vs. Nashville Predators
PredatorsChristopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Time: 7:00 PM CST Channel: TSN3 Radio: CJOB The Winnipeg Jets are playing the Nashville Predators in a game that is one of the top teams in the Central Division against one of the not top teams (I cannot tell if they are a bottom team...
Read moreIslanders & NHL News: So many playoff series to watch (but not ours)
EastThe future. | Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images As they break up, the Islanders reflect on tough love for youth from Barry Trotz, and Zdeno Chara’s legacy. The NHL playoffs are here! No, the New York Islanders aren’t in it, but it should still be wildly entertaining a...
Read moreStanley Cup Playoff Push: Golden Knights' most dramatic season is on the line
CanucksFour days remain in the NHL regular season. The playoffs are six days away. And while we're almost ready to lock in Round 1 matchups, some teams still have some work to do.
Read moreKings put pressure on Flames, win 3-2, on skills
Viktor ArvidssonIn Calgary, Lias Andersson scored the only goal in the skills competition on Thursday night to give the Los Angeles Kings a 3-2 win over the Flames. LA’s Viktor Arvidsson scored late in the third period to tie the game, … Continue reading → The post Kings put pressure on Flames, win 3-2, on skills f...
Read moreKings defeat Flames in shootout, close Pacific Division gap
Calgary FlamesCALGARY -- Viktor Arvidsson scored with 4:22 remaining in the third period to help the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-2 shootout win against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday.
Read moreEvening Hockey Thoughts
Westfrom Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, - Immediate deadline reaction: the Eastern teams see their playoffs more wide open than the West. Everyone in the East race added something; the West’s impact moves were limited to Calgary, Colorado, Minnesota and St. Louis. Was fantastic to see Carolina and...
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