Category: Western Conference
Lightning three-peat or Avalanche victory? Previewing a star-packed Stanley Cup Final
Colorado AvalancheTwo teams enter, one emerges with the greatest trophy in pro sports. We explore each team's case for the Cup and make our predictions.
Read moreMcDavid Versus MacKinnon is Here
Edmonton OilersThe Western Conference final features two of the biggest stars in the game - and both are itching to get that first Stanley Cup ring.
Read moreStanley Cup Playoff second-round storylines highlighted by rivalry series
Edmonton OilersThe second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs arrives with the hockey world picking its collective jaw off the floor following a legendary first round that featured plenty of goals, comebacks, star players delivering on the game's biggest stage, and five Game 7s.
Read moreBlues will play Avalanche in Western Second Round
St. Louis BluesThe St. Louis Blues will play the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Read moreFlames Playoff Game Day: It all comes down to Game 7 against Dallas (7:30pm MT, SN)
Western ConferenceAfter a superb 82 game regular season and six hard-fought playoff games, the continuation of the playoff push for the Calgary Flames (3-3; 1st place, Pacific Division) comes down to a decisive Game 7 on Sunday night at the Saddledome. The Dallas Stars (3-3; 1st wildcard seed, Western Conference) are...
Read moreAvalanche will play Blues in Western Second Round
BluesThe Colorado Avalanche will play the St. Louis Blues in the Western Conference Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Read moreBlues complete series comeback to oust Wild in 6
BluesMinnesota fell 5-1 in Game 6 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against St. Louis on Thursday, dropping the best-of-seven 3-2. The Blues advance now for the first time since 2019, when they won the franchise's first-ever Stanley Cup.
Read moreBlues complete series comeback to oust Wild in 6
MinnesotaMinnesota fell 5-1 in Game 6 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against St. Louis on Thursday, dropping the best-of-seven 3-2. The Blues advance now for the first time since 2019, when they won the franchise's first-ever Stanley Cup.
Read moreBlues complete series comeback to oust Wild in 6
BluesMinnesota fell 5-1 in Game 6 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against St. Louis on Thursday, dropping the best-of-seven 3-2. The Blues advance now for the first time since 2019, when they won the franchise's first-ever Stanley Cup.
Read moreFlames Playoff Game Day: Visitors aim to mess with Texas in Game 3 (7:30pm MT, CBC/SN)
SportnetAfter splitting the first two games in Canada, the Calgary Flames (1-1; 1st place, Pacific Division) head down to Texas to visit the Dallas Stars (1-1; 1st wildcard seed, Western Conference) in Game 3 of their best-of-seven playoff series. The first two games have been physical, tight-checking and l...
Read moreVancouver Giants’ bets on vets pays off in WHL playoff series upset win over Everett Silvertips
GiantsVancouver, the first No. 8 seed to beat a No. 1 in the first round since the WHL playoffs went to 16 teams in 2002, has another tough task ahead in the Kamloops Blazers, a team they finished 46 points behind
Read moreAnaheim Ducks Hire Rob DiMaio
St. Louis BluesThe Anaheim Ducks have stolen away an important part of a Western Conference front office, hiring Rob DiMaio as their new assistant general manager. DiMaio will also serve as the general manager of the San Diego Gulls, after spending the last 13 seasons with the St. Louis Blues organization, most re...
Read moreCoaches know teams can't dwell on regular-season results in playoffs
Rocky ThompsonThe Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Rocky Thompson and Dave Barr will take turns providing insight. Thompson's focus will be on...
Read moreFlames will win Stanley Cup led by Markstrom, top line
Western ConferenceThe Calgary Flames will parlay an entire season of playing with a focus on defense into their second Stanley Cup championship.
Read moreNHL releases playoff schedule for the Avalanche
NHLPhoto by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images The marathon to the Stanley Cup begins Tuesday night. Late Friday night into Saturday morning, the NHL announced the Stanley Cup Playoff schedule for the league. The playoffs officially begin on May 2 which is this upcoming Monday. Here’...
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