Category: Western Conference
Wyshynski: How to make the NHL playoffs better? Expand the field!
Western ConferenceAs the NBA, NFL and MLB add more teams to their postseasons, the NHL remains at 16. Here's the case for why it should increase that number.
Read moreGolden Knights keep pace in playoff race with win over Flames
PredsJonathan Marchessault and William Karlsson each had a goal and two assists for the Vegas Golden Knights in a 6-1 win over the host Calgary Flames on Thursday.
Read moreNichushkin scores twice, Keumper stops 44 shots as Avalanche beat Flames
Mikko RantanenValeri Nichushkin scored twice while Darcy Keumper stopped 44 shots as the Colorado Avalanche edged the Calgary Flames 2-1 in a clash between Western Conference division leaders Tuesday night.
Read moreDown The Stretch The NHL Teams Come
Western Conferencevia the NHL PR depatment, By the Numbers: Looking ahead to the final quarter of the 2021-22 NHL regular season, which will hit after the fourth game played Saturday, March 19. 157 – Consecutive days this season that the “playoff line” in the Western Conference has had a difference of five point...
Read moreNHL Trade Deadline needs for Panthers, Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Stars
San Jose SharksThe Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2021-22 season 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.In this edition, Barr, former assistant...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Stars Forward Likely Staying Put
DallasAccording to Elliotte Friedman, the chances of Joe Pavelski staying with the Dallas Stars past the deadline are continuing to increase. There were some rumblings that the Stars would trade Pavelski at the deadline because he is a pending UFA. With that, it isn't a guarantee that Dallas will be play...
Read moreQMJHL Roundup: Cataractes beat Olympiques in OT
Charles-Antoine Lavall— Olivier Nadeau scored a little less than two and a half minutes into overtime as the Shawinigan Cataractes squeaked past the Gatineau Olympiques 4-3 in a battle between the Western Conference's two top teams Sunday in the QMJHL. Nadeau had two goals and an assist in the win for the Cataractes (28-...
Read moreFlames Game Day 53: A full house against the Habs (7pm MT, SN West)
Calgary FlamesAfter an arduous one game road trip that saw them beat Minnesota, the Calgary Flames (32-16-4, 70 points) are back at home! And the Scotiabank Saddledome will be full, or at least has the option of being, as the Flames host the Montreal Canadiens (13-34-7, 33 points). It’s one of the Western Confere...
Read moreQMJHL Roundup: Cataractes run winning streak to eight in a row
Western Conference— Charles-Antoine Lavallee stopped all 24 shots he faced and seven different Cataractes skaters scored as Shawnigan crushed the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 7-0 for their eighth win straight Saturday in the QMJHL. It was dominance from Shawnigan (25-9-3) from the get-go of the game as Pierrick Dube scored...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Teams Expressing Interest In Canadiens Forward
Arizona CoyotesAccording to Elliotte Friedman, some Western Conference teams are expressing interest in Montreal Canadiens forward Christian Dvorak. Dvorak was just acquired by the Canadiens from the Arizona Coyotes this past summer. However, the 26-year-old, much like the majority of Montreal's roster, has strug...
Read moreMHH Roundtable: Halftime
Western ConferencePhoto by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Colorado Avalanche enter the second half at the top of the Western Conference As the Colorado Avalanche head into a much more abbreviated February break than they were expecting there is still time for rest, recovery and reflectio...
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