The Western Conference finals got off to a big start in Detroit yesterday. The Red Wings and Blackhawks renewed pleasantries in Detroit for game one of their battle for a shot at Lord Stanley’s Cup. The two Original Six rivals have already battled in a high profile matchup this year when they met at Wrigley Field for the Winter Classic on January 1st. Continue reading
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NHL Playoffs: Conference Finals Preview
From sixteen to eight to the final four. The NHL Playoffs rolls along with four teams looking to add another Stanley Cup championship banner to the rafters of their respective arenas. In the East, two relatively new franchises that have recently battled for the Cup look to make a return trip. The West will be one by winner of what will be a bitter battle of Original Six rivals. Continue reading
Hockey (Last) Night in Canada: So Close Yet So Far Away
After seeing a rather anti-climatic game 7 between the Capitals and Penguins, last night provided two very exciting matchups. The Ducks and the Bruins were hoping to come from behind to win the series. The comeback was almost complete, but it fell short at the end. Continue reading
Hockey (Last) Night in Canada: What A Way to Cap the Series!
NHL’s dream matchup ended with a thud as Sidney Crosby and co. dusted off the Capitals last night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Continue reading
Hockey (Last) Night in Canada: Stayin’ Alive
Boston and Anaheim were facing elimination last night, but the motivation to come from behind was all that was needed as the remaining semi-final matchups are all tied at 3-3. Continue reading
Hockey (Last) Night in Canada: It’s A Scoring Frenzy!
There were two high scoring games last night. The Capitals were looking to tie the series and force a game 7 against the Penguins. The Canucks were also attempting to keep their playoff dreams alive against the Blackhawks. Only one of these teams lasted long enough to live another day. Continue reading
World Hockey Championship Roundup: Hockey is a Cruel Sport
It was the final day of the World Hockey Championship. Canada was seeking revenge from the loss in the finals to Russia in Quebec City last year while Swedes and the Americans battled for bronze. Continue reading
Hockey (Last) Night in Canada: It’s Clobberin’ Time
Last night was a tale of two stories. While one series is knotted at two, the other series features a team that is facing elimination. Continue reading
Hockey (Last) Night In Canada: Back To Back
In a first for these playoffs, a series went on back-to-back nights. After winning game four last night, the Penguins travelled to Washington looking to take their third straight against the Caps. Meanwhile, the Canucks were looking to take a lead in a game and hold it down for a win against Chicago. Continue reading
Hockey (Last) Night In Canada: Home Cooking
It was Eastern Conference Friday night last night. The Penguins were looking to head back to Washington with an even series. Meanwhile, on the coast, there was a storm brewing in Carolina as the Hurricanes looked to take their third straight win against Boston. Continue reading
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