NHL
Are the Kings Becoming the Hawks Kryptonite?
When the Hawks stepped on the ice at the Staples Center for Game 3, it was clear they were determined to show that they were angry about the 6 unanswered goals and uninspired play. They needed to make an early … Continue reading
Hawks Suffer First Home Playoff Loss, Drop Game 2 to Kings
To the Kings, Game 2 was an opportunity to rebound from their Game 1 loss and make a statement. By scoring 6 unanswered goals after going down 2-0 in the second period, that’s exactly what they did. The Hawks started … Continue reading
NHL: Rangers Grab 2-0 Series Lead, Tokarski as Backup Goaltender
24-year-old Dustin Tokarski, with only ten NHL games under his belt prior to Monday’s loss, served as the replacement for Carey Price. In game one of the series Chris Kreider slid into Price, but the goaltender appeared to be fine … Continue reading
NHL: Price Injury Means ‘Bonne Nuit’ For Canadiens
Carey Price had to leave Game 1 against the New York Rangers with a knee injury. Coach Michel Terrien said Monday that Price will not play any more games in the Eastern Conference Finals. “Really disappointed,” Therrien said. “Obviously, he’s … Continue reading
Western Conference Finals Preview
Only four teams remain in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, all vying for a chance to capture the ever elusive Lord Stanley’s Cup. The Rangers and Habs are set to battle for the Eastern Conference Championship, while the Hawks and Kings … Continue reading
NHL: Eastern Conference Finals Preview
After two hard-fought second-round series the New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens will meet up in the Eastern Conference final. The Rangers went down 3-1 in games against the Pittsburgh Penguins, but managed to turn it around and win 4-3 … Continue reading
Hawks March to the Cup Continues
Heading into game 6, the Hawks were 12-2 in series clinchers in the Toews and Kane era, and had won at least one road game in 11 consecutive playoff series. Despite this phenomenal record, many people doubted if they would … Continue reading
NHL: Rangers Advance to Eastern Conference Finals
After the Penguins led the Rangers three to one, New York battled back to win the series and move on the Eastern Conference Finals. This was the first time in franchise history the team would come back from such a … Continue reading
NHL: Rangers Fight Elimination, Bring End To Slump
An 0-for-36 power-play slump. That’s what the Rangers were facing while going into Friday’s game. The Penguins led the series with three wins and one loss, hoping to walk away from the night with a series victory. Luckily for New … Continue reading