Brayden Point Delivers In Loss To Caps

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point scored a goal and an assist on the powerplay to give the Lightning a 2-1 lead in the first period of last night's Game 2 against the Washington Capitals. It wouldn't be enough, however, as the Caps would go on to score five unanswered goals to take a 2-0 […]

Tom Wilson Finally Breaking Out For Capitals

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson potted his third goal and sixth assist of the postseason last night in a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning to give him nine points in 11 postseason games this year. The 24-year-old bruiser was drafted in the first round of 2012 as a scoring power forward who can […]

Lars Eller Dominating In Elevated Role

Washington Capitals forward Lars Eller potted his fifth goal and 11th point of the postseason in last night's 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning to give Washington a 2-0 series lead going home for Game 3. The Great Dane has thrived in an elevated role while filling in for injured center Nicklas Backstrom, taking […]

Jets Come Out Strong In Game 1

The Winnipeg Jets came out hot against Vegas on Saturday night, with Dustin Byfuglien scoring early in the first period. Most of the scoring was done in the first, with goals from Patrik Laine and Joel Armia bringing the score to 3-0 only 10 minutes into the game. It looks like goalie Marc Andre-Fleury and […]

Reilly Smith Set To Keep On Rolling In The Conference Final

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith has been among the best postseason performers so far this year and his momentum should continue in the Western Conference final against the Winnipeg Jets. He's so far averaged an assist per game in the playoffs, with a total of 11 points in 10 games, which has him […]

Luca Sbisa Tends To Save His Offensive Production For Winnipeg

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Luca Sbisa isn't known for his offensive prowess, but he's very well capable of picking up some points here and there, and he generally does it against the Winnipeg Jets, who the Knights face next. Sbisa's eight career points are his second-best output against any opposition and they have come in […]

James Neal Likes Scoring Against The Jets

Vegas Golden Knights winger James Neal should be eager to start the Western Conference final against Winnipeg, as the Jets have turned out to be his favorite team to score against during his 10-year career in the NHL. The Jets are one of only three teams against whom Neal has averaged at least a point […]

David Perron Has Played Outstanding Hockey Against Winnipeg This Season

Vegas Golden Knights left wing David Perron will be a guy to watch in the Western Conference final against Winnipeg, as he performed very well against them during the regular season. He had four points in two games against them, sitting out one meeting through injury. His career numbers against the Jets are solid as […]

Marc-Andre Fleury Is Playing His Way Into The Record Books

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury showed some signs of slowing down in the second round series against San Jose, yet he also recorded two shutouts in six games. He's now got four shutouts in total in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs and that after playing just 10 games. Martin Brodeur's NHL record seven playoff […]

Well-Rested Andrei Vasilevskiy Looking to Start Strong Against Washington

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has started only five games since April 22, the day after eliminating the New Jersey Devils from the playoffs. That is fewer games than any other starting goalie from the four teams that remain in the playoffs, and two fewer games than Capitals goalie Braden Holtby. Playing only five […]

Golden Knights Will Face Jets In Western Conference Final

The Vegas Golden Knights have been waiting around for their opponent in the Western Conference finals and after Thursday night's Game 7, the Winnipeg Jets have moved on. Game 1 will take place on Saturday in Winnipeg. This one appears to favor the Jets, as their depth has proved to be a key factor, and […]

Zdeno Chara Played Through Broken Finger

Boston Bruins captain and defenseman Zdeno Chara revealed that he suffered a fractured right index finger in Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs. The 41-year-old scored in the very next game, and dealt with the injury for nine games thereafter. The timeline for Chara’s recovery is six weeks, and hopefully he will […]

P.K. Subban Scores in Game 7 Loss

Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban scored a goal but his team came up short in a 5-1 loss in Game 7 on Thursday. The tally (Subban's fourth power play goal of the series) put the Preds on the board to make the game 2-1 but the Preds couldn't seem to build on the momentum. Subban […]

Pekka Rinne Pulled Again In Game 7 Loss

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne got the hook once again in Game 7 on Thursday night as the Jets officially eliminated the Preds from Stanley Cup contention. Rinne had a disastrous first half of the first period, allowing two questionable goals on just seven shots against before head coach Peter Laviolette turned to backup goaltender […]

David Backes Experiencing Concussion-Like Symptoms

Boston Bruins forward David Backes (concussion) was forced from Game 5 after taking a crushing hit from Tampa Bay Lightning winger J.T. Miller. Now it has come out that Backes is still feeling the effects of that hit. This may prove to be a cause for concern, as Backes has a history of concussions, including […]

Torey Krug Suffered Broken Ankle In Game 4

In the days after their elimination, the Boston Bruins announced defenseman Torey Krug suffered a fractured ankle in Game 4 of their series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The expected recovery time for Krug, who will not need surgery, is two months. He will be ready for the Bruins training camp come the fall, and […]

Colton Sissons Failing To Replicate Round 1 Production

Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons has yet to produce a single point through six games of the Western Conference semifinals. Sissons, who is not typically relied on for his scoring, was the Preds leading scorer through Round 1, posting an impressive seven points in six games. While Sissons is counted on more for shutting down […]

Ryan Johansen Extends Point Streak to Five Games in Game 6 Win

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen added a pair of assists in a crucial Game 6 win against the Jets on Monday. The assists extended his point streak to five games, and the crafty playmaker has now found the score sheet in all but three of his team's games this postseason. Johansen, coming off a lower […]

Viktor Arvidsson Records Trio of Points In Game 6

Nashville Predators forward Viktor Arvidsson stepped up and helped carry his team to victory in a massive 4-0 Game 6 win on Monday night. Arvidsson opened the scoring just 1:02 into the game and later added another goal and assist to ensure his team would advance to Game 7 on Thursday. Arvidsson has scored in […]

Mike Fisher Leaves Game 6 With Injury

Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher exited Game 6 with an injury in the first period and did not return as the Predators went on to close out the game 4-0. Fisher skated for just 2:58 of ice time and while the Preds did not have an injury update following the game, the fourth-line center will […]

Pekka Rinne With Another Bounce-Back Performance in Game 6

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne, after getting pulled in Game 5, rebounded by stopping all 28 shots he faced in Game 6 on Monday. The win moved Rinne to a perfect 5-0 in games following a loss during these playoffs. While Rinne's 2.94 goals-against average and .907 save percentage display that he surely has not […]

Filip Forsberg Leads Preds in Game 6 Win

Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg ensured his team would be headed home for a Game 7 matchup on Thursday with a sterling performance in Game 6 on Monday night. Forsberg potted two goals, including a ridiculous between-the-legs finish, and added an assist on the night. Easily the most notable player on the ice, the 23-year-old […]

J.T. Miller Makes it Three Straight Games With Points

Tampa Bay Lightning forward J.T. Miller extended his point streak to three games with a goal in Game 5 against Boston. Miller's second-period power-play goal ended up being the game-winning goal and continued the momentum that he and Tampa Bay's top line have started to pick up. After being held scoreless in the first two […]

Brayden Point Leads Tampa Bay In Scoring In Second Round

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point scored a goal in the final game of the second-round series against Boston. That gives him three goals and seven points for the series, which leads all Lightning players. Point's consistent production helped Tampa Bay clinch the series in only five games, scoring at least a point in all […]

Chandler Stephenson Expected To Start On Top Line

Washington Capitals forward Chandler Stephenson is expected to start on the top line for Monday's Game 6 matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Stephenson was beginning to show his offensive upside on a line with Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie, scoring four points in the final two games against Columbus, but he has registered a single […]

Nicklas Backstrom Questionable For Game 6

Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom is questionable for Monday's Game 6 matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins after suffering an upper-body injury on Saturday night. The elite Swede appeared to have injured his hand while blocking a shot during the penalty kill in the first period and sat most of the third period as a result. […]

Braden Holtby Looks To Take Series For Caps

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby will start Game 6 in Pittsburgh as the Caps look to finish the series against the Penguins. Holtby has been the difference for the Caps this postseason after having the worst regular season of his career. We don't need to remind of past implications and what that means for Holtby […]

Golden Knights Advance To The Western Conference Finals

On Sunday night, the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-0 in Game 6 to secure their spot in the Western Conference finals. Something extraordinary is unfolding as Vegas is making their inaugural season one that will not be forgotten. Goalie Marc Andre-Fleury is playing his best hockey ever, posting an 8-2 record […]

David Pastrnak Finishes As Bruins Postseason Scoring Leader

Sunday’s Game 5 loss was the only game in the second round in which Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak did not register a point. He logged a team-high eight shots on goal in 24:29 of ice time. Prior to that, he had one goal and six assists in four games. Pastrnak was a leader for […]

Patrice Bergeron Extends Point Streak In Loss

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron logged an assist on Boston’s lone goal in Game 5, scoring with the man advantage late in the first period. Bergeron found the score sheet in each of the five games of this second-round series. His point streak of six games extends back to Game 7 of the Bruins first-round […]