SUNRISE, FL – As sunny, 90-degree weather penetrated the surface of Amerant Arena in preparation for the Stanley Cup Final, compressors were working overtime to ensure excellent ice conditions for hockey to be played at its highest profile stage. The … Continue reading
Author Archives: Dennis Morrell
Blues close gap on wild card with 5-2 win over Blackhawks
In St Louis, the Blues went 4-for-4 on their first four shots of the game on Wednesday night in a match with the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. That was good enough to send the Blues to a 5-2 win over the … Continue reading
Jets douse Flames, 5-2, punch ticket to playoffs
In Winnipeg, for all their recent troubles, the Jets clinched a playoff berth on Thursday night with a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames. Gabriel Vilardi lead the way with his first career NHL hat trick. “A great night for … Continue reading
Blues down Oilers, 3-2, in OT
In St Louis, Brandon Saad scored at 2:09 of extra time on Monday night to give the Blues a 3-2 win over the visiting Edmonton Oilers. “A really lucky bounce actually,” Saad said. “I thought I was backchecking there, kind … Continue reading
Golden Knights upend Blues, 2-1, in OT
In St Louis, the Blues and visiting Vegas Golden Knights locked up in a contest for the second wild card spot in the Western Conference on Monday night. It was all one might have hoped to view. Jonathan Marchessault scored … Continue reading
Caps shut out Jets, 3-0
In Washington, DC, the Winnipeg Jets’ late season swoon continued in a lackluster, 3-0 loss to the Capitals on Sunday. All three Caps’ goals were scored in the third period. Alex Ovechkin hit for a double in the win. “It … Continue reading
