A new NHL season is underway and while the handle is light compared to other sports, the early numbers have been quite good when talking hockey. Teams with the lowest expectations who were inviting to play against on the money … Continue reading
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Avs double-up Boston, 6-3, in home opener
Every NHL season needs a feel-good story and this year’s may be coming from Denver, Colorado. Matt Duchene and Nail Yakupov, two of the more maligned players in the NHL not just Colorado, scored a goal each and two points … Continue reading
Lightning rally past Caps for 4-3 OT win
In Tampa Bay Monday, the Lightning were facing the Washington Capitals and Alex Ovechkin who had scored hat tricks in his fist two games and were concentrated on his exploits. But it was the Bolts’ Brayden Point who stole the … Continue reading
Tarasenko leads Blues past Islanders in 3-2 shootout win
In Brooklyn Monday, the visiting St Louis Blues’ Vladimir Tarasenko stole the show and two points from the New York Islanders in a 3-2 shootout decision. Tarasenko had two goals in regulation and potted the winner in the skills competition. … Continue reading
Jets’ Ehlers nets hat trick in 5-2 win over Oilers
In Edmonton Monday night, the Winnipeg Jets’ Nikolaj Ehlers struck for a natural hat trick in a stunning 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. “We all knew what we needed to do and are capable of,” Ehlers said. “We didn’t … Continue reading
Varlamov, Avs shutout Boston, 4-0
In Boston Monday afternoon, Semyon Varlamov made 29 saves to help the Colorado Avalanche shutout the Bruins, 4-0. Four games does not a season make but the Avs are playing well on their current road trip, certainly better than most … Continue reading