PITTSBURGH – Not since the Detroit Red Wings has an NHL team turned the repeat trick. And the Pittsburgh Penguins are [positioned to do just that this Stanley Cup Final if they can get past the Nashville Predators. The Penguins … Continue reading
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Pens look to close out Ottawa and return to Stanley Cup Final
A 7-0 blow-out in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators sets up a do-or-die match Tuesday night in Ottawa. The Penguins struck early and often in building a 4-0 lead through the … Continue reading
Nashville heads home with home ice advantage after split in Anaheim
After a strong Game 1 in Anaheim that saw the Nashville Predators upend the Ducks, 3-2, in overtime, the Preds looked poised to take a 2-0 series lead back home. But Game 2 was a tale of the old adage of … Continue reading
Rangers need to step up effort in Game 6 to avoid elimination
The New York Rangers may be one of the most frustrating NHL clubs to follow. In their second round series with the Ottawa Senators, the Rangers have managed late leads twice in regulation only to lose twice in overtime. The … Continue reading
Post mortem on Round One of Stanley Cup Playoffs
It is on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs this evening. Eight teams advancing, leaving eight defeated squads in their wake. There were surprises and some inevitable outcomes on the losing side and we thought we would … Continue reading
Marlies get even with 6-2 win in Albany
After dropping a 3-0 decision to the Devils in Albany in Game 1, the Toronto Marlies responded with an offensive outburst that netted a 6-2 win to even the series heading to Toronto. The Marlies benefited from strikes from six … Continue reading