The Stanley Cup Playoffs’ second is not the first round

We were a;; excited by the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs the last two weeks. Five series went to a Game 7.  Games were thrilling, well-played, and entertaining.The second round? Not so much. The Florida Panthers, winners of … Continue reading

Giordano signs two-year, $1.6 million contract with Maple Leafs

Mark Giordano signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday. It has an average annual value of $800,000. The 38-year-old defenseman could have been an unrestricted free agent July 13. He had 35 points (eight … Continue reading

Rangers down Carolina, 3-1, in Game 3

In New York, the Rangers needed big games from everyone on the bench, and they got it in a 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 on Sunday afternoon.The win leaves the Rangers trailing 1-2 in the series. … Continue reading

Oilers subdue Flames in Game 3, 4-1

In Calgary, Evander Kane  hit for a natural hat trick in the middle frame on Sunday, and the Edmonton Oilers downed the Flames, 4-1.“It was a lot of fun, it was good to come back home and play these guys … Continue reading

Lightning take Game 3, push Panthers to precipice

In Tampa, the Florida Panthers’ decent into oblivion this post season took another step to completion on Sunday. In an afternoon matinee, the Panthers needed a win in Game 3, instead they found a 5-1 loss to the Lightning. The … Continue reading

Lindgren recalled by Blues

The St. Louis Blues recalled goaltender Charlie Lindgren from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, under emergency conditions on Sunday. Lindgren (24-7-1) ranked third in the AHL with a 2.21 goals-against average and second with a .925 save percentage … Continue reading