Panthers back Tampa up to the edge with Game 3 win

In Tampa, the Florida Panthers delivered a  message on Thursday night. And the Lightning were the recipients in a 5-3 win for the Panthers in Game 3 of their first round series  in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Panthers hold … Continue reading

Kopitar scored OT winner for LA, evens series with Oilers at 1-1

In Edmonton, the Los Angeles Kings’ Anze Kopitar took a breakout pass from Quinton Byfield  to spring him into the Oilers’ offensive zone while most of the Oilers stood flat footed in the neutral zone, and scored at 2:07 of … Continue reading

Predators get past Canucks in Game 2 win to even series

In Vancouver, the Nashville Predators regained their late season form on Tuesday night, taking a 4-1 win over the Canucks, and evening their opening round Stanley Cup Playoff series at 1-1. The Predators jumped out to a 3-0 lead into … Continue reading