Tag: NHL playoffs

  • Some Things Never Change, Some Things Finally Do

    Some Things Never Change, Some Things Finally Do

    One team, the Washington Capitals, managed to finally slay the beast known as the Pittsburgh Penguins in an NHL Playoffs series. Another team, the Toronto Raptors, was unable to stand against their tormentors – LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

  • 4 Sporting Events to Look Forward to in 2017 After the Super Bowl

    4 Sporting Events to Look Forward to in 2017 After the Super Bowl

    The Super Bowl coming and going leaves some American Football fans wondering what to do with their lives in 2017. There’s plenty to look forward to, with the conclusion of the seasons in college basketball, the NBA and NHL coming in the next few months. And it’s not just ending; Baseball season is almost upon us, with opening day in April, kicking off the 2017 season which will last through October.

  • Stanley Cup Finals Game 2 Scores & Highlights

    Stanley Cup Finals Game 2 Scores & Highlights

    The Pittsburgh Penguins took a 2-0 lead in the 2016 Stanley Cup Finals, beating the San Jose Sharks 2-1 with a Conor Sheary overtime goal.

  • NHL Playoffs – Sharks vs Penguins Game 2 Predictions

    NHL Playoffs – Sharks vs Penguins Game 2 Predictions

    The San Jose Sharks will try to put the late disappointment of the opening game of the 2016 Stanley Cup Finals behind them, heading into game 2, trailing the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0.

  • Penguins Beat Sharks in Game 1 (Goals & Highlights)

    Penguins Beat Sharks in Game 1 (Goals & Highlights)

    And so the Stanley Cup Finals begin, with the Pittsburgh Penguins taking a 1-0 lead over the San Jose Sharks thanks to a late Nick Bonino goal.

  • NHL April 16 Playoff Scores

    NHL April 16 Playoff Scores

    On another daily batch of four NHL playoff games, the New York Rangers tie things up with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The other winners of the day: Washington Capitals, Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks take a 2-0 lead in their series. The Sharks won both of the games on the road, now having a huge advantage over the Los Angeles Kings.

  • NHL Playoffs Scores

    NHL Playoffs Scores

    The NHL postseason carried on with the conference quarterfinals, which included the Tampa Bay Lightning taking a 2-0 lead, the Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks making it 1-1 in their series while the Nashville Predators opened their series against the Anaheim Ducks with a win.

  • NHL Playoffs Scores

    NHL Playoffs Scores

    The second night of the NHL postseason has two teams winning on the road – the New York Islanders and San Jose Sharks. Menawhile, the Dallas Stars dominated the Minnesota Wild while the Washington Capitals were stingy in their victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

  • NHL Playoffs – First Round Scores

    NHL Playoffs – First Round Scores

    The NHL playoffs begin with three home teams taking the lead in their series: The Pittsburgh Penguins demolishing the New York Rangers; the Tampa Bay Lightning squeaking by the Detroit Red Wings; and the St. Louis Blues, needing an overtime deflection to beat the Chicago Blackhawks.

  • Longest Active NHL Playoff Droughts

    Longest Active NHL Playoff Droughts

    Unlike the NFL, it’s rare to find NHL teams that have been away from the playoffs for more than three seasons. However, for the New Jersey Devils, Florida Panthers, Buffalo Sabres and especially the Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers, it’s getting difficult to remember what playing in the postseason feels like.