Monthly Archives: April 2013

Much to my shock in the last couple of hours, the NHL leaked it was not just planning one outdoor game next year – but six.  Including the Rangers, Islanders and Devils all getting into the action at Yankee Stadium … Continue reading →

We’re coming down to the homestretch. Similar to the triple crown, you ride your horse till the end. At least that’s what Ranger and Islander fans are hoping as their respective teams chase the playoffs. Each is back at it … Continue reading →

Patriots’ Day is a special day in Boston. Spanning five decades, one of the great states celebrates the historic Battles Of Lexington and Concord by holding two traditional sporting events. The Boston Marathon and the annual 11 AM Red Sox … Continue reading →

Henrik Lundqvist stretches to make a save.Copyright Getty Images/by Craig Ruttle There are moments that can define seasons. Even turn them. For the 2013 Rangers, let’s hope tonight’s 1-0 overtime win over the Islanders before a raucous Nassau Coliseum is … Continue reading →

After five big games today, we came closer to getting a clearer picture in the Eastern playoff free-for-all.  Pittsburgh’s win coupled with the Bruins and Habs’ losses put the Pens in comfortable position for the top seed in the East, … Continue reading →

With the season already winding down, it’s time to look at one of the more intriguing award races. The Norris is regularly handed out to the league’s top defenseman. The Post-Lidstrom edition still features some prominent names. Let’s break it … Continue reading →

Most local hockey fans’ focus will be on the East in the last two weeks, and rightly so.  However, there’s also some compelling hockey being played out West where eleven, maybe twelve teams still have a feasible chance at the … Continue reading →

Needless to say, things aren’t looking too good for the Devils’ NHL team after their ninth straight loss against Ottawa last night, another frustrating game where we outshot the Senators by a 33-11 margin and yet lost 2-0.  My game … Continue reading →

For years, Islander fans haven’t had much to get excited about. Unless it was the selection of John Tavares in the ’09 Draft over Victor Hedman and Matt Duchene, there wasn’t much else to enthuse a loyal fan base dying … Continue reading →

With six Eastern conference games all impacting the playoff race in some way, here’s the up-to-date standings: Top seed race – Pittsburgh and Montreal are both well on their way to wins (Pens up 5-2 late on Tampa Bay, Montreal … Continue reading →