Monthly Archives: April 2015

Game 2 Review: Penguins outplay Rangers to even series

In the playoffs, there’s no such thing as a guarantee. Before the series, most prognosticators had the Rangers winning easy over the Penguins in four or five games. Not so fast. It was the underdog who was ready from the … Continue reading

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No changes for Pens and Rangers in Game 2

When the puck finally drops at 8:25 PM for Game 2, the Pens and Rangers will have waited long enough. Due to the NHL schedule the Draft Lottery at 8 PM featuring the Sabres, Coyotes, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Devils, Flyers … Continue reading

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Capitals comeback squares series, defeat Islanders 4-3 to take Game 2

The Islanders had their chances. They easily could’ve taken a commanding 2-0 series lead on the Capitals with the next two in their barn. Instead, they had to settle for a split in Washington. The Caps rallied from a 3-1 … Continue reading

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Offseason musings – 2015 Draft lottery, coaching vacancies

Far be it for me to interrupt the playoff mayhem with both NY teams and around the league (has the Ottawa police investigation into Mark Stone’s wrist injury began yet?), but ironically the non-playoff teams will take center stage tomorrow night … Continue reading

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Quick start propels Rangers past Penguins 2-1 in Game 1

By the thunderous sound of the crowd, the fans were ready. They’d been waiting for this. Everyone has. The Rangers didn’t disappoint using a quick start to edge the Penguins 2-1 and take Game 1 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference … Continue reading

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NHL Playoffs: Rangers and Penguins ready for Game 1

The Rangers and Penguins are ready for Game 1 of their first round series. How do they stack up? Continue reading

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Islanders get off to good start in Game 1 win over Capitals

If the start was any indication, the Islanders have erased the end of the regular season from their memory banks. They convincingly took Game 1 over the Capitals 4-1 at a very quiet Verizon Center on the first night of … Continue reading

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Playoffs Day One

The countdown is on. In a few hours, there’ll be playoff hockey. Finally, the 16-team NHL tournament starts for the Stanley Cup. Tonight, half the eight series get underway. Two in the East will begin at 7 PM. As we … Continue reading

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Series Preview: Islanders ready to do battle against Capitals

Tonight’s the night for the Islanders and their fans. They return to the playoffs following a disappointing ’13-14. During the first half, coach Jack Capuano’s club was the story vaulting into first in the Metropolitan Division and at one point … Continue reading

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2015 NHL Playoff Preview and Predictions

For sixteen teams, it’s a chance to dream. For some participants, they’ll get out of the gate tomorrow. Eight teams are in action Wednesday. They include the Canadiens, Senators, Capitals, Islanders, Predators, Blackhawks, Canucks and Flames. Indeed, Canada will be … Continue reading

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