Monthly Archives: April 2016

Leafs win the NHL Draft Lottery

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Derek Felix

In no surprise to anyone who was paying close attention, the Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery. Held prior to Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinal between the Penguins and Capitals, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly read off … Continue reading →

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Lightning Strikes as Bolts dominate Isles 4-1 in Game 2

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Derek Felix

It was all #Bolts in Game 2 as they evened the series against a listless #NYIsles Continue reading →

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Islanders look to go two up on Lightning

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Derek Felix

At around 3:15 PM, the Islanders and Lightning do battle in Game 2 of this Eastern Conference Semifinal in Tampa. After hanging on to take the first game 5-3 thanks to a Cal Clutterbuck empty netter that stopped a furious … Continue reading →

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2016 NHL draft lottery crucial for many

Posted on April 30, 2016 by hasan4978

Tonight before Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semis between the Capitals and Penguins on NBC at 8 PM (I refuse to call it the Metro division final with the Isles still in the playoffs), comes the long-anticipated NHL draft … Continue reading →

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Oshie completes hat trick as Caps beat Pens in overtime

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Derek Felix

If every game of this second round series is played like tonight, it’ll be enjoyable to watch. In a wild and action packed first game, the Caps prevailed over the Pens 4-3 in overtime to get the jump on the … Continue reading →

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Random Hockey Thoughts

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Derek Felix

Rather than just recap the latest happenings in the NHL Playoffs with the first round closing with another upset and the second round beginning with an Islander win over the Lightning, I am just gonna give some quick insight on … Continue reading →

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Tavares’ goal in double overtime leads Islanders to second round

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Derek Felix

It took John Tavares seven years to lead the Islanders to the second round. Continue reading →

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Brooklyn is ready to celebrate

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Derek Felix

When the puck drops at Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn at the Atlantic Avenue subway station, the Islanders have a chance to wrap up their first round series against the Panthers. It’s been 23 years since the franchise advanced out … Continue reading →

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Much better Penguins send Rangers packing

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Derek Felix

The #Pens were much better than #NYR. It showed. Continue reading →

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Elimination Day: Rangers look to turn back the clock

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Derek Felix

Since that awful 5-0 humiliation in Game 4 that put the Rangers in this mess, I haven’t bothered posting anything. I was too upset with the lack of commitment from this experienced team. In less than half an hour, the … Continue reading →

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