Author Archives: Derek

During last night’s Senators’ 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game One of their best-of-seven first round series, Ottawa defenseman Eric Gryba delivered a big hit on Habs’ forward Lars Eller that resulted in head and facial injuries. He was assessed a … Continue reading →

Carl Hagelin stays with Martin Erat.Getty Images/Alex Brandon Game 1 went to Washington. The Capitals defeated the Rangers 3-1 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Quarterfinal. Alex Ovechkin, Marcus Johansson and Jason Chimera scored for them. … Continue reading →

Getty Images/Gene J. Puskar They probably should burn the tape of Game One. Back in the playoffs for the first time since ’07, the Islanders got taught a lesson by the top seeded Penguins. Pittsburgh dominated from start to finish … Continue reading →

Getty Images For Steph Tsafaras, the start of the playoffs is doubly important. A passionate fan who roots for the hometown Maple Leafs, she also likes the Penguins. What happens if they meet up? That’s for her to worry about. … Continue reading →

Getty Images Yesterday’s #NHL14Playoffs post focused on the First Round. Today, I’ll start it by looking through the crystal glass and projecting ahead. Who will make a run? Should the Pens be odds on favorites over the Hawks? Can someone … Continue reading →

John Tavares and Henrik Lundqvist lead their teams into the first round.Getty Images The mad dash of a condensed 48-game schedule is over. Now, comes the hard part for the remaining 16 survivors. Just making the playoffs is an accomplishment … Continue reading →

The Senators used a late goal from Jean-Gabriel Pageau to beat the Bruins in regulation. Kyle Turris added an empty netter in Ottawa’s 4-2 win over Boston at TD Garden. The Sens’ regulation victory did two things. 1.It helped them … Continue reading →

Cally And Step: Derek Stepan and Ryan Callahan celebrate Callahan’s shorthanded goal.Copyright Getty Images/Mary Altaffer The Rangers enter the playoffs playing their best hockey. They continued to trend upwards by winning the final game of the regular season yesterday. A … Continue reading →

Despite the fact five divisions and fourteen of the sixteen playoff teams have been decided, there still remains plenty of intrigue on the last full day of the 2013 NHL regular season. In the East, all the playoff teams have … Continue reading →

It wasn’t easy. Why would it be? If you’ve watched the team this year, that’s how the 2013 NY Rangers play. At times, they dominate and at others, they cause anxiety and frustration. At least the dramatic ending provided relief … Continue reading →