Category Archives: NHL Playoffs

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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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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Staal practices, Klein still out as Rangers prepare for Penguins

With their first round series starting Thursday against the Penguins, the Rangers will have Marc Staal back. Kevin Klein remains questionable. The lines remain intact. Continue reading

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First Round Schedule Set

The NHL Playoffs are set. So is the first round schedule. Continue reading

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Kings are Stanley Cup Kings

A day later, the sting is still there. Of course it will take time to recover from seeing the Rangers fall short against the Kings, who again are Stanley Cup Kings following one of the best games in Stanley Cup … Continue reading

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Kings outlast Rangers in double overtime to win Cup

Congratulations to the Kings on winning their second Stanley Cup in three years. They outlasted the Rangers thanks to unlikely hero Alec Martinez scoring at 14:43 of double overtime sending the Kings to a thrilling 3-2 win in Game 5 … Continue reading

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