Category Archives: NHL Playoffs

How They Stack Up: Rangers vs Hurricanes

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Derek

All the world’s a stage. pic.twitter.com/B4plv1AlLu — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 30, 2020 In less than 24 hours, the puck will drop on the first of eight best of five Preliminary Series. The Rangers and Hurricanes will be featured … Continue reading →

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A unique view on the NHL Playoff Tournament

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Derek

In a special re-recorded podcast via my YouTube channel, here is what I had to say about the NHL’s planned 24 team Playoff Tournament. Included are some thoughts on the 10 potential host cities and where the games could land. … Continue reading →

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Bruins and Hurricanes star in Eastern Conference Final

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Derek

Tonight, the Eastern Conference Final begins. It features the Bruins and Hurricanes. They’re the two survivors left standing from a tremendous NHL Playoffs. While quite a few predicted the Bruins to reach this point if the Lightning failed, nobody had … Continue reading →

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When the Avalanche tweet you back

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Derek

Well, it was certainly an exciting series. Good luck, @SanJoseSharks. pic.twitter.com/id1oa42YGd — Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) May 9, 2019 So, following their tough 3-2 loss in Game Seven to the Sharks, the Avalanche received plenty of love on Twitter. They deserved … Continue reading →

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Maroon’s double overtime winner against remarkable Bishop is what the NHL Playoffs are all about

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Derek

There was a great Game Seven played in St. Louis last night between the Stars and Blues. The two Central Division rivals gave everything in a do or die situation that required double overtime to decide. Despite remarkable dominance and … Continue reading →

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Torts Guarantee

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Derek

Tonight, there are two games. Both are Game Sixes. You have the Blue Jackets looking to stay alive at home against the Bruins. In what’s been one of the most competitive and physical series in recent years, it’s Boston with … Continue reading →

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Stars, Zuccarello have one more shot

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Derek

With a golden opportunity to advance to the Western Conference Final, the Stars lost at home 4-1 to the Blues in Game Six yesterday. For Mats Zuccarello and his new team, they have one more shot tomorrow night in St. … Continue reading →

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Staal leads Hurricanes past Islanders in overtime

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Derek

Goals were hard to come by. Game One of the second round between the Islanders and Hurricanes was tightly contested at Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn. One goal was enough for the Hurricanes to edge the host Islanders 1-0 in … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: A remarkable first round finishes with a stunning comeback and another shocker

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Derek

So, you thought you knew it all when it came to the hockey. Not when it came to the first round of these playoffs. A remarkable round concluded late Wednesday night. There’ll be no repeat. Following the craziest third period … Continue reading →

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Ovechkin is my hero

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Derek

This was Alexander Ovechkin near the conclusion of the Capitals losing to the Hurricanes in Game Six at Carolina. His reaction was priceless. Alex Ovechkin slashes Saku Maenalanen, applauds the penalty call and gets ejected pic.twitter.com/cnijrY8PcE — Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) … Continue reading →

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