Tag Archives: Alex Ovechkin

Game 2 – Devils 6, Capitals 0

Posted on October 12, 2018 by hasan4978

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIkJt2xViVA In what was certainly a first in franchise history, the Devils had their second home opener on two different continents last night – of course this one was at their more familiar home rink in Newark, NJ.  This was … Continue reading →

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Devils’ offseason approaches with question marks

Posted on June 17, 2018 by hasan4978

It’s been nearly two months since the Devils’ 2017-18 season ended in Tampa Bay, five games later than most pundits thought it would end in the first round of the playoffs after a 97-point season that surprised the hockey world … Continue reading →

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Conference Finals Preview: Fresh blood good for NHL

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Derek

Unlike the past decade that’s been largely dominated by the Penguins, Blackhawks and Kings who combined for eight of the last nine Stanley Cups, there’s fresh blood in the Conference Finals which start tonight in Tampa with the Lightning hosting … Continue reading →

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Ovechkin Caps finally get better of Crosby Pens

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Derek

It had to happen eventually. In a year where most pundits including myself wrote them off even after they won the Metro Division, the Capitals finally proved they were better than the Penguins. Indeed, the Ovechkin Caps are moving on … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Former Rangers having impact for Lightning

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Derek

When Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller were traded to the Lightning at the very end of the trade deadline, they went from a hopeless situation on Broadway to a pressure packed one in Tampa. No stranger to deep runs in … Continue reading →

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Controversy makes NHL look bad in these playoffs

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Derek

Controversy has surrounded too many games in these playoffs. The NHL looks bad for how some key decisions have impacted games on the big stage. Look no further than what took place over the weekend. Let’s start with Saturday night … Continue reading →

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Hard Hits: Golden Knights are for real

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Derek

All this to wish the team good luck the next few days 🤩 pic.twitter.com/8JQaW60pfv — Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) April 14, 2018 In its amazing inaugural season that included a Pacific Division crown and 109 points, the Vegas Golden Knights … Continue reading →

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NHL Playoff Preview

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Derek

It’s finally arrived. After a long 82 games, the best time of year is here. For six of the 16 participants, the NHL Playoffs gets going tonight. Sixteen teams can achieve their ultimate dream of winning the Stanley Cup. It’s … Continue reading →

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Lias Andersson scores in NHL debut and Filip Chytil records first point in Rangers loss to Caps

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Derek

#NYR Lias Andersson (19 years, 164 days) is the youngest player in team history to score in his NHL debut, eclipsing the mark set by Mike Allison (19 years, 195 days) on Oct. 9, 1980 at BOS. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/Osz0TKtfFm — … Continue reading →

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NHL Preview and Predictions

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Derek

The new season has already gotten going. Due to my taxing schedule along with a hockey draft, I’ve been unable to put up a preview with predictions. Here’s a quick outlook on a new year. The Pens are trying to … Continue reading →

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