Tag Archives: Alex Ovechkin

Series Preview: Rangers face Capitals test in Round Two

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Derek

If the first round was just an appetizer, then Round Two should be a entree for the Rangers when they face a Capitals test starting tonight at MSG. After dismissing the Penguins in a much closer fought five games that … Continue reading →

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Bishop, Lightning shutout Red Wings 2-0 to advance, Round 2 picks

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Derek

The Lightning became the final team to advance to the second round. Behind 31 saves from Ben Bishop, they shutout the Red Wings 2-0 to take Game 7 at home. Tampa Bay completed a comeback from 3-2 down to best … Continue reading →

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Video: Kronwall suspended a game for hit on Kucherov (UPDATED)

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Derek

During last night’s Game 6 won by the Lightning over the Red Wings, Detroit defenseman Niklas Kronwall delivered a big hit on Tampa forward Nikita Kucherov. There was no penalty on the play. Kronwall is having a hearing for the … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Ovechkin Mic’d Up For Handshake Line

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Derek

Our second Video Of Day features Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin mic’d up during handshakes with the Islanders. The fiery Russian is a breath of fresh air when it comes to his personality revving up fans following the first round victory. … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: All Access- Isles vs Caps Game 7

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Derek

Today’s Video Of Day features last night’s emotional Game 7 of the first round between the Isles and Caps. It gives us a unique perspective into the players’ mindsets. It’s cool to see them mic’d up and their reactions along … Continue reading →

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Isle Be Seeing Ya: Kuznetsov, Capitals eliminate Islanders in seven

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Derek

It was a bittersweet conclusion to a good season for the Islanders who fell to the Capitals 2-1 in Game 7. The Caps advance to face the Rangers. Continue reading →

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Wild and Crazy NHL Playoff Weekend: Hawks, Flames rally to advance, Wild and Habs into Round 2

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Derek

A exciting NHL playoff weekend featured some thrilling comebacks and 4 teams advancing to the 2nd round. Continue reading →

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Islanders Win At Nassau Coliseum To Force Game 7

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Derek

In an emotionally charged Nassau Coliseum, the Islanders couldn’t lose taking Game 6 3-1 to force Game 7 against the Capitals. Continue reading →

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Game 4 Capitals 2 Islanders 1 Backstrom’s overtime winner evens series

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Derek

It was all set up for the Islanders. Following a thrilling 2-1 Game 3 overtime triumph on captain John Tavares’ goal 15 seconds in, the Long Island hosts had a great chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over … Continue reading →

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Capitals comeback squares series, defeat Islanders 4-3 to take Game 2

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Derek

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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