Tag Archives: Golden Knights

A friendly Zucc reminder

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Derek

Mats Zuccarello scored the game-winner for the Stars in their 3-2 win over the Predators in Game One tonight. I seem to remember seeing this kind of enthusiasm from Zucc following goals like this one. GET HYPE, @zuccarello36! #GoStars pic.twitter.com/QYENlNNn5P … Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs: First Round and Beyond

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Derek

As we already know in this space, there’s no playoffs for either the Rangers or Devils for the first time ever. This is the first time since Colorado relocated to New Jersey that that’s happened. It’ll be a quiet Spring … Continue reading →

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Game #42: A better effort not enough as Rangers lose fourth in a row to Golden Knights, 4-2

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Derek

The second half officially began the same way the first half ended. It’s not going to get any better. At least they competed tonight in Vegas. Unlike the past three losses with the previous two unwatchable, the Rangers gave a … Continue reading →

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Stastny agrees to sign with Vegas, clarification on O’Reilly

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Derek

It’s officially Canada Day. Happy Canada Day to all those who celebrate up north. The July 1 frenzy doesn’t officially get started until high noon. However, that doesn’t mean teams haven’t reached agreements with players. The biggest name today is … Continue reading →

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Flyers bring back JVR, Tavares still silent as Canada Day hits

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Derek

The biggest news still hasn’t come yet. It looks like John Tavares will not be accepting the Islanders’ eight-year max contract offer. Midnight is about to hit and still nothing on his decision. Maybe it’s gonna be a wait for … Continue reading →

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Taylor Hart Hall wins MVP on emotional Awards night

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Derek

https://twitter.com/ardaocaltv/status/1009621521164189696?s=21 This wasn’t your normal Awards show. Once again, the NHL celebrated its best in Las Vegas. In a longer than usual show, there was plenty of emotion and tears for hockey fans, players, etc. The highlight for me was … Continue reading →

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Ovechkin wins Conn Smythe in Capitals first ever Stanley Cup

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Derek

It took only five games. But getting the fourth one against the Golden Knights proved difficult for the Capitals. Led by their captain, they fought back after falling behind a goal to stun Vegas 4-3 in Game Five to capture … Continue reading →

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Hard Hits: Ovechkin and Caps silencing critics

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Derek

Through three games of the most unpredictable Stanley Cup Final, it’s Alexander Ovechkin and the Caps needing just two more wins to capture the franchise’s first Cup. In a virtuoso performance following a bizarre introduction from game show host Pat … 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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Golden Knights and Sharks giving good show

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Derek

So far, the second round has been much better than the first. With more evenly matched opponents, each series has a chance to go six or seven games. While the Lightning drew even with the Bruins last night, the Golden … Continue reading →

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