Ilya Kovalchuk

  1. Stanley Cup Final: Biggest 'X-Factors' for Devils and Kings

    For every game, no matter how big or how small, a head coach must identify a factor in the game that, if executed, will lead his or her team to victory...

    Kevin Boilard Written by Kevin Boilard about 3 days ago 66 reads 0 comments

  2. Stanley Cup Finals 2012: Goal Scorers Who Will Collapse Under Pressure

    In addition to the ice they skate on, players who want to win the Stanley Cup Finals need to have ice coursing through their veins...

    Kevin Boilard Written by Kevin Boilard about 3 days ago 141 reads 0 comments

  3. Stanley Cup 2012: Ilya Kovalchuk and Devils Who Must Thrive vs. Jonathan Quick

    There are several reasons for the Los Angeles Kings ' surprising run to the Stanley Cup Finals, but there is no question that the play of goaltender Jonathan Quick has been the biggest...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 3 days ago 317 reads 1 comments

  4. Kings vs. Devils: Players We're Most Excited to See in Stanley Cup Final

    The New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings will face off on Wednesday night to kick off the final round of the NHL playoffs in the race for the Stanley Cup. Both teams have impact players that should be exciting to watch in the final...

    Amy Streifer Written by Amy Streifer about 5 days ago 253 reads 0 comments

  5. NHL Playoffs 2012: First Stanley Cup Crown Won't Come Easy for L.A. Kings

    There's too much standing between the Los Angeles Kings and the Stanley Cup to think they'll come by the most coveted trophy in North American professional sports without a fight...

    Josh Martin Written by Josh Martin about 6 days ago 1,992 reads 14 comments

  6. Stanley Cup 2012: Ilya Kovalchuk Has a Chance to Disappoint Kings Fans Again

    When New Jersey Devils star winger Ilya Kovalchuk takes part in the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals, he will try to prevent the Los Angeles Kings from hoisting the Stanley Cup, which was ...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 6 days ago 429 reads 0 comments

  7. Devils vs. Rangers: Breaking Down Which Stars Must Shine Brightest

    With the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers all squared up at 2-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals, Game 5 must see certain stars shine bright if their team wants a chance to advance...

    Donald Wood Written by Donald Wood about 10 days ago 167 reads 1 comments

  8. Devils' Kovalchuk Uses 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs to Silence Critics

    Ilya Kovalchuk would cap his first Gordie Howe hat trick (and only the second in New Jersey Devils history) with a goal and two assists during February 4's 6-4 victory over the Flyers ...

    Aaron Timoshyk Written by Aaron Timoshyk about 11 days ago 180 reads 0 comments

  9. Rangers vs. Devils: Game 4 TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread Info and More

    With Game 4 of the New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils Eastern Conference finals series Monday night, it’s time to break down exactly what it will take for a team to gain the definitive edge in this series...

    Donald Wood Written by Donald Wood about 13 days ago 4,804 reads 8 comments

  10. Eastern Conference Finals: New Jersey Devils Blanked 3-0 by the New York Rangers

    The New Jersey Devils lost Game 3 of the crucial Eastern Conference finals to the arch-rival New York Rangers ...

    Joseph Trenton Written by Joseph Trenton about 13 days ago 87 reads 0 comments

  11. NHL Playoffs 2012: Rangers Stymie Kovalchuk, Devils Need to Show More Depth

    Top gun Ilya Kovalchuk accounted for a leading six of the New Jersey Devils 36 shots on goal and eight of their 65 attempted shots in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals...

    Al Daniel Written by Al Daniel about 14 days ago 293 reads 2 comments

  12. NHL Playoffs 2012: Conn Smythe Contenders

    The race for the Conn Smythe Trophy continues to heat up as we advance deeper and deeper into the 2012 NHL playoffs. There are only four teams left in the hunt for the Stanley Cup, and the playoff MVP will certainly come from one of them...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 15 days ago 1,537 reads 10 comments

  13. NHL Playoffs 2012: Breaking Down Potential Stanley Cup Final Matchups

    Hockey scholars posed two questions after the first games of the Western and Eastern Conference finals. The Phoenix Coyotes failed to answer the first: Can any team slow down the ...

    Jacob Betzner Written by Jacob Betzner about 16 days ago 2,551 reads 17 comments

  14. Devils vs. Rangers: Breaking Down Game 2's Key Players for Each Team

    With the New York Rangers beating the New Jersey Devils in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals 3-0, each team has to re-evaluate the situation...

    Donald Wood Written by Donald Wood about 18 days ago 142 reads 1 comments

  15. Devils vs Rangers Game 2: New Jersey Stars Who Must Step Up to Avoid 2-0 Deficit

    Despite a strong forecheck and spirited effort on the road in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the New Jersey Devils succumbed to the New York Rangers in the third period and ultimately dropped a 3-0 decision...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 18 days ago 646 reads 1 comments

  16. NHL Playoffs 2012: Performance Grades for 10 New Jersey Devils

    After eliminating the Philadelphia Flyers , the New Jersey Devils look poised to continue their dynamic play and lengthen their already surprisingly long playoff run...

    Ron Miller Written by Ron Miller about 23 days ago 759 reads 4 comments

  17. NHL Playoffs 2012: Are the New Jersey Devils Now the Favorite for the Cup?

    Martin Brodeur is 40. His team is the most offensive (scoring) he's had. They are going against all expert picks. The team he started with has completed the 180-degree turn...

    Aaron McKinney Written by Aaron McKinney about 25 days ago 581 reads 6 comments

  18. NHL Playoffs 2012: Future Hall of Famers Still Alive in Postseason

    While the Western Conference lacks star power, the Eastern Conference is loaded with future Hall of Famers. There are few players that have solidified their spot in the Hall of Fame in Toronto, but there are also a few players that are on their way...

    Sean Delorge Written by Sean Delorge about 27 days ago 721 reads 11 comments

  19. NHL Playoffs 2012: Ilya Kovalchuk Stars for New Jersey Devils in Game 3

    Did Ilya Kovalchuk just play the best playoff game of his career? On Game 3 Thursday night in Newark, Kovalchuk returned from injury to log a goal and two assists, including the ...

    Carol Schram Written by Carol Schram about 29 days ago 469 reads 3 comments

  20. Ilya Kovalchuk's Impact for Devils in Game 3 Against Flyers

    After their impressive 4-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday, the New Jersey Devils get to host the next two games in the Eastern Conference Semifinals...

    Mark Goldberg Written by Mark Goldberg about 30 days ago 141 reads 2 comments