The NHL Blog

  1. Biggest Storyline Surrounding Each 2nd-Round NHL Playoff Series

    The second round of the 2013 NHL playoffs should provide hockey fans with some incredible hockey, especially since two Original Six matchups will rekindle storied rivalries (Boston vs...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 6 days ago 5,653 reads 4 comments

  2. What We've Learned About NHL's Top Superstars in Playoffs

    Superstars often mean the difference between winning and losing in the Stanley Cup playoffs. This is a game that is about winning, and it's the winning that's done in the postseason that usually cements or denies a player's reputation as a superstar...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 7 days ago 3,084 reads 14 comments

  3. How the Los Angeles Kings Are Starting to Play Like Champions Once Again

    The Los Angeles Kings defeated the San Jose Sharks in Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinals series on Tuesday with the kind of defensive performance that helped them win the Stanley Cup last season...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 7 days ago 4,030 reads 26 comments

  4. Can the Pittsburgh Penguins Win the Stanley Cup with Tomas Vokoun in Net?

    When the Pittsburgh Penguins found themselves in an unexpected 2-2 first-round series tie with the New York Islanders , head coach Dan Bylsma made the decision to replace struggling goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury with veteran backup Tomas Vokoun .

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 7 days ago 9,379 reads 55 comments

  5. What It Means for Ottawa Senators to Be Canada's Last Hope in 2013

    The Ottawa Senators are carrying the hopes of a hockey-centric nation on their shoulders. They are the last of the Canadian teams left in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Senators eliminated the Montreal Canadiens easily in five games...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 7 days ago 2,543 reads 16 comments

  6. The 10 Biggest Bargains in the 2013 NHL Playoffs

    Depth is one of the essential ingredients in winning the Stanley Cup. Having great depth at forward and on the blue line is required of all teams with championship aspirations because ...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 7 days ago 4,695 reads 3 comments

  7. 10 Burning Questions Entering 2nd Round of 2013 NHL Playoffs

    The NHL playoffs are known for their shocking developments and surprises. That's especially true in the first round, and there was no shortage of eye-openers this year...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 8 days ago 3,192 reads 7 comments

  8. Power Ranking the MVPs of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs After Round 1

    It's become almost a 50-50 proposition. Five of the last 11 Conn Smythe Trophy winners have been goaltenders. Two years ago, Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins won the award and Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings took it last season...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 8 days ago 4,176 reads 10 comments

  9. Why Toronto Maple Leafs Are Winners Despite Wild Playoff Loss to Boston Bruins

    The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered one of their worst playoff losses in franchise history on Monday when they blew a 4-1 third-period lead in Game 7 of their first-round series against the Boston Bruins and lost in overtime...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 8 days ago 7,928 reads 68 comments

  10. Boston Bruins vs. New York Rangers: NHL Playoff Preview and Prediction

    This is a very improbable Original Six matchup in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Bruins were down by three goals midway through the third period, and all they had to do ...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 8 days ago 17,193 reads 32 comments

  11. Do Boston Bruins Have More Questions or Answers After Series vs. Maple Leafs?

    The drama of the Stanley Cup playoffs cannot be matched by any other sport, and Monday night's Game 7 between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs at TD Garden was a perfect example...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 8 days ago 3,859 reads 18 comments

  12. Biggest Surprises from the 1st Round of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

    The first round of the NHL playoffs almost never fails to deliver its share of thrills and surprises. There were plenty of overwhelming developments in this year's first round...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 8 days ago 6,163 reads 5 comments

  13. Stanley Cup Report Card for the Top 10 NHL Superstars

    The first round of the 2013 NHL playoffs will conclude on Monday night with two Game 7 matchups on the schedule...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 9 days ago 5,615 reads 27 comments

  14. Los Angeles Kings vs. San Jose Sharks: NHL Playoff Preview and Prediction

    The fourth-seeded Los Angeles Kings and the sixth-seeded San Jose Sharks are attempting to rewrite history as they meet in the conference semifinal round of the NHL postseason...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 9 days ago 8,268 reads 37 comments

  15. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Ottawa Senators: NHL Playoff Preview and Prediction

    The Pittsburgh Penguins have mopped their brow and breathed a sigh of relief after they disposed of the New York Islanders ...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 9 days ago 8,678 reads 41 comments

  16. Why Zdeno Chara Is Suddenly Vulnerable on the Boston Bruins' Blue Line

    Zdeno Chara has long been the most intimidating player in the NHL . Standing 6'9" and 255 pounds, Chara is the biggest player in the league and also has the hardest slap shot in the league...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 9 days ago 5,705 reads 16 comments

  17. Winners and Losers of the NHL Playoff Weekend

    It was a spectacular weekend for the Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings. All three teams advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with hard-earned first-round victories...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 9 days ago 9,971 reads 29 comments

  18. Bruins vs. Maple Leafs: Why History Is Not on Boston's Side in Game 7

    The Toronto Maple Leafs had every reason to fall apart when they dropped Game 4 in overtime to the Boston Bruins . The loss put them in a 3-1 hole and the series was going back to Boston...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 9 days ago 4,888 reads 15 comments

  19. Penguins vs. Islanders: Will Tough Series Serve as Wake-Up Call for Pittsburgh?

    This series got downright dangerous for the Pittsburgh Penguins . After four games, the No. 8-seeded New York Islanders had stripped them bare...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 10 days ago 8,376 reads 80 comments

  20. What Happened to Boston Bruins' Dominance over Toronto Maple Leafs?

    When the Boston Bruins lost their season finale to the Ottawa Senators and finished second in the Northeast Division instead of first, they lost their season-long battle to the Montreal Canadiens, who won the division title...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 11 days ago 3,530 reads 15 comments

  21. Predicting Winners in Sunday's NHL Playoff Action

    Hockey fans will be treated to a trifecta of potentially decisive NHL playoff games on Sunday. The Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings will meet in Game 7 in a series that has already seen four overtime games...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 11 days ago 4,294 reads 7 comments

  22. Will James Reimer Be the Catalyst for a Leafs Upset over Bruins?

    James Reimer played the best game of his NHL career Friday night to help the Toronto Maple Leafs stave off elimination...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 11 days ago 3,776 reads 21 comments

  23. Why New York Islanders' NHL Playoff Journey Is Already a Big Success

    The New York Islanders will attempt to stave off elimination on Saturday night when their first-round series with the Pittsburgh Penguins heads back to Nassau Coliseum for Game 6...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 12 days ago 3,900 reads 14 comments

  24. Why 2010 Blueprint Will Serve These Blackhawks Well as NHL Playoffs Continue

    The Chicago Blackhawks eliminated the Minnesota Wild from the playoffs on Thursday night with a 5-1 victory at the United Center to win their first-round series in five games...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 12 days ago 3,911 reads 7 comments

  25. Why Is Capitals Star Alex Ovechkin Struggling in Playoff Series vs. Rangers?

    Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin carried his team to the playoffs with 22 goals in his last 23 games, which also helped him build an impressive resume for the Hart Trophy...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 12 days ago 6,163 reads 13 comments