1. Ranking the 10 Dirtiest Plays from the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs

    We are midway through the second round of the NHL playoffs and already we have seen plenty of questionable calls, a few suspensions and several dirty hits. Here is a look at the 10 dirtiest plays so far from the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 4 days ago 3,094 reads 21 comments

  2. NHL Playoffs 2013: Best and Worst Goaltending Performances So Far

    Goaltending is always a huge part of winning in the NHL , but its importance is magnified even further in the playoffs...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 6 days ago 1,752 reads 10 comments

  3. Ranking the Hardest Hitting Teams Left in the NHL Playoffs

    The ability to be more physical than your opponent is one way to win in the NHL . If you can do it consistently, it is also often a recipe for playoff success. Look at the last two Stanley Cup winners...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 7 days ago 2,246 reads 12 comments

  4. Los Angeles Kings vs. San Jose Sharks Game 3: Live Score, Updates and Analysis

    Logan Couture scored a power play goal early in overtime to give the Sharks a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Couture was injured earlier in the game but returned and scored the game winner from five feet out after a nice pass by Patrick Marleau...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 8 days ago 4,819 reads 21 comments

  5. Soon-to-Be NHL Free Agents with Most to Prove in 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs

    It happens each year in the playoffs: there are players not only fighting for the Stanley Cup, but to upgrade their own hockey future because they are scheduled to become free agents this summer...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 10 days ago 5,509 reads 29 comments

  6. How NHL Lottery Teams Can Make the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs

    While the Stanley Cup playoffs are in full swing, there are 14 NHL teams who failed to reach the playoffs this season. But all hope is not lost. This year, five teams qualified for the playoffs that did not reach the postseason in 2012...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 11 days ago 673 reads 10 comments

  7. Updated Stanley Cup Odds for Every NHL Playoff Team After First Round

    We started with 16 teams, but now we are down to just eight. After an exciting opening round, the conference semifinals are getting started and the eight surviving teams all find themselves one step closer to the Stanley Cup...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 12 days ago 6,047 reads 14 comments

  8. Detroit Red Wings vs. Anaheim Ducks Game 7: Live Score, Updates and Analysis

    The Detroit Red Wings played a smart road hockey game and came away with a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Detroit came out flying early and took the lead just 1:49 into the game on a goal by Henrik Zetterberg...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 14 days ago 12,527 reads 26 comments

  9. St. Louis Blues vs. Los Angeles Kings: Live Score, Updates and Analysis

    Los Angeles Kings 2, St. Louis Blues 1 FINAL SCORE The Kings advanced to the second round of the playoffs by beating the Blues 2-1. LA wins the series 4-2, a tight series in which every game was decided by one goal...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 16 days ago 2,389 reads 7 comments

  10. Ranking the 5 Best Power-Play Units in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs

    The cliche is that special teams becomes even more important in the playoffs, when games are more physical and space is harder to come by on the ice. For teams that want to win playoff hockey games, the power play becomes an even more vital weapon...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 16 days ago 4,446 reads 26 comments

  11. 2013 NHL Playoffs: Predicting the 10 Likeliest Postseason MVPs

    We're still only midway through the opening round of the NHL playoffs, but some players are already stepping to the forefront as they lead their teams a little closer to hockey's ultimate prize...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 18 days ago 3,773 reads 46 comments

  12. Ranking the 10 Most Lethal Goal Scorers Among 2013 NHL Free Agents

    The Stanley Cup playoffs are underway, so the offseason and NHL free agency are just around the corner. With that in mind, here is a preview of the 10 most lethal goal scorers among 2013 free agents...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 20 days ago 6,431 reads 11 comments

  13. 5 Players Who Must Step Up for Their Teams to Advance in 2013 NHL Playoffs

    The Stanley Cup playoffs are underway and already we are seeing some teams exceed expectations while others have disappointed...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 23 days ago 577 reads 6 comments

  14. Ten Knee-Jerk Reactions at the Start of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

    The NHL 's postseason has finally begun. As of Thursday night, all eight opening-round series are under way. While it's definitely still early, there are some early impressions that have come out of the playoffs so far...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 24 days ago 600 reads 2 comments

  15. 5 Midseason Trades That Will Have Greatest Impact on 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs

    The Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally here and NHL fans are ready for two months of exciting and intense hockey...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 27 days ago 2,549 reads 12 comments

  16. Preview and Prediction for Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild Playoff Matchup

    The opening round of the Western Conference playoffs will feature a matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Minnesota Wild. This is the first time that these two clubs have ever met in the postseason...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 29 days ago 2,287 reads 41 comments

  17. How Dangerous Is Sergei Bobrovsky If the Blue Jackets Reach the Postseason?

    If pitching is 90 percent of baseball, how important is goaltending to hockey? The cliche is that in the NHL playoffs, even a seventh or eighth seed can ride a hot goaltender deep into the playoffs...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 1 month ago 2,096 reads 44 comments

  18. Ranking the Most Dominant Regular Season Campaigns in NHL History

    As the 2012-13 NHL season winds down, it's time to examine the most dominant regular-season teams in NHL history. This list includes the teams with the highest point percentages in NHL history...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 1 month ago 21,236 reads 8 comments

  19. 10 Biggest Takeaways from Week 13 in the NHL

    Week 13 of this lockout-shortened 2012-13 NHL season lasted from April 8th-April 14th. It was a week full of important, late-season games and included upsets, injuries and a playoff picture that is gradually coming into clearer focus...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 1 month ago 1,132 reads 6 comments

  20. Ranking the Most Thrilling Stanley Cup Playoff Races in NHL History

    As this lockout-shortened NHL season winds to a close, there are close and intense races for the final playoff spots in both the Eastern and Western Conferences...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 1 month ago 22,337 reads 14 comments

  21. 15 NHL Players with Chips on Their Shoulders Heading into the Playoffs

    The Stanley Cup playoffs are just a couple of weeks away as this abbreviated 48-game NHL season is entering the home stretch. As most hockey fans know, the playoffs are different and more intense than the regular season...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 1 month ago 3,981 reads 33 comments

  22. The 25 Most Indispensable Players in the NHL

    Let's face it—in the NHL , some players are more valuable to their teams than others. There are many different ways a player can become indispensable, and it's not always a club's highest-scoring player who fits the description...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 1 month ago 2,821 reads 53 comments

  23. Ranking the 10 Biggest Bone-Crunching Hits from the 2013 NHL Season

    Checking and physical play have been a part of the NHL as long as the league has existed. As much as hockey fans enjoy a big goal or a pretty pass, they love a crushing hit that rattles an opponent's bones...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 1 month ago 6,821 reads 37 comments

  24. Ranking the 10 NHL Teams with the Brightest Future

    With the 2012-13 NHL season winding down, here is a look ahead. In this article, we rank the top 10 teams with the brightest future. Obviously, we have to define "future" for the purposes of this discussion...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 1 month ago 13,791 reads 142 comments

  25. The Top 10 Moments in the Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins Rivalry

    The Bruins and Flyers have never played in the same division, but these two teams have an intense rivalry between them that has been built up over the years...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 1 month ago 1,094 reads 10 comments