1. NHL Free Agency 2013: The Best Fit for Each of the Top 10 Available Players

    The annual NHL free agent frenzy will be commencing next month with teams eligible to sign players as of July 5th...

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  2. NHL: 10 Best Single-Game Performances in Stanley Cup Final History

    There have been many outstanding individual performances in the Stanley Cup Final , but these are the 10 best in NHL history...

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  3. NHL: The 20 Most Unforgettable Moments in Stanley Cup Finals History

    The 2013 Stanley Cup Finals are under way and they certainly got started with one of the most exciting Game 1s ever...

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  4. NHL Stanley Cup Final: Last Time the Bruins and Blackhawks Met in the Playoffs

    This year's Stanley Cup Final will feature two Original Six teams, the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins. Amazingly enough, these two teams have never met in the Finals before...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 9 days ago 2,280 reads 2 comments

  5. Blueprint to a Perfect Offseason for the Pittsburgh Penguins

    The Pittsburgh Penguins face a lot of questions this offseason after their disappointing loss to the Boston Bruins in the NHL playoffs, but there is a way they can have a "perfect" offseason...

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  6. Each NHL Conference Finalist's Top Conn Smythe Trophy Candidate

    As we approach the midway point of the third round of the NHL playoffs, it's time to examine each conference finalist's top candidate for the Conn Smythe Trophy...

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  7. 2013 NHL Playoffs: Biggest Reason to Doubt Each NHL Conference Finalist

    We are only a few games into the conference final round of the 2013 NHL playoffs and already we have reasons to doubt each of the four remaining teams, even those with leads in their series...

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  8. Breaking Down the Biggest Rumors Buzzing Around the NHL

    As the NHL conference finals get started, there are still a lot rumors coming from the other 26 teams around the league as they start their offseason...

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  9. NHL Combine 2013 Results: Winners and Losers from Toronto Workouts

    The NHL's annual scouting combine was held this week in Toronto. The league invited 101 of the top players eligible for this year's draft to be poked, prodded, tested and questioned by scouts and general managers throughout the league...

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  10. 7 Reasons the Rangers Were Right to Fire John Tortorella

    Many people were surprised when the New York Rangers fired coach John Tortorella on Wednesday. His supporters pointed to several key injuries the Rangers suffered, the lockout-shortened ...

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  11. Biggest Storyline Surrounding Each NHL Conference Finalist

    There are only four teams left in contention as the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs enter the conference final round...

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  12. San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings: Preview and Prediction for Game 7

    The tough and entertaining second-round series between the Sharks and the Kings is going the distance. Tuesday night, these two teams will meet one final time this season...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 23 days ago 7,898 reads 80 comments

  13. 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 28 days ago 3,406 reads 24 comments

  14. 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...

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  15. 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...

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  16. 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...

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  17. 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 1 month ago 10,360 reads 29 comments

  18. 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...

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  19. 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 1 month ago 6,944 reads 14 comments

  20. 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 1 month ago 12,614 reads 24 comments

  21. 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...

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  22. 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...

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  23. 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...

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  24. 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...

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  25. 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...

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