Beginning August 1, NHL.com will take a daily look at one team in the league as they head into the 2023-24 season in the 32 in 32 series. The two-part inventory consists of an analysis of the most important personnel changes, the key players, the strengths and weaknesses, the playoff chances and a separate player … Read more
In a thrilling Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, the Florida Panthers edged out the Carolina Hurricanes with a 3-2 victory in quadruple overtime. Matthew Tkachuk scored the game-winning goal with just 13 seconds left in the fourth overtime, securing the Panthers’ seventh straight road win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sam Bennett set … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a monumental task in trying to come back from a 3-0 deficit to win their Eastern Conference Second Round against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Only four teams in NHL history have accomplished such a feat, making it a daunting endeavor for the Maple Leafs. However, … Read more
The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs was breathtaking, but the second round promises to deliver even more exhilarating action. With games about to commence, here are the five most noteworthy storylines for the second round: 1. McDavid vs. Eichel Eight years in the making, the much-awaited face-off between Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid, the … Read more
The New York Islanders became the first Eastern Conference team eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They lost Game 6 of their first round series to the Carolina Hurricanes Friday at home at the UBS Arena, 2-1 after overtime. Big disappointment after a close and defensive series “That sucks,” drew defense attorneys Scott Mayfield after … Read more
The triumph of the Swiss goalkeeper Akira Schmid continues in his first Stanley Cup playoffs. With the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, he won Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round series against the New York Rangers 4-0 at home at the Prudential Center and earned his first playoff shutout. “Jersey delivered an incredible … Read more
In breaking news, the National Hockey League has just released updates to the schedule for the highly anticipated 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round. Fans can gear up for an action-packed evening on Friday, April 28 with four thrilling games on tap. First off, don’t miss Game 6 of the First Round series between the … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without one of their key players for the first three games of their playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens. Zach Hyman’s run-in with Alexander Edler in the Canucks’ final game of the regular season has been the subject of much discussion, and the NHL has suspended him for three … Read more
The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils are set to face off in the playoffs once again, but this time around, there’s a different aura surrounding the series. While the history between the two teams is well-documented, this year’s matchup promises to have a faster and more electric feel to it than their previous … Read more
As the NHL season approaches, hockey fans are already eagerly anticipating the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. With the league constantly evolving and teams making big moves in the offseason, it’s always difficult to predict which clubs will make it out of the first round. From perennial powerhouses to underdog stories, the first round of the … Read more