by The Hockey News - May 2, 2013 10:25 PM EDT
An unbelievable goaltending performance gave Ottawa a 1-0 lead over Montreal, while real Caps and Rangers showed themselves in Game 1 and Jonathan Quick gave up another weak, game-winning softie.
Game 1: Ottawa 4 at Montreal 2
Why Ottawa won: It hardly feels fair to say Ottawa won this game. Goaltender Craig Anderson won it singlehandedly.
by The Hockey News - May 1, 2013 11:56 PM EDT
Host Matt Larkin, is joined by writers Ryan Kennedy and Adam Proteau to discuss their differing views on the Montreal-Ottawa matchup and why the Rangers are in tough versus a resurgent Alex Ovechkin and company.
On this installment of the THN Puck Panel, our experts focus on the last two series to get started: the Senators-Canadiens and Rangers-Capitals.
by The Hockey News - May 1, 2013 10:30 PM EDT
The Leafs and Islanders both returned to playoff action after long layoffs...and the rust showed. Meanwhile, the Canucks' top players were outmatched by San Jose's.
Game 1: Toronto 1 at Boston 4
Why Boston won: Because, after the Leafs jumped out to a 1-0 lead just 1:54 into the game, the Bruins exploited Toronto’s inexperience – defensemen Mark Fraser and Mike Kostka were abysmal and a combined minus-4 – dominated in terms of puck possession (limiting the visitors to just 20 shots on Tuukka Rask) and wore down a heavily-worked James Reimer (who stopped 36 of 40 shots) with a slew of high glove shots.
by The Hockey News - May 1, 2013 10:47 AM EDT
The first playoff edition of the Puck Panel previews the Bruins-Maple Leafs, Penguins-Islanders and Canucks-Sharks. Host Matt Larkin is joined by writers Ryan Kennedy and Adam Proteau to discuss the matchups and offer their predictions.
The Stanley Cup playoffs kicked off Tuesday night with a couple of OT games and an entertaining late game, too. Three more series will drop the puck Wednesday so we thought we would dedicate our first playoff edition of the Puck Panel to previewing the Bruins-Maple Leafs, Penguins-Islanders and Canucks-Sharks.
by The Hockey News - April 30, 2013 11:50 PM EDT
The Wild hold tight with the Hawks, but will Josh Harding hold up?; Blues take it to Kings, but have to grind out win.
Game 1: Los Angeles 1 at St. Louis 2 (OT)
Why St. Louis won: Forget what you see on the scorecard, the Blues dominated this game from the opening faceoff, both from a physical perspective and puck domination.
by The Hockey News - April 28, 2013 10:30 PM EDT
This year's 48-game season wasn't short on excitement or playoff races, as matchups were still being figured out on the last day of the season. The Pittsburgh Penguins in the East and the Chicago Blackhawks in the West enter as the popular favorites for the Cup, but will and unexpected team get hot at the right time, like last year's Los Angeles Kings?
Short and sweet.
This year's 48-game season wasn't short on excitement or playoff races, as matchups were still being figured out on the last day of the season.
by The Hockey News - April 28, 2013 4:25 PM EDT
Despite missing time this year due to injury, Kris Letang finished the regular season tied for first in defenseman scoring. In just 35 games, Letang accumulated 38 points and showed why he's considered one of the league’s top defensemen.
Despite missing time this year due to injury, Kris Letang finished the regular season tied for first in defenseman scoring. In just 35 games, Letang accumulated 38 points and showed why he's considered one of the league’s top defensemen.
by The Hockey News - April 27, 2013 9:55 AM EDT
Since retiring from professional hockey, Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed on the ice. On this installment of Pro Tips, Tkaczuk demonstrates a drill that develops a player’s ability to score by combining shooting, passing and explosive skating.
Since retiring from professional hockey, Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed on the ice.
by The Hockey News - April 25, 2013 11:35 AM EDT
The NCAA and the CHL have both established themselves as viable stepping stones to the NHL. As a result, the battle for elite young hockey players has never been more intense. THN’s Ryan Kennedy takes a closer look at the role College Hockey Inc. plays in the ongoing battle between the NCAA and the CHL for top hockey talent.
The NCAA and the Canadian League have both established themselves as viable stepping stones to the NHL. As a result, the battle for elite young hockey players has never been more intense.
by The Hockey News - April 24, 2013 11:40 AM EDT
The 6-foot-6, 196-pound Swede has been brought along slowly by the club. After he arrived in North America in 2010, Markstrom spent the better part of two seasons with Florida's AHL affiliate in San Antonio. This year, after starter Jose Theodore was struck by injury, Markstrom was given the opportunity to be Florida's No. 1.
Ever since he was drafted 31st overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2008 draft, Jacob Markstrom has been labeled the franchise's goalie of the future.
by The Hockey News - April 22, 2013 1:50 PM EDT
Most pundits predicted the New York Islanders would miss the post-season once again in 2013. But as April draws to a close, they are on the verge of clinching a playoff berth for the first time since 2007. But as THN’s Ken Campbell points out, it has been much longer since the team has had any success playing in the second season.
Most pundits predicted the New York Islanders would miss the post-season once again in 2013. But as April draws to a close, they are on the verge of clinching a playoff berth for the first time since 2007.
by The Hockey News - April 20, 2013 9:55 AM EDT
Since retiring from professional hockey Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed on the ice. On this installment of Pro Tips, Tkaczuk demonstrates a drill that develops a player’s quickness on ice by increasing foot speed and crossover ability.
Since retiring from professional hockey Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed on the ice.
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