2017 Stanley Cup Predictions and Preview
The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs will start on Wednesday as some of the sixteen teams that have survived the NHL's grueling regular season will begin play that night. This year's post-season in the NHL is missing some familiar faces
Montreal Canadiens Screwed With Bad 2017 NHL Playoff Luck
The Montreal Canadiens are into the playoffs as the Atlantic Division champions. Heading into Saturday, they had a meaningless game against the Detroit Red Wings, one that the Habs were actually considered underdogs
Why Washington Capitals Will be Different in Playoffs
The Washington Capitals cannot be caught in the Metropolitan Division standings. On Wednesday night Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, and all shut out the New York Rangers 2-0 in a game that came from the Verizon Center.
Will Ilya Kovalchuk lead Russia to 2018 Olympic Gold?
The 2018 Winter Olympics, to be held in South Korea, are less than one year away from starting (February 9th, 2018). However, they were dealt a bit of a blow on Monday as the NHL indicated its players will not be participating
Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks to duel for NHL Pacific Division title
Thursday night was an excellent one in the NHL if you are a fan of the Edmonton Oilers. Not only did they defeat one of their divisional antagonists in the San Jose Sharks 3-2, a result that moves Edmonton into 2nd place
Will Montreal Canadiens or Toronto Maple Leafs end ‘The Canadian Slump’?
Last year saw the Canadian-based franchises in the NHL shut out of the playoffs. At the time, I felt that it was partly due to bad luck as both the Montreal Canadiens and the Edmonton Oilers had major injuries
Connor McDavid or Sidney Crosby – NHL Hart Memorial MVP Race Heats Up
At this point the Hart Memorial Trophy looks like it will go to either Sidney Crosby or Connor McDavid. The scoring race is very close at this point and whoever wins it should definitely earn some extra points with the voters.
Edmonton Oilers looking to bite into San Jose Sharks slump
The San Jose Sharks were sitting pretty for a long time this NHL season, but their lead is winnowing down giving the Edmonton Oilers a chance to take a bite out of it.
Edmonton Oilers 2017 NHL Playoff Scenarios
The Edmonton Oilers haven't done much lately that will give their fans any kind of confidence. They've lost sight of the San Jose Sharks in the Pacific Division, perhaps for good this season
San Jose Sharks in Best Shape in NHL Races
Following action on Friday night, which saw both the Edmonton Oilers and the Anaheim Ducks lose, the San Jose Sharks are the only team that's sitting pretty when it comes to the various races. The Sharks have gone 7-1-2
