When a star weighs a little too close to a black hole, we know – broadly – what is happening. The intense tidal forces tore the star apart in what is called a tidal disruption event, releasing one last burst of light before the star’s rumble passes the event horizon. …
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Back-to-back early playoff output was enough to make the Washington Capitals realize they had made a mistake. In the two seasons since the team promoted top assistant Todd Reirden instead of giving Stanley Cup-winning coach Barry Trotz a raise, the Caps have been knocked out of the playoffs in the …
Read More »2020 NHL Playoffs Today – Philadelphia Flyers, New York Islanders renew hostilities in Game 1
The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2020 is in full swing, and we’ve already quelled a bit of everything: tight games, blowouts and controversy – and that was all just on Sunday! While the matchup between the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning was still in doubt …
Read More »2020 NHL playoffs preview – Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Islanders matchup, series pick
The NHL playoffs in 2020 roll on to the semifinals of Saturday’s conference with the Colorado Avalanche taking over the Dallas Stars. The Islanders swept the Flyers in the three-game series of regular-season clubs, but Philly has been one of the toughest teams in the Toronto bubble. Who will come …
Read More »2020 NHL playoffs preview – Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins matchup, series pick
The 2020 NHL playoffs roll through to the semifinals of the conference beginning Saturday, with the Colorado Avalanche taking over the Dallas Stars. Tampa Bay won three of four matchups in the regular season against Boston, as well as their game in the round-robin portion of the postseason. Will the …
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