The islanders were all brawn and not brains, but somehow finesse a win. Unable to stay out of the penalty area and keep her head above physical play for much of the match, the Islanders won victoriously after three unanswered goals in the third period drove them to a 4-2 …
Read More »Stanley Cup Playoffs predictions of first round
As for the round-robin, six predicted that the Golden Knights of Vegas would be the no. 1 in the West would end; but one (Mike G. Morreale), correctly selected the Golden Knights for no. 1 in the West and the Philadelphia Flyers to no. 1 to end in the East. …
Read More »NHL Playoffs: Matchups for the first round, seeding determined
The NHL First Round playoff matchups are set. The remaining 16 teams will participate in the best-of-seven series after advancing to the qualifying match and Round Robin game. Games of the first round are scheduled to start on Tuesday, August 11th. Eastern Conference First Round Matchups Western Conferences First Round …
Read More »Islanders draw capitals in the first round of NHL playoffs
Barry Trotz helped the Capitals just three seasons ago make their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Now, he will have to come through his former team to have any chance of the Islanders’ fifth. With a 2-1 victory over the Bruins on Sunday afternoon, the Capitals secured the third …
Read More »First thoughts on the series – NBC Chicago
The Chicago Blackhawks took full advantage of their chances in Edmonton as they advanced to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but now the road becomes significantly harder as they take over the top-seeded Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. The Golden Knights, who went a perfect 3-0 in round …
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