Chicago Blackhawks Force Game 7 With Comeback Victory in Detroit
They needed a third period comeback, but the Chicago Blackhawks won their second consecutive elimination game to force a Game 7 against the Detroit Red Wings. Down 3-1 in the series after dropping the first two games in Detroit, the Blackhawks have surged back to steal momentum with victories in Game 5 and now 6. The […]
San Jose Sharks Force Game 7 With 2-1 Win Over Kings
The San Jose Sharks took one step closer to reaching the Western Conference Finals for the third time in four years, and on Tuesday they will now have a chance to end the Los Angeles Kings Cup defense in a pivotal Game 7. Through six games in this riveting California clash, the home team has […]
Chicago Blackhawks, Jonathan Toews, Stave Off Elimination With 4-1 Win Over Detroit Red Wings
Down 3-1 to the seventh seeded Detroit Red Wings, the Chicago Blackhawks bounced back in a big way on Saturday night. The offense finally returned, after scoring just two goals in three straight losses, and so did Hawks captain Jonathan Toews, who finally beat Jimmy Howard to end a long and frustrating scoring draught. 14 […]
Boston Bruins, Gregory Campbell, Finish Off Rangers With 3-1 Win
After an error-filled Game 4 loss in New York, the Boston Bruins settled down and took care of business on Saturday night to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Rangers coach John Tortorella will now ready himself for some very tough questions in the wake of his failure to meet high preseason expectations. As in […]
Pittsburgh Penguins Advance to Eastern Conference Finals With Rout of Senators
Two days after embarrassing the Senators with a seven goal outburst, the Pittsburgh Penguins closed out their Eastern Conference Semifinal series with a 6-2 victory on home ice. Dan Bylsma‘s star studded attacking armada was as advertised in Game 5, as they snuffed out the cinderella Senators. The seventh seeded Senators, who endured major injuries […]
Kings and Red Wings Ride Shutouts to Brink of Western Conference Finals
Both the Los Angeles Kings and Detroit Red Wings held their opponents scoreless on Thursday night to put themselves just one win away from advancement. Defending Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jonathan Quick and rising star Jimmy Howard are demonstrating, once again, that nothing is more valuable in May than a hot goaltender. At Joe Louis […]
Bruins Waste Golden Opportunity to Sweep Rangers
Despite another lackluster effort from the New York Rangers, the Boston Bruins cost themselves a sweep with a few critical errors on Thursday night. As a result John Tortorella’s Rangers will live to fight another day, and may pick up some much needed momentum. The Bruins threw away a two goal lead by gift-wrapping a […]
Offensive Explosion Boosts Penguins to 3-1 Series Lead Over Senators
After choking away Game 3 in Ottawa, the Pittsburgh Penguins bounced back with their best offensive outing of the playoffs to move to the brink of the Eastern Conference Finals. The star studded Pens came from behind to score a whopping seven goals to earn the 7-3 victory. Though the finally healthy Senators looked primed […]