Game 7 is a Great Time to Get Physical
In 1979, the Boston Bruins, facing the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup semifinals, had a one-goal lead with 2 minutes and 34 seconds to play in the third period. But then the Bruins...
View ArticleGame 7: Stats vs. Ducks
In the month since I prematurely buried the Los Angeles Kings, the’ve battled back from a 3-0 deficit against the San Jose Sharks and staved off elimination Wednesday night to pull even with the...
View ArticleTo Make The Playoffs, Hockey Teams Play Not To Win
There was 1:49 on the clock, and the Washington Capitals and the Anaheim Ducks were tied, with two goals apiece. Both could have used the two points a win would bring: The Capitals were in a tight...
View ArticleAre The Rangers And Blackhawks Clutch — Or Lucky?
Fear not, Blackhawks fans. Your team might have lost to the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night, going down three games to two in the insane Western Conference finals. But the Blackhawks have battled back...
View ArticleMemo From A Bitter Rangers Fan: The NHL Just Missed A Ratings Bonanza
The Stanley Cup Final, which begins Wednesday night in Tampa, should be a terrific series for hockey die-hards. The Tampa Bay Lightning play relentless hockey, skating well and shooting well, and led...
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