Breaking down the Ryan Kesler-Jonathan Toews matchup -- 2015 Stanley Cup...
Two of the best two-way centers in the NHL, Ryan Kesler and Jonathan Toews, are facing off in the Western Conference final. Matthew Coller explains who has the advantage ahead of Game 6.
View ArticleNHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - Best conference finals moments
We have had some doozy moments in the conference finals. As both head toward the finality of Game 7s, we take a look back at our favorite plays.
View ArticleConn Smythe Watch heading into the Stanley Cup finals -- 2015 Stanley Cup...
Tyler Johnson of the Tampa Bay Lightning tops our metrics-based Conn Smythe leaderboard following the end of Round 3.
View ArticleW2W4: Blackhawks at Lightning, Game 2
TAMPA -- Never mind all the clichés about no must-win games in a playoff series until a team faces elimination -- the Tampa Bay Lightning absolut...
View ArticleFive teams poised for return to postseason
It's far too early to predict 2016 playoff spots at this stage of the summer -- plus what would we do when training camps actually start in a little l...
View ArticleNHL - Sidney Crosby, Braden Holtby and Jonathan Toews among the favorites to...
Will Sidney Crosby win his first Conn Smythe? Or are Braden Holtby and the Caps destined for glory? What about natural leader Jamie Benn? We predict the top Stanley Cup MVP candidates.
View ArticleFatal flaws for every Western Conference playoff team - NHL
Each playoff team has a fatal flaw that could derail their Stanley Cup hopes and get them on the golf course sooner. Ben Arledge identifies the tee-time bookers for the Western Conference teams.
View ArticleNumbers to know for every Western Conference playoff matchup - NHL
Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus identifies the most important numbers to know for every Western Conference playoff matchup and makes a pick on each series.
View ArticleNHL - 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - St. Louis Blues hope physical play wears...
St. Louis coach Ken Hitchcock said he wants his team to aim for at least 70 hits against Chicago in Game 2 on Friday. But could focusing on punishment over puck possession backfire on the Blues?
View ArticleW2W4: Anaheim Ducks at Nashville Predators, Game 6
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Anaheim Ducks want to close out the series and get some rest before taking on the San Jose Sharks in the second round. The Nas...
View ArticleNHL - 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs -- John Buccigross examines all 16 playoff...
John Buccigross combines his favorite art forms, hockey and music, into an appreciation of each playoff team. The Red Wings are in Emo mode, while the beat goes on for contenders like the Caps.
View ArticleNHL awards for 2015-16 season handed out Wednesday in Las Vegas
Blackhawks star Patrick Kane became the second U.S.-born player to win the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player Wednesday night at the league's awards show in Las Vegas.
View ArticleAntoine Vermette strikes in 2OT for Chicago's 2nd OT win of West finals
The Blackhawks prevailed in overtime yet again when Antoine Vermette scored early in double overtime to beat the Ducks and even the Western Conference finals at 2-2.
View ArticleBlackhawks-Ducks Preview
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Someday the Anaheim Ducks and the Chicago Blackhawks will relish the stories they'll be able to tell about playing in a postseason series as good as these Western Conference finals.
View ArticleJonathan Toews' two goals lead Hawks to Game 7 win, Stanley Cup finals
Jonathan Toews scored two goals in the opening minutes, Corey Crawford made 35 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks roared into the Stanley Cup finals with a Game 7 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
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