Canadiens advance; Price shuts out Senators Carey Price was the difference as the Canadiens dispatched the Senators in Game 6. (Getty Images) Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators, Game 6 Canadiens 2, Senators 0 | Canadiens win series 4-2 Game 6 in a nutshell: In a game that followed a similar script as many, many Habs games this season, Montreal was content to let Ottawa direct a whole bunch of … [Read more...]
Winners, losers in Sidney Crosby’s decision to play in IIHF worlds
Winners, losers in Sidney Crosby’s decision to play in IIHF worlds Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Saturday that he’s headed to the IIHF world championships in Prague. It’s a bit of a surprise, given that Crosby hasn’t appeared in one since 2006 and given that Team Canada has said it wanted to go younger. But, um, we imagine they’ll make an exception here. Here are … [Read more...]
Penguins CEO says GM, coach, Crosby and Malkin all safe
Penguins CEO says GM, coach, Crosby and Malkin all safe After the Pegnuins were eliminated by the New York Rangers on Friday night, Evgeni Malkin held court with reporters and Mike Johnston spoke at the podium. In both case, for whatever reason, my mindset was the same: Is this the last time I’m seeing these guys with Pittsburgh? Johnston was brought in to make the Penguins a better playoff … [Read more...]
Five NHL players who deserve to hoist the Stanley Cup (Video)
Five NHL players who deserve to hoist the Stanley Cup (Video) Each postseason, there are players who have never lifted the Stanley Cup that you quietly hope get a chance to do so. Some of them are veteran players that have toiled on bad teams during their careers, and finally are in a position to contribute to a championship. Some of them are players who have suffered through injury and … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Hudler sends Flames onward; Keith’s late heroics advance Hawks
NHL Three Stars: Hudler sends Flames onward; Keith's late heroics advance Hawks No. 1 Star: Jiri Hudler, Calgary Flames The Flames forward was a dynamo against the Canucks in Calgary’s 7-4 come-from-behind series clinching win. He scored two goals and added two assists to help Calgary make the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2003-04. That season the Flames went to the … [Read more...]
Flames come back twice to beat Canucks, move on to face Ducks
Flames come back twice to beat Canucks, move on to face Ducks Just as everyone predicted, Karri Ramo was the change the Calgary Flames needed to push them over the edge and into the second round. Wait. What? Just 7:32 into the game, Bob Hartley made a decision. A decision that could have very easily blown up in his face. He decided to pull starter Jonas Hiller after 2 goals against, and … [Read more...]
Keith's late goal pushes Hawks into 2nd round
Keith's late goal pushes Hawks into 2nd round The Blackhawks score late and hold on to oust the Predators in six games. (Getty Images) Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks, Game 6 Blackhawks 4, Predators 3 | Blackhawks win series 4-2 Game 6 in a nutshell: The game could not have started out any crazier with each team collecting three goals in the first period. The Blackhawks made a … [Read more...]
Duncan Keith daggers Predators to clinch first round series
Duncan Keith daggers Predators to clinch first round series The story of Chicago’s series win over Nashville was simple. The Blackhawks have Duncan Keith and the Predators don’t. In the series, Keith, a former Norris Trophy winner, put on a virtuoso performance. He notched two game-winners – one in overtime in Game 1, and the eventual series winner at the 16:12 mark of the third period of … [Read more...]
Petr Mrazek shows good side in shutout win over Tampa
Petr Mrazek shows good side in shutout win over Tampa Detroit’s series against the Tampa Bay Lightning feels like some weird referendum on Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek and coach Mike Babcock's decision to start the rookie. Will it be good Mrazek who shows up, or bad Mrazek? The solid version of the netminder arrived in a 4-0 shutout of the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Mrazek stopped … [Read more...]
Isles win, force Game 7
Isles win, force Game 7 John Tavares and the New York Islanders force a Game 7 vs. Washington. (USATSI) Every night during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Eye On Hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters will bring you up to speed everything you need to know about all of the action around the NHL. Here's what you need to know about Capitals vs. Islanders, Game 6. Washington Capitals vs. New York … [Read more...]