Blues lucky to be tied with Sharks in conference final The St. Louis Blues aren’t delusional. They know, to a man, that their performance in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final earned them that 4-0 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night. And they know, to a man, that they were fortunate to leave Game 1 with a victory after the Sharks gradually took over that game.  This could be an … [Read more...]

Sharks blank Blues to draw even in West finals Brent Burns scores two goals in the San Jose Sharks' Game 2 win. USATSI The San Jose Sharks were the best road team in the NHL during the 2015-16 season and they played what had to be one of their best road games of the season Tuesday night to tie the Western Conference finals at one game apiece thanks to an impressive 4-0 win over the St. Louis … [Read more...]

Sharks 'whining'; Blues find bargain with Elliott (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected].  Did you know that Lord Stanley purchased the Cup in London? Well, he did! Thanks to … [Read more...]

Puck Treasures: The actual 'Miracle on Ice' rink is up for auction Puck Treasures looks to find those hidden hockey treasures from the past and present, and gives them their proper remembrance. Seen an interesting piece of hockey apparel? Send us an email at [email protected].   After failing to sell a lot of 19 pieces of “Miracle on Ice” memorabilia last summer, Jim Craig is … [Read more...]

Backstreet Boys tribute to NHL coach’s challenges, via TSN (Video) The hockey panelists from TSN are usually confided to their beautifully lit studio. But when they escape those friendly confines, goofiness usually ensues. Please recall their parody of “The Hangover” in which Darren Dreger got sand in his butt. This time, James Duthie and the boys are back. And also they’re Backstreet Boys. … [Read more...]

Bolts get Stralman back; Callahan, Bishop out Lightning goalie Ben Bishop will miss Game 2, but Anton Stralman is officially back in the lineup. USATSI The Tampa Bay Lightning approached Monday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals with more optimism as it appeared their list of injured players could be shrinking. As it turns out, there was some good news and some bad news on that front … [Read more...]

NHL Three Stars: Crosby leads Penguins in Game 2 win No. 1 Star: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins Crosby’s first goal in nine games lifted the Penguins to a 3-2 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 The series-tying goal came 40 seconds into the extra period and was the Pittsburgh captain’s fourth of the postseason. No. 2 Star: Andrei Vasilevskiy, Tampa Bay Lightning The … [Read more...]

Andrei Vasilevskiy robbed Sidney Crosby with great glove save (Video) Sidney Crosby had a great chance to snap his eight-game goal drought midway through the second period of Game 2 Monday night, but Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy had other ideas. Not long after Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan reunited Crosby with Evgeni Malkin as the score remained tied in … [Read more...]

IIHF boss says NHL 2018 Olympic participation in doubt The participation of NHL players in the 2018 Winter Olympics is in doubt according to the International Ice Hockey Federation. President Rene Fasel said it “doesn’t look very good” when asked about NHL players taking part in the Olympics, which will take place in PyeongChang, South Korea. If the league and NHLPA decide not to go, it … [Read more...]

Eulogy: Remembering the 2015-16 Dallas Stars (Ed. Note: As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, we're bound to lose some friends along the journey. We've asked for these losers, gone but not forgotten, to be eulogized by the people who knew the teams best: The bloggers and fans who hated them the most.) (Here’s Kung Fu Canuck, remembering the 2015-16 Dallas Stars. Again, this was not written … [Read more...]