Brett Murray cleaned up a rebound with 11:46 gone in overtime to give Rochester a 4-3 win over Syracuse on Saturday night, completing a season-saving rally and sending the teams’ North Division semifinal series to a winner-take-all Game 5. Facing elimination and a three-goal deficit at the start of the third period, the Amerks got…
As the Edmonton Oilers gear up to face off against the Vancouver Canucks in the upcoming series, oddsmakers have pegged the Oilers as the favorites, despite the Canucks finishing higher in the regular-season standings. Odds for the Canucks range between +200 and +250, highlighting the confidence placed in the Oilers’ performance potential. Are the Canucks…
In a season where many players and coaches can be nominated for individual awards, each of the nominated coaches for the Jack Adams could win. The finalists were Rick Bowness of the Winnipeg Jets, Andrew Brunette of the Nashville Predators, and Rick Tocchet of the Vancouver Canucks. Coaches like John Tortorella who had the Philadephia…
The Toronto Maple Leafs face a pivotal moment in their playoff series. However, will they play tonight’s Game 7 without their leading scorer, Auston Matthews? Matthews’ absence has weakened the team but not killed it. Even without their 69-goal scorer, the team has gutted out two straight wins. The Maple Leafs are now on the…
In the lead-up to Game 7, the Toronto Maple Leafs are keeping fans on their toes regarding the potential participation of star center Auston Matthews. Head coach Sheldon Keefe‘s remarks during Saturday’s team skate provided little clarity on Matthews’ status for the pivotal match against the Boston Bruins. The Maple Leafs have won the last…
Leon Draisaitl is known for his deadly one-timers on the Edmonton Oilers powerplay, but he also excels in backchecking. Over the years, he has evolved into a more well-rounded player, limiting high-danger chances and disrupting the opposition’s passing lanes. His defensive efforts are increasingly recognized for their impact on the game. During Round One, Draisaitl…
The Belleville Senators Look to Regroup After Hectic Start to Playoffs The Belleville Senators have been non-stop for the past couple of weeks, finally securing a Calder Cup Playoff spot on Apr. 19, with just one game left in the regular season. Following that, they quickly shifted focus to a first-round series against Toronto, then…
The Winnipeg Jets had an extremely disappointing end to their season. Losing to the Colorado Avalanche in five games, that ended a playoff run expected to go much further. This team was arguably Canada’s best team in the postseason, yet they were the first to be eliminated. What kinds of changes need to be made…
The Pittsburgh Penguins have fired assistant coach Todd Reirden, as announced by the team on Friday. This decision follows rumors that GM Kyle Dubas was considering coaching changes, despite facing resistance from head coach Mike Sullivan. It also comes after the Penguins missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season, finishing fifth in the Metro…
On Wednesday, Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis refuted reports from Emily Kaplan that important names on the Kraken roster told management they wouldn’t want to keep playing for the team if head coach Dave Hakstol returned. Contrary to these reports, the Kraken organization denies the existence of such conversations and expressed their disappointment in…
