[ad_1] The Hershey Bears took a commanding 2-0 series lead with a 5-1 win over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Giant Center on Saturday night. The best-of-five Atlantic Division semifinal shifts to Allentown for Game 3 on Wednesday, with the Phantoms looking to stave off elimination. Ethen Frank scored twice within the first 8:18 to…
[ad_1] In a tight Game 7 showdown, the Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, securing their ticket to the next round against the Florida Panthers. The elimination game was not short of storylines, with Bruins’ head coach Jim Montgomery issuing a challenge to David Pastrnak, who responded emphatically by netting the overtime winner. Auston…
[ad_1] Remi Poirier made 32 saves as the Texas Stars took a 2-0 series lead over the division champion Milwaukee Admirals with a 4-1 victory in Game 2 of their Central Division semifinal on Saturday. Milwaukee hosts Game 3 on Wednesday needing three straight wins back home to take the best-of-five series. Matej Blümel recorded…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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,…
[ad_1] 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,…
