Playoffs

First off, the Washington Capitals wore down the San Jose Sharks.  Then the Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin finished them off.  Ovie netted two goals in a 28 second span early in the 3rd period to put the Caps in control as they cruised to the 4-1 victory.  Ovechkin’s two scores gave him an NHL-high seven [...]

Evgeni Malkin says he plans on leaving the NHL in 2014 to play in the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.  Washington Capitals superstar forward Alex Ovechkin already made that pledge, causing ripples through the hockey community because the NHL might not sanction the Olympics past 2010.  In an interview given, Malkin said that it is [...]

Ok, first off I have to say that the Anaheim Ducks should change their name back to the Mighty Ducks.  The game I watched last night between the Ducks and San Jose showed me that these Ducks have what it takes to go all the way.  They have a unique blend of snipers, savvy veterans [...]

There were two games played yesterday afternoon in the NHL’s eastern conference playoffs.  The Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 5-3 and the Carolina Hurricanes who defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-0 behind a Cam Ward Shutout.   Both teams that won forced a deciding game seven with their respective opponents.  The Hurricanes were [...]

Last night in San Jose, the Sharks fighting for their playoff lives came away with a critical victory over the Anaheim Ducks.  The Ducks had taken  a commanding 3-1 lead in the series and put the Sharks backs up against the wall.  San Jose won 3-2 in an overtime thriller to stay alive in the [...]

All of Washington D.C. should give a standing ovation to Matt Bradley, it was Bradley who scored the Capitals first two goals of the game.  The Caps would only need one of them as they shutout the New York Rangers 4-0 for the second time in three games.  Simeon Varlamov posted his second shutout of [...]

Detroit took care of the Columbus Blue Jackets beating them 6-5 and sweeping the Blue Jackets out of the playoffs in 4 straight.  Columbus made a valiant effort with 4 2nd period goals to tie the score at 5 however Detroit scored the only goal in the 3rd period to seal the game and the [...]

I think for everyone who loves hockey yesterday’s games were absolutely awesome.  You had the Vancouver Canucks go to St.Louis and beat the Blues 3-2 in a gritty all out scrap for the win.  In the process the Canucks took a 3-0 lead in the series and have all but assured themselves of moving on [...]

It occurred to me while watching the Boston Bruins dominate the Montreal Canadiens that so far this years playoff race is offering no real surprises with the exception of the Anaheim Ducks beating the San Jose Sharks in their first meeting.  Last night saw the Boston Bruins, the New York Rangers, the Detroit Red Wings [...]

The western conferences only game saw the Vancouver Canucks easily handle the St.Louis Blues by score of 3-0.  Roberto Luongo recorded his first career playoff shutout stopping all 30 shots he faced.  The Swedish connection accounted for all three Vancouver goals.  Mat Sundin scored the Canucks first goal late in the second period, and the [...]