New Canadiens Connection: Series Breakdown
As the Montreal Canadiens get set to open their first-round playoff series against Tampa Bay Lightning, it’s pretty clear what
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Bloggers, Murray Pam, Ottawa Senators, Teams
Senators Shut Out In Carolina – Game Thoughts
Hurricanes netminder Frederik Andersen made 22 saves, Logan Stankhoven, Taylor Hall provided the scoring as Carolina blanked the Ottawa Senators
Bloggers, Michael Augello, Teams, Toronto Maple Leafs
Are The Leafs Using Sundin As A Diversion?
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost one option in their search for a new general manager, with the New Jersey Devils
Bloggers, Jayden Wastle, Teams, Vancouver Canucks
Canucks Fire Allvin After Finishing Last
The Patrik Allvin era in Vancouver is over. Jim Rutherford announced this morning, ahead of the Canucks ‘ end-of-year media
Buffalo Sabres, Dave Reichert
Sabres: Postseason Return is a Reality
At long last, the Buffalo Sabres are returning to the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 15 years.
Russ Cohen
2026 NHL Draft: Who is the Top Defenseman Prospect?
When the term “best player available” is used during an NHL Draft it’s not an unbiased term. Last year was the rare exception in which most everyone agreed.
Bill Meltzer, Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers vs. Penguins: ECQF Game 1 Preview
Rick Tocchet’s Philadelphia Flyers posted 98 points (43-27-12 record) in the 2025-26 regular season. They finished third in the Metropolitan Division.
Bloggers, Murray Pam, Ottawa Senators, Teams
Senators Taking A Business-Like Approach
It’s all business for the Ottawa Senators as they prepare for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Quarter Final versus
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NHL’s Playoff Format Remains Broken
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Breaking Down Ovechkin’s Future
With his 2025-26 season behind him and the Washington Capitals breaking up for the summer, the big question now will