The Stanley Cup Playoffs Without OT Losses
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Stanley Cup
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Cup Winners: What Writers Predict
\It’s easy for any fan or writer to make predictions ahead of the season. Of course, they might be biased,
Bloggers, Main Story, Montréal Canadiens, Rick Stephens, Teams
Carey Price: What Could Have Been
The date was June 24th, 2021. The Montreal Canadiens and the Vegas Golden Knights were deadlocked at two goals apiece after 60 minutes in the Stanley Cup Semifinals.
Main Story, Tampa Bay Lightning
Lightning: Quiet Summer Posed One Loud Question
The Tampa Bay Lightning fully expect to be a playoff team again in 2025-26. The nagging question: Is this still a Stanley Cup caliber team?
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5 Observations: CopyCat League, Jonathan Toews, Offseason Buzz & More
The NHL offseason is now in full motion, or at least this is the calm before the storm period
Florida Panthers
Florida’s Success Shows Pros & Cons of the Gary Bettman Tenure
During the Bettman years, there have been some very beneficial outcomes for the sport and league. There have also been negative consequences on various fronts.
Bill Meltzer, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Main Story, Uncategorized
Stanley Cup Final Game Six: Panthers Hoist the Cup Again
Game Six was a microcosm of the entire series. When all was said and done the Florida Panthers’ depth and superior goaltending prevailed.
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5 Observations: Stanley Cup Final, Panthers Dynasty, Oilers Answers & More
Will the Panthers be considered a dynasty by modern standards if they win the Stanley Cup again? How can the Oilers render the discussion moot?
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Panthers One Win Away from a Stanley Cup Repeat
The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers, 5-2, in Game Five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.
Bill Meltzer, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers
SCF Game 4: Oilers Flip the Script, Cap Comeback Victory
Three of the four games played in the Stanley Cup Final have gone overtime. Leon Draisaitl has won two of them for the Oulers.