NHL - Five players who could be surprise factors in the playoffs
The Capitals and Blackhawks have plenty of star power, but they have budding unsung heroes too. Their potential X factors are among five under-the-radar players who could be postseason surprises.
View ArticleNHL - Rickard Rakell's quick adjustments are paying off for the Anaheim Ducks
Rickard Rakell began the season adjusting to new linemates, and his deft handling of changes and the evolution of his game have made him a key two-way cog for the Stanley Cup-contending Ducks.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Will injury derail the Tampa Bay Lightning?
The Lightning have lost key defenseman Anton Stralman, perhaps for the entirety of any postseason run. We discuss whether his injury will derail Tampa Bay's hopes for another deep playoff push.
View ArticleNHL - 10 things no one predicted for NHL season
Everyone made predictions before the start of this NHL season, but here are 10 things that no one saw coming.
View ArticleNHL - Why the Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils, Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo...
If the NHL playoffs began today, five teams that were on the outside looking in a year ago would be in. Here's why that bodes well for the Flames, Devils, Jets, Sabres and Canadiens in 2017.
View ArticleNHL -- 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs: Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators
The Ducks came out of nowhere to claim the Pacific Division title in the last day of the season, testament to the momentum that will be tough for the Predators to stop.
View ArticleFatal flaws for every Western Conference playoff team - NHL
Each playoff team has a fatal flaw that could derail their Stanley Cup hopes and get them on the golf course sooner. Ben Arledge identifies the tee-time bookers for the Western Conference teams.
View ArticleNHL -- 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - Complete coverage
From the first game until the Stanley Cup is handed out, we have you covered.
View ArticleNumbers to know for every Western Conference playoff matchup - NHL
Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus identifies the most important numbers to know for every Western Conference playoff matchup and makes a pick on each series.
View ArticleThe impact of experience on the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - NHL
As the first-round series in the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs head to their critical stages, how will experience play a role? Rob Vollman looks at each matchup.
View ArticleNHL - 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - Celebrity fans go to great lengths to watch...
Don't you hate it when work gets in the way of watching the NHL playoffs? Same for these famous fans, who go to great lengths to follow their favorite teams -- all while doing their day jobs.
View ArticleNHL -- 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs: San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators
Can the upstart, bruised and well-traveled Predators upset the favored, well-rested and fired-up Sharks to move on to the Western Conference finals?
View ArticleAnaheim Ducks accept blame for Bruce Boudreau firing after playoff ouster
Bruce Boudreau's players understand that his firing could be the start of significant changes for the Ducks, with Andrew Cogliano saying, "This isn't on Bruce ... we haven't gotten the job done."
View ArticleNHL -- 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs -- San Jose Sharks are getting a West Coast...
When the Sharks get to the rink before regular-season games, they can watch Eastern teams on TV. The Penguins can't do the same with Western teams, which could be a difference in a long series.
View ArticleNHL - 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - Finals takeaways - What's next for the...
What does Matt Murray's ascendance mean for Marc-Andre Fleury? Are the aging Sharks in danger of missing the playoffs next season? Can the Capitals capitalize by following the Pens' blueprint?
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