Hockey feature articles

The Colorado Avalanche sure made it interesting, but in the end, the Sharks’ significant edge in talent and the depth of their roster is what got them through this series. more

For the 5th consecutive time, the Pittsburgh Penguins have found a way to outlast a playoff opponent and win the series. more

In one of the strangest finishes to a playoff game I’ve seen in quite some time, the Chicago Blackhawks got a game-tying goal from Patrick Kane while shorthanded, and the offending player, Marian Hossa, scored the game winning goal in overtime just seconds after his penalty ended. more

It’s often said that when playoff series come down to the elimination games like Games 5, 6 and 7, the team with more experience gets a significant edge. more

After a four goal outburst in the 3rd period of Game 4 tied the series at 2-2, the Vancouver Canucks picked up right where they left off in Game 5, taking control of the series with a dominating 7-2 win at GM Place in Vancouver. more

In a series where both teams have struggled on home ice, the Montreal Canadiens continued the trend with a crucial 2-1 victory on Friday night in Washington, cutting the Capitals’ series lead to 3-2 and setting up a huge Game 6 in Montreal on Monday. more

The Boston Bruins’ first chance to eliminate the third-seeded Sabres in their Conference Quarterfinals matchup didn’t go quite as planned. more

The San Jose Sharks had one of the best offenses in the NHL this season, so it’s no secret that they can put up goals in bunches. more

After dropping Game 3 in Nashville, the Blackhawks were looking a bit uncertain about their first round matchup with the Predators. more

In the longest game of the 2010 playoffs so far, the Ottawa Senators got a goal from the unlikeliest of heroes, as enforcer Matt Carkner ended a triple overtime thriller at Mellon Arena to keep the Sens’ playoff hopes alive for at least two more days. more