Hockey articles

In the six seasons prior to the NHL lockout in 2004-2005, the Toronto Maple leafs qualified for the playoffs every year, even making it to the conference final both in ‘99 and ‘02. more

After a disappointing second round playoff exit at the hands of the Chicago Blackhawks for the 2nd straight year, the Canucks made one of the most concerted efforts to become one of the teams most worthy of being called a contender this year. more

The Washington Capitals are coming off a bittersweet year in 2009-2010. more

Well, after 83 games of postseason play, all other contenders have been eliminated and the two conference champions now stand toe to toe on the verge of Stanley Cup glory. more

After finishing one of the most legendary comebacks in NHL history in their last series, the Flyers made sure the Habs would have no chance to make one of their own, overpowering Montreal 4-2 at a packed-out Wachovia Center to take their place as Eastern Conference champs and secure a berth in the Stanley Cup Finals. more

For the 3rd time in the series, Dustin Byfuglien scored the game winning goal for Chicago as the Blackhawks completed an impressive four game sweep of the San Jose Sharks and earned themselves a shot to end the longest-running Stanley Cup drought in the NHL. more

For the 3rd time in as many series, the Montreal Canadiens have been placed on the brink of elimination. more

Since being bumped to the first line midway through the Blackhawks’ series against the Vancouver Canucks, Dustin Byfuglien contineus to make coach Joel Quenneville look more and more like a genius. more

After failing to score in either of the series’ first two games, a trip back to the rowdy Bell Centre was just what the doctor ordered for the Montreal Canadiens’ ailing offense, as they exploded for five goals in Game 3 to cut the series lead to 2-1. more

On the road in the past two series, the Chicago Blackhawks seem to be unstoppable. more