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Sidney Crosby: Complete Timeline of the Kid's Amazing 2013 Season
Sidney Crosby proved why he's the best player in the world with a magnificent hat trick against the Ottawa Senators on Friday in what is the high point of an astonishing season for the Pittsburgh Penguins captain. Led by a vintage Crosby...Show More Summary
5 Keys for the Red Wings to Win Game 2
On Wednesday night, the Detroit Red Wings began their Western Conference semifinal series with their longtime rival and Original Six companion Chicago Blackhawks. Coming into this series, it was likely improbable that the Red Wings would squeak out the series win against the Hawks. Show More Summary
Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa: Has Senators' Magic Finally Run out Against Penguins?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series. As beat writer Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette points out, the Pens have now pinned Ottawa...Show More Summary
Sidney Crosby's Game 2 Hat Trick Elevates Him to Conn Smythe Contention
Just when Sidney Crosby makes us think he's reached his peak as a player, the Pittsburgh Penguins center has yet another performance to raise our expectations up to unforeseen levels. Pittsburgh's captain recorded his second career playoff...Show More Summary
Ottawa Senators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Game 2: Live Score, Updates and Analysis
Game 2 between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ottawa Senators is over, and Sidney Crosby is the clear-cut first star after scoring a hat trick. Evgeni Malkin also extended his point streak to eight games. After Sid was held pointless in the first game, he posted three goals tonight, and the Penguins were flying all game long. Show More Summary
3 Players the Toronto Maple Leafs Should Pursue This Summer
The Toronto Maple Leafs were recently eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs by their rivals, the Boston Bruins. With the Buds out of the playoffs, the focus now turns to how to improve the team over the summer. The Blue and WhiteShow More Summary
Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013: Best Beards so Far
The NHL playoffs aren’t about the paycheck, but the pride. It’s the time of year when both body and mind are pushed to their greatest capacity, pushed to the very brink. But there’s another element of these playoffs that never gets overlooked by hockey fans. Show More Summary
5 Impressive NHL Playoff Performers Not Receiving Enough Attention
Many of the players who make a strong impact on their team's success during the NHL playoffs are often the guys who don't score a ton of goals or make the highlight reel plays. We don't often give players enough credit for excelling on special teams, blocking shots and playing good defense. Show More Summary
Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013: Each 2nd-Round Team's Biggest Weakness
Each of the eight squads left standing in the Stanley Cup playoffs have punched their tickets to conference semifinal action for a variety of reasons. The remaining title contenders have plenty of positive attributes that have enabled them to advance into the postseason and survive a contentious first round. Show More Summary
NHL Trade Talk: Playing Fact or Fiction with All the Latest Buzz
The second round of the 2013 NHL playoffs is already underway, but that doesn't mean that it's too early to turn an eye towards the offseason and focus on some trade rumors and buyout possibilities. Things could get interesting after a Stanley Cup champion is crowned and the dust from this lockout-shortened season settles. Show More Summary
Penguins vs. Senators: Matt Cooke a Player to Watch out for in Game 2
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ erratic, volatile enforcer Matt Cooke will decide Game 2 between the Penguins and Ottawa Senators. Let me clarify that: His play probably will have nothing to do with the outcome of the game. In seven playoff games, Cooke has yet to earn a goal or assist. Show More Summary
Stanley Cup Playoffs: NHL Players with Impressive, but Underpublicized Stats
Two otherworldly individual shutout streaks came to an end during Thursday night’s NHL playoff action. Odds are attentive followers are aware that New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist went through 152 minutes and 23 seconds of pristine defense. Show More Summary
Will Corey Crawford Stay Hot in Chicago Blackhawks' 2nd-Round Playoff Series?
Corey Crawford's 2012 playoff performance left Chicago Blackhawks fans booing. But only cheering for Crawford coming up huge in net is heard at the United Center these days. Crawford spoke of his confidence in net to Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: "I've always believed in what I can do," Crawford said. Show More Summary
Ideal Draft Picks to Fill Edmonton Oilers' 5 Biggest Needs
The future appears bright for the Edmonton Oilers, but despite having the three most recent first overall NHL draft picks, the club still has some pressing roster needs. Their minor league system, after almost a decade of neglect, is finally operating more smoothly and should produce at least two if not three players for next season. Show More Summary
Chicago Blackhawks: Leave Patrick Kane's off-Ice Antics out of Lady Byng Talk
The Chicago Blackhawks had another player announced as a finalist for an end-of-the-year award Thursday. Patrick Kane was named a finalist for the Lady Byng trophy, the prize awarded to the league's most sportsmanlike player. Kane was announced as a finalist along with the Islanders' Matt Moulson and Tampa Bay's Martin St. Show More Summary
Stock Watch for Superstars in 2013 NHL Playoffs
The quest for a Stanley Cup centers on team cohesion and consistency. Each squad is only as good as the sum of its parts. But when the outcome of a momentum-swinging game is hanging in the balance, superstars must rise to the occasion. Show More Summary
Biggest Takeaways from Thursday's NHL Playoff Action
There were two second-round playoff matchups on the NHL schedule Thursday night and both of them provided hockey fans with thrilling late-game action. The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime on home ice to take a 1-0 series lead. Show More Summary
Grading NHL Teams Early in Second Round of 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Each remaining NHL playoff team has played at least one game in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings deserve high marks for their performance so far. There are only eight playoff teams left, and each game is extra critical going forward. Show More Summary
5 NHL Players Who Have Made the Most of Their Stanley Cup Playoffs Debuts
As we continue progressing through the NHL's Eastern and Western Conference semifinals, a number of players are making some big names for themselves. That's especially true for players who are competing in the first playoff action of...Show More Summary
3 Adjustments Pittsburgh Penguins Must Make to Continue Stanley Cup Playoff Run
Seeking to end their four-year run of postseason disappointments, the Pittsburgh Penguins entered the 2013 NHL Playoffs as the popular choice among many hockey experts to once again hoist the Stanley Cup. Having survived a hard-fought...Show More Summary