Few sports offer single players a better opportunity to dominate a playoff series and dramatically change his team's odds in their favor like hockey does. One of the main reasons the Stanley Cup playoffs are so entertaining is that unlike the other professional sports, playoff seeding means very little. A No. 8 seed has taken a No.1 seed to Game 7 seven times. Home-ice advantage can be taken away very easily.
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The 2013 NHL playoffs have provided hockey fans with some truly memorable moments, and we are only halfway through the second round. As of May 21, 20 games have gone into overtime, and there were an NHL-record 17 games that needed b... Read Post
All eight teams playing for the Stanley Cup can take a good strong whiff and smell the championship. That's right, there's a wondrous odor that goes along with the Stanley Cup. That full bouquet is within reach, and while any team t... Read Post
The Stanley Cup playoffs showcase the best of NHL hockey. Granted, the best teams typically play the best hockey, but the competitiveness of the playoffs gives a whole new level of excitement to the sport. Overtime action and late c... Read Post