Jets and Canucks rising in Western Conference; Blues, Kings have some issues
Trending up Winnipeg Jets: You really get a sense of just how badly the Jets want to bring playoff hockey back to Manitoba. They have delivered four ...
View ArticleNumbers to know for each Western Conference matchup -- NHL
Sam Hitchcock serves up numbers to know for each Western Conference postseason matchup, plus a pick for each series.
View ArticleBlues streak into West playoffs, Benn finishes strong; trouble for Kings?
Trending Up: St. Louis Blues: Winners in five of their final six games of the regular season, the Blues claimed the Central Division title -- no easy...
View ArticleTop weaknesses for Western Conference playoff teams - 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs
Ben Arledge identifies the top flaw for every Western Conference playoff team, explaining how these weaknesses could lead to a first-round loss.
View Article2015 NHL playoffs: Five reasons to watch the Flames-Canucks series
The Canucks and Flames both overachieved this season, and the old rivals are poised to put on a tight, intense show in the first round.
View ArticleNHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - Seven biggest storylines
There's plenty to consider as the playoffs get underway, but seven big storylines -- including goaltending, injuries and youth -- stand out above the rest.
View ArticleWhich goalies are headed into the playoffs on a hot streak? -- NHL
Which goalies are headed into the playoffs on a hot streak? Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus breaks down the netminders into a playoff heat index.
View ArticleW2W4: Flames at Canucks
Here's what to watch for when the Vancouver Canucks play the Calgary Flames in Game 1 of the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs in Vancouver: 1. In a city t...
View ArticleMichael Ferland and Jiri Hudler score twice as Flames knock out Canucks
The Flames used a seven-goal effort to put the Canucks away in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series to advance to the second round against the Anaheim Ducks.
View ArticleNHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - Surprises from the first round
Here are some things that have made us go, "Hmmm" during what has been a rocking postseason ride.
View ArticleCanucks-Flames Preview
After eliminating the Vancouver Canucks in their long-awaited return to the playoffs last season, the Calgary Flames have raised the bar.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Are the Edmonton Oilers playoff contenders?
Taylor Hall and the Oilers have won four straight after an overtime victory Wednesday. In today's Morning 3-on-3, we ask whether Edmonton is ready to make a run at a playoff spot.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Are the current Los Angeles Kings better than their...
Los Angeles is at 30 wins and gaining momentum after a big overtime win. In Monday's Morning 3-on-3 we debate whether the current Kings are better than the team's recent Stanley Cup winners.
View ArticleCanucks-Flames Preview
A porous defense prevented the Calgary Flames from a return playoff trip, while a sporadic offense is a main reason why the Vancouver Canucks won't be playing beyond this week.
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