NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Like in any series, there is a game that is more important than another. In the Western Conference Final between the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights, it was Game 3. This game featured a goaltending duel that saw Stars defeat the Golden Knights by the score of 3-2 on a goal by Alexander Radulov […] READ MORE
With the first two rounds of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs finished, the Conference Finals will begin immediately. The Tampa Bay Lightning were able to overtake the Presidents Trophy-winning Boston Bruins in just five games. On the opposite side sit the New York Islanders who play a much more defensive style than the Lightning. It […] READ MORE
The Western Conference Final features two of the better teams in the Western Conference as the Dallas Stars took on the Vegas Golden Knights. Vegas has been one of the favourites to win the Stanley Cup all season long because of their roster depth. Their ability to roll four lines makes them so good. On […] READ MORE
The conference finals get underway Sunday night beginning with the Western Conference final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars. Vegas continues to be a heavy favourite despite struggling past the Second Round against the Vancouver Canucks. Dallas is flying under the radar as the conference finals begin. And rightfully so, the Stars are […] READ MORE
With the second-round series coming to a close for the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins the Lightning will move on. Tampa is advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals and Boston will be leaving the bubble. With a 4-1 victory over the Bruins, the Lightning have only dropped two games this playoff run. Lots of […] READ MORE
For many reasons, overtime in playoff hockey is exhilarating. It’s the ultimate do-or-die stretch in sports, and when it comes to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, overtime is must-watch. For both involved teams and their fanbases, overtime stress levels are obviously amped up. These emotions increase even more when a man advantage occurs. A penalty can […] READ MORE
Coming into the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Dallas Stars, there was much praise for the secondary scoring of the Colorado Avalanche. Through three games, instead of the secondary scoring getting the headlines for Colorado, its Nathan MacKinnon. While MacKinnon, is one of the best players remaining in the playoffs, he […] READ MORE
The New York Islanders have taken a 2-1 series lead over the Philadelphia Flyers after winning Game 3, 3-1 on Saturday night. Semyon Varlamov bounced back after getting yanked in Game 2 to allow just one goal on 27 shots in Game 3. The New York Islanders defence went into their defensive shell after taking […] READ MORE
After three games through the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning hold a 2-1 series lead over the Boston Bruins. With both teams missing key players to their roster, it has been a battle for both sides. Being down Tuukka Rask or Steven Stamkos would hurt any team in the playoffs, these […] READ MORE
The NHL has announced they will postpone the four Stanley Cup playoff games — involving all eight remaining teams — scheduled for Thursday and Friday night. The NHL will join the other sports leagues in protesting social injustices that are happening in the country. The Stanley Cup playoffs will resume Saturday. Players being told to […] READ MORE
Jim is a 2008 graduate of Saint Michaels College who is currently writing about the NHL for Last Word on Hockey. His work includes writing about the New Jersey Devils as well as NHL Notebooks for the Metro and Central Division. Jim has a passion for the game of hockey. As one coach put it "he is the student of the game." When Jim is not writing he can be found at the local rinks playing or being a referee. Throughout his time in the game, Jim continues to coach a local high school team. In addition, he broadcasted several New Jersey Junior Rockets games for the Eastern Hockey League. Reach him on Twitter: @JimBiringer