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Regardless of what happens in the first round of the playoffs against either St. Louis or Dallas, the Vancouver Canucks have already proven something to themselves and the hockey world. And the lessons they're learning now will make them better in the long run.
Video Between two upsets, three additional series' wrapping up and an incredible – for the second night in a row – Friday was filled with big moments. Steven Ellis and Ken Campbell break down the action.
NewsWith a few exceptions, the Toronto Maple Leafs' top players have looked dreadful and brilliant and everything in between. It's why they find themselves facing a deciding Game 5 against the Blue Jackets and how those stars perform Sunday night will determine whether or not this team is for real.
NewsThey came into the series as the overwhelming favorite but couldn't get the job done against Chicago. Perhaps the Oilers need to look at the path the Blackhawks took before they were champs
NewsThe Canadiens weren't even supposed to make the playoffs, but give them full marks for coming up big in the qualifying round. The heroes were abundant for the Habs and now Pittsburgh can only hope for some draft lottery luck (again)
NewsSince making the Stanley Cup final in 2017, the Nashville Predators have been trending downward and their perennial search for a game-breaking player continues. It's not enough to stockpile a conga line of great defensemen if you don't have players who can score.
NewsThe Panthers know they have to give up fewer goals next season. But how do you resolve that for a team already committing so much money to its defense corps and goaltending?
The new playoff format has caused new challenges for teams who aren't used to playing on consecutive nights. Sarah Nurse dishes on how players and teams prepare for the added toughness of the grind.
NewsThree decades ago, the world was changing with the fall of the Berlin Wall and political upheaval in the old Eastern Bloc. For the NHL, it opened doors that had previously been slammed shut. The Devils had been planning for this day, and their forward-thinking ways continue 30 years later as they help another Russian star find his footing in North America.
NewsThe greatest international hockey game ever played turned 40 in February, while the movie about it celebrated its Sweet 16. The men behind one of the best hockey films of all-time tell the story of how it got made.
NewsTreacherous travel. Bad food. Dangerous locales. Liars, cheaters and unwelcome surprises. Go down the road with an NHL scout and you never know what you might come across.
NewsThe league is dead. That much we know. But it all happened so fast that questions remain as to the official cause of death. The word was that the league was hemorrhaging money – even after winning the lottery by expanding to China – but at least one financial statement raises doubts. Cue the postmortem
All-Access +The Sabres have been a mess for nearly a decade, but a new air of confidence is blowing over the team thanks to the eclectic Ralph Krueger and the maturing Jack Eichel. The Sabres haven’t joined the contenders, but there’s finally a belief they can.
All-Access +Andrei Vasilevskiy is already the NHL’s best goalie and has a Vezina Trophy to prove it. The only thing missing is a Stanley Cup, and that’s coming soon.
NewsAll the NHL stars were aligned in Vancouver for an Olympic showdown between Canada and USA for the gold medal. The Americans rallied from a 2-0 deficit to tie the game in the final minute and force overtime. The next goal would live on forever.
NewsA team of U.S. college kids shocked the world by defeating the powerhouse Soviet Union en route to winning Olympic gold. Sure, it was just a hockey game, but it gave a hurting country a much-needed boost, and maybe even helped end the Cold War.
All-Access +There was no such thing as a safe lead during the 1991 Frozen Four Final in St. Paul, Minnesota. Boston University led 3-0 after the first period. Northern Michigan led 5-3 after the second. A last-minute goal forced extra time. Overtime featured three posts in three seconds. Then…
All-Access +Look on the lighter side and get in the holiday spirit with some incredible hockey-themed Christmas cards from a collection that dates back more than 30 years.
All-Access +The Maple Leafs may not necessarily be this year’s Blues. More accurately, they’re looking for ‘The Sullivan Route’ magic.
All-Access +Owen Brady was in the midst of chemotherapy cycles when his name was called at the 2019 OHL draft. The hockey community wasn’t going to forget about him.
Podcast Video Ahead of his first career playoff game at just 18, Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy analyzes Nicholas Robertson's game and discuss what impact they expect out of Toronto's top prospect.
NewsTop 2019 draft pick Philip Broberg got into his first key action with the team in exhibition play against Calgary and the kid has a bright future ahead of him. Luckily for Edmonton, he's not alone.
NewsThe former Harvard Crimson sophomore gets to burn a year of his entry-level deal without playing a game - and gives the young defenseman a bit of certainty during a very uncertain time.
PodcastRick Vaive and Mike Wilson return to discuss what the Leafs can do without Jake Muzzin against the Columbus Blue Jackets in what is proving to be a tricky series. Plus, Leafs legend Borje Salming joined the show on how he got his shot in Toronto as an upcoming talent in Sweden.
PodcastWho will advance to the Round of 16 in the East? We preview and make series predictions for each qualifying-round matchup.
PodcastWho will advance to the Round of 16 in the West? We preview and make series predictions for each qualifying-round matchup.
