NHL -- Braden Holtby making Washington Capitals real Stanley Cup threat
Since starting his career with a playoff series win over the defending champions, Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby just gets better every season.
View ArticleNHL -- Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals already looking toward 600...
Alex Ovechkin is just short of 500 goals for his career, but he's gotten there quickly and is already thinking about the even more elite benchmarks he feels are within his reach.
View ArticleCapitals-Islanders Preview
The New York Islanders closed the Nassau Coliseum with a playoff victory over the Washington Capitals. It was the Capitals, though, who eventually won the series and sent the Islanders packing to...
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Montreal Canadiens' struggles have them approaching...
The struggling Canadiens are searching for answers and in need of their All-Star goalie. In Friday's Morning 3-on-3, we look at the issues that have Montreal nearing the edge of the playoff race.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- What to make of the Eastern Conference playoff race
The Flyers and Hurricanes are hanging around in a crowded Eastern Conference playoff race. In Monday's Morning 3-on-3, we assess their chances and those of other notable squads out East.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Will the Florida Panthers remain a playoff team?
Matt Hendricks returned Monday to help the Oilers beat Florida, which was without a star thanks to Hendricks. In Tuesday's Morning 3-on-3, we assess Hendricks' play and Florida's playoff hopes.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Are the Chicago Blackhawks the clear Stanley Cup...
Artem Anisimov and the Blackhawks rolled to their 12th straight win Tuesday, but does their combination of talent, experience, focus and youth make them the best bet to win the Stanley Cup?
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Did Dennis Wideman of the Calgary Flames hit an...
The Flames' Dennis Wideman doesn't have a bad reputation, but he ran over a linesman from behind Wednesday and could face discipline from the league. We debate the hit and the potential fallout.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Has 3-on-3 overtime worked so far during the regular...
The NHL's 3-on-3 overtime format gives the best players on the ice room to create, leading to more excitement and fewer shootouts. In Friday's morning 3-on-3, we debate how the change is working.
View ArticlePower Rankings: The break is over
Now that the All-Star break is behind us, where teams fall in the standings will influence what their strategy is on trade deadline day.
View ArticleNHL -- Metropolitan Division - Pressing issues at trade deadline
The trade deadline is four weeks away, and it's not an exaggeration to suggest the landscape will change on an almost nightly basis. The Metro is no exception.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Who is the NHL's version of Peyton Manning?
In our special version of the Morning 3-on-3, we ask the question you've all been wondering about: Who is the NHL's version of Peyton Manning?
View ArticlePower Rankings: Not looking back
The Blackhawks are riding high again and don't appear to be letting their foot off the gas as they hold onto the top of the Rankings for another week.
View ArticleCapitals-Predators Preview
The Washington Capitals came up short in both attempts to beat coach Barry Trotz's former team last season but would appear to have the upper hand this time against a Nashville Predators team clinging...
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Has the Eastern Conference caught up to the West?
The Eastern Conference has plenty of Stanley Cup threats, including the Caps and Lightning, but does getting deeper really mean the East has caught up to the West in terms of competitive balance?
View ArticlePower Rankings: Watch out for the Ducks
Sure, the Capitals have retaken the lead, but be careful for Ryan Getzlaf and the suddenly sizzling Ducks.
View ArticleNHL - Metropolitan Division - Buyers and sellers at trade deadline
With playoff spots up for grabs, which Metro Division teams are going to make a move? And will Kyle Okposo and Travis Hamonic still be with the Islanders after Feb. 29?
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- The Pacific Division race is getting tight
A surge by the Ducks (and the Sharks) has the Kings feeling the heat in the Pacific Division. In the Morning 3-on-3, we consider the playoff implications and whether L.A. will remain on top.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Will goaltending be the New York Islanders' undoing?
There is plenty of offensive talent on the Islanders' roster, and their blue line is solid, too. In Friday's Morning 3-on-3, we ask whether issues in net will be their undoing down the stretch.
View ArticlePower Rankings: Caps, Ducks taking charge
The top two teams in the rankings are rolling-rolling-rolling through the league. Can they keep it up and meet in the Stanley Cup finals?
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