For a moment at the end of Game 1 of the Western Conference playoff matchup between the Nashville Predators and Detroit Red Wings, Predators defenseman Shea Weber looked more like a professional wrestler slamming his opponent’s head into the top…
When the Red Wings play the Blackhawks, there are two things I typically count on. First, a shootout. Second, crazy dangles. Both of those were present once again tonight as the Blackhawks beat the Wings 3-2 in the shootout. First…
Only two games were played last night and only 1 of real importance. The visiting Detroit Red Wings played the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 final decided by a shootout. The game had a playoff like atmosphere where both…
With the playoffs less than a week away, matchups are beginning to take shape on both sides of the coast. While some first round matchups seem all but set, for the most part the standings continue to change on a…
The Anaheim Ducks are playing spoilers as they defeated the San Jose Sharks last night 3-1. The Ducks, who have had a tough time this year with a coaching change and trade rumors of top-end players, has made it that…
Gustav Nyquist picked up his first NHL career goal from a sweet pass from Pavel Datsyuk as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2. The Wings’ win clinched a playoff spot for their 21st playoff appearance…
With under six games left in the season, some teams are fighting for a playoff shot while others are preparing for a long playoff push. For some of those Western Conference playoff teams, showing abnormal decline in play leaves many…
Jonas Hiller of the Anaheim Ducks picked up his 15th NHL career as they defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-0. Teemu Selanne opened the scoring halfway through the second period that eventually led to two more before the end of…
St. Louis Blues are beginning to show their dominance as they take the Central Division lead. Last night, the Blues pounded the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1. Goalie Jaroslav Halak, despite only facing 20 shots, picked up his 22 win and raised…
Niklas Kronwall is known for his devastating hits, and he was the subject of much debate earlier this season after a questionable hit to Vancouver Canucks forward Ryan Kessler, but Kronwall could finally face the music from NHL disciplinarian Brendan…